GovTech Biz
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The company, one of the few publicly traded gov tech suppliers, reports revenue growth and gains from AI and an acquisition in its latest financials. More such deals seem almost certain as Via vies for more market share. -
The world’s biggest sporting event, set for the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is months away, and that means gov tech suppliers are preparing to make sure everyone stays safe. Drones are a main area of concern.
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A recent blog post from Anthropic, a large AI company in the U.S., signals that the tech can help governments "modernize" legacy systems based on that old language. The stakes are high, as so much still runs on COBOL.
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The Florida city’s newest technology is an effort to bring search further in the 21st century via a Polimorphic tool. A city official talks about use cases and lessons learned — experiences that could guide other towns.
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The young company, which wants to make procurement easier for local governments, has its eyes set on geographic expansion and product development. The funding arrives as procurement offices face staffing challenges.
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Small technology companies focused on specific sectors or niche markets have more to offer than meets the eye. They can help solve problems that might be too narrow for big tech to take on.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a pilot program in Michigan with tech startup Syncurrent. The project will provide six rural communities with AI-powered tools to secure critical grant funding.
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As real-time crime centers gain popularity, police are turning to the latest tools to catch criminal suspects more quickly than before. Glendale, Ariz., offers a glimpse of what’s to come for more departments.
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As part of its NG911 efforts, the state can now fix the location of mobile phone calls to within three feet. Emergency calls from landlines also are getting better in a project that could offer lessons for others.
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The British company is bent on expanding in North America — including the U.S., where recent federal funding of infrastructure could provide ample gov tech opportunities. The company’s CEO explains their vision.
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Co-founder Mike Bell will have a seat on the board of the Canada-based firm, which sells performance management software to public agencies. Ross’ leadership experience includes jobs at Euna and eCivis.
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The company’s platform is designed to give vendors early insights into RFPs and other public business via analysis of government meetings. The company’s CEO says Cloverleaf has big plans for 2025.
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The supplier of public safety tech wants to help police crack down on the illegal automotive stunts, which have resulted in deaths and injuries. The new tool also provides real-time law enforcement alerts.
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Market expert Jeff Cook is noting steady activity as the gov tech market looks toward a possible busy period to start 2025. Notable moves included Cloudpermit, Motorola Solutions, Granicus and Schneider Geospatial.
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The permitting and licensing company, based in Canada, bought Camino last year. Now it’s rebranding the company’s permitting and development guide offerings following significant fundraising by Clariti.
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The company, recognized by the federal government for intersection safety tools, has brought in capital from the venture arms of two big telecommunications firms. The money will help Derq further expand in North America, the CEO says.
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The company, best known for its budgeting, planning and procurement tools, has teamed with pipeline inspection firm ITpipes. The deal is a result of an OpenGov gov tech acquisition in 2022.
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The company gets real-time data to officers so they can have a fuller understanding of emergency calls and the people involved. ForceMetrics last year became part of an Amazon gov tech innovation push.
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The public safety tech firm, which sells license plate readers and other tools, has bought Aerodome, which specializes in making drones useful for law enforcement. Flock Safety has big drone plans for the upcoming year.
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The public safety technology provider is teaming up with transportation firm Motive to offer more accident data for truck-driving accidents. The move comes as trucking faces several serious challenges.
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Gov tech supplier Civic Marketplace is offering a procurement platform backed by AI for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The deal could promote more use of cooperative purchasing, according to backers.
