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With the Ohio city pursuing major redevelopment, officials have launched an online permitting portal they hope will ease that effort. Cleveland’s building director explains what’s happening — and what comes next. -
The debut of the new website, PermitSF, comes after four months of development work with OpenGov. It reflects the growth of online permitting in governments across the country — a trend supported by AI.
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Artificial intelligence has been dominant for several years. But where has government taken it? More than a decade after the GT100's debut, companies doing business in the public sector are ready to prove their worth.
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The gov tech provider has launched ClearPlans, designed to help municipalities streamline strategic planning. Platform tools include budgeting, digital publishing, dashboard and tracking features.
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Flock sells license plate reading tech, while Ubicquia’s smart city communication platform is used by some 700 customers. By working together, the gov tech firms want to help police solve more crimes while reducing costs.
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This quarter might just be the low point of the year, but there are reasons to think things will pick up in the second half of 2023. The second quarter saw deals with BS&A, Clariti, PayIt and more.
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The company’s technology, which already helps governments manage programs, now can help officials better work with community organizations. That could impact mental health, workforce development and other challenges.
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As cities, counties and states deal with hacks, data leaks and other malicious attacks, the Seattle-based firm is debuting a security tool designed for public agencies. The company’s clients include Dallas County.
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Police dispatchers in Atlanta now have access to a cloud-based tool that provides real-time emergency information, offering visual and audio data that includes caller details and precise location information.
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Gov tech veteran Angela Langston shares her insights on the opportunities presented by governmental challenges and offers advice for the next generation of gov tech companies and leaders.
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The new MongoDB Atlas for Public Sector will offer agencies and public-sector teams more access to data and training expertise and other features. Mongo recently expanded distribution of its software development tools.
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Peak focuses on software for law enforcement auditing, training and compliance. The Brydon Group, an investment firm, has put in place a former Navy Seal as the new CEO of Peak, which has about 1.4 million users.
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MakeWay Safety is piloting a cloud-based safety platform at several St. Louis area police departments that allows first responders and other personnel to emit a warning to drivers when they’re approaching on roadways.
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PSAPs in Utah are cutting misrouted calls — and reducing emergency response times — via NENA-compliant technology from Motorola. A Utah tech official discusses the benefits.
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The company will work with a variety of companies that provide data about fire emergencies. The idea is to give first responders access to more data and maps for structure fires via the Honeywell platform.
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The new funding round reflects the opportunities offered by the newest U.S. infrastructure bill and the need to reduce carbon emissions, the company said. NoTraffic plans to expand into several big global markets.
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The money will go toward training students interested in cybersecurity careers and the operation of associated clinics at colleges. Google says the funding could help agencies better defend themselves.
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Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka boldly calls for “recoding” American government to reclaim it for the people it is supposed to serve.
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The company has launched Socium Ventures, which will focus on emerging businesses, including in the gov tech space. Cox already backs OpenGov and Carbyne, and now seeks to benefit more from its existing relationships.
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Merit, a gov tech company from California, has integrated with the Snowflake Government and Education Data Cloud. The partnership could help officials leverage best practices and monitor fraud and abuse.
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Veteran staffer and leader Bill Leighty has filled his memoir with practical lessons about how to succeed in public service, inspiring those seeking consequential careers in the public sector.
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