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Work on the new portal began in 2023, with the next phase scheduled for 2026. Nevada joins other states in setting up such portals for a variety of tasks, including accessing services such as unemployment benefits. -
EY, the global accounting and consulting firm, wants to provide “peer learning” and other educational services to public agency tech leaders. They face a potentially turbulent new year, given upcoming elections.
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The money is a bet that more airports and cities will use the company’s computer vision technology to help manage increasingly busy curbside spaces. Automotus traces its roots to two college buddies in Los Angeles.
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ProudCity co-founder and CEO Luke Fretwell shares his perspective from the trenches and discusses current trends in the gov tech market — including a broad maturation of government IT shops.
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As CentralSquare announces its 30th such deal — this one for five public safety agencies in Virginia — a company executive talks about why demand will increase for such tools, and how customer interest is changing.
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The pullback of Twitter’s blue check marks led to the quick rise of fake accounts spreading lies about public services and officials. What comes next, and how can state and local governments deal with this new reality?
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Online bike registries are partnering with law enforcement to help police recover stolen bikes — not only traditional cycles but e-bikes as well. How do the programs work, and what is energizing them?
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The nonprofit has extended its deadline for submissions for challenges in five local governments in North Carolina, Michigan, Nevada, Illinois and South Carolina — including some paid opportunities.
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The U.S.-based company offers to help policymakers and business leaders anticipate climate-related outcomes and provide better crop and water management, along with other tasks. ClimateAi has raised $38 million in total.
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e.Republic President and CEO Cathilea Robinett assembles a group of leading female founders in gov tech to discuss how they built their companies and to dispel any preconceived notions that women "aren't techie."
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The company, famous for its gunshot detection system, says the new name reflects a wider view of law enforcement and public safety. SoundThinking also debuted a new platform that combines four products.
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The company, founded by Navy Seals, markets an AI-powered gun detection platform designed for first responders. Now, via a new subsidiary, ZeroEyes hopes to gain more revenue from federal agencies.
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Most public safety agencies cannot afford big command centers, but new technology is helping smaller agencies build decentralized versions. As Motorola kicks off its Summit 2023, Mahesh Saptharishi talks about gov tech trends.
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Optum’s John Campbell discusses current challenges for state governments managing avoidable claim denials, the impact on Medicaid providers, and practical strategies for states to proactively improve the process.
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Author Vidhu Shekhar explores the ways government entities can harness new AI technology, plus ideas for fostering meaningful collaboration between AI practitioners and government officials.
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The move comes a year after the startup raised nearly $10 million in seed funding, and as first responders demand more precise incident data. The company’s CEO talks about Prepared's other new services.
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Especially when it comes to federally funded infrastructure, public involvement is essential. But it’s no longer enough to simply host a town hall meeting — here’s how digitalization offers a better way.
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As more state and local agencies turn to cloud computing for security, efficiency and flexibility, Polk County, Fla., offers a quick lesson about why that choice can be vital. In short, it’s about speed and transparency.
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Versaterm CEO Warren Loomis, fresh off a new acquisition, talks about building a public safety ecosystem and why specific tools are not always enough. Versaterm is among the most active acquirers in gov tech.
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The 12th cohort of the New York-based urban tech accelerator includes four companies with a government focus, as well as participation from a new venture capital partner.
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An open letter calls for a six-month break on powerful AI training efforts. The idea is to develop safety and oversight systems and otherwise allow time for consideration of the tech’s rapid development.
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