GovTech Biz
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The city recently launched the first phase of an online permitting portal, reflecting a larger, nationwide gov tech trend. An official leading that effort tells what the city has learned so far. -
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.
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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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The North Carolina startup wants to create an interconnected software ecosystem in which citizens can automatically find and pay for parking spaces through a variety of apps, and cities can more quickly change fees and curb rules.
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Now in the hands of about 100 law enforcement agencies across the country, the fourth iteration of the MyPD app aims to attract more users with new features, ease of use and an assurance of privacy.
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The New York-based urban tech startup accelerator has announced seven more companies to which it will give financing and consultation in the hope that investors, come April 2020, will like what they see.
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The startup's expansion follows similar moves from open data companies serving state and local government in recent years. ClearGov, however, brings a unique approach and business model to the industry.
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Remix, a five-year-old startup, has made a name for itself helping government transportation officials redesign streets. Now its founding CEO is stepping down, paving the way for COO Tiffany Chu to lead the company.
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CentralSquare’s integration with CAD-to-CAD software it acquired earlier this year from Tellus Safety Solutions has enabled an interconnected 911 dispatch network, with the potential to shorten response times.
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The final handful of companies to close out Verizon and Responder Corp.'s startup accelerator’s first year will work on artificial intelligence-driven tools for surveillance and geo-intelligence.
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The state Department of Public Safety and RTI International have received a grant to test out the Pokket app and measure its effects on people re-entering society from five incarceration institutions.
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The combination of Accela’s permitting platform, Esri’s geospatial data software and Microsoft’s data analytics will give governments the ability to find ideal locations for businesses based on traffic and other factors.
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Two New Jersey companies, Spatial Data Logic and GovSites, are merging into one, following a recent trend of consolidation among businesses that build websites for state and local governments.
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Ping Identity, ID DataWeb and ProofID worked with the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology to create a back end for the myColorado app, which aims to modernize state IDs and improve residents' security.
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The sixth acquisition in two years by the private equity-backed Granicus will add the ability to monitor short-term rental properties to govService, a citizen engagement platform launched last month.
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One of the top retailers of permitting and licensing software for government is gradually releasing turnkey versions of its longstanding, more custom-built line of civic solutions. Two new apps bring that list to seven.
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Under a five-year contract with Periscope Holdings, the OregonBuys Marketplace will standardize purchasing across all the state’s agencies, from procurement to payment, giving Oregon a better view into buying activity.
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Strava Metro, which offers data on cyclists and joggers to the government for decision-making, used to be geared more toward technical users. A dramatic facelift has turned the product more toward the average employee.
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The Austin, Texas-based company has announced several new large government clients this year, offering cloud software to oversee infrastructure spending from planning to completion and maintenance.
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Courthouse Technologies is headquartered in Canada, but seems to have a bigger footprint in the U.S. It joins a Tyler Technologies suite of court software that already includes jury management.
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Tech Data, which distributes technology on five continents and trades on Nasdaq, is in the process of purchasing the tech reseller DLT, which sells to the public sector and is nearly 30 years old.
