Civic Innovation
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The City Council has approved three contracts to replace its veteran accounting, payroll and human resources management software. A consulting firm will help with oversight and advisory services. -
The Marin County Digital Accelerator takes an agile approach to gov tech, moving fast to get work done. A recent project found a “single source of truth” to modernize planning and permitting.
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The Bismarck Municipal Court system handled nearly 87,000 new cases from 2020-2024 and saw a 40 percent caseload increase in 2024. Officials are examining what systems might be upgraded to handle the additional burden.
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Directly involving users with the creation of better digital services is fostering an atmosphere of customer service.
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Businesses in the government technology market are based all over the U.S.
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As the political climate shifts and as civic engagement increases, digital advocacy tool OSAY helps grassroots advocates turn social media chatter into action.
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Plans include expanding to Florida and Texas by early 2018.
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Plus, Marin County, Calif's new data portal seeks to fix challenges by improving open data.
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The company, called Vigilant, provides users with a research and intelligence tool, designed to help streamline access to public records.
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City leaders want private companies to collaborate with the public sector as part of another effort to provide Internet access to all citizens.
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Plus, a digital security and privacy-focused investment from the Omidyar Network.
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Plus, a philanthropic foundation plans to help continue the Obama administration’s Data-Driven Justice Initiative.
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Computer modeling and interactive data visualization can make big data significantly more accessible.
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The Small Business Innovation Research program has helped startups such as VisionQuest navigate the early-stage hurdles needed to get their products to market.
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An evolving economy and cybersecurity concerns rank as chief priorities for many as President Trump takes office.
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City officials have contacted two winning teams after their solutions to civic problems won the recent Smart Cities Hackathon at CES 2017.
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Why tech has a low public profile in the state and how that may change in 2017.
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Plus, a new vice president at mySidewalk.
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The website pulls together listings from across the federal government.
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Plus, Taser receives approval to launch a new police body camera.
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With a new offering, city planners will be able to shift their point of view as they move through the virtual space, and a series of toggle options will add a range of virtual data overlays to the main visual.
