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Governments are increasingly adopting a more comprehensive enterprise architecture approach for managing their technology assets. See how technology business management can make governments more efficient and more effective.

Hybrid network solutions help government agencies blend cloud and on-premises platforms.

The below article is an edited version of the interview between Maria Thompson, chief risk officer for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, and Teri Takai, executive director of the Center for Digital Government.

Colleges and universities store vast amounts of data, but they generally don’t do a good job of using it. Today, amid COVID disruptions, a new blueprint for IT leaders shows how universities could make better use of data to drive student achievement.

With millions of Americans suddenly out of work, state unemployment systems are struggling and many are buckling under the surge in demand leading to system failures and slowdowns.

In a recent article, we discussed the changing communications landscape of the public emergency management sector. This covered trends like end users’ evolving data and communication needs, the limitations of traditional networks to meet these needs and how natural disasters further disrupt communication channels. Together, these three factors can severely inhibit the preparedness and on-site effectiveness of response teams in achieving mission-critical goals.

Leaders explain how they’re evolving citizen services, internal operations and management practices.

In the blink of an eye, remote work was no longer a business convenience, it was essential.

Many governments were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic. By adopting digital transformation initiatives, governments can make their operations more efficient and ready for the next disruption, while meeting the challenges of the new reality.

This week in #EducationNow, join one of our cybersecurity experts to learn how Cisco Networking Academy is answering the call to cybersecurity education in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

As summer vacation comes to a close, kids start dreaming, parents start list-making, and educators start prepping to have the tools they need for a great school year.

As schools, colleges, and universities around the world open their virtual and physical classrooms and campuses, administrators are asking the question: “How are we going to make this semester work for our students, faculty, staff, and IT teams?”

Organizations of all sizes have embraced digital transformation. Because of this increased dependence on IT and connectivity, developing strong security capabilities is necessary to address both known and emerging threats.

As both public and private sectors launch COVID-19 recovery efforts, the global pandemic continues to impact all industries. Geotab compiled value insights through consultation with companies representing 18 specific sectors to create the Fleet, Transportation and Mobility Industry Pulse Analysis.

For our last #GovernmentNow post, we discussed the challenges and opportunities to reimagining public service. Today, we look at how the pandemic has interrupted the status quo for transportation around the world, while we assess the implications for the future of mobility.

Recently, we’ve had two special edition posts. First, a feature from #PublicSectorNow that took a look at – and gave some praise for – the impressive results of remote telework that are keeping governments running around the world. Next, some insightful guidance in how to lead through crisis.

When disaster strikes - and it will - it’s imperative that emergency responders and relief teams have the communication technology they need to succeed already in place.

The Center for Digital Education recently spoke with Steve Caimi, Cisco public sector cybersecurity specialist, about lessons learned and best practices as institutions look to hybrid and online learning environments in the fall and beyond.