GovTech Biz

Gov tech market expert Jeff Cook takes a look at the start of 2025, a solid quarter featuring strong activity and lots of talk about government efficiency at the federal, state and local levels.

The system’s security chief says he's working to set up a system to detect potential crimes in the subway, improving police response and, ideally, reducing danger for riders. It’s the latest use of AI on mass transit.

This latest government technology integration not only shows the growing power of geospatial data among public agencies, but could set the foundation for similar efforts. An Avolve executive explains what’s going on.

Pocketalk, an AI-powered handheld, real-time translation device, has helped law enforcement in a small Oregon town bridge communication gaps with non-English speakers during critical incidents and daily interactions.

As Tyler Technologies reported a 10 percent revenue bump in Q1, its CEO addressed DOGE, tariffs and economic uncertainty. So far, not much damage — and there might be a bright side, he said.

The new tool promises more speed and customization for public agencies that want an “end-to-end” platform to get help into the right hands. The offering follows a recent seed funding round for AidKit.

The government technology heavyweight has bought ePermitHub. That company’s technology will help Accela customers further streamline and automate public agency permitting tasks, including via the use of AI.

The company’s newest device for law enforcement combines body camera technology with a microphone that can record different vocal tracks. A company executive explains the appeal of the new AI-backed offering.

Officials in the Garden State have unveiled two new artificial intelligence initiatives, the Next New Jersey Program — AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. Both encourage private-sector investment.

Montgomery County in Maryland, part of the Washington, D.C., metro area, is in the midst of a five-year push to improve housing. A housing executive explains how new technology is helping to achieve that goal.

The question of where speed cameras are allowed and where they aren't reveals a deeply divided nation. Government Technology mapped state laws and the locations of hundreds of speed camera programs across the country.

The case management company, which helps people with disabilities find jobs, has hired gov tech veteran Mike Wons as CEO. He describes Libera’s newest Amazon-backed effort to improve its services.

The young company, part of a recent gov tech accelerator, helps cities and other local governments make laws via digital tools. Now comes a new database for local ordinances that could pave the way for other services.

The state’s budget for fiscal year 2026 includes a new 3 percent taxation on information technology and data services. Officials said it aims to fill tax structure gaps as the market sees a shift from products to services.

The provider of procurement, budgeting and grant technology last year changed its name from City Innovate. The company plans on more hiring and research and development, and has released an AI product.

The state's central IT agency is rolling out Microsoft's Copilot Chat, aiming to boost employee productivity and streamline workflows while adhering to data protection and security standards.

The procurement platform, fresh off a seed funding round, will work with two other organizations to expand local government access to cooperative contracts. The Texas-based company is eyeing national expansion.

BRINC and SkySafe will work with the tech giant to provide better drone operations for first responders, reflecting a larger trend in government. BRINC also says it has raised $75 million in a new funding round.