GovTech Biz

It was another busy quarter, especially in the public safety space. Investment adviser Jeff Cook runs through the most significant deals of the quarter and what the activity tells him about the gov tech market.

Through investment and integration, Honeywell will work with RapidSOS to improve data access for dispatchers and improve emergency response times. The move highlights the increasing appeal of public safety technology.

The technology giant has released its latest batch of authorizations under the federal security review process, solidifying its position as one of the most prolific vendors in the federal technology ecosystem.

Public agencies are planning how to spend federal infrastructure dollars — a process that can require significant amounts of public feedback. Aurigo joins other firms in offering fresh engagement tools.

Cybersecurity has been a white-hot issue in the opening of 2022 with multiple high-profile news stories documenting breaches, phishing attempts and other security-related issues across the country.

For Bratton Riley, founder of chat software firm Citibot, it helps to basically grow up in city hall because your dad was one of America's longest-serving mayors. A monstrous hurricane can also teach a lesson or two.

The partnership of two products on the same cloud will bring in another integration of evidence management software, giving police the ability to review evidence in a single place rather than hopping between systems.

The partnership adds data analytics into Cardinality's apps for various health and human services functions, fresh off the heels of an acquisition in the claims and disbursement management space.

As momentum builds for this newer form of mobility, cities, counties and states will face increasing pressure to craft policies for flying taxis. A pilot involved in the effort maps out the challenges to come.

The move comes as Rubicon, which offers software and hardware to help cities optimize and collect data from trash and recycling pickup, prepares to enter the stock market via a special purpose acquisition company.

The fresh capital signals ongoing optimism for the local government tech space. ClearGov and competitors are trying to win more budget management work as federal infrastructure dollars get ready to flow.

The “In Case You Missed It” crew is joined by special guest Ray Carey, CEO of Optimere, to discuss the future of public records and how his company helps agencies comply with public records law.

Much attention has been given to the billions the bill will put toward bridges, cybersecurity and more. But behind the big-ticket items are many small projects. Here are some that will impact state and local government.

The deals come after the company, already big in human resources software, absorbed fresh capital from private equity firms. NEOGOV plans more moves to gain public safety business as departments upgrade digital tools.

The buyout of the 17-year-old company ASR Analytics will also give GCOM, which offers state and local governments a wide variety of software and solutions, a foothold with federal government agencies.

Special guests Cathilea Robinett, CEO of e.Republic, and Ben Miller, associate editor for Government Technology, break down the most impactful stories of 2021 and unveil 2022's GovTech 100 list.

The move comes as CLEAR, a familiar presence in airports, seeks more business from public agencies. Whyline, founded in 2015, helps governments, banks and other organizations set up virtual appointments.

As the market for technology companies serving government has exploded, state and local agencies have never had more options for solutions that fit their specific needs.