GovTech Biz

The state economic development agency has debuted a new division, Louisiana Innovation. Its responsibilities will include developing the Louisiana Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a nonprofit.

In our first issue of 2025, we reflect on the legacy of Government Technology and preview some of the stories in this issue.

The coalition is a relatively new but growing group that promotes the responsible use of AI in the public sector. It has teamed with Pavilion, which offers a platform for shareable contracts, on this fresh data-building push.

As gov tech market expert Jeff Cook expected, the final quarter of 2024 was slow — though the year, overall, was notable. However, he also anticipates a major uptick in activity coming in the first quarter of 2025.

The company offers early warning data via its platform that can give suppliers of government technology an edge when it comes to contracts. The company’s founder explains the ideas driving his firm.

A new report lays out the strategy of the city and the New York City Economic Development Corp. in leading on applied artificial intelligence. Goals include fostering a dynamic AI ecosystem.

MyGov serves some 150 clients and gives Tyler a way to boost its product offerings to local governments. The move comes as public administration stands as one of the main gov tech opportunities for 2025.

The Federal Government Distance Learning Association, or FGDLA, turns to the two tech companies as it seeks to expand its programs and better measure engagement and success. The FGDLA traces its roots back to 1993.

The company’s platform is used by state and local governments for such tasks as licensing, case management and procurement. JMI Equity, a growth equity firm, will get two seats on the company’s board.

Thoma Bravo takes an ownership stake in the combined company. The seller of process management software plans to integrate Casepoint’s data management technology as Opexus works to gain more state and local clients.

Fordje, KeyCaliber, Madison AI, Tappy Guide and Voting Buddy, gov tech startups singled out for distinction by judges at the 2024 State of Gov Tech event, discuss their innovative solutions and their companies’ visions for the future of government.

Zencity, which serves more than 400 public agencies with its community engagement software, now has a bigger presence in the United Kingdom thanks to the purchase of Commonplace. Zencity’s CEO talks about what’s next.

Jeff Cook, a gov tech market expert with Shea & Company, looks back at an uneven year in gov tech and predicts a stronger year going forward — with a potential shift in the market’s most active sectors.

The Texas-based seller of technology used by public agencies and others says its new Lumina platform can more quickly access vital project management data. The tool employs natural language search and machine learning.

See who made the latest edition of the GovTech 100 as we analyze the market serving state and local government IT. With ever-more investment in gov tech, several large firms have begun merging with startups and niche players.

New York-based URBAN-X is no more, after working with gov tech firms since 2016. But New York City’s Transit Tech Lab is looking for help to solve mass transit problems as congestion pricing kicks off in Manhattan.

The provider of live AI translation for public agencies is adding users and services, with its tools assisting wildfire communications in California. The company’s recent experiences help illustrate how AI might develop.

The company, which sells software to local governments, has bought asset management and utility billing company Beehive Industries. The move promises to boost capabilities on the CivicPlus platform.