GovTech Biz

At the Google Public Sector Forum, the tech giant announced new efforts focused on AI, citizen engagement, cybersecurity and other areas. The work could influence activities at all levels of government.

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is adopting DreamBox digital learning tools statewide following Discovery Education's recent acquisition of the ed-tech company DreamBox, an announcement said.

A new testing program involving public safety tech vendor Axon and Dedrone seeks to find out. The goal? Win approvals for drones that fly beyond the visual line of sight, which could improve emergency responses.

Gov tech veteran Tom Amburgey discusses his new role as CEO of Euna Solutions, how the company's mission aligns with his own and shares his insights from the public sector.

A small North Carolina town hosted a test pilot of an all-electric, autonomous public transportation shuttle. Survey data reveals what riders said about how they felt before and after riding. 

The mobile app seeks to make it easier for transit drivers to complete administrative tasks, keep in touch with management and communicate about schedules. It also aims to help agencies retain drivers amid a shortage.

The Michigan Supreme Court has expanded new technology to make mediation services available to parents with busy and unpredictable schedules — but can domestic issues really be settled through text?

Spengler, also the former CEO of Rock Solid Technologies, will help Great Hill Partners with gov tech investments. The firm praised him for his work with citizen engagement and legislative management platforms.

It started with civic service in New York’s streets, says Lisa Mascolo, the first leader for post-merger GCOM. Now, after jobs at IBM and Accenture, she must fuse corporate cultures while dealing with AI and other trends.

Anthony Jamison, co-founder and CEO of CivStart, introduces CivStart's newest cohort and discusses the upcoming State of GovTech 2023 event.

Early intervention software is getting more sophisticated, with wellness dashboards and other features. In this era of heightened police-community tension, can these tools make the job both more accountable and attractive?

The gov tech vendor announced an integration with EagleView that will allow more access to geospatial data for first responders. Governments are increasingly looking to geospatial tools for more tasks.

Grovetown, located near Augusta, has found quick success with digital civic payments after launching a Tyler Technologies app. What lessons does that provide for other cities, and what comes next?

The new Everbridge 360 joins an increasingly crowded field where companies are racing to produce better dashboards. This new product offers upgrades and what the company calls a “unified view” of critical event management.

The retailer and cloud computing giant has announced the first cohort of the AWS GovTech Accelerator Program. Thirteen startups focused on public safety and courts will soon get a chance to impress the public sector.

The company, formerly known as GTY Technology, offers software for public-sector work including grant management, elections and K-12 administration. Its new CEO brings public- and private-sector tech experience.

The Canadian firm, which is expanding in the U.S., launched a program designed to help users improve their regulatory efforts. The offering includes self-assessment and scoring tools, along with review functions.

Weeks after its merger with OnCore Consulting, GCOM turns to IBM and Accenture vet Mascolo to bring the two corporate cultures together. She has years of experience working with public agencies, including at the federal level.