GovTech Biz

The product, called the Gateway, is designed to bridge the gap between new and old emergency call technology. The joint software launch from the two companies comes amid larger improvements for 911 communications.

With many stocks taking hits and investors fretting about the possibility of a recession, gov tech market adviser Jeff Cook explores whether uncertainty is pushing investors toward the stability of gov tech.

The latest acquisition for OpenGov involves a company whose software helps public agencies with capital planning, infrastructure maintenance and related tasks. The deal reportedly gives OpenGov a $1.25 billion valuation.

The UbiHub tool already is helping cities with traffic and curb management, and can be used for a variety of other tasks. The company is making a play to reduce costs and hassles for smart city projects.

Snyder, who was Michigan’s governor for eight years, brought on his former state CIO to start a cybersecurity company focused on small and medium-sized organizations. Its offerings include a “personalized concierge.”

Texas-based Ryan, which sells tax services and software, is beefing up its government business while also making a bigger play for the Canadian market. The deal follows a similar acquisition in late 2021.

The seller of cloud-based software recently rebranded and now says it is dealing with increased demand for its technology. The capital will go toward product development and winning new markets and customers.

The 4-year-old startup builds “connectors” to help tech from companies such as Accela and Laserfiche work better together — and it sees the new capital as a way to bring more companies and customers on board.

Hayden AI’s chief growth officer, Charles Territo, talks with Dustin Haisler about how technology enables cities to improve urban mobility and enhance the quality of life of their communities.

The new partnership with the cybersecurity ratings provider comes as more counties face ransomware, data breach and election risks. The idea is to provide enough data in quick enough fashion to head off those risks.

The company has made a cellphone alternative to police body cameras.

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, this project — along with other recent efforts — shows how the gov tech industry is helping to limit damage. Nighttime detection also is becoming a higher priority.

Accenture's Group Chief Executive - Technology and CTO joins ICYMI to discuss his recent book on human-inspired technologies and how they can help leaders approach innovation in a completely new way.

Dustin Haisler is joined by Chris Radich, Celonis' vice president of Solution Engineering, Public Sector, to discuss process mining and how agencies can leverage this technology to improve their procedures and delivery of services.

Special guests Brian Rempe (CEO, CivicPlus) and Ray Carey (CEO, Optimere) discuss public-sector transparency and compliance and how CivicPlus’ acquisition of Optimere will create a better experience for residents and the agencies that serve them.

Dustin Haisler and Joe Morris recap recent gov tech events including CA CIO Academy, the Texas Digital Government Summit and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) annual conference

The firm is the latest gov tech company to take backing from a private equity company in a move it described as recapitalization. SDL leaders said they expect to grow the company in coming years.

The fresh capital from Peterson Private Equity will fund product and market growth. It comes as more local and state governments, as well as schools, turn to digital accounting and billing tools.