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The future of digital government promises convenience, simplicity and speed — but only if we modernize applications and security today.

New leadership often means new regulations for government, which can create uncertainty for cybersecurity teams that manage and protect vast networks of devices. Automation is one way to streamline some of that work.

Since 2020, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation's emergency operations center in North Dakota has grown from an office in the back of a gym to a 24/7 hub for large-scale disaster response. Here's how they did it.

A new Florida law allowed counties to publish public notices on publicly accessible websites. null jumped at the opportunity, streamlining its notice practice to improve citizen accessibility while reducing government costs.

Farmworkers, who play a critical role in the nation’s food system, often live and work in remote areas of the country that are more likely to lack critical resources such as Internet access.

Aurora’s journey highlights how innovative digital solutions can bridge the gap between city officials and their communities. Using the communications capabilities provided under Service Cloud, Aurora not only amplified its engagement but also laid the groundwork for a more connected and responsive city government.

As the incoming presidential administration contemplates ways to enact reform, it’s important to consider successful innovations, and move carefully to preserve government services that work.

‘Tis the season for the new year’s state CIO priorities, and NASCIO just released its null. Like any holiday gift, sometimes you know what you’re getting and sometimes it’s a surprise. Here’s how we felt after unwrapping the big box of priorities this year.

As generative AI continues to develop, one expert predicts that state and local government officials will use it as a virtual sandbox for test driving infrastructure changes, among other applications.

As artificial intelligence continues to transform how organizations handle data, government stands to benefit immensely, provided it is able to store and manage data in secure and cost-effective ways.

Overseeing everything from state finances and human resources to property, real estate management and construction services, OMES is the backbone of Oklahoma. Spearheading a “whole-of-state” approach to essential services, OMES strives to increase efficiency, reduce financial and administrative overheads, and eliminate the duplication of effort, making it easier for the state’s agencies and affiliates to focus on their core missions.

Now that November is behind us, let’s reflect on the important lessons from CISA’s Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. This year’s theme — Resolve to be Resilient — reminded us that, as critical infrastructure, state and local agencies must prepare and invest now for the disruptions of tomorrow.