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Empowering public sector IT: Overcoming security, compliance and access challenges Empowering public sector IT: Overcoming security, compliance and access challenges

Public sector IT leaders need both an articulated roadmap for the future and effective, real-world solutions. By adopting virtualization technologies, these organizations can empower employees with secure remote access to essential tools and resources.

byPrashant Ketkar, Chief Technology & Product Officer

Jun 4, 2025

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Government Technology

Addressing data challenges in local government AI adoption Addressing data challenges in local government AI adoption

May 16, 2025

3 Min Read

Revised hiring standards and increased public support could aid in recruiting more police officers Revised hiring standards and increased public support could aid in recruiting more police officers

byMichael Keating

May 13, 2025

4 Min Read

How training and a broader talent pool can help local governments combat escalating cyber threats How training and a broader talent pool can help local governments combat escalating cyber threats

May 9, 2025

4 Min Read

Government Technology

State/county legacy systems vs. modern solutions: Is the mainframe era over?State/county legacy systems vs. modern solutions: Is the mainframe era over?

byJennifer Nelson

May 7, 2025

6 Min Read

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Smart Procurement Strategies for Safer Communities and Stronger Public Safety Smart Procurement Strategies for Safer Communities and Stronger Public Safety

May 1, 2025

2 Min Read

Public Administration & Governance

Small cities, big scandals: Why smaller cities are at greater risk of fraud

Small cities, big scandals: Why smaller cities are at greater risk of fraud

byPatricia Castro, CAPM , Shannon Castillo, MBA, CFE

Government Technology

The urgency to evolve enterprise risk management in local governments

The urgency to evolve enterprise risk management in local governments

bySteve Monaghan, Vice President, AI for Public Safety

The power of checkpoints: Protecting first responders’ emotional health

The power of checkpoints: Protecting first responders’ emotional health

byReuben Ramirez

Government Technology

Ransomware in 2025: Understanding the four stages of attack and why zero trust is critical for state and local governments

Ransomware in 2025: Understanding the four stages of attack and why zero trust is critical for state and local governments

byAdam Ford , CTO, State & Local Government and Education

Government Technology

As local governments acquire new technology, they need to ensure that the new system is future-proof

As local governments acquire new technology, they need to ensure that the new system is future-proof

byMichael Keating

The growing challenge of traffic congestion on emergency response times

The growing challenge of traffic congestion on emergency response times

byTimothy Menard

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Government Technology

From legacy systems to cloud mastery: The path forward for local government ERP

From legacy systems to cloud mastery: The path forward for local government ERP

byGrant Halsey, Director of Sales & Marketing

Government Technology

Here’s what city officials can do to safeguard email setups and IT systems from cybercrime

Here’s what city officials can do to safeguard email setups and IT systems from cybercrime

byMichael Keating

Economy & Finance

Housing, utilities and food among top US needs in 2024: United Way

Housing, utilities and food among top US needs in 2024: United Way

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Public Health Supplies

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Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

byOMNIA Partners

Cybersecurity

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Carahsoft Helps Bolster Cybersecurity Protection

Carahsoft Helps Bolster Cybersecurity Protection

byOMNIA Partners

Emergency Planning

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Procurement’s Vital Role in Emergency Planning

Procurement’s Vital Role in Emergency Planning

byOMNIA Partners

Severe Weather

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Purchasing for Severe Weather Threats to Your School or Agency

Purchasing for Severe Weather Threats to Your School or Agency

byOMNIA Partners

Emergency Services

FEMA disaster preparedness role could decrease following Trump executive order

FEMA disaster preparedness role could decrease following Trump executive order

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Public Administration & Governance

Designing solutions, not barriers

Designing solutions, not barriers

byJeff Lane, AIA, Principal

Government Technology

Top govtech trends for 2025

Top govtech trends for 2025

byTom Amburgey, CEO

Government Technology

Cybersecurity challenges faced by local governments in 2025

Cybersecurity challenges faced by local governments in 2025

byPhillip Harmon, Associate

Climate Initiatives

Pilot program in Salem explores ways to mitigate rising flood risks and fill insurance gaps

Pilot program in Salem looks to mitigate flood risks and fill insurance gaps

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Simulated wildfire evacuations could help save lives

Simulated wildfire evacuations could help save lives

byBowen Kyle, Chief Technology Officer

Disaster Preparedness

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Disaster Preparedness: The Three Ps for Organizational Resilience

Disaster Preparedness: The Three Ps for Organizational Resilience

byOMNIA Partners

Government Technology

Local government IT administrators: Inspect your whole IT infrastructure as you snuff out cyber-attacks

Local government IT administrators: Inspect your whole IT infrastructure as you snuff out cyber-attacks

byMichael Keating

Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools

Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools

byMichael Keating

Government Technology

Ransomware is a growing threat, but local governments are training staffers to be more aware

Ransomware is a growing threat, but local governments are training staffers to be more aware

byMichael Keating

Government Technology

How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change

How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change

byMatt Parks, Vice President of Product and Strategy

Government Technology

Securing state and local elections: The critical role of data protection

Securing state and local elections: The critical role of data protection

Government Technology

Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

byMichael Keating

Artificial Intelligence

Carahsoft, Dynamo AI partner to offer generative AI solutions to public sector

Carahsoft, Dynamo AI to offer generative AI solutions to public sector

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Why public safety is turning toward AI and 5G

Why public safety is turning toward AI and 5G

byMaggie Hallbach, Senior Vice President of Verizon Public Sector

Government Technology

In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

byMichael Keating

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