2024-12-18 Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly changing the way organizations across all industries run. Its impact on government entities is undoubtedly already underway. But while visions of self-repairing infrastructure and AI-optimized smart cities capture our imagination, there are more immediate, practical...
2024-12-02 When it comes to the well-being of children, technology should never be the driver or primary concern. Instead, when leveraged effectively, it can be a powerful tool in empowering and supporting those who work to ensure the safety and prosperity...
2024-11-13 As government agencies continue to modernize their IT infrastructure, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions are emerging as powerful tools to drive innovation, efficiency and improved service delivery. While the initial transition may seem daunting, the long-term benefits of SaaS far outweigh the...
2024-09-19 Today’s state leaders seek opportunities to safely leverage new technology, combat cyberattacks and comply with new governing rules and regulations. This was evident at the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT) annual conference, where finance leaders met...
2024-09-18 Planning for and embarking on a digital transformation effort, especially one as large as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) project, can feel overwhelming. During these projects, government leaders oversee limited budgets, carefully manage governance, and deal with the real impacts...
2024-05-29 For health and human services (HHS) agencies, the old way of implementing new technology and programs just isn't cutting it. Technology constraints and rigid legacy systems have hamstrung the business experts who understand the policies, regulations, and frontline realities for...
2024-05-22 April 8, 2024, was a historic day for two reasons; first, a total solar eclipse crossed over North America, providing a path of totality that made it accessible to millions of people within the United States. Later that same day...
2024-05-09 The need to transform child welfare practice is more pressing than ever before. To support this need, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) introduced regulations for a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) to support child welfare professionals and...
2024-05-08 Leading up to and during the 2024 National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) MidyearConference, state CIOs nationwide have been gathering to discuss the top priorities and challenges facing state governments today. As former State CIO of Ohio, I...