Plus, local governments work out kinks for virtual public meetings and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
APRIL 7, 2020

Coronavirus Sparks New Interest in Bridging Digital Divides
Advocates and government staffers in the broadband and digital equity space say there is a renewed interest in supporting their work, with shelter-at-home orders emphasizing the need to bridge digital divides. READ MORE

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Enabling a New Way to Work
Working remotely requires a shift in focus. The network of tomorrow allows governments to easily incorporate these functions via virtualization and managed services.
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Local Governments Work Out Kinks for Virtual Public Meetings
Local governments have an obligation to keep conducting business and engaging the public during the global pandemic, but there can often be more to virtual public meetings than meets the eye. READ MORE

Ervan Rodgers on Collaboration, Consolidation in Ohio
Ohio Chief Information Officer Ervan Rodgers explains his approach to infrastructure consolidation, how to make a smart transition to cloud-based services and how the Innovate Ohio program will bolster citizen services. READ MORE

Sharing Security Career Tips During a Global Pandemic
As conferences and travel are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life changes for all of us. Here’s one example where sharing actually increased and professional connections grew. READ MORE

UPDATED: A Resource Guide to Coronavirus for Government Leaders
The novel coronavirus has tested the durability of federal, state and local governments around the country and the world. This list of resources is meant to connect leaders with useful tools to aid in response efforts. READ MORE

Center for Digital Government Survey
During this time of travel restrictions and remote work, we at the Center for Digital Government are creating a Virtual Digital Communities Workgroup and a Virtual Digital States Workgroup. To help make sure we pick the right topics for these workgroups, we ask you to fill out a brief, 3 question survey. This should take you only a couple minutes and is mobile friendly.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY

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Communicating with Constituents
The network of tomorrow provides flexible, software-based network services that allow agencies to accommodate citizen and workforce demands within days — if not hours.
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MORE HEADLINES

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Census 2020 Will Protect Your Privacy More than Ever – but at the Price of Accuracy

Coronavirus Could Be Catalyst for Healthcare, AI Advances

After Indefinite Shutdown, Pennsylvania Schools Go Digital

California Lawmakers Working From Home During Pandemic

Oregon Schools Provide Devices to Students for E-Learning

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Virus Shutdown: Time for Digital Government to Prove Itself

Here's How Much Each State Should Receive from the CARES Act

Learning Institutions Find Benefits, Downsides to Digital Shift

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