TOP STORIES How to Get and Keep Next-Generation IT Talent in Government To cultivate a technology workforce that can lead an organization into the future, state and local government must emphasize its mission-driven work, invest in training and take a cue from industry on work environment. READ MORE San Francisco Formally Names Jason Lally as Chief Data Officer The new CDO has been with the city and county government for the better part of a decade, and has been in charge of data operations since his predecessor stepped down over a year ago. READ MORE What Will We Learn from the Iowa Caucus App Fiasco? The events that unfolded this past week with the Iowa Democratic caucus app are unprecedented. But putting politics aside, what can we learn about launching important apps? What is the true cost when an app fails? READ MORE AR, Other Technology Tapped for Expansion by US Ignite US Ignite, which is a smart city advisory group for local governments, has picked four projects to receive funding as part of the Replicating Success initiative by that group and the National Science Foundation. READ MORE |