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In the summer of 2023, the Denton County Treasurer’s Office got news that would change everything.
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How would you react if you knew that all your constituents' information is now readable and available to the highest bidder? Since the proliferation of the Internet and digitization of government services, agencies and governments have feared this scenario. To mitigate that possibility, many cybersecurity tools have been put in place — and encryption is a critical security control that maintains confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.
Why one of America’s fastest-growing cities placed its bet on OpenGov and never looked back.
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The forward-thinking town of Troup, Texas, attracted visitors, boosted businesses and revitalized its downtown with Verizon Fixed Wireless Access.
Move from productivity to performance with agentic AI
I’m delighted to share that BMC has been recognized as a strong performer in the new report, The Forrester Wave™: AIOps Platforms, Q2 2025, receiving the highest scores possible in the vision, roadmap, and agentic AI, advisor, and assistant criteria. For us, receiving the highest score possible in the vision criterion demonstrates our consistent leadership in addressing IT challenges with agentic AI.
BELLEVUE, WA – Launch Consulting, part of The Planet Group and a leading AI-first digital transformation consultancy, is proud to announce it has earned its fourth Microsoft Solution Partner designation – Infrastructure (Azure) – further solidifying its position as a trusted partner for public sector organizations navigating the complexities of secure and scalable cloud modernization.
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What to Know:
- DIR is now accepting vendor applications to certify AI training programs for use by Texas government employees.
- Starting in FY 2026, annual AI training will be mandatory for most state and local government workers under House Bill 3512.
- Certified programs must meet seven standards focused on responsible AI use, risk mitigation, accessibility and relevance to public-sector work.
What to Know:
- DFPS is replacing its legacy IMPACT system with a federally compliant case management platform, supported by business process redesign and expected to improve data quality and usability.
- The agency is piloting generative AI and developing an AI governance framework, with more than 75 use cases identified and an evaluation report due in early 2026.
- New systems such as SEMARC and CGMS aim to streamline interagency background checks and contract oversight, while a Data Governance Program will guide data accuracy and security across DFPS.
What to Know:
- Houston approved more than $1.6 million in tech-related contracts, including SAP system upgrades and airport navigation system services.
- Precision Task Group Inc. was awarded a $435,000 contract to support enhancements to the city’s enterprise service management system.
- A $2.6 million legal settlement with EPI-USE America Inc. closed out a lawsuit tied to prior SAP-related services.
