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In the summer of 2023, the Denton County Treasurer’s Office got news that would change everything.
The story you are about to read is true; the names have been withheld to protect the innocent.
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.
Join us for a deep dive into the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) for public sector.
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.
Find out why public-sector organizations from police and fire departments to health-care agencies are choosing this secure, smart choice for reliable mobile communication — and new productivity.
The City of Plano, Texas partnered with OpenGov to meet the inventory requirements of the EPA’s revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) and continues to provide safe drinking water for the community. Here’s how they did it.
Verizon’s whitepaper, The New Realities Driving Government Network Transformation, explores how evolving technology demands are pushing state and local governments to rethink their digital infrastructure. It emphasizes that true modernization requires not just adopting new tools, but transforming the underlying networks that support critical services. From boosting cybersecurity and public safety to improving workforce efficiency and digital access, the paper outlines how network innovation can drive meaningful change across government operations. Verizon also highlights the importance of budget optimization and long-term sustainability in navigating this shift.
Government leaders increasingly indicate that what were previously viewed as Black Swan events are now becoming more frequent — and more destabilizing — shocks.
Attackers know when government agency resources are scarce, they have an advantage. In our webinar, learn how automation helps strengthen incident response and disaster recovery. Register Today
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Our annual Winning in the SLED Market study is now open, and we’re inviting industry professionals to share their insights. This research examines how vendors are approaching the state, local and education (SLED) market through go-to-market strategies, sales and marketing alignment; funding shifts; and revenue expectations for the year ahead. The survey takes just 10-15 minutes to complete and gathers feedback from business leaders working to expand or strengthen their public-sector presence.
What to Know:
- CISA’s updated cybersecurity goals are voluntary but provide clear, outcome-focused guidance for critical infrastructure protection.
- Texas agencies have faced recent cyber incidents affecting water systems and public data, highlighting gaps the federal goals aim to address.
- While not required, aligning with the goals may support funding eligibility, vendor alignment and insurance readiness for Texas organizations.
The position reports to the deputy chief information officer for infrastructure services and is responsible for planning and delivering strategic IT system services.
