As governments modernize their digital services, managing workflows across departments—especially within website content management systems (CMS)—becomes increasingly complex. From approvals to content reviews, automation is key to delivering timely, accurate information to citizens.
By shifting away from scattered workflows and toward smarter tools, local governments can make public records easier to handle while setting a higher standard for responsiveness. When systems work better, people notice, and that helps everyone serve their communities with more confidence.
Bad form submissions turn into double work. When a request comes in missing key details, someone on your team has to track down the person and get the right info. That means phone calls, emails, or resubmissions that eat up hours each week.
Public offices use a lot of paper. Paper forms for permits, service requests, registrations, meetings, and more pile up quickly. The result is storage rooms full of old files, delays in process handling, and confusion when documents go missing. But there's a better way. With smarter tools available today, local governments have more options to move beyond paper and provide quicker, cleaner, and more reliable services to their communities.
By simplifying access to meeting details, agendas, and videos, local governments empower residents to stay informed and involved. Learn key features and best practices that make civic participation easier, more inclusive, and more impactful.
By digitizing the process, cities can reduce paperwork, improve accessibility, and create a smoother experience for both staff and residents. Learn practical steps and solutions to implement a system that’s secure, inclusive, and built for the future.
Public sector IT and Communications professionals often face the tempting proposition of building their municipal websites in-house. The appeal is understandable, however, the reality often differs significantly from these initial expectations.
Cybersecurity threats have evolved significantly in recent years, with phishing and spoofing emerging as two of the most pervasive challenges facing public sector organizations. To protect our institutions and citizens, we must first understand these threats in detail.
While artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize municipal government operations, offering new ways to engage citizens, streamline processes, and manage data, AI comes with a host of risks that both communication and information technology professionals at municipalities must navigate.
