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Luke Stowe

Contributing Writer

Luke Stowe is CIO and interim director of administrative services for Evanston, Ill. One of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2018, he works to bridge the gap between technology and business practices.

Cybersecurity

Leaning on Partnerships Shores Up City Cybersecurity

Local government IT teams often don’t have the resources close at hand to ensure their systems are ready to stand up to new threats, but can take advantage of state and federal resources to boost their cyberposture.

October/November 2020
· Luke Stowe
Opinion

How Local CIOs Can Help Narrow the Digital Divide Amid COVID

By making connections between groups in need of digital assistance and local nonprofits, city and county CIOs are well-poised to help overcome the realities of digital inequity exposed by the pandemic.

September 2020
· Luke Stowe
Opinion

Public IT Leaders Innovate as Digital Services Take Center Stage

The pandemic has transformed many online services from “nice-to-have” to “need-to-have.” Public-sector IT leaders are central to reimagining government, and they continue to find new ways to deliver for citizens.

July/August 2020
· Luke Stowe
Cloud & Computing

Looking Ahead to the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus shifted the nature of gov tech work virtually overnight, but its long-term impacts will bring even more changes as priorities change and tech offers opportunities to shape the future.

June 2020
· Luke Stowe
Cybersecurity

Partnerships, Cooperation Key to Long-Term Gov Tech Success

Public-sector agencies are often tasked to “do more with less,” but challenges faced by today's gov tech leaders are more manageable when tackled with support from peers at all levels of government.

April/May 2020
· Luke Stowe
Opinion

Smart Cities Should Get Back to Basics with Data-Driven Work

Now that the initial hype around the smart cities movement has begun to fade, gov tech leaders must examine how to use those technologies to do the most good for citizens and stakeholders alike.

March 2020
· Luke Stowe
Government Experience

Verified Social Accounts Are More Important Than Ever

Facebook verification is now available for states, cities and counties. Here’s why you need it.

June 2015
· Luke Stowe
Recovery

Verified Facebook Status for States, Localities: Here's How to Get Yours

Facebook verification is officially live for states, cities and counties — now it's time to get verified.

May 07, 2015
· Luke Stowe
Government Experience

Verified Facebook Status for States, Localities: Here's How to Get Yours

Facebook verification is officially live for states, cities and counties -- now it's time to get verified.

May 05, 2015
· Luke Stowe