That included the massive, market-shaping acquisition of NIC by Tyler Technologies, itself part of a larger streak of merger and acquisition activity across the market that’s seeing gov tech companies pursue both horizontal and vertical expansion. The pandemic also made many truly realize the essential nature of broadband Internet — but even with more funding for infrastructure coming, obstacles remain in deploying it effectively and efficiently. Finally, with new technologies such as AI and drones proliferating rapidly, this year saw increased discussion of the ethical considerations government must undertake as they explore their uses.
ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW
- Tyler Acquires NIC
- Tyler Acquires Two More Companies Serving Veterans and Schools
- Tyler Acquires Corrections Company
- Tyler Acquires Cloud-Based Law Enforcement Company
How Governments and Citizens Interface Moving Forward
- Digital Services Gain Ground After Post-COVID Online Surge
- Governments Consider Ethics, Transparency in Cutting-Edge Tech
- Funding for Broadband Brings Hope for Connecting Americans
The Future of Work in Government
- Hiring, Onboarding, Managing: Government Adapts to New Work
- Post-COVID-19, Government Takes a New Look at Work
- What Will Working for Government Look Like in 2022?
An Inspiring Story from Pittsburgh
Check out the December 2021 edition of Government Technology magazine to read our entire 2021Year in Review.
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