Thad Rueter

6 days ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

Better location accuracy could come to 911 calls under a proposal recently released by the Federal Communications Commission. The agency is seeking comments on a proposal to “strengthen wireless 911 location accuracy rules and to put more actionable location information in the hands of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and first responders.”The FCC says it will accept comments until June 6, with reply comments due no later than July 7.

1 week ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

Esper, which sells policy management software to local and state governments, along with major police departments, is building what amounts to a government policy library. It’s the latest example of de facto consultancies and so-called innovation labs helping to fuel growth and advancement in the industry.

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

Neilitz serves as CIO for the Sokaogon Chippewa Community in Wisconsin, a job that gives him responsibility for tech activities for 20 tribal departments. It puts him in the front seat for cybersecurity, telehealth, distance learning and other areas that make up so much of government technology. Infrastructure is the main need, he said, and that opens the door to bringing in tools already used in relatively wealthy urban areas. “Tech can create an equilibrium,” he said.

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

AI isn’t the only cool-kid tech commonly known by its abbreviation. A new deal shows how GIS is gaining more popularity, too, even as it does so in a comparatively quiet manner. Avolve Software, a supplier of digital planning technology to local and regional governments, has integrated its plan review platform with tools sold by Esri, known for its GIS — geographic information system — products. Esri partner GEO Jobe will facilitate the integration, according to a statement.

2 weeks ago | govtech.com | Thad Rueter

Chamberlain is the COO, assistant secretary for security and operations for Massachusetts, and during the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) 2025 Midyear Conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday, he offered his view of the growing fight against generative AI fraud in the public sector. Chamberlain said his state sees AI as it saw life sciences about a generation ago: A way to boost the economy and prestige of Massachusetts via governmental guidance and encouragement.