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@Calytera

We help governments create safe and prosperous communities. Our mission: build them the world's best govtech software. Better government starts with Calytera.

 Austin, TX
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Joined September 2011
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Another hit to city budgets? Property values of empty office buildings fall, which will lower property tax revenues by as much as 10 percent in 2021 -- making efficiency and digitization efforts even more important. A very good overview from @nytimes here: ow.ly/gu3L50E7OsD
Empty Office Buildings Squeeze City Budgets as Property Values Fall (Published 2021)

Empty Office Buildings Squeeze City Budgets as Property Values Fall (Published 2021)

A looming hit to tax revenues puts pressure on Congress to deliver relief.

nytimes.com
. @CityLab recently held it's 2021 gathering (virtually). The overriding theme was ensuring communities recover from #covid19 in an equitable way - from vaccine distribution to bridging the #digitaldivide. A great overview is here from @govtechnews ow.ly/rk8a50DWu7J
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Report: county near Austin, Texas, needs Internet boost bit.ly/3bxq41i #govtech #stateandlocal #Network #broadband
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As the latest U.S. stimulus bill advances, it appears it will include $350B for state and local governments - critical support for budgets upended by the pandemic. The latest details here from @State_Scoop ow.ly/dNoG50DUo17
Senate approves relief package with $350B in state and local aid | StateScoop

Senate approves relief package with $350B in state and local aid | StateScoop

The $1.9 trillion package also includes $7 billion in funding for broadband deployment in rural and low-income communities.

statescoop.com
✨March 8 is #InternationalWomensDay✨ It’s a time to celebrate and reflect on all the accomplishments women across Canada, and in Brampton have made. Join us for a virtual conference hosted by @CityCristinaH and a keynote address from @olunike. Register ow.ly/jCE350DP7kw.
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Follow the #CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government and find the course that will take you to the next level. The @CSACInstitute is *the* premier professional #ContinuingEducation program for senior #CACounties staff & elected officials: csacinstitute.org
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State and local governments are expected to increase IT spending to $118.7B this year, even after pandemic-related budget challenges, according to the #CenterforDigitalGovernment - more details on the spending breakdown: ow.ly/aa6i50DPsru
Here's the Technology Government Needs in 2021

Here's the Technology Government Needs in 2021

This year, $118.7 billion in technology spending is projected for state and local governments. Industry experts shared their projections during the annual Beyond the Beltway event, along with...

govtech.com
Best wishes for a Happy Lunar New Year!
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@Calytera applauds One Ontario's goal of a data exchange standard that will give all technology providers equal opportunity to service municipalities and the Province. ow.ly/11Ta50DwUJ1 #aecindustry #onpoli #epermits #municipalities #streamlining #dataexchange
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Continued investments in online services for citizens, broadband expansion, and telehealth highlight state 2021 tech priorities. The latest analysis of state of the state addresses from @govtechnews ow.ly/zBBT50Dw4T4

Governors on Tech: Broadband and Telehealth Top the 2021 Agenda

State of the State addresses signal strong support for connecting citizens with investments in broadband expansion, more online services and virtual health-care delivery.

govtech.com
Some elements of remote work by government employees in response to the pandemic is likely to remain permanent. Great story from @routefifty on what that means for governments and citizens: ow.ly/lS0650DrOLB
Covid-19's Lasting Mark on Remote Work in State and Local Agencies

Covid-19's Lasting Mark on Remote Work in State and Local Agencies

It's clear that some telework practices in many workplaces will outlast the pandemic. But which ones and to what extent?

route-fifty.com
Shout out to One Ontario coalition members. Join us! oneontario.ca @_RESCON @OBOA_Office @OntarioPlanners @OntarioHBA @OGCAinfo @BuildSmartCan @cityoftoronto @conont @bildgta @ACECOntario @hcraontario @Tarion_ON @_RCCAO @CityWindsorON @Calytera @unisyscorp @alphinat
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New research from @ICMA #CenterforStateandLocalGovernmentExcellence examines trends for state and local gov employees in ’21. @FederalDrive interviewed senior research associate about this bit.ly/3nTFGiU
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Good news for local government planning departments, spending on U.S. residential construction projects rose in 2020 – a 4.4% increase in the first 11 months of 2020 compared to 2019 bit.ly/38yrTtA
US construction spending increases solid 0.9% in November

US construction spending increases solid 0.9% in November

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spending on U.S. construction projects increased 0.9% in November as strength in home building offset weakness in other parts of the construction industry.

apnews.com
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A reality check on the key technological drivers for the new decade – from @ZDNet . Part 1 considers blockchain, cloud and open source zd.net/2XBOJKk
After an unprecedented 2020 for state and local IT leaders, 2021 has opportunity for innovation. Five tech trends to watch in 2021 from @StateTech bit.ly/2XBMTco
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This article from @Nextgov has advice for any government that wants to continue the momentum of changing how they use technology to deliver services bit.ly/37mfBnt
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As you make plans for this new year, the 2021 Global Marketing Trends report from @Deloitte has excellent advice for how governments can leverage the trends to improve citizen services bit.ly/3agg7oL
Best wishes for a happy and safe new year!
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The pandemic changed digital government services from a “nice-to-have” to a necessity. This article from @govtechnews has a good overview of some of the biggest civic innovations in 2020 bit.ly/3akN6IV

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