https://statetechmagazine.com/ en https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/08/review-government-employees-will-look-forward-meetings-cisco-webex-desk-pro State and local offices of all sizes rely on web-based conferencing to collaborate. But without the right equipment, audio and video clarity issues can weigh down meeting quality. By integrating and upgrading their videoconferencing setup, teams can improve their meeting engagement. Click the banner below to explore ways to give everyone a seat at the meeting. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:43:19 -0400 Carlos Soto https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/08/review-government-employees-will-look-forward-meetings-cisco-webex-desk-pro https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-virtualization-options-state-and-local-governments Virtualization has long been a cornerstone of state and local government IT. It helps agencies modernize infrastructure, optimize resources and support critical services without constantly expanding physical data center footprints. Today, however, many government IT leaders are reassessing their virtualization strategies. New licensing models, evolving infrastructure requirements and growing interest in cloud and hybrid environments have prompted agencies to take a closer look at their options. While traditional virtualization platforms remain important, the market now offers a wider range of… Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:54:21 -0400 Dave Winkelmann https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-virtualization-options-state-and-local-governments https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-government-leaders-should-ask-about-modern-infrastructure State and local governments face increasing urgency to modernize as they contend with aging infrastructure, evolving security threats and rising citizen expectations. Legacy environments are expensive to maintain, limit responsiveness to community needs and divert resources away from service improvements and innovation. With the right foundation and experienced partners, agencies can deliver meaningful benefits for citizens, employees and leadership alike. Here are five questions government IT leaders should ask before embarking on their modernization journey. 1. Why Should Government IT… Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:23:40 -0400 Neil Graver https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-government-leaders-should-ask-about-modern-infrastructure https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/3-high-impact-automation-use-cases-budget-constrained-state-and-local-it-teams State and local technology leaders are under constant pressure to modernize systems and improve services despite limited budgets. Automation offers a practical path forward by streamlining repetitive tasks and reducing operational friction without requiring large-scale infrastructure investments. But not all automation efforts deliver equal value, and some use cases are particularly well suited for low-cost, high-return adoption. This article highlights three areas where agencies can achieve outsized impact by embedding automation strategically into mission-critical workflows. Click the… Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:49:17 -0400 Francisco Ramirez https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/3-high-impact-automation-use-cases-budget-constrained-state-and-local-it-teams https://statetechmagazine.com/magazine/issue/2026/4/spring-2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:39:53 -0400 https://statetechmagazine.com/magazine/issue/2026/4/spring-2026 https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-right-infrastructure-government-ai-workloads-might-be-hybrid As state and local governments become more experienced with using artificial intelligence to improve constituent services and agency operations, they are looking to optimize those initiatives with the technology infrastructure that best meets their needs. For a growing number of agencies, this means running AI workloads in hybrid environments. In fact, IDC predicts that by 2028, 75% of enterprise AI workloads will be deployed on hybrid infrastructure. “The future of the data center is hybrid,” says Sana Gutierrez, senior manager of the data and artificial intelligence practice at CDW. “There… Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:52 -0400 Matt McLaughlin https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-right-infrastructure-government-ai-workloads-might-be-hybrid https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-carmels-networking-strategy-creates-foundation-future-technology Kevin Cusimano is CIO for the City of Carmel, Ind., where he leads enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, networking, data governance and smart city initiatives. With more than 25 years of IT leadership experience across public and private sector organizations, Cusimano is focused on building resilient digital infrastructure that improves city services, strengthens public safety and prepares Carmel for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. StateTech Managing Editor Mickey McCarter spoke to Cusimano on how Carmel upgraded its networking infrastructure with a Wi-Fi 6E–… Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:03:19 -0400 Mickey McCarter https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-carmels-networking-strategy-creates-foundation-future-technology https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-state-and-local-it-leaders-should-ask-manage-cloud-spending The cloud has become essential to state and local government, supporting everything from citizen services and public safety applications to data analytics and AI initiatives. As cloud environments mature, CIOs and IT leaders are taking a closer look at costs to ensure they're maximizing value while remaining good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Here are five questions every government IT organization should ask. 1. Where Is Our Money Going? Start by reviewing cloud spending over the past several quarters by application, service, agency or department. Focus first on the biggest cost drivers and… Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:16:34 -0400 Joel Snyder https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/5-questions-state-and-local-it-leaders-should-ask-manage-cloud-spending https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-why-security-readiness-matters-more-security-coverage-ai-era State and local governments continue to strengthen their cybersecurity programs as they modernize infrastructure, defend critical services and adopt artificial intelligence. Yet even after years of investment in security technologies, many agencies still struggle to answer a fundamental question: How prepared are they to detect, respond to and contain today’s evolving cyberthreats? We sat down with Nik Alleyne, head of managed services security for CDW, to discuss why many government organizations still lack confidence in their security posture, how AI is changing both the threat landscape… Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:02:28 -0400 Bob Keaveney https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/qa-why-security-readiness-matters-more-security-coverage-ai-era https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/ai-leadership-guide-building-ai-strategy-and-governance Across government, organizations recognize the promise of artificial intelligence, but many stumble on basic hurdles because they lack a clear AI strategy. An effective strategy can help them avoid problems such as poor data quality, a lack of AI literacy among employees and a lack of governance, all of which frequently stall projects. When senior leaders set direction, align resources and govern AI, they can more effectively execute a top-down transformation that places AI at the center of strategic change. Click the banner below for guidance on effective enterprise AI strategy. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:40 -0400 Nathan Eddy https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/ai-leadership-guide-building-ai-strategy-and-governance