What if I told you that politics are at play in the government? Don’t laugh - I know that’s obvious. But did you also realize that politics can impact procurement opportunities, too? If you’ve...
As you probably know, it’s the time of year in which the state budget takes center stage. The FY20 budget, which has now been approved by the legislature and Governor Doug Ducey, was mostly to be...
Last week was a lively week at the State Capitol for technology. These bills are especially important because of how they support radically rethinking existing business models. From PropTech...
The issue today that we’re digging into is all about how government can convince startups that the public sector is worth their time. Last week’s blog talked about all of the reasons that startups...
If you’re familiar with the Arizona startup scene, it’ll come as no surprise that it’s booming. And with all the success, you might think startups would be perfectly poised to win government...
You already have more to do than could possibly get done just trying to understand how government works. You’ve dusted off the high school civics book, learned the branches of government, looked...
You may have heard the buzzword – technical debt. While definitions may vary, the costs inherent in maintaining aging, highly-customized computer programs are clear - operational inefficiencies,...
Budget restrictions, politics, workforce training and competing operational priorities are all factors in government technology decisions. However, at the federal government level, agencies are...
Fintech. You’ve heard the phrase in the news, and throughout the tech world, as it dominates venture capital fundraising and disrupts the way the financial markets do business. But what is...
Over 15 years ago, Arizona adopted a series of laws and regulations to guide oversight of state technology projects. In particular, Arizona state agencies wishing to pursue a technology project...
If you don’t have kids or have been living under a rock on a secluded island in the Pacific, I’ll offer a brief glimpse into the game itself. In “Fortnite” Battle Royale, your character drops from...
Last month, Governor Ducey released his FY 2020 executive budget plan, providing more details around his policy priorities outlined in the State of the State address. Relying on a “fiscally...
