Using Analytics to Address Disparities in Housing Displacement

Rajiv Desai | 4 Minute Read

Data is the most powerful tool local leaders have for battling disparities in housing displacement. With good data, it’s possible to map the risk of displacement in a community and direct resources to the people who need them most.

Why Sustainable Affordable Housing Matters

Rajiv Desai | 3 Minute Read

America is in the middle of a housing crisis. Expensive coastal cities have given over large swaths of their downtowns to homeless encampments. Over the past three years, local housing markets have gone boom then bust, creating huge increases in rent for many people who were barely making it as it...

Rapid Cloud Deployment: Accelerated Migration

Rajiv Desai | 4 Minute Read

The benefits of moving to the cloud are well known by now, but so are stories of lengthy or troublesome migrations and implementations. Luckily, there are ways to reap the benefits of the cloud quickly. We’ve explored this in depth and we’re ready to share how we’re making it possible.

How to Keep Government Data Safe from Hackers

Rajiv Desai | 6 Minute Read

Government data security today is dangerously underprioritized. Local leaders often lack the resources, budget, and tech knowledge for effective cybersecurity. This is especially troubling because local governments are the most common target for hackers, making up nearly half of all ransomware...

Selecting Top Software Solutions for Local Government

Rajiv Desai | 5 Minute Read

Local governments across the country and around the world are leveraging software to solve all kinds of problems. From automating processes to improving public engagement, software solutions provide virtually endless opportunities.

Getting Government Digital Transformation Right

Rajiv Desai | 6 Minute Read

Have you ever felt like your phone or computer feels more advanced than the software you use for work?

Eviction Prevention Strategies for Strong Communities

Rajiv Desai | 3 Minute Read

There are few things more traumatic for an individual or a family than losing their home.

Citizen Experience Management for Satisfied Communities

Rajiv Desai | 4 Minute Read

A recent executive order from the Biden administration directs agencies to modernize their programs and improve customer experience management, aka citizen experience management. This includes things like reducing the “time tax” citizens face when seeking out services, and adopting new online tools...

Government IT Modernization: How SaaS Paves the Way

Rajiv Desai | 4 Minute Read

Imagine trying to do your job on a PalmPilot — remember those?

Solving the Rental Crisis in American Cities

Rajiv Desai | 3 Minute Read

Rents across the United States are skyrocketing at their fastest rate since 1986, surpassing a median monthly rate of $2,000 for the first time ever in May, 2022.