How to Improve Community Engagement with Data Analytics

3Di Systems | 3 Minute Read

Effective community engagement, or civic engagement, is the lifeblood of any thriving city. It paves the way for collaborative problem-solving, empowered citizens, and an overall sense of ownership, unity, and belonging.

Going Digital: Community Engagement Upgrades for 2023

Rajiv Desai | 3 Minute Read

Government leaders are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to engage with their communities more effectively. However, many traditional methods of community engagement may no longer be as efficient as they once were, resulting in low levels of participation, a lack of transparency, and even...

How to Engage with the Community for Better Government Decisions

Rajiv Desai | 5 Minute Read

Community engagement plays a critical role in government decision-making by ensuring that the perspectives and needs of the community are taken into account. By involving community members in the decision-making process, government officials can make more informed decisions that better reflect the...

How the Right Permit Management System Simplifies Government Work

Rajiv Desai | 4 Minute Read

Buying the wrong permitting management system feels a bit like it did to buy a smartphone in the early days. There might have been a few applications within them, but generally if you wanted a decent camera, a music player, video call capability, or the ability to easily sync with other technology,...

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?

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...

Productive Community Engagement in Infrastructure Projects

Rajiv Desai | 5 Minute Read

Why is community engagement so important for infrastructure projects?

5 Ways a Virtual City Hall Makes Local Government More Efficient

Rajiv Desai | 3 Minute Read

A virtual city hall (VCH) is an online platform that allows government officials and citizens to communicate with each other, facilitating community engagement. This type of platform can be used for a variety of purposes, including providing information about city services, answering questions from...