Changes in California’s technology leadership at the state and county levels were among the headlines in 2021 for <i>Techwire</i> readers. Here’s an overall look at key IT executive changes across the U.S.
All year, we track chief information officers, data officers, security officers and more as they move in and out of government agencies at states, counties and cities across the country. Here's our 2021 roundup.<br/>
ProudCity Turns to Partners to Unbundle Web Tech, Service
The company, which offers technology to help local governments set up and run their websites, is using certified partners so that agencies can use different firms for things like implementation and content development.
May 13, 2021 •
Shutterstock/dencg Seeking to make it easier for local governments to take on all the challenges of creating and running a website, gov tech company ProudCity is starting up a Certified Service Partners program.
The company provides open source technology for local government websites, but to actually own a website takes much more than technology. Content strategy and development, accessibility and workflows are all considerations.
Local Gov Leader Rebecca Woodbury Launches Consultancy
After stepping down as digital services chief for the city of San Rafael, Calif., Woodbury is continuing her work at her new company, Department of Civic Things. Her focus: Helping small jurisdictions change. Eyragon Eidam/Government Technology
Rebecca Woodbury, the digital services chief for the city of San Rafael, Calif., who made a name for herself as an outspoken advocate for innovation in local government, has started her own company.
The startup, called Department of Civic Things, is a consultancy Woodbury has created to carry on her work with more local governments especially small ones.