It’s clear that the pace of change is accelerating rapidly as technology becomes an increasingly prevalent component of everyday life. The way we access an ever-increasing amount of information and our expectations of the experience has changed; the way we provide information, such as through digital applications, is advancing.

Local government agencies that embrace innovative technologies including cloud computing, Web 2.0, and mapping, and invest in extracting value from their data, benefit greatly and so do their constituents. Innovative agencies are leveraging location technology to integrate and distribute their data, empower their employees and realize their full information potential.

By streamlining agency workflows and decision-making, local governments become more efficient and save on costs. Using location technology solutions, a government agency’s staff can focus on their core competencies and serving constituents, and not be burdened with finding the data they need or complex, vertical technology implementation. With local governments facilitating better communication with the public, constituents are empowered with greater visibility into community benefits and assets, and become more engaged.

If you’d like to learn how to leverage cloud data integration and mapping technologies to improve agency’s efficiency and heighten constituent engagement, then be sure to attend our session at the ICMA Conference in Boston, “Welcome to the Mapping Renaissance: Why Progressive Governments Are Embracing Location Technology” on Monday at 9:45 am.  We’ll address how municipalities can embrace location technology in today’s environment, touching upon best practices for leveraging location data and using online mapping.

For more information, visit: http://www.digmap.com/Campaigns/DMP-ICMA-2013-BlogICMA.html

Session Title: Welcome to the Mapping Renaissance: Why Progressive Governments Are Embracing Location Technology

Date: Monday, September 23, 9:45 -10:45 am

Room: Exhibit Hall A/B Theater B

Speakers:

Annie Schwab, Vice President, Marketing | Digital Map Products

Benjamin Webb, Solutions Consultant, Government Solutions | Digital Map Products