ORLANDO, FL (February 23, 2021) – Secretary of State business services teams across the country have been battling growing mountains of backlogged UCC lien paperwork that’s piled up over the course of the pandemic. Those with robust electronic filing systems, though, have kept pace through statewide shutdowns and beyond. Some states require paper filings, which […]
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Moves to One ASOCS Database
NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 16, 2021) – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), which manages JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, NY Stewart and Teterboro airports, serves millions of passengers each day requiring the highest levels of security and operational efficiency. PANYNJ selected the Civix Airport Safety & Operations Compliance System (ASOCS) in 1999, […]
Civix Brings Range of Community Planning and Fair Housing Experience to Communities Nationwide
NEW ORLEANS, LA (January 28, 2021) – At a time when a safe and secure home is more important than ever, access to housing is critical. State and local government agencies face new challenges in managing and complying with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) fair housing, Consolidated Plan, and Annual Action Plan requirements. […]
Shining a Light on Money in Politics Builds Trust
ORLANDO, FL (January 19, 2021) – Although it’s sometimes gotten a bad name, lobbying is a key component of government in democratic societies. Civix Government President Mike Wons believes streamlined and automated reporting systems help the public better understand the system and provide critical transparency to public administrators and the public at large. “The easier […]
Steps Toward Success along the Cybersecurity Journey
ORLANDO, FL (January 13, 2021) – The recent massive cybersecurity attack on the U.S. government underscores what our industry has been saying, or more accurately- shouting, for years: security is paramount for public sector IT. It turns out the breach of federal agencies’ systems reported in mid-December involved hackers taking advantage of a vulnerability in […]
IT Modernization is Necessary for Improving Voter Confidence
ORLANDO, FL (December 16, 2020) – Voter confidence is top of mind for elections officials across the country following the 2020 General Election. To bolster public trust and improve public perception in our democratic processes, in a recent article Civix Government President Mike Wons says the industry must embrace IT modernization to facilitate greater transparency. […]
Civix Client Success: Pontchartrain Levee District
NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 10, 2020) – After more than 40 years of pushing for a levee system to protect St. John, St. Charles, and St. James Parishes against storm surge from an unobstructed Lake Pontchartrain, locals’ fear became reality. In 2012, Hurricane Isaac quickly inundated the area a wave of lake water, flooding thousands […]
4 Major GovTech Takeaways from the 2020 General Election
ORLANDO, FL – While terms like “unprecedented” and “new normal” seem to apply to virtually every aspect of life in 2020, it is important to consider the extraordinary and lasting impact the pandemic has had on our nation’s elections. COVID-19 forced those who administer elections to quickly adopt fresh approaches in order to be successful […]
Civix Establishes Services Focused on Veterans
NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 19, 2020) – On Veterans Day, our nation paused to honor those who have served in the military. The effort to support veterans carries on year-round though; for many veterans, their sacrifice does not end when they return home. Many struggle with the transition back to civilian life, which can be […]
West Virginia Shares How to Innovate & Improve Licensing Services in Recent Case Study
ORLANDO, FL (November 9, 2020) – When many people think of a Secretary of State’s Office, most often, and especially this time of year, they tend to think first of election management or driver and motor vehicle registration services. But in West Virginia, like many states, the Office is also responsible for licensing and registering […]