Cloud, Cybersecurity, Education, Market Intelligence, Technology
School districts are often seen as easy targets for cyberattacks given an abundance of sensitive information but little security. According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 1,300 cybersecurity incidents happened between 2018-2021 (not including non-publicly documented incidents). The Department of Education says that every week the average school district experiences 5 cyber incidents.
Education, Market Intelligence, State & Local Government, Technology
Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, made clear in an August 2026 Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) that technology certainly plays an important role in education. At the same time, vendors and partners need to increase transparency and shoulder accountability with schools regarding student success and outcomes.
AI, IT Infrastructure, Market Intelligence, Technology, Transportation
In June 2025, Texas signed the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act into law, outlining statutory requirements for the state’s use of AI. In response to this, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) released an updated Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan in January 2026.
AI, Education, Market Intelligence, State & Local Government, Technology
In 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-12-23, directing state government institutions to utilize AI. These state entities are now beginning to move from the theoretical planning phase into the deployment phase with concrete plans.