Today, BasicGov officially launched our fifth web-based software module – BasicGov Licensing. The new Licensing module has a number of features that are going to make your job easier and faster. It combines an easy to use interface with automation features that make renewals a snap and new license applications really simple. The product is highly configurable so we handle almost any license type and fee structure.
Our clients have expressed excitement about this product as it integrates so easily with their existing BasicGov applications through the sharing of the parcel manager and account information. BasicGov already provides solutions to managing permits, inspections, code enforcement and planning so Licensing adds an additional dimension to our product line that makes revenue collection fast and easy.
We will also be announcing several new modules soon that will allow our customers to push even more capabilities in the cloud.
Code for America officially launched this month after announcing the initiative at Gov 2.0 in 2009.
The initiative proves to be very interesting and helpful for local government. It is leveraging new media tools with unconferences, google docs, videos and multiple social networks.
City Camp unconference in Chicago (January 23-24) goals:
Bring together local government officials, municipal employees, coders, designers, and journalists to share perspectives and insights
Establish patterns that cities can use to add value to citizens’ lives using the Web as a platform
City Camp’s outcomes are very relevant to local governments:
Improved local communications
Improved local orientation and navigation
Enhanced public safety
Lower IT costs
Simpler connections between citizens & communities and local government
Fostered economic development
Increased civic participation at the local level
For City Camp they reserved half the seats for public sector attendees and are sold out for general attendance but city employees can still register here
Code for America related social networks are flourishing:
And for more information about this fantastic initiative check out these:
- Jeff Smith of CivSource gave his readers a great overview of Code for America - Luke Fretwell interviewed organizer Jen Palki on GovFresh about the new role developers play in democracy and the importance of their involvement. - Jen also gave a five-minute talk on the inspiration for Code for America at Ignite Bay Area.
BasicGov is following this initiative and hopes to contribute at some point about lessons learned and best practices using the Web as a platform.
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