Tyler Technologies and City of Buffalo, New York, Launch Comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Portal
June 09 2020 - 9:17AM
Business Wire
Tyler’s Socrata solution helps city hall staff
and residents access COVID-19 data and resources
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) today announced that the
city of Buffalo, New York, successfully launched Tyler’s Socrata®
solution for the public as part of its response strategy for the
coronavirus pandemic.
Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York, is
using Socrata to share data and key updates with city hall staff
around COVID-19. The technology connects the city to a variety of
data sources, including Johns Hopkins University and the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and creates a
centralized space for internal users and the public to access
COVID-19 resources, including
- Pertinent physical and mental health information
- Assistance for small businesses and people looking for
work
- Free meals for Buffalo residents
- Support for older residents
- Information on homeless shelters
- Virtual cultural and child-friendly activities
“One of the issues faced by the city, health care providers, and
emergency first responders, is misinformation that has been
presented as fact,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown. “It’s
critically important that people get good information, accurate
information, so they can make the proper health care decisions for
themselves that have an impact, not only on their health, but their
family members and their friends’ health, as well.”
In addition to the public data hub, Buffalo is leveraging
Socrata’s internal data-sharing capabilities to create and share
internal reports and up-to-date dashboards with commissioners and
executive-level staff. As governments across the U.S. consider how
and when to reopen their communities, quality data analysis is
critical to putting policies in place that keep people safe.
Kirk McLean, director of open data and chief of staff to the
city’s CIO, said the goal is to make sure people have the right
resources and can consume and understand the data.
“Good, reliable information is key to our measures to reduce the
spread of the virus,” McLean said. “The ability to share
information about what’s actually happening on the ground is a
powerful way to dispel any myths about the severity of the
crisis.”
Since 2009, Tyler’s Socrata solution has enabled government
organizations to publish and share data internally and with the
public in open formats with the Socrata Open Data API. Socrata
provides easy-to-deploy and FedRAMP-accredited cloud technology to
unlock siloed government data and put it at the heart of every
government program. Socrata users have created meaningful outcomes
in addressing the opioid crisis, recidivism, and other emerging
issues. Buffalo first launched its open data program, Open Data
Buffalo, in 2017. In addition, the city use Socrata Open Budget,
Open Finance, Open Payroll, and Open Expenditures, as well as
Citizen Connect - My Neighborhood for 311 calls.
“Data programs like Buffalo’s are more important than ever
before,” said Franklin Williams, president of Tyler’s Data &
Insights Division. “With Tyler’s technology supporting the city’s
response to COVID-19, anyone — from city hall staff to Buffalo
residents — can make more informed choices to help stay healthy and
safe.”
About Tyler Technologies,
Inc.
Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and
technology services to the public sector. Tyler's end-to-end
solutions empower local, state, and federal government entities to
operate more efficiently and connect more transparently with their
constituents and with each other. By connecting data and processes
across disparate systems, Tyler's solutions are transforming how
clients gain actionable insights that solve problems in their
communities. Tyler has more than 26,000 successful installations
across more than 10,000 sites, with clients in all 50 states,
Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, and other international
locations. A financially strong company, Tyler has achieved
double-digit revenue growth every quarter since 2012. It was also
named to Forbes' "Best Midsize Employers" list in 2019 and
recognized twice on its "Most Innovative Growth Companies" list.
More information about Tyler Technologies, headquartered in Plano,
Texas, can be found at tylertech.com.
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