eGovernment Emerging Technology Solutions

Touch technologies are among the emerging solutions NIC is researching for the eGovernment market.

NIC's eGovernment experts are always looking for new technologies to help our government partners more effectively serve constituents. Our research & development teams are constantly identifying and testing promising new technologies to meet the needs of citizens & businesses in the future.

New eGovernment Emerging Technologies:

• iPad

  NIC introduced the first eGovernment apps developed specifically for the iPad when it launched free driver’s license practice tests for five states (Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia).

• Touch technologies

  Many of the latest solutions incorporate touch and other non-keyboard input devices, including the Microsoft Touch Table and HP TouchSmart personal computer.

• Virtual worlds

  NIC has created a state-of-the-art visual presence in Second Life to demonstrate the possibilities of using virtual environments to help government present information, deliver training, and interact with constituents. Visit eGov Island in Second Life.

• Augmented Reality

  These technologies combine real-world and computer-generated data to provide users with a powerful new way to see the world around them.

• Location-based Services

  NIC is providing users with relevant government information based upon their physical location, which allows citizens to quickly find locations and services in their neighborhood, city, county, and state.