State transportation officials told StateScoop the days of asking questions are over, and the data needed for definite and immediate answers is now at the ready.

The Seattle-based Socrata will become Tyler's new Data and Insights division, executives from both firms said.

Despite Socrata’s offer to assist, officials have canceled the city’s contract and are asking for a refund.

Live workshops and online training are customized to help cities find ways to collaborate across their organizations.

Transparency efforts are becoming more sophisticated. But everywhere you look, something is missing.

A small team at open data firm Socrata rushed to build a GIS-powered map with potentially life-saving information in just three days.

Michigan-based software company Munetrix is calling for financial compensation amid an accusation that Socrata partnered on a state contract and then secretly undercut the bid.

The software company's growth indicates a sustained interest among governments in using technology to improve performance and accountability.

The Obama administration is redoubling its efforts to get departments around the country opening up their data.

States, cities and counties are funding open data initiatives more than ever before, as officials see growing proof that open data can spark economic development, according to…