When we think about identity in the digital world, it usually involves a username and password, but Merit (originally called Sigma) wants to help governments issue digital credentials that link back to a government license database with the goal of bringing an end to flimsy paper cards.
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PayIt Named GovTech100 Company For 2022
PayIt has been named a GovTech 100 company for 2022, earning the distinction from Government Technology magazine for the sixth consecutive year.
Broward County Courts Add New Digital Payment Method With PayIt
Citizens in every community want options to choose from, and Broward County Clerk of Courts Brenda D. Forman is giving residents of her Florida community choices when it comes to paying citations and court fees. Introduced on Nov. 8, PayItBrowardClerk allows citizens to make payments using an online platform or mobile app.
ROI, Value Lead Government Reasons for Digitization
Government agencies cite improved productivity and limited cost associated with deploying PayIt as key contributors to ROI of implementing new digital government platform.
Jackson County leaders hear about new workforce development program
Representatives from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Foundation and the United Way of Jackson and George Counties all visited the Board of Supervisors meeting to unveil more details about P3: PASSION. PURPOSE. PAYCHECK.
GovTech Conference Panel Predicts Continued Market Growth
At the InState GovTech Summit in Austin, a panel of venture capitalists was optimistic about the ongoing trend of growth and investment in public-sector technology, particularly among startups and newer companies.
GovTech Summit to Startups: Passion, Retention Are Essential
This week’s InState GovTech Summit in Austin featured tech vendors discussing how to crack the growing public-sector market. The founder of PayIt described what’s changing as governments increasingly turn to startups.
PayitSt.Louis Receives Smart 50 Award As PayIt, St. Louis Partners Host Panel
Taking the stage in front of more than 250 city, municipality and federal leaders, St. Louis Collector of Revenue Gregory F.X. Daly accepted a Smart 50 Award for the payitSt.Louis digital payment solution on Oct. 20 at the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.
InState Hosts Inaugural GovTech Summit Powered by Amazon Web Services
InState and AWS GovTechStart have brought together leaders and innovators in the GovTech space for an inaugural summit showcasing what’s possible at the intersection of government and technology.
Payit GovTech Academy: A leader’s guide to government digital transformation
There’s a favorable momentum to push forward state and local government digital transformation because citizens now use digital services and online payments more than ever. The restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the interruption of...
Merit named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Small Workplaces of 2021”
Employees say: “Merit cares so much about its employees and our families. This company has great values, a great working environment, great people and I am proud to say that I am grateful to be a part of this organization.” Read more
Virginia’s New College Institute Expands Nationwide with Interoperable Digital Credentials
New College Institute (NCI) has partnered with verified identity platform Merit to provide its students with free, continuous access to all digital credentials earned during their educational experience, while giving them the ability to connect to relevant job...