Civic technology companies
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Civic technology companies are platforms, products, and services that facilitate civic engagement.[1][unreliable source?][2][unreliable source?][3][unreliable source?] Civic technology encompasses any type of technology that enables greater participation in government affairs, or "assists government in delivering citizen services and strengthening ties with the public".[4][unreliable source?] The phrase can essentially be used to describe any company that is concerned with improving the quality, access, and efficiency of government services within the political system through technological means.[2][unreliable source?] Although similar, Civic Technology is different from Government Technology.[5][unreliable source?] Civic technology seeks to connect citizens with each other or with their government.[6][unreliable source?] Government Technology primarily seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of governments' internal operations.[5][unreliable source?] Although the term can be used differently, Government Technology can also be classified as a subcategory within civic technology due to the indirect benefits citizens gain from government efficiency.[7][unreliable source?]