Tyler Technologies doesn't want local governments tied up in red tape. The company provides software and services intended to help state and local government offices operate more efficiently. Specializing in applications for local governments and public schools, Tyler's products include software for accounting and financial management, filing court documents electronically, tracking and managing court cases, and automating appraisals and assessments. Other products include applications that allow citizens to access utility accounts or pay traffic fines online. Tyler complements its software with hosting, support, and maintenance services. The company counts more than 13,000 government and school customers in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, and the UK.