News Cybercrime is on the rise, and water treatment plants are particularly vulnerable 28th July 2022 With most town water treatment plants serving less than 50,000 people, they’re facing a problem: budgetary constraints preventing administrators from investing in their digital defenses, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. “It’s definitely becoming a trend—possibly because ransomware has become a thing now where people can make money. Water plants do matter to the general […]
News Traffic signal technology tapped to reduce congestion in Portland’s metro area 27th July 2022 A 2020 survey of traffic congestion in cities around the globe ranked Portland, Ore., as the 14th worst metro area in the nation and 115th worst in the world. That year, commuters lost 27 hours stuck in traffic. The latest push to reduce that commute time by TriMet, the region’s mass transit service, will bring […]
Article Reassessing government technology and processes now, before the next crisis 22nd July 2022 While COVID-19 is far from “over,” businesses, governments and constituents are starting to regain a sense of normalcy in their lives. What does normal look like? Which changes initiated over the last few years are here to stay? What should we do going forward to better serve our constituents? One of the pandemic’s lasting impacts […]
Article Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 22nd July 2022 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one-in-four adults in the Unites States are living with disability, and that number may still rise as our largest generation, the Baby Boomers, continue to age. Though the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is more than 30 years old, continuing to inventory and address the accessibility of […]
News Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers 20th July 2022 In the last few months, news of mass shootings has frequently dominated the headlines. It’s an increasingly concerning issue that must be confronted by public agencies in a number of ways, among them, by making it easier for those in trouble to connect with public safety organizations—and by giving dispatchers more information and tools at […]
Article Cities lay the groundwork for an adequate EV charging infrastructure 15th July 2022 Work continues on building out the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. On June 9, the Biden Administration proposed new standards for a national EV charging network. The administration’s goal is to build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities. It is a key piece of the […]
Article First the great pivot and now the great wait–Time to revisit state and local cyber governance 14th July 2022 First, we adjusted to the great pivot. In March 2020 as if by magic, hundreds of thousands of local governments pivoted to remote work in less than a week. And with remote work came added cyber risks, but we are still awaiting a massive funding initiative aimed at helping local governments bolster their cyber defenses. […]
News Report: Local governments are satisfied with current hybrid work arrangement 11th July 2022 As hybrid work practices enacted during the pandemic as emergency measures continue to solidify in the post-pandemic workforce, the public sector is embracing a changing digital landscape. Overwhelmingly, 92 percent of decision-makers in federal, state and local governments say they’re satisfied with their organization’s current remote work arrangement, according to a new workforce report from […]
Article Virtual crisis care: How real-time telemedicine counseling can improve outcomes and conserve resources 7th July 2022 The nation’s mental health crisis is taking a serious toll on first responders. Real-time access to a virtual behavioral health professional can aid de-escalation efforts, avoid involuntary committals and save law enforcement resources. Estimates show that up to 20 percent of police calls involve a mental health or substance use crisis, and that number appears […]
News 10 metro centers well positioned for the hybrid work trend 7th July 2022 As local administrators across the United States work to attract more talent to their cities, some communities are better suited for remote and hybrid work environments than others—with qualities like access to the outdoors and good connectivity. A new analysis from Reviews.org ranks the best American cities for digital nomads and those seeking hybrid work […]
Supercharge your ERP: How ERPs and Purpose-Built Solutions Work Together to Future-Proof Your Digital Strategy 15th May 2023
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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz. 1st July 2020
