Article Transforming your HHS agency into a data-first organization 24th February 2022 Data is increasingly important to government agencies, and smart data management is more and more central to effective agency operations. Yet no organizations count on data more fundamentally than state and local health and human services (HHS) agencies. There are two reasons for this data dependence. First, agencies often rely on federal funding. They need […]
Article How housing tech can unlock opportunity for community stakeholders 18th February 2022 We’re in the midst of an affordable housing crisis that has only intensified at the start of the pandemic. Consider this: housing is a basic human need but finding affordable housing options, especially in popular cities throughout the U.S., has become increasingly difficult. In fact, nearly half of the 43 million renter households in the […]
Article State and local governments will be prime cyber targets in 2022: How to stay protected 16th February 2022 Cybersecurity in 2021 was defined by a significant increase in high-profile attacks that affected all levels of government, from federal to state and local. As recently as December 2021, cyberattacks on state and local government’s key networks continue to occur. The recent string of malicious and dangerous attacks demonstrates an active threat to the critical […]
Article Assessing cyber readiness—Where to begin? 16th February 2022 Cities and counties are about to partake in the nation’s first and largest cybersecurity funding program to help local governments. President Biden’s infrastructure spending bill signed into law in late 2021 focuses on improving cybersecurity by creating a grant program with $1 billion of funding through fiscal year 2025 designed to enhance jurisdictions’ security postures. […]
Article How the U.S. will deploy intelligent transit networks that enable connected vehicles 15th February 2022 While America’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the country’s greatest historical accomplishments, as well as the lifeblood of the American economy, the system itself continues to have serious challenges during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the rise in traffic congestion that has ensnarled hundreds of cities across the country. […]
Article The data-intensive workplace of the future 11th February 2022 Like a 100-year flood that, upon receding, reveals a redrawn landscape, COVID-19 is remaking the way government agencies pursue their missions. The pandemic has “impacted the nature” of public sector jobs, according to 76 percent of more than 1,200 state and local government employees surveyed last year by MissionSquare Research Institute. Among them, 31 percent […]
News Cybercriminals carried out a record number of ransomware attacks last year; experts expect more in 2022 9th February 2022 It might be a different year, but old threats linger—especially in cyberspace. An advisory covering the current cyberthreat situation issued by federal agencies and international partners Wednesday outlines a growing threat posed by ransomware that’s expected to continue through 2022. “Cybercriminals are increasingly gaining access to networks via phishing, stolen remote desktop protocols, credentials or […]
Article How state CIOs can reinvigorate technology systems in the new year 4th February 2022 With the new year comes new challenges—and as we enter year three of the pandemic, state governments are evolving as citizen needs continue to shift. States play an essential role in maintaining operations, and they are always looking for solutions that deliver for citizens while ensuring continuity of operations. NASCIO recently released the annual State […]
Article Four infrastructure considerations capable of making smart cities “smarter” and more resilient 3rd February 2022 With the passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, much-needed funds are starting to trickle down to states and cities. But how will localities spend their share? While our nation’s roads, bridges, and highways need attention, the legislation also offers new opportunities for state and local agencies to lay the infrastructure of […]
Article Three steps for leveraging smart technologies to support growing cities of any size 1st February 2022 America is a country on the move. According to a report from Freddie Mac, the population in the South and West grew seven times faster than in the Northeast and Midwest between 2017 and 2019. Some smaller and medium-sized metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) have seen faster growth rates than larger MSAs, and, for most locations, […]
Supercharge your ERP: How ERPs and Purpose-Built Solutions Work Together to Future-Proof Your Digital Strategy 15th May 2023
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Mind the Development Gaps: Keep Growth on Track by Aligning Planning, Zoning, Permitting, Licensing, and Enterprise Asset Management 19th April 2023
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
