Commentary Fiber broadband: Success in the city 15th July 2021 Measuring success requires at the very least, planning, but also an evaluation of five key points: schedule, quality, cost, stakeholder satisfaction and performance against the business case. So, when a fiber broadband project, with mayoral and community support, to deliver the best quality high-speed internet access is born, it is no exception to the criteria […]
Commentary Two local governments harness the power of process automation and the cloud to streamline CARES Act fund distribution 15th July 2021 As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re learning more and more about how resilient local governments can be in their response to COVID-19 and changing needs. It is not a stretch to suggest that government employees were faced with the most difficult challenge of their careers, and without digital tools, the task of serving their […]
Commentary What blockchain technology means for local city administrators 14th July 2021 Over the last decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a fringe millennialist hobby and conversational ice-breaker to a daily reality of modern-day life. The implications of emerging digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum—which exist via a transaction tracking technology known as blockchain—are sweeping, affecting everything from private purchases to the way local governments conduct business. Bitcoin, in particular, made national headlines a few weeks ago when the FBI was able to digitally […]
Commentary Cloud is a key tool to take municipalities into the post-COVID future 12th July 2021 Nobody could have foreseen the COVID-19 crisis; and chances are, there are still unpredictable challenges ahead for public sector. Although there’s no crystal ball to tell us what’s next, cloud has become the most crucial tool to help public sector leaders take the fate of their municipalities into their own hands. Public sector leaders have […]
News New forensic technology gives police better access to shared DNA information 12th July 2021 With the emergence of new technologies over the last several decades, DNA evidence has become a powerful tool in the fight against crime. It can identify suspects, convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent, according to a special report released this month by the National Institute of Justice. “Every law enforcement department throughout the country has unsolved […]
News Harrison, Mich. offsets energy costs, reduces carbon footprint with solar project 8th July 2021 With the rising cost of electricity and the looming threat of climate change, municipalities across the United States are turning to solar as an efficient way to offset costs and reduce carbon emissions. In Harrison, Mich., Tracey Connelly, the city’s manager and clerk, says the town is finalizing a 661-kilowatt solar project costing a little more […]
News Ransomware attacks highlight need for adequate cybersecurity 7th July 2021 For those not immersed in cybersecurity, the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack this past spring probably came as a shock. Overnight, images depicting long lines of desperate drivers seeking fuel at gas stations that had suddenly been cut off from supply chains flooded the international newsfeed. In May, the pipeline, which originates in Houston and supplies gasoline and jet fuel […]
News Two U.S. cities receive global Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation grant 30th June 2021 Building on lessons learned during the pandemic, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, are among six international cities receiving $17 million from Bloomberg Philanthropies intended to help mayors better leverage data and emerging technology for their communities. The other four cities are Amsterdam; Bogotá, Colombia; Mexico City; and Reykjavík, Iceland. The grant will be distributed among […]
Commentary Government agencies need to update and modernize their IT services 28th June 2021 As part of the American Rescue Plan, President Joe Biden designated $1 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund, which provides additional support at the federal level, allowing local agencies to expand their IT budgets and permit modernization at increasing rates. However, when beginning a modernization project, it is crucial to evaluate the best strategies to […]
Commentary Local governments can expand and enhance access to health care 25th June 2021 Editor’s note: In a special series, Larry Morrissey will examine three major factors affecting local government’s ability to tackle health care challenges and save money on their health care spend—and the implications it has for their constituents and employees. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, primary care appointments across the nation plummeted […]
Supercharge your ERP: How ERPs and Purpose-Built Solutions Work Together to Future-Proof Your Digital Strategy 15th May 2023
Mechanizing the Mop: How modernized floor cleaning technologies are delivering powerful competitive advantages 25th April 2023
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
