Commentary Four reasons why smart communities will take 2023 by storm 22nd December 2022 The last three years have been a rapid-fire series of challenges for local government leaders, from a devastating pandemic targeting the population’s most vulnerable to widespread economic downturn. After navigating this volatility, leaders are seeking out new and innovative strategies to future-ready their communities and reach their goals. One such strategy is the development of […]
Article Procurement together—An interconnected future 19th December 2022 Let me start with a couple of hypothetical questions: If you knew that a software provider’s implementation timeline was usually off by three months, would that impact your selection? If a responsive supplier had been deemed non-responsible by seven states, but not your state, would you want to know? If you were deciding between two […]
Article How municipalities can track and analyze data to maximize program outcomes 19th December 2022 Today, we live in a data-driven world. Whether it’s large, multinational corporations, or a cherished local business, business owners rely on data to make informed decisions. This is also true of governments, whether at the federal level or a small municipality of a few thousand people (and everything in between). The most effective municipal leaders […]
Article How transit signal prioritization can easily reduce traffic and bring riders back to mass transit 15th December 2022 There’s no doubt that we’re getting back in our cars. Post-Covid studies have shown that we fled from public transit to the safety of our own cars to avoid COVID transmission, but haven’t returned. Our sudden reliance on private vehicles coincides with our insatiable appetite for building new roads or widening existing ones. These two […]
Article 2023: Ten predictions for a year of increased insecurity and opportunity 14th December 2022 It’s that time of the year when many of dust off our digital crystal balls and develop one’s predictions for the year ahead. Having spent a good deal of time scanning the collective wisdom of others, I offer my annual take on what trends will be most prevalent in cities and counties across the nation. […]
News As a new year approaches, these tech advancements are driving government trends 13th December 2022 In just about every field, tech advancements are moving forward at a breakneck pace. Governments are at the forefront of this innovation as the funders, testbeds and benefactors of emerging technologies. A new report from Deloitte highlights some of those technologies and the ways they’re driving trends across government. Now in its 14th year, the report […]
Article Expert: Think through your agency’s digital conversion or renewal before implementing it 7th December 2022 Local and state governments need to do some serious planning when they acquire new technology, says Shyam Jajodia, executive vice president and solution architect at invenioLSI, a large global independent SAP consultancy and implementation partner for the public sector. SAP is a widely used enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that creates a centralized system for […]
Article Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology 30th November 2022 Over the last few years, city administrators have had to adapt to a lot of unprecedented firsts—like an overnight shift to online learning, mask mandates and citywide COVID-19 containment lockdown orders. But of all those changes, perhaps the biggest challenge cities have confronted is the rapidly changing expectations held by constituents. “These run the gamut: […]
Article Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events 23rd November 2022 As surveillance technology has evolved over the past decade, new and exciting tools have emerged to help security teams keep their facilities safe. Large venues, in particular, have seen their security options expand as modern analytics make it possible to keep a closer, more watchful eye over a greater amount of space. This has changed […]
Article 3 steps to increase the resiliency of the energy infrastructure 22nd November 2022 Picture this: A hurricane strikes a coastal town and destroys the power distribution network. A hospital generator fails, plunging the building into total darkness. Medical equipment, elevators and lighting are all non-functional. There’s no air conditioning nor natural ventilation because the windows are sealed shut, resulting in overwhelming heat and humidity. The water pumps grind […]
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