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Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control
Public agencies want a better way to leverage data to make the construction and operation of infrastructure less expensive, says Matt Sprague, market manager – local governments for Trimble’s Owner & Public Sector. Trimble is a technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions to local government (including cities) and other sectors. “We […]
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New AI-powered data analyst designed for public sector
Polco, a civic engagement and analytics company based in Madison, Wis., announced it has built an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data analyst designed specifically for governments. “Polly,” as the AI tool is called, is designed to answer questions from public sector leaders using real-time performance management data, comparisons and historical trends, according to Polco, which unveiled […]
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Optimizing software quality to help your agency achieve its environmental sustainability goals
Municipal and local governments are increasingly interested in making their operations more environmentally sustainable, and for good reasons. Sustainability initiatives present opportunities to reduce energy, water, and materials use, and along with them the associated costs. They also reflect growing expectations from residents. For instance, two-thirds of Americans support prioritizing the development of alternative energy […]
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AI guidelines put in place for administering public benefits programs
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) spreads to local governments, there is a growing opportunity to streamline processes and increase efficiency in government programs with the use of AI. The budding technology also poses risks, however, including a potential lack of human oversite, misuse, inaccuracies and discriminatory outcomes. After issuing an executive order in […]