Commentaries

Highlights

Voting systems are under attack

Digital threats to our election system didn’t begin with Russia, and they certainly won’t...

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

It’s quite possible that the biggest vulnerability of local elections systems are the...

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

No human should have to live like a hermit crab, traveling from place to place without a...

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Why and how public sector leaders should help their employees retire

Do pensions matter as much as they used to? According to a recent Accenture study, pensions remain a major factor for job seekers. Not only are workers more likely to accept a job offer that includes pension benefits, they are also significantly more likely to keep working for an organization that provides a retirement plan. […]

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When the Department of Justice comes knocking

If the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates your public entity, do you know how to respond? The DOJ may investigate regarding discrimination in employment practices such as sex discrimination, USERRA violations, and National Origin Discrimination, among others. Every public entity should prepare for the prospect of such an investigation and handle sensitive matters as […]

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Three key steps for protecting citizen data – and easing compliance and encryption

Amid growing concerns from the general public around data privacy, city and state governments are experiencing increased pressure from citizens around how their personal data is being protected. For IT directors managing smaller cities, to teams managing major state departments, there are a few key steps to ensure that your citizen data remains protected. While […]

5 tips that can revolutionize your FOIA request responses

If it seems as though Freedom of Information Act requests are on the rise, it’s because they are. Consider this: The General Accounting Office estimated that between FOIA’s passage in 1966 and 1991, 1.9 million requests had been filed. Fast-forward to 2015, and more than 700,000 requests were filed in one year alone — underscoring […]

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Harnessing public data to create a civic analytics strategy

Harnessing public data to improve government performance is an important but fraught aspect of governing today. While new technologies and data can offer insights to improve service delivery, streamline and better evaluate program performance, and support more equitably deployed resources, getting from data to analytics requires an immense amount of coordinated effort. From internal capacity […]

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Voting systems are under attack

Digital threats to our election system didn’t begin with Russia, and they certainly won’t end with Russia either. Over the next few years, local governments across the US can expect to be targeted by a diverse range of malicious actors, from state-sponsored hacking teams to criminals, hacktivists and opportunists, who could use a wide range […]

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Creating smart cities of the future

As more and more people begin understanding the vision of what smart cities can be and how we will live in them, action plans become even more important. Turning vision into reality takes hard work, persistence and significant resource investments. American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio is one utility company leading the smart cities movement. In […]

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Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

It’s quite possible that the biggest vulnerability of local elections systems are the components that walk around on two feet. All too often, it’s human error giving cyber criminals access into voter registration databases and polling devices. Election officials, agency employees and even election day poll workers may not realize how they may unknowingly provide […]

Smart and connected cities are key discussion topics at IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications

As more and more cities need to learn about the technology and connectivity needed for smart cities, connected buildings, advanced transportation and enhanced utilities, IWCE is hosting discussions at its Critical LTE Communications Forum. Taking place November 6-7 at the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications Forum brings together key industry […]

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What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

If it’s one thing the public learned from Facebook’s congressional hearing, it’s that technology is developing faster than the average person can understand it. And while that’s a big issue in consumer welfare, it’s equally as big on the government level. The timing couldn’t be more important to understand and embrace new methods, with federal […]

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Commentaries

Highlights

Voting systems are under attack

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

Commentary

Why and how public sector leaders should help their employees retire

Commentary

When the Department of Justice comes knocking

Commentary

Three key steps for protecting citizen data – and easing compliance and encryption

5 tips that can revolutionize your FOIA request responses

Commentary

Harnessing public data to create a civic analytics strategy

Commentary

Voting systems are under attack

Commentary

Creating smart cities of the future

Commentary

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

Smart and connected cities are key discussion topics at IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications

Commentary

What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

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State Of the RFP: Best Practice Benchmarks for Procurement Teams

Workforce of the Future: Strategies to Manage Change

Measuring the ROI of Security Operations Platforms

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A Tale of Two SOCs: Regaining Control Using Automation

Building a Smart Community: Perspective from an Energy Company

Smart Cities: Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast

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