Commentaries

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After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

All roads lead to the cloud. In fact, a recent survey revealed that a majority of state IT...

3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

Most people probably don’t think too much about how an application performs that is, until...

The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

It’s a shocking reality that, according to statistics from the Ruderman Family Foundation...

Destroyed houses in Panama City, Fla. following Hurricane Michael

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Rebuilding Panama City the right way, one year after Hurricane Michael

With the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s devastation on the near-term horizon, now is an appropriate time to take a step back and review the success of the rebuilding efforts to date – and look ahead to the bright future for Panama City’s long-term recovery. By every metric imaginable, last year’s storm wrought untold damage […]

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The least sexy, most important resilience strategy

When you think of procurement, what comes to mind? Ordering office chairs? Hiring a waste-hauling firm? You probably don’t think of procurement – the steps governments take to obtain goods and services — as a way to create the resilient cities of the future. Think again. According to Shalini Vajjhala of the design firm re:focus […]

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Lack of budgets for cloud security initiatives slows down cloud adoption for government

In 2010-2011, the U.S. government issued two documents, which were aimed at driving cloud adoption in state and local governments: The 2010 Cloud-First policy obliged government organizations that evaluate new IT deployment options to choose cloud-based solutions whenever a secure, reliable and cost-effective option exists. The later 2011 Federal Cloud Computing Strategy encouraged organizations to use the cloud to […]

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local government

Unemployment rates are hovering around all-time lows and job growth has been far from stagnant. The economy is doing well and most Americans are gainfully employed. That sounds great, unless of course you’re a local government trying to recruit talented employees while facing budgetary constraints. Recruiting has never been easy for state and local governments, […]

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Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

According to National Geographic, more than 670 U.S. communities will face repeated flooding by the end of this century. Natural disasters continue to affect citizens across the United States, which is why it’s vital for city and state governments to prepare accordingly. Implementing the right technology and procedures can have an immediate impact on the […]

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The private sector is key to combating climate change

Cities across America are confronting the reality that climate change is a formidable challenge requiring bold solutions and, in many cases, new sources of funding. A 2018 report by Bloomberg Philanthropies found that 46 percent of U.S. mayors believe addressing climate change is “very important” to the future of their communities. The same survey reported […]

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The benefits of electrification

Electrification is sweeping through America and claims many benefits. But, just what are those benefits and why should city and county leaders care? Electrification helps communities develop economically, provide better transportation options and innovative technologies across a broad spectrum of community infrastructure and services. A strong and well-run local electric utility brings human and financial […]

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Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

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Key automation practices government offices need to implement

Government officials already have a tough job as they work to ensure that civil suits and crime victims receive the justice they deserve and that funds are appropriately dispersed. Luckily for government officials, this important job can be made much easier through the automation of processes. These automated systems can help streamline receivables management and […]

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On-site and near-site health clinics: An attractive benefit with proven ROI

Despite skyrocketing health care costs, our health care system has a poor track record of actually improving the health of individuals and populations. That leaves many employers justifiably frustrated at the lack of return from this huge investment in their employees. So why do so many employers continue to pay for health care through an […]

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

Commentary

Rebuilding Panama City the right way, one year after Hurricane Michael

Article

The least sexy, most important resilience strategy

Commentary

Lack of budgets for cloud security initiatives slows down cloud adoption for government

Article

Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local government

Commentary

Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

Commentary

The private sector is key to combating climate change

Commentary

The benefits of electrification

Commentary

Recruitment and retention remain high-priority initiatives for state and local governments

Commentary

Key automation practices government offices need to implement

Commentary

On-site and near-site health clinics: An attractive benefit with proven ROI

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