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Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

Cities and counties should take a close look at their entire IT setup to ensure security against...

For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding

Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government...

Cities and counties can take key steps to avoid costly ransomware attacks

It costs real money when the public sector gets hit with a ransomware assault. The average...
Sustainability

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

For cities and counties striving to their communities more sustainable, architect Nate Thomas, AIA offers simple advice: “Inaction is worse than action. Keep the big picture in mind, but don’t forget the details.” Thomas serves as project manager and director of sustainability at The Architectural Team (TAT), a master planning, architecture and interior design firm […]
vehicle technicians

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

There is a growing need for trained automotive service technicians, says an executive at TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to champion students to and through their technical education and into careers as professional transportation technicians. TechForce has issued a report on the vehicle technician workforce. TechForce analyzed government labor statistics and determined there […]
fleet maintenance

Cities-counties need to monitor fleet maintenance and carefully spend tax dollars

The public sector faces high debt levels, stressed budgets and wide-ranging priorities, says Brian Fairweather, vice president of public sector at Uptake, a developer of fleet maintenance software used by all levels of government to help reduce maintenance costs, maximize asset lifespan and improve operational systems. Fairweather says government officials have been getting the following […]
sustainability

Sustainability victories for local governments can take many forms and shapes

Cities and counties can achieve sustainability success in several ways, says Brad Barnett, director of Urban Design, Cooper Robertson. The company provides urban design and architecture services, including waterfront design, to government agencies at all levels as well as other organizations. Being able to measure sustainability objectives is crucial, Barnett says. “Incorporating sustainability metrics into […]
technology

Transformation for the future: Technology is helping entities rise to the challenges of a changing world

Governments and educational institutions are often behind the private sector when implementing change—particularly in the area of technology. However, with changing environmental needs, newly introduced products and solutions and more informed public, many entities are rising to the challenge and transforming through technology. Creating the library of tomorrow When desktop computers were first introduced, there […]
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