Article AI and the essential role of data classification and governance 18th March 2024 In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscapes of various sectors, its implementation in the public sector stands out for its potential to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. However, the cornerstone of any effective AI system lies in its ability to process and analyze data accurately. This is where data classification […]
Article Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats 14th March 2024 Government IT operations are vulnerable. More than a third of IT leaders in state and local governments say their number one challenge heading into 2024 is the possibility of a data breach as a result of inadequate staffing. These findings are from a recent survey from Ensono, a technology consulting and managed service provider. Cities […]
Article Transformation for the future: Technology is helping entities rise to the challenges of a changing world 8th March 2024 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 […]
Article Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture 7th March 2024 New year, same story: the emergence of new cybercriminals and attack vectors means that any networked products and services are at the potential risk of attack. Whether this is unauthorized access, exploitation of vulnerabilities or tampered software, any number of threats could pose a significant risk to municipalities and their communities. However, reducing the risk […]
Article Grants and subsidies can help reduce startup costs for government EV fleets 5th March 2024 The public sector is making big investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure. Government agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have pushed for reducing motor vehicle and transport emissions. Governments worldwide spent some $45 billion (current U.S. dollars) on electric passenger vehicles in 2022, according to research from Statista. Many local governments are […]
Article Contract Performance Intelligence 101 4th March 2024 Congrats on your new contract. See you in five years.” This is how one high-level procurement professional described the current state of their vendor performance management program. It’s not an uncommon refrain—while procurement leaders aspire to the kind of management that eliminates challenges and issues with on-contract suppliers, the efforts to achieve this have historically […]
Article Unique aspects of data incident response in local government 1st March 2024 For years, private companies have struggled to protect the data of consumers against security incidents and cyber-attacks by malicious threat actors. More recently, there has been a growing surge of data breaches impacting the public sector, and local governments face unique challenges in responding to such incidents. The triage and analysis required following the discovery […]
Article As they buy tech, cities want mobile systems that perform multiple tasks in all kinds of settings 27th February 2024 As they buy new IT systems, local governments want portability and versatility, says Scott Thie, senior manager of government markets at Zebra Technologies, which offers a portfolio of rugged tablets and mobile computers for field services, the public sector and other industries. Zebra sells marking, tracking, and computer printing technologies. It offers systems that are […]
Article AI will change the affordable housing conversation for good 26th February 2024 The definition of “impact” in the private housing sector is straightforward: If an activity generates more income for a property or portfolio, it’s good. If it doesn’t, it’s not. Things are far more complex for public housing authorities. Rather than purely financial incentives, their activities are linked to societal outcomes like better affordability, lower homelessness […]
Article Expert: It takes time for cities and counties to shift to an all-electric fleet 21st February 2024 Yes, government fleet managers are going green and shifting to electric fleets. The Biden administration, for instance, has set some reduced-emission fleet targets. In its Federal Sustainability Plan, the White House calls for federal agencies to acquire 100 percent light-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) annually by 2027. The same plan calls for federal agencies to buy/lease […]
Solutions for Local Government Communicators Tasked with Facilitating Micro-to-Macro Resident Communications 22nd February 2024
Get in the Driver’s Seat: 7 Ways Your Lack of Control is Blocking Your High-Performance Potential 26th January 2024
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020