Article To ensure success when buying tech, local governments need to do their homework 6th December 2023 Municipal officials need to analyze their agency’s current IT setup as they consider upgrades, says Lauren Powalisz, principal, state, local higher education leader, Deloitte Consulting, a global management consultancy that provides technology, strategy and operations and human capital consulting for many industries, including the public sector. “Performing a current IT landscape assessment is an integral, […]
News Detroit roadway with embedded wireless vehicle charging technology is the nation’s first 6th December 2023 After two years of construction, Detroit has unveiled the first stretch of public roadway in the United States to feature an embedded wireless in-road charging system, letting innovators test their vehicle charging technologies in a real world environment. A Ford E-Transit electric commercial van equipped with a receiver is expected to begin testing the system […]
News Detroit’s new climate strategy includes policy benchmarks for energy, water usage in buildings 5th December 2023 A novel efficiency benchmarking policy for building energy and water usage is a cornerstone of Detroit’s new climate strategy, which sets out a plan to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2034 and completely by 2050. “I am proud to have supported this ordinance, which was initiated by Detroit’s Green Task Force, […]
News Report: Local cybersecurity programs are facing headwinds as threats, technologies evolve 29th November 2023 The evolving technological landscape isn’t just changing the nation’s social and economic norms, it’s also pushing local governments to adapt. A new analysis from the Public Technology Institute provides a snapshot of the challenges local cybersecurity programs are facing, and the priorities of city and county administrators as they guide organizations through an unprecedented era […]
News CISA publishes AI roadmap to support security, competitiveness of American cities and counties 28th November 2023 The advent of artificial intelligence poses technical, ethical, political and security challenges for American local governments of all sizes. As AI becomes more prevalent and pervasive with each year that passes, the federal government is taking proactive steps now to avert future crises. A key part of that initiative is a new plan called the […]
Article The correlation between trust, transparency and technology with residents and their local governments 27th November 2023 Today, residents benchmark interactions with their local government against the experiences they have with consumer-facing brands. Digital self-service, immersive engagement experiences and streamlined communication are all on the table as municipalities seek to enhance civic engagement and foster trust with residents. Due to these evolving preferences and growing demands, local governments must look for ways […]
News Report: Mayors are interested in generative AI, but adoption rates remain low 21st November 2023 There’s been a lot of focus in recent months on artificial intelligence (AI) and its many possible applications, from self-driving cars to manufacturing efficiencies. City administrators are likewise exploring the ways AI can improve the quality of life and safety of their constituents, and the effectiveness of public services. New research from Bloomberg Philanthropies in […]
Article As they plan to buy new IT systems, agencies need to listen to their technology users 21st November 2023 When they acquire new technology, cities and counties need to consider how their workers will be affected, says Ed Bouryng, president of Reston, Va.-based Meta, a business transformation and cloud delivery technology organization that serves the public sector, education and other parts of the economy. Bouryng has worked in the technology and software solutions space […]
News NYC publishes RFP seeking operator to update Manhattan helipad for eVTOL aircraft use 16th November 2023 Under a plan announced this week, New York City aims to become the first heliport in the world with the infrastructure to support electric flight for freight distribution and last-mile transportation services. “By developing a facility for last-mile micro-distribution at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, we can hasten the transition of delivery of goods by dangerous, […]
Article How AI can assist cities and counties with cybersecurity 14th November 2023 The Public Technology Institute’s 2023 Local Government Cybersecurity National Survey was just released. Based on past years results, there were few surprises but continued reassurance that cybersecurity continues to remain the top focus of all local governments. The survey asked about financial support, where 64 percent reported that cyber budgets were inadequate. Only 36 percent […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020