News Report: Turbines off the West Coast could ‘potentially triple’ Pacific Northwest’s wind power capability 16th October 2023 Climate change is continuously changing the environmental realities of cities and counties across the United States. Local governments and public administrators are working hard to mitigate the long-term impacts by electrifying the grid. A new report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory analyzes the potential of one of these green energy solutions—offshore wind energy production, […]
News Making public transit accessible, safe and convenient is a ‘primary focus’ of Seattle’s new Climate Change Response Framework 13th October 2023 As administrators of American cities work to meet climate-related fossil fuel reduction goals, creating a longterm roadmap is a critical first step. Seattle, Wash. is the latest city to do so with the creation this month of its Climate Change Response Framework (CCRF). “This framework acts as a critical input into the Seattle Transportation Plan […]
Article Cyber insecurity, AI and the rise of the CISO 11th October 2023 October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and a time to reflect on what is new. Based on the Public Technology Institute’s (PTI) latest Cyber Survey of Cities and Counties, it comes as no surprise that cyber security once again tops the list of concerns. This year we find the threat landscape with increased dread as cyberattacks […]
Article Cities and counties need to prepare for broadband construction as BEAD monies flow to the public sector 6th October 2023 More funding is coming online to expand broadband access in the United States. Broadband, which is the transmission of wide bandwidth data over a high-speed internet connection, is getting a boost from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation set up the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, which provides $42.45 billion […]
Article Artificial intelligence for cities and counties 18th September 2023 It appears that artificial intelligence (AI) is everything, everywhere and in every product the vendor community would have us buy. However, despite the hype, few dismiss it as just another high-tech fad. Indeed, some believe it is the third (or fourth) wave, depending on how one is counting in the ever-evolving digital age. As early […]
Article Dashboards and software help simplify financial funding and reporting for cities and counties 8th September 2023 Governments are streamlining management of federal funds through technology, says Mike Bell, CEO of Envisio, which provides public dashboards, analytics and performance management software. About 150 local government, education and nonprofit organizations use his firm’s solutions to manage their strategic plans, improve performance and report on results. Envisio is helping local government agencies to satisfy […]
Article Reimagining how cities can leverage holistic platforms for urban mobility solutions 25th August 2023 When it comes to designing transit and transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion and improve on-time arrival rates, we seem to have a problem. It seems we are focused on all the wrong things. It’s not all about building a better vehicle, or the technology that is used inside the vehicle. And it’s not about […]
Article Data: Your most overlooked asset 24th August 2023 If asked to think of a community’s most important assets, many would likely start by naming road networks, bridges, buildings, or possibly even transit and sanitary systems. But would data ever come to mind? As the foundation of everything, data is a vital asset—especially for public sector organizations. In order to have confidence in the […]
Article Technology can help cities and counties reduce food waste and safeguard the environment 23rd August 2023 Government foodservice and beverage (F&B) departments are acquiring inventory and procurement systems to minimize food waste, says Rohith Kori, vice president of product and corporate strategy at Agilysys, which offers an integrated hospitality software portfolio. He points to his firm’s Eatec system, which is part of the Agilysys Hospitality Core Collection and provides a foundation […]
Article Bridging the gap between GIS and asset management: Enhancing value through integration 17th August 2023 In today’s digital age, organizations looking to establish effective asset management practices have a plethora of options available to them. One example includes geographic information systems (GIS), which have become powerful tools for managing spatial data as they allow organizations to visualize, analyze and make informed decisions based on geographic information. The reality is that […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020