Case Study: Community Trust Required for AI Initiative in Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles needed more than partnerships with institutions to roll out its $1.3 million-dollar artificial intelligence initiative. It needed community buy-in.
State and Local
The Nation’s Cybersecurity Is at an Inflection Point
In the aftermath of major cyberattacks that threatened critical infrastructure and national security, President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to strengthen cyber defenses through increased information sharing with private industry.
How State CIOs Helped Maintain Services During COVID-19
We explore the ways five state governments handled the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and stayed focused on serving citizens.
How New Jersey Increased Executive Engagement and Cross-Agency Collaboration
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection saw a surge in harmful algal blooms in lakes and reservoirs so it launched an interactive mapping tool.
How Connecticut Reinforced Its Resilience
Connecticut CIO Mark Raymond recently explained how his state is improving its resilience through IT consolidation, modernization and simplification.
The Misconception of Austerity Mindset in Local Government
The “thinking small” mindset works only until you scale up. At some point, to see a benefit, it has to go to scale. That requires an investment.
Plan Equitable Outdoor Spaces With GIS
Sure, you can designate an outdoor space for use, but how can you ensure that it equitably meets your residents’ needs?
Transportation Data Reveals the 100 Greenest Metro Areas in the US
Many cities moved quickly to adjust transportation infrastructure. Your agency can use this data to gain insights for your transportation planning efforts.
Advice for Government Agencies in Starting a Formal InfoSec Program, Part 2
The hope is by reading this you know enough to identify the capable resources (internal staff and/or vendors) who can help you on this journey. At a minimum, this blog post should raise additional questions!
Navigating Grants Management in Times of Crisis
Inherently a complex process, grant management gets even more complicated in times of crisis. The CARES Act exemplifies this.