What Makes Your Community a Smart One?
The biggest developments in the smart communities movement is shifting from the idea of a single application to a series of interrelated technologies.
State and Local
Cities are Cracking Down on the Illegal Dumping Crisis
As a member of your community if you see evidence of illegal dumping notify your municipal leaders. Your are the eyes and hears of your community.
Hyperconnected City Index: Unlock Value from Your Smart Cities Investments
Businesses and urban residents are embracing technological innovation faster than many cities can react. With digital change happening in hyper-speed, urban leaders need to act now to bridge the technology gap between their cities and stakeholders.
The Vital Few: How to Identify Your Key Performance Measures
How do you identify the key performance measures that will actually tell you how the organization is performing?
Keep an Eye on the SIPA UserCon
The Colorado SIPA User Conference is an annual free event that brings together the biggest innovators and thinkers in Colorado government technology to talk about serving Colorado communities with technology.
Cyberdefense Resources for State & Local Governments
While states and localities may feel helpless against the endless onslaught of cyberattacks, there are preventative measures they can take to avoid falling victim.
Operation Clean Sweep in Buffalo — Data-Driven Decisions to Make a Better City
The city of Buffalo, New York’s “Operation Clean Sweep” program uses a proactive governance approach to engage with the community. Equally important, Buffalo illustrates that 311 is much more than just a number.
Reaching Millions: How a Small Kansas City Used Social Media to Help Heal Tensions
What does an internet superstar look like? You might not think of Lenexa, Kansas, police officers in this category, and yet, they were.
The Benefits of Social Media for Local Government
By and large, social media in some form is a part of the life of the public. Local government is in a perfect spot to embrace the power of this disruptive and highly-used platform.
Relying on the Outcomes: San Jose’s Digital Services Blueprint
My San Jose, the city’s premier 311 reporting app, is reflective of what impactful digital services can mean to a community.