(Getty Images) Beyond technology: Human-centered government in the era of digital transformation State and local governments are close to their communities, giving them a pulse on the immediate needs and challenges of their residents. Mar 12, 2024 By Lynn Overmann
(Getty Images) We need to finally complete a national spatial data infrastructure We need a national method for coordinating policies, data, tech and resources for supporting geospatial data sharing and application. Mar 10, 2023 By Cy Smith Mark Reichardt Henry Covey
Will the world’s most sustainable city be built in the U.S.? The proposed city of Telosa could be a meaningful advance for planned communities in the United States. Nov 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Getty Images) Why aren’t schools required to report ransomware? Better ransomware reporting could help improve defense against the cyberattacks — why aren't schools required to report their attacks? Sep 20, 2021 By Allan Liska
Watch for a new generation of smaller smart cities Increasingly, small and midsize cities are joining the smart-city movement. Limerick, Ireland, is among those coming up in the world. Sep 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Colin Wood / Scoop News Group) How state and local governments can prepare for ransomware Increased funding and better coordination with outside organizations are top recommendations to improve cyber-readiness. Jul 29, 2021 By Franklin Lee
Cities need a digital transformation jump-start A shortage of vision, leadership, skills or funding are the most common stumbling blocks in cities lacking digital services. Apr 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
One year on, Is NYC’s internet master plan making the city smarter? New York City developed a master plan for closing the digital divide. One year later, CTO John Paul Farmer says it's making progress. Mar 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
What role does a national agenda play in developing smart cities? How will a new presidential administration affect smart city efforts around the nation? Feb 1, 2021 By Jonathan Reichental
(Getty Images) Why it’s time for state IT to have a ‘federalist moment’ Former New York State IT chief Jeremy Goldberg argues that the same principles of shared power that shape the U.S. political system can drive innovation. Jan 6, 2021 By Jeremy Goldberg