The new chief data officer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver's goals.

Merlin Namuth, Denver's new chief information security officer, said his priorities include cybersecurity awareness training for the public.

Technology developed by the companies in this year's cohort of the Smart Futures Lab at CU Denver include an AI system to detect sewer leaks.

After a year of using AI-powered dash cameras, Denver claims it's nearly eliminated unsafe driving among its fleet vehicle operators.

Verizon said it will next year begin working with cities around the U.S. to deploy location-based routing for emergency calls.

The massive surges in digital services and remote work have forced city IT leaders to refine and expand their security policies.

More states are relaxing limits on municipally controlled broadband networks as the health crisis drags on, raising the need for high-speed internet service.

Voters in the two cities approved referendums that could encourage the creation of municipally owned broadband networks.

The city's chief data officer said the pandemic has served as "an accelerator" for Denver's data-driven initiatives.

Their finances punished by the coronavirus pandemic, cities are preparing to furlough many of their workers, and IT officials are no exemption.