Denver, Colorado. (Getty Images) Denver taps city IT director to be new chief data officer The new chief data officer will be responsible for developing a comprehensive data strategy aligned with Denver's goals. 11 hours ago By Keely Quinlan
The Colorado State Capitol in Denver (Getty Images) Denver’s new CISO wants residents to receive cyber training, too Merlin Namuth, Denver's new chief information security officer, said his priorities include cybersecurity awareness training for the public. Oct 21, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
(Getty Images) Ten tech startups to graduate from Denver’s Smart Futures Lab 2024 accelerator program 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. Oct 17, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) Denver claims AI-powered dash cams nearly eliminated unsafe driving among staff After a year of using AI-powered dash cameras, Denver claims it's nearly eliminated unsafe driving among its fleet vehicle operators. Dec 22, 2023 By Keely Quinlan
(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Verizon to deploy location-based 911 call routing after death in Denver Verizon said it will next year begin working with cities around the U.S. to deploy location-based routing for emergency calls. Aug 5, 2022 By Colin Wood
Digital generated image of cityscape data. Cities employed new cybersecurity strategies during the pandemic The massive surges in digital services and remote work have forced city IT leaders to refine and expand their security policies. Oct 19, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Are states relenting on municipal broadband during the pandemic? More states are relaxing limits on municipally controlled broadband networks as the health crisis drags on, raising the need for high-speed internet service. Nov 24, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Chicago, Denver voted to take broadband ‘seriously’ on Tuesday Voters in the two cities approved referendums that could encourage the creation of municipally owned broadband networks. Nov 5, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Denver builds data analytics hub for easier COVID-19 analysis The city's chief data officer said the pandemic has served as "an accelerator" for Denver's data-driven initiatives. Oct 26, 2020 By Ryan Johnston
(Getty Images) Facing budget shortfalls, cities begin furloughing tech workers Their finances punished by the coronavirus pandemic, cities are preparing to furlough many of their workers, and IT officials are no exemption. Sep 17, 2020 By Ryan Johnston