The ever-present threat of cybersecurity does not fade during times of crisis. In fact, it heightens. Data is showing that cities are even more vulnerable to cyber attacks now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, than they were before. In a recent webinar with cyber experts, we discovered ways in helping cities diagnose increased cyber risk during […]
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“In God We Trust. Everybody Else Bring Data.” This is the tenet of the leadership team in the City of Louisville, KY, says Chris Seidt, Director of Information Technology. As such, their mayor relies heavily on data, as does the rest of the team, to support the decisions they make to ensure they are being
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Becoming a smart city is about improving the livability, workability, and sustainability of the municipality—making it a place where everyone wants to work, live and play. That said, Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer of Aurora, Illinois, admits that every city has its own unique way of achieving those goals. “There’s no blueprint for what a
Although individual definitions may vary, many leaders in the smart city space would agree that the term ‘smart city’ broadly refers to a city that is using technology and data to make decisions that will improve city operations and increase the quality of life for residents. Soumya Ghosh, Director of Digital Enablement for the city
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Jonathan Wisbey, Chief Technology Officer in New Orleans, believes the smart city journey starts at the community level; where people have the best sense of how you can help them and how you can get them the data and information they need to help them live their lives to the extent that they want to.
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Nicole Raimundo, Chief Information Officer for the town of Cary, North Carolina, prefers the term ‘connected communities’ over the buzzword ‘smart cities.’ “Connected community is a broader term because it’s not just about the technology,” she says. “When you say smart cities, people start to talk specifically about technology when really you need to be
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Jessie Adcock, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Vancouver, believes that a smart city is one that is able to strategically use data and technology to solve real-world problems. She also believes it’s an evolution, and by the end of next year, her definition may completely change. But according to her, right now ‘smart
Blockchain is a buzzword in the smart city space, but is it just hype, or does it have real beneficial applications? This article draws on insights from David Graham from Carlsbad and Shuya Gong, a designer at IDEO CoLab. Together they explain what the latest technology is, how it is being used, and the potential
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City leaders will face any number of challenges as they dive into smart city projects, but there are two big challenges that are so universal that cities of any size will inevitably have to deal with them: cybersecurity and data governance. The following discussion summarizes advice, insights and suggestions offered by representatives from Cary, Dallas,
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The excitement of smart cities projects comes from their infinite and exciting possibilities. By using technology to make the city smarter, more efficient, and more streamlined, one can begin to envision a future city that looks completely different from the one existing today. Before jumping into any smart city project, leaders must consider how the
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