Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice...

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a...

Commentary

How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk

Over the next few years, infrastructure projects are expected to take off. Public owners (local governments) will build new highways and bridges, mass transit networks and buildings; they will modernize existing energy systems and more. With any major construction project comes two primary concerns: delivering the project on time and within budget. These concerns are […]

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Citizens across the country are feeling the effects that a ransomware attack can have on society. Between the Colonial Pipeline attack that caused gas shortages on the East Coast, the D.C. Metro Police Department attack that released personal information of employees, and the Oldsmar Water Hack that could have devastated Florida drinking water, many now […]

Commentary

Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

President Joe Biden has included electric vehicles (EVs) as a central pillar of his plan to rebuild America. His proposed $2.6 trillion infrastructure bill would spend $174 billion to build a clean, domestically-powered transport network built to support EVs. The president correctly sees this transformation as essential to the country’s future prosperity and security. The […]

News

The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

The Colonial Pipeline attack is a clear example of how ransomware can shut down components of the critical national infrastructure. IT-driven compromises can shut down OT environments, and all organizations must be prepared for attack. Fill out the below form to gain access to the summary of what businesses should consider.

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Compology announces green grant initiative for municipalities

San Francisco-based Compology has announced its Clean and Green grants initiative, which will be offered to 25 municipalities of any size throughout the United States and provide cities with Compology’s technology enabling them to take control of their landfill waste, improve recycling rates, lower carbon emissions and save money. According to the company, as a […]

Commentary

When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Expanding the breadth of available wastewater treatment options to include nontraditional and advanced technologies can net solutions which better match the unique conditions of individual communities and projects. The wide variety of choices available today is fostering innovative thinking in system design that has the potential to increase performance, reduce ongoing maintenance, use or repurpose […]

Commentary

10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

The goal of state and local government agencies is simple: to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Prioritizing the safety and security of the community requires reliable facilities and infrastructure. But according to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure published by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE), the systems and framework for […]

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The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is a slight improvement from where we’ve […]

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Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

In Albuquerque, N.M., arid conditions and frequent droughts make water a precious commodity that must be carefully managed. Aggressive conservation programs, water recycling and storage of excess water underground (safe from evaporation) are just some of the methods we employ to safeguard the water supply for our 650,000 users. Recently, safeguarding has taken on new […]

Commentary

An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve

A few months ago, I wrote about what we learned when we surveyed mayors from across the country. A majority said investments in infrastructure were an immediate and long-term need, and even more pointed to the need for infrastructure investments with a focus on technology. Since then, the rollout of vaccines has offered a light […]

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Commentary

How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk

Commentary

Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery

Commentary

Ultrafast electric vehicle charging will propel local governments into the future

News

The Colonial Pipeline attack: What it means for critical infrastructure, and why businesses need to have a plan in place

News

Compology announces green grant initiative for municipalities

Commentary

When considering municipal wastewater treatment upgrades, cast a wide net

Commentary

10 tactical modifications for healthier public facilities

Commentary

The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

Commentary

Why water utilities must invest in cybersecurity

Commentary

An opportunity for infrastructure that cities and industry can achieve

WHITE PAPERS

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Webinars

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Podcast

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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

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