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When we look at the world today, it has been revolutionized by the cloud, and it has disrupted the way business is done.

Right now, COVID-19 is forcing many people around the world to work remotely.

Among the challenges faced by IT organizations, a lack of resources is usually at the top of the list, especially in the public sector.

Every business is struggling with how to keep their businesses running while keeping their employees and customers safe.

Ransomware attacks continue to be a major cyber threat for organizations of every size. Discover seven steps your organization can take to help prevent and limit the impacts.

The budget is the most significant and time-intensive policy document a government produces every year. Because the budget is such a politically important and sensitive document, it makes sense that most governments are cautious and protective of their budget process. But just because a process is familiar, doesn’t necessarily mean it is the most secure, efficient, or effective way to budget.

How cities across America are increasing the reach of environmental sensing by deploying advanced mobile air pollution sensors integrated into connected fleet vehicles.

Nearly 10 cents of every dollar spent on projects is wasted because of poor outcomes, according to the Project Management Institute. IT departments are under enormous pressure to make sure this doesn’t happen, and the right tools and strategies can help.

Taking steps to stay safe online is a year-round effort, but every October — during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — things are ramped up a notch. Individuals and organizations of all types stop to remind themselves about the importance of cybersecurity and of making sure that everyone has the resources they need to protect themselves online.

It is estimated that the increasing pace of urbanization is bringing 3 million people into cities every week. That’s roughly equivalent to the entire population of Chicago moving into a city every week.

When I started in technology 30-plus years ago, I never would have imagined we’d have the smart devices we enjoy today. There are so many types of gadgets that improve our quality of life, from smart lighting toand smart refrigerators (to remind you it’s time to buy more milk), and even smart hairbrushes for healthier hair. I have to admit, there are times when I just sit back, a little awed, and wonder how in the world did this all get started?

Educational institution systems store a large amount of sensitive data, including student and employee records. They rely heavily on these systems for day-to-day operations. So any disruption or loss of access can be a game changer. But these same institutions also often have tight budgets and can’t afford to employ large security teams. That’s one reason they’re perceived as easy and lucrative targets by online adversaries.

In today’s installment of our #FutureofPublicSector series, we explore the myriad of challenges threatening public safety and the technology solutions that are emerging as governments and public- sector leaders endeavor to keep citizens, cities and nations safer than ever.

Today’s stop while exploring #TheFutureofPublicSector takes us to education and what the future will make possible for teaching and learning. So, what does the future hold for education as we know it?

IT departments in the public sector are under a lot of pressure to use resources more efficiently. Trying to do more with a stagnant IT budget often leads to cutting corners, but it doesn’t have to. Here are three ways IT leaders can improve resource capacity to shift time away from things like administrative tasks and redundant tickets toward more strategic initiatives.

The notion of a traditional perimeter is no longer valid thanks to IT modernization efforts, adoption of cloud technologies and the proliferation of mobile devices.

The complexity challenge and what you can do about it.

Cities around the world face rapid urbanization, economic constraints, and environmental concerns. To address these challenges, city administrators are turning to technology, especially the Internet of Things (IoT), to digitize city operations.