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Public Utilities Benefit from the Industrial Internet of Things But Must Secure It

State Tech Magazine

In January, a cyberattack against water utilities in small Texas towns caused water to overflow in the city of Hale Center. There were 37,000 attempts in four days to log in to our firewall,” Mike Cypert, city manager of Hale Center, told the Associated Press.

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Smart Cities Connect 2022: Citizens Demand Immediate Data from Municipalities

State Tech Magazine

During a panel on urban operations at Smart Cities Connect Fall 2022, Dan Hoffman, city manager for Winchester, Va., described his biggest smart city challenge in keeping citizens informed. “We Most people don’t take the time to understand how the operations of a city work.”

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Smart city transformation made simple with the globally available AWS Smart City Competency Program

AWS Public Sector Blog

The city of the future is “smart.” Many governments around the globe are racing to infuse technology into just about every aspect of city operations. As technologists, we need to consider how we can help build efficient, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cities for the future. times to 6 billion.

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A Day in the Life of a City Manager From GovPilot

GovPilot

Known as the backbone of municipal administration , City Managers are responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of their local government run smoothly and efficiently.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

A city manager is often charged with managing the city’s budget, various offices, and a ton of other responsibilities. This can include but is not limited to a master’s degree in a relevant area, on the job experience working for a city, and supervisory skills. Best West City Manager Blogs.

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How city managers can support the mental health of residents & employees

zencity

From my perspective, the past few years have given rise to a perfect storm – where COVID-19 is one of the biggest contributing stressors – and a storm that is unavoidable for our residents, our employees, and ourselves as city managers. In a perfect storm, a series of stressors come together to create an all-powerful force.