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Derek Porter

Derek is a freelance writer, columnist and blogger. He is passionate about technology, and works with public sector customers on digital transformation programs.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ICMA: The accelerated shift to cloud software in local government
“The cloud presents a number of benefits you can’t get from most systems”
August 29, 2020 09:28 AM
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Derek Porter
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CTO Download: San Leandro’s Tony Batalla talks emerging tech, best practices and pandemic-induced digital transformation
Tony Batalla is the chief technology officer and head of innovation & IT for the City of San Leandro, California
July 10, 2020 11:27 AM
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Derek Porter
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CTO Download: City of Columbia CIO on keeping up with digital natives, pandemic
Columbia’s Chief Information Officer Jim Chapdelaine shares his insight on how cities can better integrate technology for mission-critical tasks
May 06, 2020 10:45 AM
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Derek Porter
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Technology
CTO Download: FirstNet’s Bratcher on costs & benefits of public safety broadband
FirstNet CTO Jeff Bratcher addresses the costs, benefits and updates on the national public safety broadband network in development
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Derek Porter
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Technology
CTO Download: ICMA’s Hughes on Cybersecurity & Urban Innovation
ICMA’s CTIO Xavier Hughes reflects on innovation at the U.S. Department of Labor as well technology’s challenges and opportunities for local governments.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Derek Porter
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Product News
How Mobile County Tackled Digital Permitting and Inspections
Mobile County, Alabama, reduced permit lag times by expanding its enterprise information platform to include digital permitting and inspections. Key to the transition was staff trainings.
December 26, 2019 04:10 AM
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Derek Porter
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Technology
CTO Download: Data-centric is the smart city approach
Bob Bennett, CIO of Kansas City, Missouri, is leading the effort to create a national blueprint for data-centric cities to use in their smart city pursuits
December 26, 2019 04:09 AM
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Derek Porter