Brenda Germundson

Too frequently we catch ourselves jumping straight to the solution, direct to the final outcome without first understanding the question or problem that requires said solution. But how do we plan the steps that must be taken, acquire the appropriate tools, or understand the journey itself until we a…

Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp Innovation at the Forefront of Everything As the 2016 Rio Olympics draw nearer, the eyes of the world are turning to Brazil and South America. Latin American economies have historically been increasingly exposed to global uncertainty and economic volatility. However,…

Co-authored with Dani Schrakamp It’s Here and It’s Happening Now As large populations shift to urban areas, cities are under tremendous pressure to compete economically and grow sustainably. In the era of digital disruption, citizens are also expecting more from their engagements with local, regiona…

Cities, states, and other communities continue to face an increasing variety of challenges: traffic congestion, parking, public safety and security, waste and water management, and access to education and healthcare. As such, government leaders are looking to technology to solve these challenges, wh…

“Community policing is central to the success of the police mission as we provide quality services to, and build relationships with, our diverse communities.” IACP President Yost Zakhary I had the privilege of attending the 2014 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Community Policin…

Public safety and justice agencies around the world are facing the increasingly difficult challenge of dealing with shrinking resources. In the U.S., for example, results from a survey conducted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Major Cities Chiefs Association show an estimate…

The landscape in higher education continues to change. In September, the U.S. Census Bureau released statistics showing that college enrollment declined for the first time in six years in the fall of 2012. (U.S. Census Bureau, 9/2013), and nearly half of Moody’s rated public and private universities…

Imagine what a city could and should look like in several years. What do you see? What will be top of mind for citizens? How will citizens be accessing information and engaging with city agencies? What tools will be needed in this future of cities? Well, look no further because the city of the fut…

With the annual New Cities Summit coming up in Dallas, Texas, June 17-19,  we’re kicking off a new thought leadership blog series to explore the transformation of cities through the power of technology and the Internet of Everything (IoE). The series will feature posts with an in-depth look at the j…