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Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
In part one, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog (or edge fog) computing. Now we’ll explore how government can...
June 20, 2018
Digitization: Challenges & Opportunities
Digitization: Challenges & Opportunities
As digitization is being embraced by companies, communities, cities, organizations large and small, it is critical to assess and address the challenges
Oct. 13, 2016
Government’s Journey to IPv6
Government’s Journey to IPv6
Last month, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the 2015 North American IPv6 Summit. Several hundred IPv6 experts and networking professionals
May 15, 2015
Enterprise Architecture: The Key to Unlocking the Value of Convergence
Enterprise Architecture: The Key to Unlocking the Value of Convergence
Last week, I had the opportunity to present at the DGI Enterprise Architecture Conference & Expo. Specifically, I spoke about enterprise
May 8, 2015
Driving Conversations on Cybersecurity in the Public Sector
Driving Conversations on Cybersecurity in the Public Sector
Just like private businesses, public sector organizations are taking advantage of today’s “boundless” infrastructures. They also face the same challenging
April 22, 2015
So you’ve got a cloud strategy? Sorry. What you need is a roadmap.
So you’ve got a cloud strategy? Sorry. What you need is a roadmap.
Like many IT organisations, yours probably knitted a “cloud strategy” some years ago. But do you have a clear roadmap to execute the required changes at
Nov. 20, 2014
Strategic IT Roadmap for Government Cloud
Strategic IT Roadmap for Government Cloud
It’s an exciting time to be in Government IT. Politicians and executives are constantly re-evaluating how IT services should be governed and delivered to
Oct. 23, 2014
Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, A Better Economy in the Cloud
Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, A Better Economy in the Cloud
My colleague Norm Jacknis (former CIO of Westchester County, New York) passed along a list of CIO concerns for 2013 that was prepared by Alan Shark of
May 9, 2013
Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, Cloud and the Smart City: A Brighter Tomorrow
Cloud for Local Government Global Blog Series, Cloud and the Smart City: A Brighter Tomorrow
In my last blog, I discussed the benefits of Smart City cloud management capabilities. An intelligent IP-enabled network unites multiple services onto one
April 23, 2013
Transforming Government ICT… in 10 steps
Transforming Government ICT… in 10 steps
For the last 3 years, Cisco has helped many CIOs and IT leaders achieve their objectives by using a business/IT architecture methodology called Strategic
April 5, 2013
Government Cloud CIO Roundtable (February 27, 2013)
Government Cloud CIO Roundtable (February 27, 2013)
Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting a TelePresence roundtable for 46 Public Sector CxO-level executives from 20 locations throughout Europe,
March 10, 2013