The new EU interoperability rules published in 2026 change procurement timelines, device certification, and integration expectations. Municipal IT teams need an operational checklist — and a legal strategy — now.
Local governments run multi-channel outreach campaigns — from SMS emergency alerts to targeted local ads. This 2026 playbook covers advanced attribution, privacy-first modeling, and budget allocation strategies.
Quantum-safe cryptography is no longer theoretical for public services. This roadmap helps IT teams plan phased migrations, testing, and procurement language for TLS transitions.
Incident response is evolving rapidly. Governments must combine playbooks with AI orchestration while preserving auditability and legal defensibility. Operationalizing this shift requires governance and tooling.
Digital identity and custodial wallets are emerging tools for public services — from benefits disbursement to identity verification. This review evaluates security, usability, and governance implications for municipal programs.
Commons.live’s new integration with the Calendar.live contact API v2 simplifies neighborhood event coordination. Local governments can leverage this to improve civic engagement and streamline permitting.
Historic buildings need modern controls for energy and safety, but retrofits must respect preservation. This guide outlines funding, controls, and compliance strategies for 2026.
Neighborhood learning pods are evolving into community-powered micro-schools. This article synthesizes governance models, safety considerations, and how cities can support equitable pods.
ABAC promises fine-grained access control across departments and services. This guide translates enterprise ABAC patterns into a municipal implementation plan with governance and tooling advice.
Small nudges and micro-habits move the needle. This article outlines experiments governments can run to increase civic participation with micro-content, digital nudges and community incentives.