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How behavioral science improves tax compliance

Gordon Smith, CBE Gordon Smith, CBE

2018-05-31 It wasn’t too long ago that most government agencies used a simple strategy to keep citizens compliant with things like paying taxes, appearing for jury duty or maintaining licenses: remind them of the consequences they could incur if they didn’t...
Envisioning new and hidden realities with data and augmented reality— a digital “twin city” example

Envisioning new and hidden realities with data and augmented reality—a digital “twin city” example

Robert Ylitalo Robert Ylitalo

2018-01-10 Ten years ago, I had three devices connected to my home Internet, used intermittently, allowing my family and me to be more efficient, flexible, informed, and entertained. Now, I have 33 devices, collectively connected to the Internet, 24x7. Along with...
Building smarter communities through public-private collaboration

Building smarter communities through public-private collaboration

Will LaBar Will LaBar

2017-09-13 LEaRN is a smart community initiatives that pairs Louisiana Consolidated Government with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and CGI. LEaRN is working to deploy 300 low-cost air quality sensors as part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Smart City...
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The impact of a cyber breach on public sector organizations

cybersecurity practice CGI’s Cybersecurity Practice

2017-06-22 Recently, CGI commissioned research from Oxford Economics— The Cyber-Value Connection —to explore the link between a cyber incident and company value. Specifically, we wanted to develop an analytical methodology to examine share-price movements in companies that had experienced publicly disclosed...
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Know your community: Critical components of a digital strategy roadmap

Jeffrey S. Smith Jeffrey S. Smith

2017-04-25 As communities across the U.S. continue to embrace the concept of incorporating “smart” initiatives, many have hired experts to fill new positions like Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Digital Officers or even Smart Cities Officers. These individuals are responsible for developing...
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What is smart? Some communities are finding out.

Jeffrey S. Smith Jeffrey S. Smith

2017-03-22 While there is a treasure trove of digital technology that can be infused into government services, doing too much too soon often leads to disappointment, sometimes with costly consequences.