The Hyper-Converged City - Pt 2: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

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The Readiness Gap Video Series // Will your city's technology environment be ready for 2030?

Cities are currently navigating the new terrain of the hyper-converged reality where the modern city has become a single, unified fabric of hardware and software and where traditional edges and boundaries have become indistinguishable from one another. In this new landscape, where technology is the primary substrate of all city services, we examine the mental load of governing, while keeping our cities safe and modernized.

Following our exploration in Part 1: The Phygital Frontier, where we examined the merging of physical assets with digital signatures, we now pivot from the technology to the people steering the ship. In Part 2: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, we dive into the sensory and operational overload facing today’s municipal executives.

Mike Grigsby is joined by Jen Tifft who is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the City of Syracuse, leading projects to improve the quality of life for residents and enable inclusive economic growth. In a career spanning more than 20 years in strategy, innovation, and operations, Jen is an urbanist advocating for technology innovation to enable more effective government and promote community development.

Throughout the video, host Mike poses several questions, worthy of deep consideration, to help unpack the complexities, challenges, risks, and opportunities of "The Readiness Gap":

[02:05]: Jen Tifft, Director of Strategic Initiatives

[05:48]: About the City of Syracuse, NY

[11:49]: City leaders as Co-CTOs

[18:50]: Tech always needs to follow the business mission of the city

[26:10]: Adoption fatigue is real

[34:27]: Bringing everyone along on the tech ride

[41:57]: How do cities begin to prioritize tech modernization

[50:14]: Final thoughts

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If you have more questions for my guest, please reach out and connect with her:
• Jen Tifft | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentifft/ | www.syr.gov

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Mike Grigsby has served in multiple public sector CIO roles and is now serving as a technology consultant and executive advisor, helping organizations navigate the challenges of change and digital disruption.

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Видео The Hyper-Converged City - Pt 2: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once канала Michael Grigsby