A thriving, forward-looking metropolis is judged not only by its skyline or population growth but by its ability to harness its data for public good. For one major Canadian city, aspirations went far beyond business-as-usual. Motivated by the drive to maintain and enhance its global municipal...
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The city of Lyon, renowned as France’s third-largest metropolis and its second-largest economic powerhouse, has taken an audacious step into the realm of digital transformation by choosing to migrate away from Microsoft’s Office suite in favor of open-source alternatives. This strategic pivot is...
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Amid rapid developments in artificial intelligence, Services Australia—one of the nation’s largest and most data-driven public agencies—has embarked on a strategic journey to overhaul its approach to digital information and automation. The release of its 2025–27 Automation and AI Strategy offers...
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