Mark_WheelerWhy Early Days for Generative AI Means Local Governments Have Time to Get Its Adoption RightGenerative AI has captured headlines and sparked debates over whether it’s the next big thing or just another tech hype cycle. While Big…Sep 20Sep 20
Mark_WheelerIs your municipality data-ready for a Generative AI copilot?The use of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in local government isn’t new, despite the recent surge in attention due…Jul 22Jul 22
Mark_WheelerCrowdStrike and the risks of the silent update.There are many hot takes on social media about the CrowdStrike disaster and criticism of local governments that used CS extensively. Yes, a…Jul 22Jul 22
Mark_WheelerThe Case for eIDs Over Mobile Driver’s LicensesAs of October 2023, the landscape of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) in the United States has seen substantial growth with several states…Apr 11Apr 11
Mark_WheelerIoT Security and the Smart City part 1The Smart City Expo USA is a couple of weeks away on October 4–5 in New York City https://www.smartcityexpousa.com/ and like last year I’m…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
Mark_WheelerLouisiana’s Digital Driver’s License and Act 440 — One step forward and two steps backLouisiana Act 440 of 2023 has generated a bit of snickering in the press and protest by civil liberty organizations about the state…Feb 21, 20231Feb 21, 20231
Mark_WheelerThe GIS Professional is all that… and more!I had the honor of delivering a welcome speech at the Esri Mid-Atlantic User Conference this week in Philly. It had been more three years I…Dec 10, 2022Dec 10, 2022
Mark_WheelerIt’s Web 2.5 actuallyI’ve spent the last 18 months examining blockchain as an information technology. My journey went from gleaning as much as possible…Sep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
Mark_WheelerThe Negative Space of Digital TwinsIn art, the un-activated area around the subject is the negative space. The lack of activation adds to the composition, balance and maybe…May 26, 20222May 26, 20222
Mark_WheelerAlone on an Island — How Centralization is a Better Environment for Public Sector App Developers…Ian Gordon posted his piece on LinkedIn titled “Too Many Cooks, Why the Public Sector Only Needs One Data Team.” His thoughts mirror my…May 11, 20221May 11, 20221