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Beyond Go-Live: Supporting Municipal Software Success
Implementing new technology in a municipal setting is a significant milestone, involving extensive planning, consultation, and coordination across departments. However, the true value of municipal

Implementing Smart City Technologies for Coastal Regions
This post explores how PSD Citywide’s smart technologies can help coastal cities adapt, thrive, and build long-term resilience. Coastal cities face unprecedented challenges exacerbated by

5 Signs Your City’s Licensing Process Needs a Digital Upgrade
Municipal licensing is a critical function that ensures local businesses, contractors, and residents comply with community standards and regulations. Outdated, manual licensing processes can create

Ask the Expert: Q&A with an Implementation Advisor
Changing organizational processes and systems can be challenging. However, switching to enterprise asset management software allows local governments to enhance their planning capabilities and improve their service

San Rafael, California Enhances its Public Works Asset Management
Bay Area community selects PSD Citywide to deliver advanced software and advisory services to further enhance existing Enterprise Asset Management capabilities. Los Angeles & San

5 Considerations for Selecting an Asset Management Software
As local governments grow and evolve, managing infrastructure becomes more complex. Roads, water systems, buildings, parks, and equipment are all critical to community well-being—and maintaining

AI in Asset Management: The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Condition Assessments
Local governments are responsible for the mounting task of managing and maintaining their physical infrastructure. Increasingly, they are turning to innovative technologies to assist in

Using GIS for Municipal Asset Mapping and Disaster Preparedness
Using GIS for Municipal Asset Mapping and Disaster Preparedness Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a powerful tool used to capture, store, analyze, and visualize spatial

Big Systems for Small Towns: Enterprise Software for All
Small towns are close-knit communities that frequently rely on manual processes to oversee service requests, asset conditions, and asset risk analysis. Often, individuals responsible for

Supporting British Columbia’s New Local Government Data Entry Requirements with Asset Management Software
This year, the province of British Columbia is advancing its plan to strengthen its local communities in cooperation with the Canada Community Building Fund by

The Role of GIS in Urban Parks and Recreation Management
Parks and recreational spaces are essential for fostering community well-being, promoting physical activity, and enhancing the quality of life in cities. As municipalities strive to

GIS vs. Asset Management: What Sets Them Apart?
When it comes to managing municipal infrastructure, two key terms often arise: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Asset Management. While they are closely linked, they