by JR Bareis | Oct 6, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is a good time for municipalities, public agencies, utility districts, libraries, school districts, parks departments, and economic development organizations to take a closer look at what you know, what you assume, and what...
by JR Bareis | Sep 29, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
Every public organization I know has the same problem. There is never enough time. That is true for city governments, county offices, public works departments, water and utility districts, public libraries, parks and recreation teams, school districts, emergency...
by JR Bareis | Sep 22, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
Most municipalities, public agencies, and school districts know they need a disaster recovery plan. Far fewer have one that is current, tested, complete, and practical enough to use during a real disruption. That is usually not a lack of effort. Public-sector teams in...
by JR Bareis | Sep 15, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
If you work in local government or public service, you are probably always looking for ways to save time without reducing the quality of services your community depends on.New software, AI tools, Microsoft 365 features, GIS platforms, citizen portals, and workflow...
by JR Bareis | Sep 8, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
There is something impressive about how well families handle the back-to-school season. Backpacks are ready, bedtimes are adjusted, and the route to school is planned. Somehow, in the middle of everything else happening in August and September, families manage to pull...
by JR Bareis | Sep 1, 2026 | Columbia MO Municipality
If an unexpected disruption hit your public agency tomorrow, would your team know what to restore first?Most city governments, county offices, utility districts, public works departments, libraries, parks departments, school districts and public agencies assume the...
