At the April 24, 2026 strategic planning workshop, IT Director Ryan Byrd presented a 2026–2030 information technology strategic roadmap that prioritizes modernizing technology systems, strengthening cybersecurity, improving digital services, and replacing aging software platforms. He highlighted planned upgrades to core systems including utility billing, permitting, and court management software, along with continued investment in cybersecurity monitoring, asset management, infrastructure replacement planning, evaluation of AI applications, and maintaining adequate IT staffing. The roadmap also recommends creating a cross‑departmental technology planning group to coordinate software needs and long-term investments. No specific vendors or procurements are mentioned, indicating the city is in planning mode and will likely issue RFPs over the next several years for enterprise systems, cybersecurity tools, managed services, and digital service platforms.
Staff also discussed plans to implement software that will allow residents to monitor strategic plan...
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