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How technology can save your budget

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Dude Solutions helped Milwaukee, Wis., Department of Public Works streamline its budget report process with its soft ware that tracks everything the department has done. The department can now show that its workload requires it to have a certain number of electricians or mechanics, and it will soon start tracking costs of material in addition to labor. (Shutterstock.com)

Dude Solutions is helping cities budget smarter with its operations management software. This software helps department heads prove their needs by having all the data of what their department has done at hand. Additionally, the software can help track assets, including tracking the status of preventive maintenance plans.

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MGM leads the pack in commercial vehicle actuator technology

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
MGM thoroughly tests its chambers for durability under the most adverse conditions. Here, a technician is performing a salt spray test. (Photo provided)

By LEN GONZALEZ, JACKIE EDWARDS AND KIM JONES | MGM Brakes For 60 years, MGM Brakes has been a leader in commercial vehicle actuator technology, providing service chambers and spring parking brakes engineered to operate in the harshest environments. In … Continue reading →

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Maintaining good driving habits, even as technology makes things ‘easier’

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Until vehicles can fully communicate with each other, accidents will continue to occur. (Shutterstock.com)

Autonomous vehicles are leading headlines, with expectations that by 2020 there will be nearly 10 million cars with defined self-driving car features, according to a report from BI Intelligence. Motley Fool noted in August 2016 driverless cars could save about … Continue reading →

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Technology improves crosswalk safety

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Rectangular rapid flash beacons, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s website, can “Enhance safety by reducing crashes between vehicles and pedestrians at unsignalized intersections and mid-block pedestrian crossing by increasing driver awareness of potential pedestrian conflicts.” (Shutterstock.com)

Remember jaywalking as a kid? Well, outside of that dangerous little practice being against the law, crossing the street has gotten a lot more sophisticated. You still have to look both ways, but there are new items in place that … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Stertil-Koni Incorporates Latest Touch Screen Control Technology in Full-Rise, Axle Engaging In-ground Scissor ECOLIFT

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

STEVENSVILLE, MD June 28, 2017 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touch-screen control console, known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s popular, ultra-shallow, full-rise, axle-engaging in-ground … Continue reading →

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Technology, cost savings continue to trend in 2017 for fleet management

The Municipal Posted on February 23, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Attendees to the 2016 The Work Truck Show attend an OEM chassis session where they learned about key updates. The conference also included The Green Truck Summit, where attendees learn about federal regulations, alternative fuels and more. This year’s conference will be held March 14-17 in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo provided by NTEA)

Ways to increase efficiency — of vehicles, of drivers and of fuel — will continue to be a priority of fleet managers nationwide in 2017. Two things that are driving this continuing trend are finances and the environment. Telematics will … Continue reading →

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ClipperCreek, Inc. Receives Technology Award from Delphi Automotive

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Auburn, CA – ClipperCreek recently received a 2015 Technology – Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence from Delphi Automotive. The award recognized ClipperCreek for its ability to focus creative resources and help Delphi deliver globally relevant solutions that capitalize on the … Continue reading →

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Breaking new ground with police vehicles, technology

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2016 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023

The field of law enforcement is treacherous terrain. But in a middle ground where innovation and integration unite, technological advancements add a measure of protection for those who strive to ensure public safety. When engaging with those directly or peripherally … Continue reading →

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Regional information technology networking groups

The Municipal Posted on December 15, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Darren Davey

DARREN DAVEY | Guest columnist Information Technology Manager, Vandalia, Ohio The idea of developing a collaborative, professional networking group for information technology managers and directors seems like a pretty straightforward concept, considering that such individuals work day after day to … Continue reading →

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Evolving toolset It’s all about that technology and bandwidth

The Municipal Posted on November 9, 2015 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

An unstoppable juggernaut, technology is growing by leaps and bounds. Its onward march has forced law enforcement agencies nationwide to think long and hard about what technologies they adopt, in addition to how and when. Chief Bradley Wentlandt, with the … Continue reading →

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November 2, 2015 by The Municipal Posted in Technology

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