Is Roseville A Smart City? Yes

Is Roseville a “Smart City?” Yes. As proof, we present these THREE website pages from the City of Roseville. This is an example of the technological restructuring of cities across the globe. Join us in our long learning curve of the U.N.’s Agenda for the 21st Century / Sustainable Development Goals. More information.*

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#2. Roseville selected as a finalist for Smart Cities: Data-driven Policing award – March 8, 2022

Roseville was named a top 3 finalist for the fifth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA) by IDC [International Data Corporation] Government Insights.

The SCNAA recognize local governments that demonstrate best practices in effectively leveraging technology and innovation to offer new services and economic opportunities to its residents.

“Roseville is committed to evolving into a Smart City through the use of technology. Building a deliberate vision and focused strategy allow us to stretch limited public dollars to be more cost-effective and productive,” said Hong Sae, Roseville Chief Information Officer

Roseville was nominated in the category of Data-Driven Policing for leveraging technology through the use of OpenData crime statistics, the body-worn camera program and updating the NextGen911 phone system among others. These were just a few of the public safety related projects identified in Roseville’s Vision 2020 and the 2021-22 Citywide Technology Work Plan.

“Now in our fifth year, we are thrilled to witness the continued growth of innovative smart city initiatives, across all categories, to enhance service delivery, drive new revenue streams and spur economic development,” said Ruthbea Yesner, Vice President, IDC Government Insights and Smart Cities and Communities Strategies. 

To learn more about the Smart Cities North America Awards, visit IDC Insights – Government – Smart Cities Awards. 

#3. City recognized locally, nationally and internationally for excellence in technology and innovation. Nov. 9, 2023

The City of Roseville was recently presented with three prestigious awards for excellence in technology, innovation, and community-building.

  1. MISAC Excellence in IT Practices Award: The Municipal Information Systems Association of California has recognized the City of Roseville for eight consecutive years for its exceptional technology governance and operational practices.
  2. Digital Cities Award: Government Technology Magazine has honored the City of Roseville for ten years in a row, applauding our innovative use of technology to address social challenges, enhance services, and fortify cybersecurity.
  3. OnCon Top 10 Technology Team Awards: In a global competition, Roseville emerged as having one of the top technology teams worldwide, showcasing excellence in Legal Counsel, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.

“The City of Roseville has been focusing on technology and infrastructure upgrades for the new, post-pandemic work environment,” said Roseville Chief Information Officer Hong Sae.  “We are hyper-focused on bringing smart city technologies to Roseville to improve the interaction with our residents and businesses.”

Among the City’s technology projects highlighted these awards were:

  • The development and implementation of myRSVL, a multi-channel customer platform for the reporting and tracking of service requests.
  • Implementation of Roseville Utilities Advanced Metering Infrastructure project modernizing the City’s utility metering system with wireless meter readings and service.
  • Expansion of the City’s open data portal with Open Roseville, Open Budget, and Open Projects modules providing easy-to-use City data allowing the community to more actively participate in enhancing public services.

These awards underscore the City’s commitment to exceeding industry technology standards in the areas of customer-centric approaches, efficiency, data governance, security, resilience, support, connectivity, innovation, and best practices in information technologies.

Roseville, Calif., CIO Brings Global Background to Local Gov

Government Technology News – March 19, 2023

  • Here is an EXCERPT from the interview of Mr. Hong Sae, Chief Communications Officer, by Dan Lohrmann:

DL: In about five to seven years, how will most local governments be different in regards to technology improvements and innovation?   

HS: As the world emerges from the pandemic to inflation/recession, the future years are calling for more innovative business changes, and more high-profile and business value technology projects to improve overall organizational performance. In general, the public will be asking for a smarter government/smarter community — one that is sustainable, connected, virtual, digital, smart, secured and multiverse [use of artificial or augmented intelligence]!

Smart is a journey, not a destination, and it never ends. It requires incremental steps and requires constant improvement and growth. As good stewards of community service, we are here to deliver good government, build infrastructure for the future, and enhance the life of citizens/communities through series of people, process and performance/technology.

  • About Dan Lohrmann: Building effective virtual government requires new ideas, innovative thinking and hard work. From cybersecurity to cloud computing to mobile devices, Dan discusses what’s hot and what works.

*More information. The United Nations Plans for Digital Governance, i.e., Big Brother.

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