Communities around the world are facing unprecedented amounts of change, creating a complex set of evolving challenges. Waves of people are moving to urban areas. Environmental sustainability is atopic that can no longer be avoided. Public safety and security threats are growing. Citizens expect efficient and effective public services. Nefarious cyber actors are continuously developing new ways to penetrate network-connected devices. Global leaders must establish or improve standards of living and must address all of these evolving challenges with dwindling resources. These leaders are turning to technology to solve the pressing challenges of today and prepare for those that will emerge in the future.
