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Dubuque IT highlights cybersecurity, Copilot AI rollout and GIS projects in FY2027 budget presentation
Summary
The IT department told the council it plans to continue cybersecurity work, seek federal/state grants for cyber hygiene, expand AI adoption (Microsoft Copilot to more staff), and complete GIS projects including a tree inventory and a cart‑billing audit that identified about 2,100 mismatches (~$160,000 revenue potential).
The Information Technology Department presented the FY2027 budget and several operational priorities Thursday night, emphasizing cybersecurity hardening, expanded AI tools for staff productivity and a variety of GIS and data‑governance projects.
Joe Pregler, CIO, reported the department is supporting major enterprise initiatives, including the HRIS implementation and the public‑safety software rollout. Pregler said IT has 17.25 FTEs and highlighted FY26 work such as the 911 center move and city‑wide wireless upgrades.
Timothy Krieger, the city’s new chief information security officer, presented a threat update and priorities. Krieger cited an…
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