Software on its own does not guarantee success. That’s because choosing the wrong partner can slow down even the best software solutions. Councils risk long project delays, systems that don’t talk to eachother, and staff who struggle to adopt the new tools. But the right partner help councils change the way they work.

Environmental, social, and governance reporting, known as ESG, is quickly becoming a key focus for local governments. 

While not all local councils fall under the new federal ESG reporting rules, those that meet certain size and reporting criteria may be required to comply. 

“When using ERP with AI, it’s crucial to keep control over your data. Councils should ensure their data isn’t shared or used to train AI models unless they fully own and manage the model themselves”

— Glenn Nanda - Director at CouncilFirst