| | November 20136CIOReviewBringing Enterprise-Level Technology to a Neighborhood Near You"Do more with less" is a common motto across any organization, large or small. Technology, in fact, is meant to help us do more with less. It has transformed industries from travel to health care and changed everything from the way we shop and socialize. The technology wave is here. More than 60 of the top 100 U.S. cities are using enterprise-level technology to help manage all the activities that your family participate in. From swimming lessons, to pottery class, to small business meetings, large cities like Chicago and San Jose, and small towns like Aspen, Colorado, are using technology systems to deliver community programs, book facilities, manage membership, and communicate with citizens.When it comes to technology, cities and non-profit organizations that provide activities and services to their communities face the same challenges as for-profit organizations, but with far fewer resources. Here are some guidelines to help any community find the right technology partner.· Use the Cloud: Software that is delivered over the internet without the need for any in-house servers or system maintenance can be the most efficient solution when it comes to limited resources. Online services like registration can be implemented with low upfront costs. You will not pay for license fees, IT infrastructure, Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, ACTIVE Network (NYSE:ACTV) is a provider of Activity and Participant Management solutions. The company has a market cap of $898 million .By Darko Dejanovic, President, ACTIVE NetworkOpinion
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