City of Stirling Digital Strategy

Appendix – Table of Definitions

Term or Expression

Meaning

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Intelligent systems that analyse data, automate processes and support better decision making to improve community services.

Corporate Business Plan

• A medium-term plan (four years) that operationalises the Strategic Community Plan, providing actionable steps and resources required to deliver on the community’s vision and priorities.

Cybersecurity

• A robust framework to safeguard sensitive data and systems, ensuring trust and resilience across the City’s digital platforms.

Data and business intelligence (BI)

• The process of managing, analysing and interpreting data to enable informed decision making, optimise services and identify trends that drive innovation and community outcomes.

Data analytics

• The process of extracting insights from data to drive informed decision making, optimise services and enhance operational efficiency.

Emerging technologies

• Advanced tools and innovations that enable smarter decisions and improve operations, including AI, IoT, OT and data analytics.

Internet of Things (IoT)

• A network of connected devices that share data to improve operations, enhance decision making and create smarter urban services.

Operational technologies (OT)

• Systems and technologies that monitor and control physical devices and infrastructure, optimising efficiency and performance.

Partnerships

• Collaborative relationships between internal and external stakeholders, including business units, IT departments, technology vendors, universities and government agencies to drive better outcomes through shared efforts and expertise.

Smart technologies

• Digital tools and systems that improve urban services, enhance connectivity and optimise City operations to create a more efficient and intelligent environment.

Strategic Community Plan

• A long-term plan (10 years) that sets out the community’s vision, aspirations and priorities, serving as a foundation for aligning the City’s goals and services with the needs of its people.

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