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Centralized Credential Management for Mandate Compliance
Cybersecurity · Utility IT Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Morristown Utility System lacks a centralized password management solution despite an active Tennessee cybersecurity mandate that explicitly requires one, with an annual filing deadline of July 1. This gap exposes the utility to compliance risk and undermines an otherwise proactive security posture that includes cybersecurity insurance planning and employee training goals.
The opportunity
The July 1 mandate filing deadline and a June 30, 2026 employee training completion goal create immediate urgency, while FY 2026 cybersecurity budget allocations signal available funding. Cooperative purchasing agreements can streamline procurement, enabling rapid deployment with no competitive displacement risk.
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Discuss this project →Endpoint & Infrastructure Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The utility operates Windows servers, virtualized infrastructure, and Active Directory without a dedicated endpoint management tool, leaving critical gaps in visibility, control, and security posture. Active initiatives including penetration testing and domain controller upgrades require foundational endpoint management capabilities to succeed and to meet Tennessee's annual cybersecurity mandate filing due July 1.
The opportunity
FY 2026 capital budgets already reflect planned IT spending and equipment replacements, creating a clear and immediate funding vehicle. Acting now aligns procurement with active infrastructure initiatives, supports cybersecurity compliance deadlines, and reduces operational risk before the next annual mandate filing.
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Discuss this project →Modernize Emergency Plan and Close Notification Gap
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The utility's emergency management plan has not been formally revised in over four years, and no mass-notification solution is in place for utility-specific communications. Recent winter storm incidents have exposed coordination and communications gaps, elevating operational risk to service continuity and the public.
The opportunity
Incoming leadership and an absence of incumbent solutions create a timely opening to advance both plan modernization and notification capabilities within the current budget cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces operational liability and strengthens the utility's ability to protect residents during future emergencies.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Morristown Utility System faces a WCAG Level A and AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2028, with current digital properties and online forms likely not yet meeting standards. An active GIS migration deadline of March 2026 adds near-term urgency for document accessibility remediation.
The opportunity
An ongoing website redesign creates a practical integration window to embed accessibility compliance before technical debt compounds. Addressing gaps now reduces legal and audit exposure, aligns with the defined compliance horizon, and supports equitable public access to utility services.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics and GIS Integration Planning
Fleet Management · GIS Integration
High Priority
About this project
The utility is pursuing active fleet initiatives alongside a GIS migration with a March 2026 deadline, creating a natural window to evaluate telematics integration. No incumbent fleet telematics solution is in place, and general risk management awareness supports a proactive rather than reactive planning posture.
The opportunity
The GIS migration timeline and incoming leadership transition create a near-term evaluation window before priorities are set. Aligning fleet telematics with GIS now supports long-term operational efficiency and positions the utility for future capital planning cycles.
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