Doug Priest articles

Doug Priest

Sr. Business Strategy Manager, Microsoft

As the Transportation and Urban Infrastructure lead in Microsoft’s Worldwide Government industry group, Doug Priest helps cities and other government agencies forge new solutions to important challenges through technology.

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Published October 28, 2025

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How cities build resilient infrastructure with trusted AI

Cities worldwide are using trusted AI to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve sustainability, and ensure resilience against future challenges.

Published June 25, 2025

6 min read

From potholes to personalization: What Abu Dhabi is teaching us about AI-powered smart cities

City governments are embracing generative AI to modernize services, empower employees, and personalize citizen experiences.

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Published September 12, 2023

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Empowering governments to leverage data and AI with Microsoft

Microsoft has a vision for empowering governments with technology that helps solve society’s biggest challenges, and we’re working with customers around the world to achieve outcomes across the full scope of government needs.