Austin, TX, September 3, 2025
News Summary
An Austin-based software firm launched an AI-driven platform to help local and regional government agencies plan and manage multiyear capital improvement programs. The purpose-built tool replaces fragmented spreadsheets and disconnected systems, offering AI-powered scenario modeling, intelligent fund allocation, and a unified view of project financials. It supports end-to-end lifecycle management from project identification through approval and funding, and can be bundled with construction management software. Distributed through resellers and implementation partners, the product aims to reduce manual reconciliation, speed decision-making, and improve alignment between budgets, actuals and strategic priorities across sectors like transportation and utilities.
New AI tool for local governments leads roundup of regional planning, internships, safety advice and conference picks
A new AI-powered capital planning product aimed at local and regional government agencies has launched, promising to reduce reliance on spreadsheets and bring financial data together in one place. The product is designed to help agencies build long-range, multiyear capital improvement programs more efficiently and to cut down on errors caused by disconnected systems.
What the new platform does and why it matters
The platform, introduced from an Austin-based capital program software firm on Sept. 2, 2025, is built specifically for multi-project planning. It delivers AI-powered scenario modeling, intelligent fund allocation and a unified view of project financials. These capabilities aim to address common problems: fragmented or outdated financial data, manual reconciliation, and weak governance that can delay projects and leave leaders without timely, accurate insights to compare budgets with actual spending and identify variances.
The product provides an integrated workflow that covers everything from project identification through approval and funding, reducing the need to move data across siloed systems. It is offered both as a standalone solution and as an optional bundle with the company’s construction management software to support end-to-end capital planning and project execution. Resellers and implementation partners can also co-market the product to extend existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) setups.
Company scope and market positioning
The vendor positions the product as a solution for an underserved part of the public sector and highlights its cloud-based tools for capital infrastructure owners. The firm reports more than $450 billion in capital programs under management, over 40,000 projects delivered across North America, and a customer base of more than 300 clients in transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education and government. The company operates from the U.S. with additional offices in Canada and India.
Local workforce and student experience in Clarksville
In Clarksville, a new paid summer internship program run by a university career center in partnership with a workforce nonprofit placed 11 students with eight local employers for a 10-week immersive experience. Participating organizations included local businesses, utilities, nonprofits and tech firms. Students handled tasks ranging from social media content and IT work to finance tracking and project-based design work for community signage.
Early outcomes show students obtaining industry credentials, expanding professional networks and contributing to employer projects. Host organizations reported gaining capable help and a pipeline for future hires, and the university intends to grow the program as interest rises.
Short local notes — Clarksville and Montgomery County
- Sixteen acres of open space were donated to expand park area in a ward of the city.
- Visitor spending in the county reached $419.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8.8% from the prior year.
- High school athletic honors and returning community events were noted, with a fall events guide planned through Veterans Day.
- A two-day community music event returns to the Red River in early September.
Winter-storm preparedness guidance
Weather authorities remind residents to prepare for freezing temperatures and possible winter storms even in areas that rarely see snow. Primary concerns are loss of heat, power, and communication, plus supply shortages if conditions persist. The guidance recommends keeping an emergency kit at home and in vehicles, topping off fluids before travel, and taking extra caution on potentially icy roads. Drivers should check state road-condition resources before long trips and take steps to protect pets and outdoor animals during cold weather.
Conference programming highlights for 2025
A major conference scheduled for early March 2025 published a selection of 23 standout sessions spanning AI, creative arts, sustainability, health, leadership, startups, immersive technologies and more. Sessions include topics on long-term wellbeing with AI, next-gen battery technology, AI design for human agency, music and gaming trends, film-from-space storytelling, and building businesses around superfans. The event program totals hundreds of sessions with professional development, screenings, music showcases and exhibitions across multiple tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new AI-powered capital planning product?
It is a cloud-based planning tool built for local and regional governments to support long-range, multiyear capital improvement programs. It combines scenario modeling, fund allocation tools and a unified financial view to reduce errors and data silos.
Who can use the new platform?
The platform is designed for public-sector agencies managing capital programs and can be used as a standalone product or bundled with construction management software for end-to-end project delivery. Implementation partners and resellers can integrate it with existing ERP systems.
How does the summer internship program benefit students and local employers?
The 10-week paid program gives rising juniors and seniors hands-on work experience, industry credentials, and networking opportunities. Employers gain motivated help, exposure to future talent and closer ties to the local university.
What are the top winter-storm safety tips for drivers?
Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, ensure fluids and fuel are topped off, verify lights and wipers work, avoid travel when possible, and check road conditions through state road services before departing.
What kinds of sessions are featured at the March 2025 conference?
Sessions span AI, sustainability, creative industries, health, startups, privacy, immersive tech and leadership. They include practical workshops, policy discussions and showcases across film, music and technology disciplines.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| AI-powered scenario modeling | Enables planners to test funding and timeline options across multiple years and projects. |
| Intelligent fund allocation | Helps prioritize funds to align capital decisions with strategic goals. |
| Unified project financials | Brings budgets, actuals and forecasts into a single dashboard to reduce reconciliation work. |
| End-to-end workflow | Moves projects from identification through approval and funding within one system. |
| Bundling with construction tools | Option to add construction management capabilities for execution and delivery. |
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Additional Resources
- GlobeNewswire: Aurigo Software Launches Essentials Plan (AI-powered capital planning)
- Wikipedia: Aurigo Software Essentials Plan
- ClarksvilleNow: Austin Peay’s paid summer internship program
- Google Search: Austin Peay paid summer internship program
- Austin Daily Herald: $5,000 donation made to Kids’ Closet program
- Google Scholar: Kids Closet donation
- Austin American-Statesman: Texas winter weather safety and essentials
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Winter storm safety
- SXSW: Your guide to 23 sessions to watch at SXSW 2025
- Google News: SXSW 2025 sessions
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