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A turning point for private brands: How retailers can seize the opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share.

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DoDIIS 2024: The IC’s Data Reference Architecture Is Coming Soon

FedTech Magazine

The Intelligence Community just signed and will soon release a data reference architecture intended to help its 18 elements connect siloed data across their distributed ecosystem, according to Chief Data Officer Lori Wade. A data and artificial intelligence (AI) summit slated for January will kick off the IC’s efforts to implement the reference architecture, which will involve stress testing it with mission sprints alongside partners such as the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, Wade said.

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Go, teams: When teams get healthier, the whole organization benefits

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Creating effective teams depends on multiple factors, including high levels of trust and communication, and understanding team context. A new approach helps elevate performance and create value.

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Announcing the Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge, which awards $1M in AWS credits to innovators

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to accelerate geospatial data breakthroughs powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Through the Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge , they aim to inspire and nurture groundbreaking solutions coming from the convergence of geospatial data, cloud computing, and AI models.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

American City & Country

If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague , industry strategy director, local government at Trimble , a U.S.-based software and hardware firm that provides services and a variety of technologies. “If a city or county is starting from scratch on their vision or plan for digital transformation , then we recommend identifying a trusted partner who can help guide the development of the vision.

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5 Ways to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Security

State Tech Magazine

In early October, the largest utility in the U.S. was hit by a devastating cyberattack. The provider had to postpone all billing operations in the wake of unauthorized system access, and more than 14 million people were unable to pay for water during the weeklong billing shutdown. Communities in Kansas, Pennsylvania and Texas also experienced disruptions to water systems after cyberattacks within the past year.

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Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency?

Careers in Government

Government agencies play a vital role in planning, supporting and advancing growth and stability in our communities. The post Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Empowering Small Cities with the Nature Everywhere Community Action Challenge

NLC (National League of Cities)

In smaller towns and rural areas, accessing the resources necessary to enhance community health and sustainability can often feel daunting. Prescott, Arizona, faced this challenge head-on. However, by tapping into a broader peer learning network, the city discovered new ways small communities can make a significant impact.

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Five Eyes launch Secure Innovation to protect tech sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

The Five Eyes intelligence partnership, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US, has officially launched Secure Innovation Members of the Five Eyes intelligence partnership have launched Secure Innovation, which shares security guidance to help protect emerging technology companies from various threats, particularly those from nation-state actors.

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3 Steps to Overcoming IAM Challenges

State Tech Magazine

As state and local government agencies modernize IT infrastructure to support hybrid work environments and cutting-edge citizen services, they also find themselves having to secure access to a mix of modern and legacy systems. Enter identity and access management. Government agencies aren’t new to IAM, but they are running into new challenges as they attempt to verify identities and authenticate access to increasingly hybrid IT environments.

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Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice

Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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A corporate visionary, a retail CEO, and a fashion designer

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our October obituaries also include a staunch advocate for older adults, a surgical innovator, and an award-winning photographer who enabled many to see underserved communities through a new lens.

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FEDRAMP High Development in the Cloud: Code with Cloud Workstations

Google Public Sector

In the demanding world of federal software development, teams are constantly challenged to deliver innovative solutions while upholding the highest security standards. The complexity of scaling teams, managing infrastructure, and ensuring consistent development environments can quickly become overwhelming. In a recent webinar featuring Forrester, Devin Dickerson, Principal Analyst at Forrester, discussed the results of a commissioned TEI study on the impact of Google Cloud Workstations on the so

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Federal Funding Opportunities That Support Resilient Infrastructure, Smart Surfaces

NLC (National League of Cities)

Are you a municipal leader looking to expand resilient infrastructure to your hard surfaces like roads, parking lots, sidewalks, roof tops, and even the sides of building?

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How To Persuade Library Leaders To Take Your Marketing Advice

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 264 Sometimes it can be very difficult to get your library leaders on board with your marketing ideas. I’ve got five tips that I’ve used to persuade senior leaders and supervisors, and I’m going to share them with you in this episode of The Library Marketing Show. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library that received press coverage for a new outreach initiative at their local airport!

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset

American City & Country

Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the impact and frequency of severe weather events are growing by the day.

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UK launches AI safety programme to build public trust in Artificial Intelligence

Open Access Government - Technology News

The UK Government has new plans to strengthen the power of Artificial Intelligence, while also ensuring society stays safe and secure A new programme called the AI Safety Institute Systemic Safety Grants Programme will provide researchers with up to £200,000 for each supporting project that investigates the societal risks associated with AI, including deepfakes, misinformation, and cyber-attacks.

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3 Opportunities to Elevate the Citizen Experience

State Tech Magazine

Elevating the citizen experience is a key goal for state and local agencies as they face pressure to modernize digital services for constituents and improve working conditions for employees. Often, the contact center acts as the front line, where citizens and government employees interact directly. Agencies all over the country are catching on to this.

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DoDIIS 2024: 4 Defense and Intelligence Community Priorities Heading into 2025

FedTech Magazine

Defense and intelligence agencies are working to ensure they have the networks in place to handle artificial intelligence (AI), because that’s the biggest impediment to deploying the emerging technology. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency transports more data globally than any other U.S. agency, so its network needs to scale to keep pace with advances in computer vision, said Navy Vice Adm.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Empathy in Local Government: The Role of Human-Centered Design From GovPilot

GovPilot

In today’s rapidly evolving societal landscape, local governments are continually pressed to deliver public services that are deeply responsive to the unique needs of their communities.

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Assessing the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on small businesses

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Many small enterprises stood in the path of two recent US hurricanes. How many firms and workers were put at risk, and which sectors could feel the greatest impact?

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European Commission transforms public procurement across Europe with AWS and NTT Data

AWS Public Sector Blog

Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). However, the data surrounding these procurement processes has traditionally been fragmented and difficult to access.

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Radio Communication’s Role in an Era of Climate Instability

State Tech Magazine

When Hurricane Helene took out power and cellular communication across western North Carolina, first responders were able to stay connected using the state’s VIPER system, a radio infrastructure that leverages Motorola’s ASTRO P25 radio systems. “That was a widespread power outage and cellphone network failure, and we kept the network operable,” says Katja Millard, vice president of critical communications at Motorola.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Celebrating Five Years of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program

NLC (National League of Cities)

Over 100 individuals gathered in Kansas City, MO to celebrate the conclusion of five years of programming and community engagement as part of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program at the Kauffman Foundation headquarters.

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DoDIIS 2024: Operationalizing Cyber Defense Is as Important as Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

Operationalizing cyber defense in active, online systems should be done in tandem with implementing a zero-trust architecture for holistic security, according to cybersecurity experts at the 2024 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Omaha, Neb. The CIA has made it a priority to collect and evaluate telemetry from systems so analysts can respond quickly to anomalous behavior, said Deputy CIO for IT Enterprise Ryon Klotz.

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How product-focused operations can accelerate global shipbuilding

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A new operating model can help the global commercial and defense shipbuilding industry address bottlenecks and ramp up production as demand continues to soar.

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UNSW students build an all-electric race car with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Throughout 2023, the students from Redback Racing at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) wove together their many disciplines of engineering prowess to create their latest cars: RB23 and RB21-D. After developing and going live with their real-time telemetry system on Amazon Web Services (AWS) , the team has placed as the highest-ranking Australian squad in the electric vehicle (EV) division of the Australasia Formula SAE competition, placing second overall.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

American City & Country

The undeniable fiscal constraints associated with local governance has challenged contemporary public administrators to achieve more with less. Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes. Traditionally solely a function of the police, contemporary public administrators are cognizant of the fact that community safety through effective emergency service delivery plays a

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Promoting and Fostering Citizen Engagement in Government With GovPilot

GovPilot

Table of Contents Charting Our Course: Where Are We Today? The Current State of Community Engagement Moving Beyond Participation to True Engagement Understanding Citizen Engagement The Importance of Citizen Engagement in Real Life Exploring the Different Facets of Citizen Engagement The Role of Online Platforms in Citizen Engagement Traditional vs. Modern Engagement Strategies Traditional Engagement Strategies Modern Engagement Strategies How To Get the Most Out of Citizen Engagement Initiatives

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DoDIIS 2024: Defense and Intelligence Communities Focus on Cyber Talent Pipelines

FedTech Magazine

The defense and intelligence communities want to create more pathways for their former data scientists and other in-demand personnel to return to government and address the cybersecurity workforce shortage.

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How leaders can tap the power of vulnerability

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Showing vulnerability can build connections and trust. One place to start: create a ‘to be’ list rather than a ‘to do’ list.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.