Trending Articles

article thumbnail

Gaming in Government: Innovative Uses for Handheld Devices in the Public Sector

State Tech Magazine

For as long as there have been video games, there have been attempts to use them for productivity. From teaching typing to boosting armed forces recruitment, gaming has been used in training, education and even business operations. The integration of gaming devices into public sector workflows may seem unconventional, but its already happening at many levels of government.

article thumbnail

AWS accelerates digital public infrastructure adoption with automation

AWS Public Sector Blog

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a phrase regularly referenced by public sector institutions, strategic influencers, social sector organizations, nonprofits, and global CEOs as a transformational approach to leapfrogging citizen progress at scale. Countries such as Brazil, India, Singapore, Australia, and Thailand have all built and scaled solutions based on DPI.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Veterans Affairs’ Ongoing Struggle to Modernize Its Electronic Health Record System

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

After three unsuccessful attempts, the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently on its fourth effort to modernize its outdated electronic health records system. VA relies on its electronic health record system to manage the health care needs of.

article thumbnail

Beyond the surface: Securing IoT devices in the public sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process. CCTV cameras connected via coaxial cables, alarm systems triggered by opening doors or windows, and access controlled by lock and key.

article thumbnail

How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

article thumbnail

How One Library Marketer Played an April Fools’ Prank On Her Community… and Got Incredible Reach on Social Media!

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library When Siobhan Egan was a teenager, she kept a big secret in the trunk of her car. After I got my drivers license, I used to drive around to all the local libraries and hit up their Friends book sales, explains Siobhan. I would buy tons of books and store them in the trunk of my car because I didnt want my parents to know I was spending all my money on books.” “I got away with it for many months until my dad took my car for a

article thumbnail

How Cities Are Putting AI to Work

State Tech Magazine

As CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities, I have the privilege of working closely with thousands of local leaders from cities, towns and villages across the country, hearing their hopes and concerns about the biggest issues impacting their municipalities. Without a doubt, the recent accelerated use of artificial intelligence is one of the topics my colleagues discuss most frequently.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are first to achieve FedRAMP High authorization

Google Public Sector

Building on Googles commitment to provide secure and innovative AI solutions for the public sector, Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization. This enables agencies to confidently deploy Gemini's advanced AI capabilities today, within the stringent FedRAMP High security framework and without the need for expensive AI add-ons and complex configurations.

article thumbnail

The Space Race: How Can the Department of Defense Keep Pace in a Crowded Sky?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The Department of Defense operates many space systemsincluding satellites that enable communications across the globe and allow the U.S. military to respond to threats. These efforts have become increasingly important as competition to control space.

article thumbnail

Drowning in 811 Requests? Here’s Your Life Raft.

OpenGov

A New Era for 811 Requests Local governments rely on 811 request management to coordinate infrastructure projects, prevent costly damage, and ensure public safety. However, outdated systems, siloed data, and […] The post Drowning in 811 Requests? Heres Your Life Raft. appeared first on OpenGov.

article thumbnail

State AI Roadmaps Must Mitigate Risks and Build Competent Workforces

State Tech Magazine

During a 2025 IT forecast in January, Doug Robinson, executive director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, confirmed that generative artificial intelligence will be the most impactful emerging technology for state CIOs over the next several years. NASCIO has recommended considerations for state CIOs developing AI roadmaps, and Robinson revisited three of those: Establish governance and oversight processes.

article thumbnail

Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

article thumbnail

Building an accountable and effective Senior Executive Service through the Public Service Leadership Model

Partnership for Public Service

The Senior Executive Service provides a critical leadership link between politically appointed agency leaders who execute the presidents priorities and career civil servants who implement those priorities and carry out directives from Congress in line with their agencys mission. For government to perform at its best, members of the SES should beheld accountable for managing healthy, high-performing agencies and recruit, retain and developtop talent through improved hiring and leadership developm

article thumbnail

Data Poisoning Threatens AI's Promise in Government

FedTech Magazine

Data poisoning presents an imposing cyberthreat to artificial intelligence amid agencies digital transformations because its designed to be subtle. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that focus on disrupting systems or stealing data, data poisoning aims to undermine the very foundation of AI decision-making in government and the sectors with which it partners.

article thumbnail

Promise of a Digital-First Government: A Podcast

Government Technology Insider

In the federal governments continued efforts to curb waste, fraud, and abuse, a key focus remains on maximizing efficiency at the same time cutting costs. While complex solutions often dominate the conversation, the simplest answer may lie in something as fundamental as eliminating paper processes. In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast Lucas Hunsicker hosts a dynamic conversation with Granicuss Charlotte Lee, Director of Growth Strategy, and Luke Norris, Vice President of

article thumbnail

The three pillars of data-driven government

Google Public Sector

Over just the past few years, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) have remarkably transformed IT and data science at the enterprise level. Yet, the public sector is still working through some significant growing pains adapting Data & AI strategies and infrastructure to improve and accelerate public services. Google's experiences across the Public Sector have led us to offer an adaptable framework for governments for defining and refining your governments AI & data access

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Test State and Local Government IT Preparedness for Natural Disasters

State Tech Magazine

For states, IT preparedness is crucial to emergency communications and ensuring that public information is available, even when physical resources may be limited. Here are factors to consider for IT preparedness for natural disasters. Click the banner below for information about cyber resilience strategies.

article thumbnail

The road to adopting Kubernetes for your organisation

Open Access Government - Technology News

This article examines the different routes organisations can take to adopt Kubernetes and how selecting the right strategy can lay the groundwork for sustained growth For organisations looking to scale, the journey to Kubernetes isnt a straightforward leap; its an evolution. Many start their cloud journey with a simple virtual machine setup, only to find that as workloads grow, so do complexity and costs.

article thumbnail

The contact center crossroads: Finding the right mix of humans and AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Leaders are facing difficult decisions about how far to take their technology investments today, to enable the AI-driven contact center of tomorrow.

article thumbnail

NASCIO Shares 2025 Priorities for State CIOs: Going Beyond the Top Three

Government Technology Insider

At the end of each year, NASCIO shares its top 10 priority list for state CIOs to help them prioritize investments and drive innovation. Without a doubt all 50 state CIOs would be able to identify the top 3 priorities on the list cybersecurity, AI, and digital services without any hesitation. But what about the rest of the list? In this roundup, we look at the NASCIO CIO Top 10 Priorities List, starting at number nine.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Vertex AI Search and Generative AI (with Gemini) achieve FedRAMP High

Google Public Sector

In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, security remains paramount. Today, we reinforce that commitment with another significant achievement: FedRAMP High authorization for Google Vertex AI Search and Generative AI on Vertex AI. This follows our announcement earlier this week where we shared that Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization.

article thumbnail

Beyond Zero Trust: How to Strengthen Your Data Resilience

GovLoop

Data security continues to evolve. In recent years, many government agencies have shifted from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust network architecture, with a focus on identity-based access management. While important, this strategy does not address the full scope of data security requirements. The next step is to evolve from security to resilience by developing a data-centric architecture that aligns with the full data lifecycle, said Greg Carl, Principal Technologist for U.S.

article thumbnail

From good to great: How benchmarking drives continuous improvement

Open Access Government - Technology News

Rockford Associates discusses the importance of benchmarking and its benefits for businesses in various sectors In todays competitive business environment, organisations must continuously evaluate their performance to maintain and improve their market position. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through benchmarking against similar businesses and organisations.

article thumbnail

DO YOU SPEAK DATA?

Barrett & Greene

Nearly every city, county or state gathers huge quantities of data for a variety of purposes. Some of it is effectively used, some is entirely ignored, and some of it is denied. But one thing is clear: Data has become the language of government.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing. It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. To date, the site has more than 900 organizations registered worldwide. Following a stringent review process, organizations are presented with information that displays proximity to a specific crisis, and the range of servi

article thumbnail

The Surprising Way To Learn How To Create a Better Library Survey

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketingShow, episode 281 Did you know there are seven things that you can learn by taking a marketing survey? I believe library marketers should be taking surveys from brands and companies because you can learn a lot about how to survey! I’m going to share some tips with you and why I think it’s really important to take those surveys in this episode of The Library Marketing Show.

article thumbnail

Digital Transformation: How to Reduce Internet Connectivity Risks

GovLoop

Internet connectivity is at the heart of most digital transformation efforts as agencies look to provide employees or constituents with quick access to applications or services. In the process, however, they end up with a growing web of connections that are increasingly difficult to track and secure. And unlike private sector organizations, which often can accept greater risk in the interest of better service, federal agencies need to keep the public trust front and center, said Anish Patel, Hea

article thumbnail

Sustainable style: How fashion can reduce Tier 2 emissions

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Reducing emissions in Tier 2 production is one of the fashion industrys most complex challenges. Six actions can help make industry players more sustainable.

article thumbnail

2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

article thumbnail

5 Ways Mayors Can Support K-12 Education in Their Cities

NLC (National League of Cities)

A strong education system is the backbone of a thriving community. While schools are primarily managed at the district and state levels, mayors have a powerful role in shaping policies, programs and partnerships that support students success.

article thumbnail

Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

We continue to see disasters increase in size, frequency and impact. What are we doing wrong when it comes to disaster resilience, especially as it impacts our ability to adapt to the climate impacts that are experiencing and take a longer view to disaster resilience. The podcast guest is Jeff Schlegelmilch an Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate.

article thumbnail

CFP: Lead Copyeditor for EBLIP (Evidence Based Library and Information Practice)

A Library Writer's Blog

CFP: Lead Copyeditor for EBLIP Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), a peer-reviewed open access journal published since 2006, seeks to fill the position of Lead Copyeditor. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their role by May 1 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal). The Lead Copyeditors tasks are as follows: Serve as a copyeditor for EBLIP.

article thumbnail

Beyond the Thermometer: 5 Heat Metrics That Drive Better Decision-Making

The City Fix

The way scientists and policymakers measure heat as they seek to combat rising temperatures across the worlds cities requires more nuance than just looking at the daily outdoor temperature. There are a variety of tools that can help show a.

article thumbnail

Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.