McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The global economy was more resilient than anticipated in 2023, but there were patchy bright spots; 2024 brings further ambiguity.

143

143

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2024

The Philippine economy was more resilient than expected in 2023—current projections indicate that it could again achieve healthy growth in 2024.

131

131

State Tech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

In a presentation at the 45th annual Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers conference, held in San Antonio, Texas, in April 2023, Semple shared his thoughts on using the technology effectively and responsibly.

Operations 157

Operations Management Government 157

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The West Virginia Tech Alliance will directly connect more than 750 learners to cloud employers throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. In Egypt, AWS signed a new nationwide agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MoHESR) in June 2023, alongside 100 ministers, higher education, and government affiliates.

Education 352

Education Development Public Sector Engagement 352

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The US Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s 2023 Dear Colleague letter states bold actions are necessary to truly recover and re-imagine education in this post-pandemic world. Selected startups join a 10-week hybrid program between January 9, 2024 and March 14, 2024.

Education 312

Education Public Sector Development 312

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 7, 2024

The Philippine economy was more resilient than expected in 2023—current projections indicate that it could again achieve healthy growth in 2024.

138

138

State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

plans to stand up 86 new smart intersections downtown between 2023 and 2024 to create the largest Internet of Things network of its kind and pave the way for electric vehicles. Chattanooga, Tenn.

261

261

Summer Camp Programming

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded before the 2023 summer season. Take a listen and get some cool ideas for your 2024 staff training. Shauna and Kelie share their plans for staff training and share some great resources. Links: Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers (book) How Long To Visiting Day?:

246

246

State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

2023 saw the emergence and rapid advancement of generative AI, which has the potential to significantly alter the ways government operates and interacts with citizens. Artificial intelligence is no longer an intangible concept; it’s actively reshaping every aspect of our society.

Government 184

Government Transportation Education Operations 184

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In July, Amazon announced that it met the goal in 2023—seven years early. Read related blog posts: National framework for AI assurance in Australian government: Guidance when building with AWS AI/ML solutions Highlights from the 2024 AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote

Public Sector 173

Public Sector Public Safety Operations Sustainability 173

Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 22, 2024

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization. Thank you for your patience.

Public Sector 122

Public Sector Engagement Management Security 122

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In April 2023, Fort Lauderdale City Hall’s basement flooded after 26 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, knocking the government’s headquarters out of commission and causing IT outages. 2023 set a record for having the most billion-dollar climate disasters in recorded history. In 2024, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton…

Public Sector 176

Public Sector Local Government Government 176

Policy & Politics Journal blog

MARCH 5, 2024

We are delighted to announce this year’s prizes for award winning papers published in Policy & Politics in 2023. The Bleddyn Davies Prize, which acknowledges scholarship of the very highest standard by an early career academic, is awarded to joint winners: … Continue reading →

Legislation 189

Legislation Accountability Public Health Public Service 189

Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

Microsoft 365 IP and URL Endpoint Updates Documentation - Office 365 IP Address and URL web service January 30, 2024 - GCC December 1, 2023 – GCC High October 30, 2023 - DOD They may of course view all Message Center posts in their tenant admin center as well!

Public Sector 116

Public Sector Security Government Leadership 116

Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 4, 2024

Microsoft 365 IP and URL Endpoint Updates Documentation - Office 365 IP Address and URL web service January 30, 2024 - GCC December 1, 2023 – GCC High October 30, 2023 - DOD They may of course view all Message Center posts in their tenant admin center as well!

Public Sector 122

Public Sector Translation Security Government 122

Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization.

Public Sector 119

Public Sector Security Management Communications 119

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 22, 2024

2024 looks uncertain: inflation has come down but long-term interest rates remain high; retail sales are relatively stable; manufacturing continues to contract; geopolitical concerns are on the rise.

143

143

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In 2023, local governments contributed nearly $30 million in soft loans to new construction projects funded by 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) — more than double the amount in any previous year. In August, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) released the latest funding awards for 2024. 1] What’s changed?

Local Government 93

Local Government Housing Development Government 93

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 11, 2024

Lending for real estate development projects Towards the end of 2023, some market watchers were cautiously optimistic that the Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates in 2024. In January, Fannie Mae forecasted that the interest rate on 30-Year Fixed Mortgages would drop below 6% by the end of 2024. link] [2] St.

Development 89

Development Housing Local Government Government 89

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index paints a similar picture. It found critical infrastructure was the target of nearly 70% of global cyberattacks in 2023. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported that international adversaries were discovered on U.S.

Security 176

Security 176

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The report notes that major incidents in which attackers used stolen valid account credentials were associated with more complex response measures by defenders, at a rate 190% greater than for…

Accountability 167

Accountability Government Agency Government 167

State Tech Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

In December 2023, AI, machine learning and robotic process automation came in at No. 3 on the list of 2024 State CIO Top 10 Priorities from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. Experts think generative AI is poised to streamline…

Government 157

Government 157

Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This two-day conference is going to take place both in person at The Westin Hotel in Downtown Denver, CO, as well as virtually, on October 4th and 5th, 2023. When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-September and expect to complete by late September 2023. Thank you for your patience.

Public Sector 115

Public Sector Security Management Communications 115

Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Sarah Brown, Journal Manager with Dr. Elizabeth Koebele, co-editor The theme of this quarter’s highlights collection from Policy & Politics is Policy Feedback Theory (PFT), an increasingly popular theory of the policy process that is featuring more regularly on… Continue reading →

Management 130

Management Sustainability 130

Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At the recent NASCIO conference , state government CIOs shared their list of the top priorities for state CIOs going into 2024. The post Overcoming Legacy Modernization Challenges Tops Conversation at NASCIO 2023 appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

Accountability 124

Accountability Government Employee Leadership Government 124

American City & Country

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Nominations for the 2023 awards are open now until December 2 at 11:59 p.m. If there is a star on your staff, who goes above and beyond to serve their constituents, nominate them.

Parks And Recreation 96

Parks And Recreation Constituents Public Transportation Public Safety 96

Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the second in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. 92 percent of libraries responding to the 2023 Super Library Marketing survey said they post to Instagram. Here are four ways to boost the reach of your library’s Instagram account in 2024.

Social Media 120

Social Media Engagement Accountability Management 120

Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fifth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. 21 percent of libraries say they post to the platform, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey. And LinkedIn reported record levels of use in 2023. Stay tuned!

Social Media 119

Social Media Engagement Outreach Fundraising 119

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Real estate market watchers shared cautious optimism that the Federal Reserve may begin to cut rates in 2024 after announcing that rates would remain the same for the third consecutive time in December 2023. 1] Of those delays, 71% were because the project was not economically feasible in December 2023. See Figure 1.

Development 82

Development Local Government Housing Government 82

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle. The 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant application instructions are now available for download. The first application deadline is June 3, 2024. Now in its seventh year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant is expanding beyond the U.S.

Nonprofit 204

Nonprofit Implementation Fundraising Operations 204

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Thorn, in partnership with All Tech Is Human , launched Safety by Design principles for generative AI in April 2024. Thorn’s executive team has kept a keen awareness of the advancements in generative AI because these advancements are already impacting how malicious actors create and share CSAM and exploit children on the internet.

Nonprofit 316

Nonprofit Security Constituents Operations 316

Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fourth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. YouTube for Libraries YouTube remains the third most popular social media platform for libraries, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey. Stay tuned!

Social Media 115

Social Media Engagement Accountability 115

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In 2023, we expanded PTP to include Targeted Transformation Modules (TTMs), which provide tailored guidance to help AWS Partners accelerate their journey in specific topic areas. Bhavesh Goswami, Founder and CEO of CloudThat Technologies Pvt.

Public Sector 147

Public Sector Translation Education Engagement 147

GCN

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many of the laws passed in 2023 against social media platforms have been challenged in court. But states appear undeterred as they continue weighing ways to curb social media’s effects on young people.

Social Media 102

Social Media Regulations Laws Government 102

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The federal government’s move to 5G accelerated when the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 became law at the end of December 2023. But when it comes to a government transition, there’s more advance work that needs to be done.

Government 115

Government Laws Communications Development 115

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In August 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) convened more than 65 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia for the inaugural AWS Defense Industry Forum. These technologies help the DoD achieve their mission goals and align with the 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy.

Security 173

Security Implementation Operations Public Sector 173

Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | June 2023 We have a great line-up of new features to announce. Public facing documentation for creating custom list templates can be found here. Thank you for your patience.

Public Sector 97

Public Sector Security Management Communications 97