McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 10, 2025
CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 10, 2025
In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and data privacy requirements, organizations working in the public sector need robust, secure, and compliant solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) offers a specialized environment tailored for organizations that need to meet strict regulatory and compliance requirements. AWS GovCloud (US) adheres to Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 7, 2025
Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2025
Cyberattacks targeting state and local power grids, communication systems, transportation networks, and other critical U.S. infrastructure have risen dramatically in recent months. These attacks, frequently attributed to foreign threat actors from countries such as China or Iran, pose risks for state and local governments. Attacks range from ransomware and data breaches to more insidious cyber espionage, resulting in severe operational disruptions and substantial financial implications.
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FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2025
Last year, the Office of Management and Budget released FedRAMP guidance intended to make it easier and faster for federal agencies to put cloud solutions to work. Since the establishment of FedRAMP in 2011, cloud solutions have exploded, and they continue to grow exponentially. In addition, cloud services open the door to emerging technologies for federal organizations, empowering them to quickly innovate and improve productivity.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 7, 2025
About one in every 500 infants is identified as deaf or hard of hearing. When left undetected, hearing loss can result in delays in speech and language, as well as social and emotional development. Early detection and treatment can help avoid this.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 13, 2025
In a bold move to position the UK at the forefront of the AI revolution, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive plan to unleash the transformative power of AI in the UK This ambitious blueprint aims to drive a decade of national renewal, boost economic growth, improve public services, and enhance living standards through the utilisation of AI.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
The US Federal Government has endless opportunity to leverage assistive, innovative technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , to help fulfill their missions. Im curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides federal-wide to help customers solve complex problems (from defense missions to fraud detection to Earth observing data for climate change) and provide a citizen-first experience.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2025
Agencies need to confront the growing problem of shadow artificial intelligence through policy updates and the implementation of new security measures. Microsoft and LinkedIn found 78% of AI users bring their own tools to work, and 52% are reluctant to admit using it, according to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report. This is the reality of shadow AI: Many workers already use the technology covertly.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 8, 2025
Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
Government Technology Insider
JANUARY 8, 2025
After recent legislation expanded program eligibility , the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is now better equipped to support unemployed workers in their employment searches. But states will need a modern RESEA program with the appropriate supporting technology to deliver benefits to the new wider participant pool. Previously, we shared nine questions to help states evaluate their RESEA programs and consider how technology can improve experiences and outcomes.
GovLoop
JANUARY 10, 2025
Most of us are familiar with projects gone wrong, with indecision, delays and wasteful sidetracks when no one understood the projects purpose. But up-front analysis can avoid those speedbumps, and its especially vital for data-driven projects, such as determining how an agency feeds residents experiencing food insecurity. In other words, you want to make sure that youre solving the right problems, first and foremost, said Ali Benson, Director of the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovations
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance (Tech Alliance) is a global coalition that brings together AWS customers, AWS Partners , government bodies, workforce development organizations, and educational institutions to address skills gaps and prepare learners for in-demand tech jobs. Each year, employers look for talent with the most relevant technical skills so they can benefit from the advancements enabled by cloud computing.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2025
Federal agencies must have at least 80% of their IP-enabled internet assets on IPv6 by Sept. 30, 2025. Nearly half of all government domains are now IPv6-enabled, according to the Commerce Department. That positions them to take advantage of the more stable, more secure protocol, which also offers vastly more addresses than IPv4. Domains that have not yet started an update must design new network architectures to support IPv6, as well as update devices and endpoints to handle the new standard.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 8, 2025
Three lighthouse use cases serve as a blueprint for AIs potential to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of clinical trials.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 14, 2025
I never did write about Jackson, Mississippi 's water crisis a few years, when the water treatment plant failed leaving the city's 150,000 high and dry ( Jackson Water Crisis , NRDC). The city is predominately black and the predominately white State Legislature stepped in in what could be considered racist ways (" The Jackson Water Crisis, the Complexity of Environmental Racism ," NonProfit Quarterly ).
Princeton Public Library
JANUARY 14, 2025
The post New year, new reads appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 13, 2025
Amazon Bedrock is now generally available in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Top Secret cloud. With authority to operate in the AWS Top Secret cloud , Amazon Bedrock is providing U.S. Government customers with secure access to foundation models (FMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within AWSs classified environment. Amazon Bedrock enables customers to leverage generative AI capabilities while maintaining the highest levels of security and data protection required for thei
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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.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
In a previous role as a federal cyber warfare training systems director, CDW Government Federal CTO Peter Dunn used to dissect malicious code and determine how to manipulate and work with it. Thanks to that experience, Dunn sees significant opportunities for federal agencies to deploy artificial intelligence to detect malicious threats and alert operations to respond to them.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 10, 2025
As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 12, 2025
In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible. Though I couldnt attend in person, I followed the event closely on Twitter a space that, at the time, felt like a safe haven for open, thoughtful dialogue.
Barrett & Greene
JANUARY 13, 2025
As regular readers of this website know, we generally avoid covering politics or the federal government. That said, were beginning this column with a prediction about the federal government, which is tied closely to politics. That will be followed with some thoughts about the impact of each on state government management and policy. From all we can see in the press, notwithstanding plans of the incoming administration, its going to be tough to get much done.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 7, 2025
Co-authored by Lina Choe, Housing and Community Development Intern at the National League of Cities By harnessing improved data collection, cities can more effectively reach homeless residents and deliver essential social services and housing.
The City Fix
JANUARY 10, 2025
Wildfires have been rapidly spreading across the Los Angeles area since Jan. 7, displacing upwards of 175,000 people and claiming at least five lives as of Jan. 9. The Palisades fire the first to erupt and the biggest blaze.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 13, 2025
Macroeconomic headwinds, shifting client preferences, and a deteriorating value proposition are weighing on the global luxury sector. The Business of Fashion and McKinsey outline five strategic imperatives for luxury executives.
The Whistle Post
JANUARY 10, 2025
Joe Carbone, CEO and President of The Workplace, discusses the successes of 2024 and the goals for 2025 for the organization. The post The WorkPlace: For The People Podcast appeared first on The WorkPlace.
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Policy & Politics Journal blog
JANUARY 8, 2025
Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as why do policy actors do what they do?
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) service, AWS Outposts , is a game-changer for public sector organizations, offering a unique blend of cloud capabilities and on-premises control. It enables government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to modernize their IT infrastructure while adhering to strict data sovereignty, security, and compliance requirements.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 8, 2025
I used to write yearly about this, focusing on how the sustainable mobility centric city needs snow removal policies that co-equally privilege walking, biking and transit users, not just the motor vehicle parts of roads. Moving to Salt Lake City-one of Utah's marketing slogans is "the best snow on earth"--is that ironically it doesn't snow that much in the city.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 8, 2025
A modern, well-designed tech stack can unlock the potential of AI, automation, and data and their promised benefits to R&D productivity.
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
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