McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 6, 2025
Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
IT staffing continues to challenge rural government agencies, often making it difficult to execute on new technology initiatives. Asking these five questions can improve matters. Click the banner for information about managed services that can fill staff shortages.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 3, 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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 3, 2025
A new revolutionary quantum clock developed by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is expected to transform military operations by providing them with more precise timing This new technology is a big leap forward in reducing reliance on GPS, often vulnerable to jamming and disruption, particularly in conflict zones. The quantum clock is more accurate than ever before, it will lose less than one second over billions of year, providing a level of precision that will be
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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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 3, 2025
The 119th Congress is being sworn in today. Members of Congress will make decisions about issues that can have broad impacts on our country and the daily lives of Americans. GAO is a trusted source for fact-based, nonpartisan information that can.
Homeroom
JANUARY 3, 2025
By: Dr. Rudy Ruiz, Founder, Edifying Teachers As a young Latino who went from a low-income neighborhood on Milwaukees South Side to graduating with honors from Stanford, I didnt aim to make it out of the community, but to improve it. I completed an alternative teaching certification program to help change the odds for young Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for Better Retaining BIPOC Educators through Mentorship appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2025
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices. While Wi-Fi 7 can operate on the previously accessible 2.4- and 5-GHz bands, it also works with the 6-GHz band, which wasnt available until after Wi-Fi 6s 2018 introduction.
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Software-defined hardware is reshaping multiple industries as advances in AI enable new capabilities and dramatically reduce development costs.
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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.
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 6, 2025
Did you read this title and experience a cliffhanger? You may not have realized it, but in that moment, your nervous system released the chemical dopamine, and that made you want to learn more. In essence, you experienced the power of storytelling. Stories are powerful tools because they help our brains create visuals around information that elicit emotions and affect our behavior and decisions.
Center for Community Progress
JANUARY 6, 2025
In many communities, tackling vacant lots can feel like an impossible challenge. Local officials, land banks, and community organizations recognize the importance of finding effective strategies to maintain and repurpose vacant lots to meet community needs. According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities.
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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Precise Software Solutions, Inc. (Precise), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner , participated in the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program (TBSB) to expand their AWS capabilities and to grow their business in the public sector. After completion of the program, Precise achieved Advanced tier partner status and was selected by a federal government agency to create a machine learning as a service (MLaaS) platform on AWS.
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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 7, 2025
Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.
GovLoop
JANUARY 3, 2025
Journey maps are one of the most effective and perhaps underutilized ways of understanding what constituents experience and how best to serve them. The maps help agencies set priorities, allocate resources and identify process improvements, and they help ensure that government services are accessible and seamless. Heres how journey maps work. Key Definition: User Personas Generalized, research-based profiles of key customers that capture what an agency knows about its audience.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 6, 2025
While preparing a set of entries celebrating next month's 20th anniversary of the blog, I came across this entry from 2020, which I didn't quite finish. Note that while the entry mentions the failure of the Boeing 737MAX as an issue in their aerospace sector, it's gotten worse (" Boeings woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kansas, the 'Air Capital of the World' ," NPR, " Troubled Boeing is absorbing Spirit with the Wichita economy in the balance ," Wichita Beacon , " New Boeing CEO wants to kee
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Its now a given that malicious actors will target government organizations. The value of citizen data is gold for planning secondary attacks, and cybercriminals know that many local governments are underfunded and understaffed when it comes to IT security, which makes them tempting targets for ransomware. However, simply adding more security platforms on top of existing defenses may not help if the threats arrayed against government networks are not fully addressed and tracked.
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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.
Barrett & Greene
JANUARY 6, 2025
In 2024, our professional life was very busy (as our colleagues, family and friends know), and so we hardly had the energy in our evenings to read as much as wed like, or to learn to crochet, or practice the piano. Instead, we found ourselves watching streaming television programs. The three at the top of our list were past seasons of reality shows.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
With technological hurdles falling, shared autonomous vehicles are no longer an experimental curiosity. What needs to happen to accelerate uptake?
GovLoop
JANUARY 3, 2025
Managing data is no small feat. An array of data formats from video files to Microsoft Excel spreadsheets make it difficult. Then add legacy technology, data and communication siloes, and limited-purpose applications to the mix. Theres ransomware, too, and the public sector is a prime target. So to use data securely, as a strategic asset, agencies need a simplified, cohesive approach to cyber resiliency.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices. While Wi-Fi 7 can operate on the previously accessible 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, it also works with the 6GHz band, which wasnt available when Wi-Fi 6 was introduced in 2018.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
Andrew Hunter, CIO and IT director for Naples, Fla., previously worked for IBM for more than 25 years. Hunter began his career as a database programmer and administrator. He eventually transitioned into management and became an IBM executive supporting internal IT solutions. In 2016, he entered the public sector, then joined the city of Naples in 2022, where he leads a small IT team focused on refreshing the citys technology infrastructure.
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?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 6, 2025
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.
The City Fix
JANUARY 3, 2025
Public transit is not only a vital network connecting people to jobs, services and one another; it’s also an important climate solution. The world needs to double public transit capacity by 2030 as part of its larger roadmap to slash planet-warming emissions.
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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
Princeton Public Library
JANUARY 2, 2025
Twenty-five years ago this week, the world exhaled a sigh of relief when clocks struck midnightand nothing happened. The post Happy birthday, Y2K! appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
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.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Policy & Politicshas been publishing innovative works at the intersection of public policy and politics for over 50 years. Itis a world-leading, top quartile journal that is committed to advancing scholarly understanding of the dynamics of policy-making and implementation.
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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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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