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LLM to ROI: How to scale gen AI in retail

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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Cloud Optimization Must Remain a Top Priority for State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The cloud is a mainstay in the public sector. Most agencies have stood up some sort of cloud instance, whether it’s public, private or hybrid. Agencies at the local level are aggressively scaling their cloud footprint, as bids pertaining to cloud scaling were up by 39% in fiscal year 2023 among state and local governments. As agencies consider throwing more money at the cloud, they also need to make sure what they already have is working as powerfully, and as cost-effectively, as possible.

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Start spreading the news: New York City travel and tourism are back

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

Barrett & Greene

Good day, Last week we were talking to an inquisitive person who is rising in the local public sector world. The conversation turned to performance management (one of our favorite topics) and the question was posed to us: “What do you think are the biggest impediments to more widespread use of that discipline? A few answers quickly sprang to our minds, including limited resources and difficulties hiring staff with the necessary skills.

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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.

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How European consumers perceive electric vehicles

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As the electric-vehicle market continues to grow in Europe, customer expectations are also evolving.

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How One Library Marketer Transformed a Library Website: See the Stunning Before and After!

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Some of Megan Bratton ’s favorite memories were made at the Forsyth County Public Library in Winston Salem, North Carolina. “I went to a new concept charter school in downtown Winston Salem that was housed in the basement of an office building,” explains Megan. “The school didn’t have many amenities, like a gym or library.

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What Went Wrong with the Launch of Thrift Savings Plan’s New Online System?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Just over two years ago, the Thrift Savings Plan launched a new online system meant to modernize and improve users’ access to their federal retirement savings. But almost immediately after the system launched, users reported widespread problems.

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Securing Digital Infrastructure Helps Departments of Transportation Deliver Equitable Service

Government Technology Insider

Renewed investment and interest in transportation infrastructure has empowered state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to modernize not only roads and bridges, but digital infrastructure such as data and information systems. As transportation systems become more connected, the vast amount of information they possess can provide new levels of intelligence to enhance operations and constituent service.

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CFP: ai4Libraries Conference - October 23, 2024 (Virtual Conference)

A Library Writer's Blog

ai4Libraries is now accepting proposals for the second-year conference. The conference is a free, virtual event that is scheduled to take place on October 23, 2024 (time to be determined). Please note that the registration limited to 500 attendees this year. We are accepting proposals for the following session types: Lightning Talk (10 minutes, includes Q&A) Presentation or Library Project Demo (20 Minutes, includes Q&A) We are particularly interested in learning more about your AI proje

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The mining of the public domain

Librarian.net

“ Public.work is a search engine for public domain content.” The site claims to have over 100,000 public domain images. This in and of itself is not that special, but the interface is. It’s gorgeous, a fun and engaging discovery layer where every search becomes a URL that can be shared [ example ] and the page of images endlessly scrolls up, down, and even sideways.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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.