State Tech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
When the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) sought to modernize its contact center, IT leaders took the opportunity to shift from an on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based one. “We literally are the entry point for teachers, for medical providers, for the public, for parents when they want to report child abuse or neglect.
Homeroom
APRIL 17, 2024
By Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College During my 11 years at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts, I have received many visits from global educators curious about the uniquely American phenomenon of the Community College. In our exchanges, we inevitably observe that we are a place that prepares individuals for the future Continue Reading The post Made for Our Times: Mobility, Vibrancy, and the Next 123 Years of the Community College Movement appeared first on
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
After suffering a ransomware attack in 2019, Benjamin Buecher, IT manager for Lodi, Calif., and his team upgraded their cyberdefenses to include Rubrik Cloud Data Management. The robust backup and disaster recovery solution simplified the city’s IT environment. Rubrik helps to ensure that Lodi can restore its systems quickly if a cyberattack strikes.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 17, 2024
Improving mental health globally demands an equitable, evidence-based, and holistic approach that encompasses the specific needs of children and young people, says UNICEF’s Zeinab Hijazi.
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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
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci called health misinformation “the enemy of pandemic control.” Around the US, public health officials are grappling with how to keep their communities safe from the potentially deadly effects of medical misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Misinformation is false or inaccurate information spread in error, regardless of intent.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 17, 2024
The founder and CEO of digital identity verification and fraud prevention platform Socure describes the challenges and opportunities of AML, KYC, and identity fraud prevention.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
APRIL 17, 2024
Wisconsin voters approved a ballot measure banning such cash infusions earlier this month. Proponents of the bans say they limit interference in elections, but opponents say chronically underfunded elections offices need help.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 17, 2024
Leading urban economist Ed Glaeser talks doom loops, hybrid spaces, the 15-minute city, and bumpy roads.
GCN
APRIL 17, 2024
The long-fought-for and hard-won tax has survived its legal challenges. Now it must survive the ballot.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
APRIL 17, 2024
By Tania Arrieta and Jonathan S. Davies In our recently published article in Policy & Politics, we explore the context for local authorities in England that have been pushed to develop “resilience.
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GCN
APRIL 17, 2024
States are stepping in with tax breaks and zoning changes to help replace the unwanted cubicle farms with much-needed housing.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 17, 2024
You buy an out-of-the-box network switch or internet router because it requires minimal effort on your part, and when you plug it in, most of the time it just works. The downside of a network device “just working” is that it may not be properly configured for security. Compromised network devices can affect network stability and data privacy. Here’s what you should know about protecting this crucial network hardware. 1.
GCN
APRIL 17, 2024
The proposal will streamline the permitting process for outdoor recreation companies, study internet access at National Parks, identify potential long distance bike trails and paths and support recreation and tourism economies and towns.
Policy Chats
APRIL 17, 2024
In this episode, Judge Magdalena Cohen, Jennifer Bender, Eric Stopher, Deborah Johnson, and Dr. Stephanie Brooks Holliday talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (or CARE) Act and the intersection of mental health and criminal justice in California. Podcast Highlights: “We do what we can to make sure that coming out of an inpatient setting, that person is prioritized, to receive the services that they need, i
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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
GCN
APRIL 17, 2024
The state will use artificial intelligence after a pilot found it significantly sped up processing times.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 17, 2024
Local elected officials play a crucial role in ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance within their communities.
Microsoft Public Sector
APRIL 17, 2024
The Office cloud policy service is coming to government cloud customers starting May 2022
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