Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

New York City is a great example of that.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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 you’re looking for a quick win.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Technologies like containerization and serverless help customers migrate and modernize their applications. In this blog post, learn how public sector customers use offerings from Amazon Web Services (AWS) like AWS Lambda , Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) , Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) to build modern applications supporting diverse use case

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Last week, NLC advocated in opposition to the likely federal government shutdown. Over the weekend, Congress unexpectedly changed course and approved a Continuing Resolution that will temporarily keep the government open for 45 more days.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Every day, organizations across our country are impacted by cyber intrusions, many of which affect the delivery of essential services. Security professionals and business leaders alike recognize the need to protect their customers, employees and enterprises against this threat, which raises a simple but challenging question: Where to start? We at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency know that no organization can adopt every possible cybersecurity measure or solution, but every or

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Recent research by psychologists at Deusto University reveals that people can inherit artificial intelligence biases, potentially leading to a dangerous loop of systemic errors Artificial intelligence systems have dazzled with their human-like abilities, making them indispensable in various professional fields. They aim to reduce errors in decision-making, but their hidden danger lies in artificial intelligence biases.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Duke University’s tablet-based AI “SenseToKnow app” revolutionises autism screening, surpassing traditional methods by detecting diverse behavioural indicators, elevating accuracy in a mere 10 minutes SenseToKnow uses artificial intelligence to measure and weigh multiple behavioural indicators, delivering scores that assess data quality and result confidence and specify the indicators contributing to its conclusions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With five focused actions, global capability centers could cut their attrition rates in half.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a guest post by Ari Jóhannesson, chief executive officer of Andes, a cloud infrastructure and security company, in collaboration with the AWS Institute from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Learn more about Iceland’s digital transformation journey in this AWS Institute video series. The Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs launched an ambitious initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of public services in Iceland in 2019.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Thinking through how to warn people traumatized from past storms.

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Speaker: Noratek

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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Across the country, consumers’ spending habits are evolving—and, in some cases, going in opposite directions at the same time.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By 2022, 21 states had appointed chief privacy officers, spotlighting the growing importance of the role, according to a report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. In 2019, only 12 states had established the position. Chief privacy officers agree that they must be very visible and have the authority to get things done.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Should we now color outside the lines?

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Park Leaders

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“… they don’t have to make conservation their top priority. So you combine those 2, and they are really doing some innovative things around camping.” The increasing demand for camping in natural parks has impacted the future of camping. Companies are taking notice and working to proactively prepare for this growing interest. During this conversation, Donald Forgione joins to talk about camping trends and innovations and how it’s evolving to meet the growing demand.

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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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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

One of the additional duties for emergency managers at the local level is to make and maintain connections with local and state elected officials. This is not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it can be a vital aspect of having a disaster management program that enjoys the support of legislators. Scott McDougall, is the Director of the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A cutting-edge X-ray robot equipped with X-ray backscatter technology promises to enhance military safety by detecting concealed weapons and explosives from a safe distance A groundbreaking X-ray robot equipped with X-ray backscatter (XRBS) imaging technology has moved closer to revolutionising battlefield safety. Developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this innovative prototype could save lives by enabling military personnel to detect hidden weapons and explosives.

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GovCast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Defense Department recently released an unclassified summary of its 2023 cybersecurity strategy. The previously classified document was submitted to Congress in May. The document outlines updates to the department’s plan to “operationalize the priorities” in cyberspace. GovCIO Media & Research Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune and Staff Writer/Researcher Anastasia Obis discuss what is inside the plan and what it means for the future of DOD’s cyber posture.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) solution from Amazon Web Services (AWS) deploys a cloud foundation that is architected to align with AWS best practices and multiple global compliance frameworks. Customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can use the LZA to better manage and govern their multi-account environment.

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we mark Customer Experience Day, the inseparable link between equity and federal CX has never been more robust, thanks to recent efforts and new policy guidance. Amid declining levels of trust in government and public concerns about the recent threat of a government shutdown, these efforts are critical to rebuilding confidence in our federal institutions.

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