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A Proven Model for Supporting Maternal Health in Philly

Next City

First-time mothers join Philadelphia’s Nurse-Family Partnership program, a home-visiting model, and gain tools to better support their babies’ health.

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In the long run: What leaders can learn from an Olympic gold medalist

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.

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CISA’s Shields Up Expansion, Shields Ready, Spotlights Resilience

FedTech Magazine

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has expanded its Shields Up initiative with the launch of the Shields Ready campaign to improve situational cyber resilience governmentwide. Shields Ready complements Shields Up by enabling both the public and private sectors with tools, resources, policies and guidelines for mitigating cybersecurity incidents when they happen.

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Helping boards manage geopolitical risk with Jon Huntsman Jr.

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.

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Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District Uses Automation to Build a More Robust and Resilient Cybersecurity Posture

Government Technology Insider

Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District is responsible for treating stormwater and wastewater in Vallejo, California to protect the health and safety of its residents and the environment. Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District’s small IT team was overwhelmed trying to keep up with routine cybersecurity tasks and mitigating risk. The IT team needed to improve their overall cybersecurity posture and improve endpoint management without slowing down service delivery.

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Satellite mission operations using artificial intelligence on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Mission operation centers (MOC) have been a critical element of humanity venturing into space, ranging from journeying to the moon in the 1960s all the way to present day and launching new satellite constellations. Traditional MOCs are composed of many different subsystems, including command and control, mission planning, flight dynamics, and payload processing.

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Rebuilding Kenya Stronger: Here’s What’s Needed to Rebound After Catastrophic Floods

The City Fix

In Kenya and throughout east Africa, flooding this past April and May wreaked havoc, leaving a path of deadly destruction. The unprecedented deluge of heavy rainfall resulted in a catastrophe that many in Kenya have never witnessed. According to a June.

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State Procurement Offices Should Carefully Avoid Tech Fads

State Tech Magazine

Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. News media and advertising may leave you feeling pressured to join the crowd and be an early adopter. However, successful IT procurement involves engaging with a comprehensive list of stakeholders, conducting thorough research and careful implementation planning. Emerging technologies often present unforeseen challenges and novel issues that procurement offices must be aware of and prepared for.

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Who has access to collections?

Librarian.net

Mist in the valley of East Randolph, from the National Archives on Flickr Commons This started out as a cranky email and then I decided to write this up instead and be (somewhat) constructive. I was listening to a local history podcast which I love called Before Your Time. It’s a joint project of the Vermont Historical Society and Vermont Humanities (where I used to be a board member).

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Montgomery, NJ Deployed Retail Food Establishment Inspections Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Montgomery, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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.