Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It won’t be easy or cheap.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Data leaders should consider seven actions to enable companies to scale their generative AI ambitions.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The rise of smart technology in the UK has led to more cyberattacks, so organisations need strong, adaptable cybersecurity plans, as shown by the Capita incident, with a focus on risk assessment, employee training, and cyber insurance The growing integration of smart technologies into the infrastructure of private and public organisations has created a greater surface area for attacks from bad actors.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what company leaders can do.

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Advertiser: Noratek

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Agencies looking to establish hybrid data centers need comprehensive security strategies that set realistic time frames and are mapped to their respective budgets. These strategies should identify desired security tools and practices such as cloud environments and ways to continuously monitor them. A hybrid data center relies on cloud, software-defined networking and virtualization technologies to distribute applications across physical and multicloud environments.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Small and medium-size enterprises often struggle to find procurement cost savings. Yet there are ways to do it while still pursuing growth and providing a superior customer experience.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Medtech leaders are devising strategies to catch the next wave of value creation amid uncertain macroeconomics and evolving industry trends.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Fraud in the U.S. government isn’t exactly news. In fact, its rising prevalence has been souring efforts to fight against the exploitation of state-run programs on technical and financial fronts for years. Recent global circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic have made dealing with this issue even more challenging. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, unemployment insurance benefits fraud alone has cost 23 states an estimated total of $60.4 billion.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

ICS.AI and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency. Councils partner with ICS.AI for AI-powered solutions This is having a knock-on effect, with councils reporting increasing backlogs in areas like children’s service

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A survey of employees in 2021 provides some fuel for the current push to get employees back into the office, according to a recent article by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey, conducted by Seyfarth at Work at the height of the pandemic, asked more than 500 employees what they missed most about being in the office. Here were the top results: 61 percent of respondents said they miss in-person workplace conversations. 42 percent said they miss the daily structure of showing up

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) is designed to assist states, local governments and Tribes in planning and implementing programs and policies to reduce energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directed $550 million to the EECBG program.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I took the helm as President of the Grant Professionals Association on January 1, 2020. Our membership was climbing. Our annual conference was selling out often. The educational offerings provided by the organization were growing, too, in terms of the number and type of courses as well as the level of content. I was looking forward to an incredible year, ready to build relationships with other organizations to further expand the reach and brilliance of GPA.

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Careers in Government

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Are you a career seeker in Atlanta, Georgia? Are you looking for a stable and rewarding job opportunity? Look no further than government jobs. Government jobs offer great benefits, job security, and opportunities for career growth. This blog post will provide a complete guide to understanding the scope of government jobs in Atlanta, Georgia. We […] The post How to Land the Best Government Jobs in Atlanta Georgia appeared first on Careers in Government.

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ParkTalk podcast

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots. Our guests are Priyanka, who rented a plot for the first time, and Barb, who has maintained a plot for many years and is a Master Gardener. In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We are excited to announce that the Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center solution template is now available in public preview. Find it today at.

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California Department of Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Sept. 15, 2023 – The 10,000-mile Middle Mile Broadband network has been developed in partnership with communities across the state. The network map has been updated to depict how the middle-mile network will unfold to reach all corners of the state. It creates faster access to the Internet by building a statewide network that includes loops that will bring the internet closer to communities so that homes and businesses can connect with last mile projects.

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The United Nations has declared Sept. 15 the International Day of Democracy , in part due to threats to democratic principles around the world. It is a fitting time to mark this day given the threats to democracy in our own country, which are driven in part by breakdowns in the relationship between our government and the public that foster a greater distrust of our nation’s core institutions.

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