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Native American Tribes Defend Their Very Heritage Against Ransomware

FedTech Magazine

For the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a tribe of nearly 40,000 in Shawnee, Okla., guarding against a potential loss of data related to its history, language and culture is a huge priority. That means protecting tribal history at CPN’s Cultural Heritage Center museum and data in the Tribal Rolls Department, which handles membership, including tribal enrollment, burial insurance and tribal ID cards.

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Tech-enabling operations: What is the next unlock?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Today’s significant operational transformations are harnessing the power of AI. McKinsey’s senior partner Azam Mohammad shares what high-performing companies are doing to capture the full impact.

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Federal jobs in Hawaii and Alaska—Sounds like a dream. So why are they so hard to fill?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

You might think job hunters would be clamoring for an opportunity to work from a winter wonderland like Alaska or island paradises like Hawaii and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. But the federal government has struggled.

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U.S. Department of Education Launches $1 Million CTE CHIPS Challenge

Homeroom

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today launched the Career and Technical Education (CTE) CHIPS Challenge, a $1 million prize competition, funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) that seeks to expand student recruitment, training, and placement strategies in good-paying semiconductor fabrication (fab) construction and advanced manufacturing Continue Reading The post U.S.

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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.

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Where is procurement heading in the next ten years?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As more organizations turn to procurement as a source of competitive advantage, innovation— especially applying generative AI and digital—will play a larger role, according to McKinsey partner Tarandeep Singh Ahuja, partner Riccardo Drentin and senior partner Mauro Erriquez.

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Technological innovation and opportunities for those affected by hearing loss

Open Access Government - Technology News

Assistive technologies like hearing aids and cochlear implants can enhance communication for those with hearing loss, but many people who could benefit from these devices do not use them due to technological issues. Performance issues with assistive technologies, particularly in noisy environments where these devices struggle to isolate speech from background noise, are one of the main reasons many choose to abstain from using tech like hearing aids and cochlear implants.

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DoSomething’s journey with AWS brings efficiency, scalability

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post written by an Amazon Web Services (AWS) nonprofit customer. DoSomething is the leading hub for youth-centered impact and service, boasting 1 million-plus members and a 30-year legacy of mobilizing more than 8 million young people in every US area code and 189 countries. We fuel young people to change the world, specializing in transforming civically curious young people into civically committed leaders.

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Strengthening cyber resilience through global collaboration

Open Access Government - Technology News

At the Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke about the need for global collaboration to tackle the growing gap between escalating cyber threats and our defence capabilities As our society increasingly relies on technology, the risks associated with cyber threats are also rising, making it important to increase our resilience.

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FirstNet: Collaborating for Safer Communities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Author: Carrie Johnson, AVP, External Affairs Federal Relations at AT&T Football season is well underway, with Friday night lights, Saturday college rivalries, and Sunday afternoon gridiron clashes drawing fan bases of all sizes to cheer for their teams.   In addition, with holiday festivals and community parades, local communities are seeing more crowds and celebrations.

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Avoiding a Home Buying Disaster

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The purchase of a home is likely the biggest investment that individuals and families will ever make during their lifetimes. In this podcast we discuss navigating the potential risks of a disaster impacting the property you might purchase and how to avoid making a home buying disaster. The podcast guest is Michael Crute who is an operational strategist turned Realtor® with a wealth of experience serving prestigious clientele within the NIH, Harvard, Department of Defense, and more.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

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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What is the playbook for scoring “triple wins” through product design?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With the right plays, consumer product companies can widen margins and increase revenue growth even as they improve sustainability. McKinsey’s senior partner Jan Henrich and partner Scott Woodruff explain how.

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Registration Open - ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium: Values in Context: Praxis in the Everyday (New York City - December 6th, 2024)

A Library Writer's Blog

Registration is Now Open for the ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium! [link] org/event-5884082 ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium: Values in Context: Praxis in the Everyday When: December 6, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:45 PM Where: Fordham University @ Lincoln Center, 12th Floor Lounge, E. Gerald Corrigan Conference Center, Leon Lowenstein Building, 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY 10023 In the midst of the recent national and global upheavals, the ACRL/NY 2024 Symposium will explore the core values of library workers and librari