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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, August 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up 3.0%. Central banks are moving rates or considering doing so, including the US Federal Reserve.

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TribalNet 2024: The Top 3 Cybersecurity Takeaways

FedTech Magazine

Over the past decade, Native American tribes and tribal enterprises have faced many of the same cybersecurity challenges as other organizations in both public and private sectors. The main difference, according to Dallas Breckon, federal executive account manager at CDW, is that these challenges go underreported. This is particularly true for instances of ransomware.

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AI can transform workforce planning for travel and logistics companies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.

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Impacting every citizen and utilizing generative AI to enhance US federal civilian agencies: Insights from AWS executive Christian Hoff

AWS Public Sector Blog

US federal civilian agencies essentially impact every citizen and have tremendous opportunity to leverage the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , to fulfill various missions. I’m curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides for federal civilian agencies – from transportation, citizen services, healthcare, and veterans to science, education, energy, and the environment – in today’s current state.

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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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The role of technology in the arts: An interview with Deborah Rutter

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Deborah Rutter has broken new ground by encouraging digital art and modern variations of traditional art forms.

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UK Government urged to accelerate AI adoption

Open Access Government - Technology News

Recent research conducted by the Global Government Forum shows significant opportunities for the UK government to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming policymaking, enhancing national security, and improving public service delivery However, the report highlights that the UK is currently dragging behind in fully capitalising on AI adoption.

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Chicago’s transit authority looks to AI-powered gun detection to help curb violent crime

American City & Country

As part of a continuing effort to curb violent crime and enhance security for riders, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Aug. 29 it would begin utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gun detection technology in some of its existing digital security cameras. The technology, provided by Conshohocken, Pa.-based ZeroEyes , works by identifying brandished guns and notifying ZeroEyes operation centers, where human analysts determine whether an AI-detected threat is accurate before aler

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A new era: Trends shaping China’s heavy-duty trucking industry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As the heavy-duty-truck market begins to stabilize, what does it mean for OEMs strategizing their next moves?

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OpenGov Strengthens its India Presence with a New, Modern Office in Pune

OpenGov

OpenGov has opened a large office location with capacity for all local employees in Pune to accommodate its rapid growth. The OpenGov Pune team just surpassed 100 employees locally, a […] The post OpenGov Strengthens its India Presence with a New, Modern Office in Pune appeared first on OpenGov.

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Nine Questions About RESEA to Ask at the 2024 NASWA Summit 

Government Technology Insider

The 2023 BRIDGE for Workers Act and the USDOL UIPL 8-24 introduced changes to the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program, allowing state labor agencies to offer reemployment services to all unemployment insurance (UI and UCX) claimants. Expanding RESEA services has myriad benefits for program participants and states , but agencies will need the capacity to serve participants quickly and effectively in order to deliver those benefits.

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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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Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf: Software Solutions for You From GovPilot

GovPilot

Choosing the right software for municipal operations can be a complex decision. As governments increasingly rely on newer technology to streamline processes , reduce administrative burdens, and improve public service delivery, municipalities must carefully evaluate their software options.

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Automate Database Asset Management in the Cloud with Verge Technologies

CarahCast

Tune into the Verge Technologies podcast to hear data experts discuss how SentientDB, an AI-powered database management solution, ensures performance, reliability and mobility in multicloud and hybrid environments. Enable your Government agency to prioritize data management, security and team development with innovative cloud convergence services. Tune into the Verge Technologies podcast to hear data experts discuss how SentientDB, an AI-powered database management solution, ensures performance,

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University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Governing an innovation hub using AWS management services

AWS Public Sector Blog

In January 2020, Amazon Web Services (AWS) inaugurated a Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The CIC uses emerging technologies to solve real-world problems and has produced more than 50 prototypes in sectors like healthcare, education, and research. The Centre’s work has involved 300-plus AWS accounts across various groups, including external collaborators, UBC staff, students, and researchers.

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Re: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation

Microsoft Public Sector

Well Dawn I have been working with CoPilot Free - Pro - and the newly released in Bing. Throughout the last year and a half I've worked with CoPilot I've continually worked with it in terms of a user exploring it's abilities and I have been impressed as improvements have been made up till two days ago. Someone has destroyed it usefulness and managed to make it talking can instead of a Tool.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Re: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation

Microsoft Public Sector

Well Dawn I have been working with CoPilot Free - Pro - and the newly released in Bing. Throughout the last year and a half I've worked with CoPilot I've continually worked with it in terms of a user exploring it's abilities and I have been impressed as improvements have been made up till two days ago. Someone has destroyed it usefulness and managed to make it talking can instead of a Tool.