Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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How Asia is harnessing AI for social good

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.

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Tips for Introverted Leaders

GovLoop

If you consider yourself to be an introvert, you may have at one point come across the misconception that introverts make poor leaders. The truth is, there is a lot of value in tapping into your authentic self and using that as your leadership strength. During the most recent New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice, Susan Schneider, Director of Anhinga Coaching, LLC, offered advice on how to manage more effectively based on your personality.

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An AI platform tailored for the enterprise

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Aidan Gomez, CEO and cofounder of Cohere, discusses its business-only focus, its platform’s ability to securely deploy in any environment, and the challenges companies face in adopting AI.

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Landscape maintenance supplies and equipment are often near the top of local government shopping lists

American City & Country

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies. The company has more than 600 locations throughout the U.S.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

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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A board-level view of cyber resilience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The responsibilities of boards of directors regarding cybersecurity are changing significantly, as is the cybersecurity industry itself.

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A virtual series celebrated the exceptional accomplishments of our 2024 Sammies finalists

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service’s 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® —often called the “Sammies”—celebrates exceptional public servants who keep our nation running. This year, we showcased some of our 2024 finalists in the “ Sammies Virtual Series ,” a four-part LinkedIn Live event featuring several Service to America Medals nominees.

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Review: Hold Presentation Reservations with the AirServer Connect 2

State Tech Magazine

Even within dedicated government conference rooms, setting up a connection between a laptop or a smartphone and a large display can be tricky. Once connected, presenters need to select their input of choice using whatever controls are available. Joining via an agency’s wireless network is also troublesome; that requires a strong signal and an uncongested network, especially for streaming high-resolution content.

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Innovative Technology and Conservation

Park Leaders

“We need to inspire people, especially young people, with innovation. That is how we can change the world in a positive way. Viktor Meier is the cofounder and CEO of Glice®, a revolutionary company that has developed synthetic ice for a more sustainable ice skating experience. This conversation sheds light on how Glice® rinks are being used globally, from cold climates in Iceland to the sunny beaches of the Maldives, enabling ice skating in places and times previously thought impossible.

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Delivering Impactful Services

GovLoop

In today’s era of rapidly changing customer expectations , there are three primary ways that agencies using legacy approaches can fail to meet their constituent’s needs: Insufficient scalability: Surges in demand for government services can trigger long wait times as legacy systems struggle to scale up to handle the exponential increase in requests.

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A Day in the Life of a City Manager From GovPilot

GovPilot

Known as the backbone of municipal administration , City Managers are responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of their local government run smoothly and efficiently.

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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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A Data-Centric Approach to Cyber Resilience

GovLoop

According to a study released by Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, the number of ransomware attack claims worldwide in 2023, rose 73% as compared with 2022. Ransomware and other threats are showing no signs of letting up. If anything, bad actors are more determined, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to aid in their efforts to obtain sensitive data and hold your agency hostage.

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

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC update. Discover AI-powered tools for the public sector.

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

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC update. Discover AI-powered tools for the public sector.