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Agencies Save the Day with Effective Backup and Recovery Solutions

FedTech Magazine

U.S. Navy IT leaders received notification from an aircraft carrier on deployment that the ship’s entire unclassified network was inoperable in April 2022. “The impact is tremendous,” says Jeff Myers, deputy program manager for PMW 160, the Navy’s tactical networking program office. The office oversees the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services, or CANES, program, providing a tactical edge network for all ships and submarines in the Navy.

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NASCIO 2024: Enterprise Architecture Key to Addressing Priorities

State Tech Magazine

In closing the programming for the annual conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently, state CIOs emphasized the importance of enterprise architecture in achieving their goals in burgeoning IT focus areas. Speaking to challenges outlined in “The 2024 State CIO Survey: Building Blocks of the Next Generation CIO,” state CIOs linked generative artificial intelligence, digital services, and identity and access management to a strong enterprise architecture pro

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Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

American City & Country

As the leaves begin to change and the rental market season peaks, a new analysis has broken down the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S. this year. Overall, the rental market across the U.S. stands at a “very competitive” 75.8 on the Rental Competitiveness Index (RCI) compiled by RentCafe , a website for searching apartments nationwide. Compared with the same time period in 2023, however, overall competitiveness has eased slightly, thanks in part to an influx of newly completed apartm

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How to embrace the CEO role: An interview with Daniel Vasella

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The top job can be hard. But as the former Novartis CEO explains, leaders can take pleasure in competing—while honing the personal qualities needed to succeed in the role and rally an organization.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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RVP 2024: Philanthropy and Community Revitalization

Center for Community Progress

With the 2024 Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) kicking off in St. Louis this week, Community Progress took a moment to ask three of our top sponsors—JPMorganChase, Missouri Foundation for Health, and Wells Fargo Foundation—what they were looking forward to at the event, and how philanthropy plays a critical role in supporting community revitalization.

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UK initiatives aim to transform cancer care with new technologies

Open Access Government - Technology News

To revolutionise cancer treatment and diagnosis the UK government has revealed plans in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and universities These plans, supported by public and private sector investments are going to introduce advanced medical technologies that promise faster diagnosis and more effective treatments for NHS patients. AI in healthcare A key aim of these plans is to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, particularly in the early detection of cancer.

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How Springfield Improved Pedestrian Safety by Getting More Drivers to Yield

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by Kristin Rosenthal, M.Ed., MCHES, a pedestrian safety subject matter expert in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Safety Programs, Safety Countermeasures Division October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month, and every city, town and village can play a role in improving the safety of their residents in new ways.

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Moorestown, NJ Deployed Lead Based Paint Inspections Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

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

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What is wind energy?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Wind energy is a renewable source of electrical or mechanical power that could help transform the energy sector.

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FedTech Magazine Readership Survey

FedTech Magazine

Dear FedTech reader, We at CDW want to thank you for being a part of the FedTech community and hope you find our content helpful as you’re researching the latest technology trends and best practices in the federal government industry. As we continue to evolve our offerings and better serve our readers, we want to get your feedback on what aspects of our content you like and what we can do better.

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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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StateTech Magazine Readership Survey

State Tech Magazine

Dear StateTech reader, We at CDW want to thank you for being a part of the StateTech community and hope you find our content helpful as you’re researching the latest technology trends and best practices in the state and local government industry. As we continue to evolve our offerings and better serve our readers, we want to get your feedback on what aspects of our content you like and what we can do better.

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Re: Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation - Updated Oct 1

Microsoft Public Sector

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

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BURIED ACADEMIC TREASURES

Barrett & Greene

When we were attending the most recent Southeastern Conference for Public Administration in Memphis (SECOPA), we sat in on a number of sessions in which researchers were given the opportunity to share their work. We came away with lots of notes on a yellow legal pad, one of which we underlined several times. It was a quote from one of the presenters who said: “We have lots of research that leads to no results.

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‘A Starting Point’ co-founders Chris Evans, Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani honored with our 2024 Spirit of Service Award

Partnership for Public Service

On Sept. 11, the 23rd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® gala took place in Washington, D.C., to honor exceptional public servants who are dedicated to serving our nation. At the gala, the Partnership presented its 2024 Spirit of Service Award to the co-founders of “A Starting Point,” Chris Evans, Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani. “A Starting Point” is a civic engagement platform designed to facilitate bipartisan communication and connection between the public an

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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.