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Philly Chinatown Residents Don’t Trust the Arena Development Process

Next City

At a crucial political moment, thousands marched in the pouring rain in opposition to the proposed Sixers arena in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.

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Backup and Recovery Systems Augment Government Cyber Resilience

State Tech Magazine

For William Mann, CISO of West Chester, Pa., a borough 25 miles west of Philadelphia, phishing messages remain a big challenge. In fact, although automated solutions block 85% to 90% of the threats, 1 out of 10 phishing messages still lands in employees’ inboxes, Mann says. Mann recalls a phishing email in late July that was sent to 34 employees, asking them to enter their Microsoft 365 credentials.

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The physician shortage isn’t going anywhere

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Physicians shed light on the factors that are pushing them out of the workforce and the changes that could make them stay.

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Generative AI as a force for good in facilitating cyber-resiliency in public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

In today’s digital age, security has an expanded definition. While physical security remains a critical focus, businesses and other public sector organizations are bolstering their security posture towards a less visible vulnerability: data and computer systems. According to IBM’s annual data breach report, 83 percent of organizations experienced more than one data breach in 2022.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

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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Deploying private sector best practices to government budgeting

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Government finance leaders can apply private sector best practices to rejuvenate government budgeting processes in an uncertain and dynamic operating environment.

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Securing cloud applications in government’s multi-cloud world

American City & Country

Local and state governments have increasingly embraced a multi-cloud strategy, providing them with greater resiliency than ever before and helping avoid vendor lock-in. However, while distributing agency application infrastructure and workloads among different cloud providers has distinct benefits, it also has specific drawbacks. Today, government IT teams find themselves navigating a labyrinth of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.

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Enable strong name-based mapping in government scenarios

Microsoft Public Sector

If you work in smartcard federated authentication environments, here’s a much-anticipated security feature for you. Starting with the September 10, 2024 Windows security update, you can use strong name-based mapping on Windows Server 2019 and newer. This feature helps you with the hardening changes for certificate-based authentication on Windows domain controllers.

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HolonIQ improves decision-making for executives with Amazon OpenSearch Service, Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector Blog

This post is part of a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. The series includes stories from Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers that are using generative AI to create more personalized and engaging experiences. Read earlier posts in the series: Harnessing the power of generative AI in the classroom and beyond Médica Panamericana revolutionizes medical exam prep with AWS generative AI In today’s accelerated pace of business, executives fac

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When Is It Time for Government to Go Beyond the Agile Method?

FedTech Magazine

Agile methodology is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Though it’s proved to be a winning formula for delivering enhanced capabilities, it still must be tailored to the circumstance. Combining human-centered design methods into agile delivery allows developers to focus on user-centric outcomes. Successful product outcomes often depend on a cohesive vision that aligns various stakeholders, and utilizing HCD methods allows us to effectively prioritize our time and resources.

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Collaborative Policymaking: a qualitative systematic review of advice for policymakers

Paul Cairney

By Paul Cairney and Claire Toomey, University of Stirling. This post summarises our pre-print in Open Research Europe (available any day now), which we will describe at the UKAPA conference 2024.

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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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How MLOps Helps Agencies Get the Most Out of AI

GovLoop

Building a large AI data model from scratch is prohibitively expensive for most organizations. But the release of AI foundation models, particularly LLMs, has allowed organizations to take advantage of broader community investments in AI. But there’s a catch: Agencies need to tweak and train these models to meet their specific objectives, maintain privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.

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A Summer as a Seasonal Park Aide

Park Leaders

“I’ve never been there early enough to see the sunrise, but I’ve been there late enough to see the sunset. And it does have a really pretty sunset.” It’s not every day you get to hear from someone about their experience working at the park they group up in. However, that is exactly what my daughter, Gretel, spent her summer doing at Fort Flagler State Park.

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Fumbling toward retirement

Princeton Public Library

One moment you’re grounded in mid-life, juggling to pay mounting expenses and the next moment, your friends and family members beg The post Fumbling toward retirement appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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New AI algorithm aims to enhance brain-computer interfaces and mental health treatment

Open Access Government - Technology News

Researchers led by Maryam Shanechi at the USC Center for Neurotechnology have revealed an AI algorithm that could change the way we understand our brain activity and its applications in medical technology Published in Nature Neuroscience, their study introduces DPAD (Dissociative Prioritised Analysis of Dynamics), an algorithm designed to disentangle complex brain patterns associated with specific behaviours.

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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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Frackville, PA Deployed New Modules With GovPilot

GovPilot

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

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Call for Global Postcards Column: International Information & Library Review

A Library Writer's Blog

INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION & LIBRARY REVIEW: The International Information & Library Review | Taylor & Francis Online (tandfonline.com) is inviting submissions of 3000 words or longer for its Global Postcards column. The “Global Postcards” column features news and reports from around the world. Contributions do not need to be lengthy but should be informative.

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Staying Ahead in the Evolving Landscape of CJIS Compliance

CarahCast

Podcast description: Join us for a webinar designed to help government agencies navigate CJIS compliance and explore the latest security measures. Gain insights from real-world case studies, including the City of Garland and the City of Northport, showcasing the practical implementation of TecMFA and Tectango for Police. Discover how these solutions streamline operations, improve data security, and contribute to CJIS compliance.

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Call for Participation: Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use

A Library Writer's Blog

Subject: Call for Participation: Libraries Advancing Community Learning to Reduce Substance Use Do you feel that your library could do more to help people in recovery from substance abuse? Do you believe in the healing power of reading? Is your library an innovator in these domains? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!

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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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Greening the Jukskei River: Scaling Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Johannesburg, South Africa

The City Fix

Alexandra Township is a 20-square-block enclave in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa’s northern suburbs. Established in 1902, the township was built to house 750,000 residents. Today, it is home to more than 1.2 million. Despite efforts to increase waste.

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