Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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$1,000 a Month Changed These Artists’ Lives

Next City

Op-ed: The results are in for one of America’s biggest guaranteed income programs, which supported 2,400 artists across New York state.

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A new tech-driven era of impactful marketing and sales

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.

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Edge Computing in Local Government: Balancing Speed and Practicality

State Tech Magazine

Picture this scenario: A pedestrian ignores a don’t-walk signal and steps into a city crosswalk late at night. The typically busy intersection is empty, except for one car that’s less than a block away. It’s hurtling toward the crosswalk. A camera attached to the traffic light pole detects the pedestrian, and another camera detects the oncoming car.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications. The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections.

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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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Shared accountability and adaptability: Keys to a successful CIO journey

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Costco’s chief information and digital officer details how technology leadership is expanding—as businesses increasingly rely on technology.

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Innovative Hydrogen Technology Benefits Public Works Projects

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by Senior Manager of State Affairs at the American Gas Association Frank Canavan Innovation and asphalt are not two words often in the same sentence.

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IOT devices: Secure and cost-effective remote access

Open Access Government - Technology News

From smart buildings to environmental monitoring, IoT devices are everywhere, but this widespread adoption is raising new challenges, particularly in securing and managing the devices remotely IoT devices offer unparalleled benefits, extending capabilities in many sectors. In smart buildings, for example, IoT devices manage energy use and improve security systems.

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Posting on Threads: A Smart Move for Libraries or a Waste of Time?

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 259 A viewer has a question: What is going on with Threads, and should your library start taking this newish social media platform seriously? I’ve done some research and what I’ve found is very interesting. We’ll dive into that topic in this The Library Marketing Show episode. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library with a fun, quirky approach to social media and send a special shout-out to the staff behind the magic!

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Beyond the balance sheet: North American asset management 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Even with markets in ascent, asset managers’ revenues have flatlined. But the evolution of balance sheets among banks, insurers, and high-net-worth individuals could unlock the next wave of growth.

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From Terabytes to Insights: NEON's Journey to Earth Engine with Google Cloud

Google Public Sector

Google Earth Engine is a cloud-based platform providing access to satellite imagery and geospatial data, used across the scientific community to address environmental and societal challenges. Users can analyze, visualize, and share data within the platform, furthering collaboration and ground breaking research. The National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), operated by Battelle, is one of the largest ecological observation facilities and sensor networks in the

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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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When the money runs out: K–12 schools brace for stimulus-free budgets

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As pandemic-related government funding ends, some school districts face tough choices. In our latest survey, K–12 leaders express concerns about budget pressures and their impact on students.

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Peraton consolidates data centers and migrates to AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

The rapidly changing IT landscape dictates the need to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, but companies face a number of challenges when creating and maintaining a company’s IT infrastructure. Using cloud technology helps alleviate the burden of undifferentiated work and maintenance compared to keeping environments on premises. By migrating to the cloud, customers are able to move away from having to buy, own, and maintain physical data centers and servers.

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Likeability in Leadership: Does it Really Matter?

Careers in Government

The challenge many leaders—especially women—face is walking the tightrope between likability and leadership. The post Likeability in Leadership: Does it Really Matter? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Author Talks: Get in the race

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Are you trapped in a revolving door of sameness? Instead of searching for an exit ramp, create a restoration map and hit the ground running.

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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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TribalNet 2024: Indian Health Service Announces PATH EHR Pilots

FedTech Magazine

The Indian Health Service announced plans to start rolling out pilots of its new electronic health record at three Oklahoma sites in 2025: Lawton Indian Hospital, Anadarko Indian Health Center and Carnegie Indian Health Center. PATH EHR is a cloud-based EHR from Oracle Health that will replace IHS’ 40-year-old Resource and Patient Management System.

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How batteries will drive the zero-emission truck transition

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Battery electric vehicle technology will be key to reducing road freight emissions and achieving global climate targets.

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Heading for health policy reform: How ‘the region’ is made into a governance object 

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Oemar van der Woerd, Jitse Schuurmans, Iris Wallenburg, Wilma van der Scheer and Roland Bal In an attempt to deal with societal issues like changing demographics and the sustainability of welfare state regimes, policymakers increasingly seek solutions to organise… Continue reading →

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Difficult Conversations: 9 Tips to Improve Conversational Effectiveness

Careers in Government

There are several techniques that will greatly improve your success in talking about what matters most. Here are nine suggestions The post Difficult Conversations: 9 Tips to Improve Conversational Effectiveness appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Achieve Greater Reemployment Results By Supporting Agency Staff With Technology

Government Technology Insider

While unemployment insurance (UI) is an essential support for workers in between jobs, a rapidly shifting labor market, particularly when it comes to the types of jobs available, creates challenges for both workers and state Departments of Labor that administer these programs. As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) eliminate job functions and redefine what skills are needed in the labor market, it takes longer for many unemployed people to find a new opportunity.

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Government Careers and Cybersecurity Practices: An Essential Guide to the Basics

Careers in Government

In addition to the basic precautions, it’s necessary to keep in mind that effective cybersecurity requires additional measures. The post Government Careers and Cybersecurity Practices: An Essential Guide to the Basics appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Copy Editing: Five Ways to Optimize the Impact of Your Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Creating written content well as a team requires multiple reviews by various team members or by external copy editors. More than one set of expert eyes on a document always enhances the final product. When possible, assign the work to a fresh set of eyes. Our team strongly suggests and hopes that you build multiple reviews into your process, whether for grant writing or other content creation.

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Leadership: ‘On Mission’

Careers in Government

Leadership is meant to be transformative in a positive way. At its core, leadership is intended to serve humanity by making a difference. The post Leadership: ‘On Mission’ appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice

Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.

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Building for People: Towards an Equitable Transition in the Built Environment

The City Fix

The built environment is not on track globally to achieve its sectoral climate targets. Accounting for over a third of total energy system emissions already, the continued use of carbon-intensive materials paired with inefficient energy use throughout the built environment.

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Stevens Point, WI Deployed Asset Management Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Stevens Point, WI expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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AI Federal Leadership Program helps federal executives lead change and develop innovative solutions

Partnership for Public Service

In an era of great technological change, artificial intelligence stands out for its potential to transform nearly every aspect of society and our daily lives. Federal agencies must responsibly use AI to keep up, applying new tools to work more efficiently and improve public services. However, leveraging AI the right way requires more than just technical expertise—it demands informed leadership.

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Building Resilient Communities With Citizen-Led Initiatives

GovPilot

The role of government officials requires not only immediate response and recovery when issues arise but also long-term planning to mitigate future risks.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.

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Re: Enable strong name-based mapping in government scenarios

Microsoft Public Sector

Is there a ADMX file to support domain based GPO deployment? With hundreds of Domain Controllers, I'd rather not manually edit local DC policies. Working with the local policy, I see it's updating at least 2 registry keys, UseStrongNameMatches and StrongNameMatchesList. I can easily use GPP to deploy if these are all the registry keys, but an updated ADMX file would be handy.