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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Electrification and renewables

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Cooperation from all stakeholders can drive Iberian decarbonization through electrification and renewables deployment. Here we discuss the ambition, challenges, and potential unlocks for Spain.

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Local Governments Modernize Their Networks to Support Free Public Wi-Fi

State Tech Magazine

When the annual Spokane County Interstate Fair comes around this September, most of those who attend the 10-day event will first have to purchase a ticket at the gate. What won’t they need to buy once they’re cleared to go inside? Access to the fair’s public Wi-Fi network, which is free to anyone who wants to use it. Free public Wi-Fi has been a fixture onsite at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center since the early 2000s.

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Making more medicines that matter

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Productivity in biopharmaceutical R&D has slumped for a decade or more. We propose a recipe for sustainable, value-creating innovation, even in the face of strengthening industry headwinds.

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Legacy Reborn: Reenergizing a Historically Black Shopping District

NLC (National League of Cities)

Once a bustling business district from the early 1900s to the 1960s, The Shops at Sharp End, located in Columbia, Missouri, stood as a cornerstone of the Black community. This vibrant hub encompassed high-end shopping, barber shops, and restaurants, becoming a cherished one-stop destination for Black residents.

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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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Retailers’ climate road map: Charting paths to decarbonized value chains

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Most emissions captured in the average retailer’s Scope 3 metric are generated via product value chains. These value chains can be decarbonized—but only with targeted multistakeholder actions.

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Documenting the use of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling groups in DoD

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many Amazon Web Service (AWS) customers in regulated environments such as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) struggle to gain security approval to take advantage of the scaling of Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (Amazon EC2) using its Auto Scaling capabilities. This is often attributed to configuration management, total asset inventory, compliance with agency third-party security tools, and agency authorization documentation.

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Author Talks: How to claim your 15 minutes of fame

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores the nature of culture markets, popularity, and fame—who wants it, who gets it, and how.

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A Key Piece to Mastering Zero Trust? Mobility

FedTech Magazine

Federal IT teams must weigh the latest zero-trust tools to ensure safety while also allowing for mobility in where and how employees work. IT experts continue to refine best practices around squeezing the most out of mobile devices while adhering to zero-trust principles, according to those on a June 27 webinar hosted by the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center.

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If You’re the Victim of a Payment Scam, Does Your Bank Have to Help?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Most of us have come across that online deal that seems simply too good to pass up. Or we’ve received an urgent text or email from someone claiming to represent the government requesting a past-due payment. Payment scams like these are on the rise.

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Metagoverning collaborative networks: a cumulative power perspective

Policy & Politics Journal blog

By Alexander L. Q. Chen & Oda Hustad Collaboration in cross-sectoral networks is proliferating in response to different public policy issues such as climate change, public health crises, economic inequality and urban renewal.

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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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Review: The Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 Is Ideal for Hybrid Work

FedTech Magazine

Docking stations have been around for a very long time. Over the years, they have found a lot of success in government use, particularly where workers are likely to be out in the field part of the time and then back in an office for paperwork or other duties. Early docking stations generally allowed laptops to connect to a desktop monitor or computer, though users sometimes had to use thumbscrews and serial ports to connect everything.

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Attorney and Client: Defamation Crime-Fraud Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege Is Not Applicable to Defamation Claims

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

Amy G. Gore —Senior Attorney The attorney-client privilege has traditionally limited the disclosure of properly qualified communications between an attorney and a client who is seeking legal advice. The limits of the privilege were tested in a recent Illinois decision in MacDonald v. Wagenmaker , 2024 IL App (1st) 230089, ¶ 1. There, HBC, an evangelical Christian megachurch terminated its senior pastor and retained attorneys to investigate claims of financial misappropriations.

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Discover the AWS Global Cloud Infrastructure located in Canada

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lire cet article en Français The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Global Cloud Infrastructure is a secure, extensive, and reliable cloud platform, offering more than 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. When you want to distribute your applications globally, closer to your end users with single-digit millisecond latency, AWS offers the cloud infrastructure you require, whenever and wherever.

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Chicago sports stadium funding request, therefore Crain's Chicago Business runs special section

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

See " Framework of characteristics that support successful community development in association with the development of professional sports facilities " and " Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities " and " Follow up: arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities: experience versus retail.

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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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Reimagining person-centered health and care with cloud-enabled technologies

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) advanced technologies can help reimagine the way healthcare entities deliver person-centered care. Technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the ability to manage petabytes (PB) of data help companies achieve actionable insights that improve care. They can drive the ability to build new care models, improve the human experience in their health and care process, and enable clinical professionals to practice at the top of their licenses.

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW:   The First Amendment and Personal Social Media

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

Anne Hemenway —Senior Attorney On March 15, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided a pair of cases from Michigan and California on the issue of whether a public official violates the First Amendment by blocking individuals from the public official's personal social media page. In the Michigan case, Lindke v. Freed , 601 U.S. 187, 144 S. Ct. 756, 218 L.

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How AWS can enable the Government of Canada’s 2023-2026 Data Strategy

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lire cet article en Français The potential of open data to transform governance and public services is immense, but realizing this potential requires overcoming common obstacles. In this post, we will explore best practices and solutions for public sector organizations seeking to use the cloud for open data, specifically examining how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can enable open data success.

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Harnessing the power of generative AI in the classroom and beyond

AWS Public Sector Blog

This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. The series includes stories from AWS customers that are using generative AI to create more personalised and engaging learning experiences. For decades, AI and its potential have captivated human curiosity. The use of AI in addressing industry challenges has been steadily increasing with the pace of innovation.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.