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The key to accelerating AI development? Pragmatism plus imagination

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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NHS software provider faces £6M fine after cyber attack exposes thousands of medical records

Open Access Government - Technology News

The NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group is facing a substantial fine of £6 million following a cyber attack in August 2022 The breach compromised the personal data of nearly 83,000 individuals, including sensitive medical records, prompting an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). THe NHS cyber attack, August 2022 The attack carried out through a ransomware scheme, exploited a vulnerability in Advanced’s systems by accessing a customer accou

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Building an engineering culture and resilient technology

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

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Thinking Through Your Modernization Journey

GovLoop

Modernization can improve your agency’s service delivery, but while you upgrade your tech and processes, you can’t forget about security. As you make your services more accessible online for your constituents, unfortunately, it can also open the door to cyber criminals. That means you must implement security measures that protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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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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Author Talks: A transformational approach to leadership

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How can leaders reach their full potential? McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership.

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The Navy and Coast Guard Face a Rising Tide of Issues in Shipbuilding

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Rapidly growing maritime threats compel the Navy to deliver ships faster. And the Coast Guard needs to replace its outdated fleet to avoid gaps in its ability to carry out critical missions, like search and rescue. But both the Navy’s and Coast Guard.

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Agencies Turn to Next-Gen SIEM for Improved Cyber Visibility

FedTech Magazine

Agencies are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management systems because the success of their cyber workflows relies on holistic visibility of their IT environments. After identifying the critical data assets they must protect, agencies use next-gen SIEM to correlate that information with other data feeds to unearth potential threats and compromises.

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Towards Climate Resilience: A Streetside View

The City Fix

In December 2023, the floods in Chennai and neighboring districts of Tamil Nadu wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people. However, Tamil Nadu is not the only state to be impacted by the rising hazards of.

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Scientists 3D print functional human blood vessels

Open Access Government - Technology News

Scientists at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have made significant strides towards creating lab-grown human organs with functioning blood vessel networks Published in Advanced Materials, their research introduces a new method known as coaxial sacrificial writing in functional tissue (co-SWIFT), which enables the 3D printing of intricate vascular networks inside human cardiac tissue.

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Revisiting: Need for social marketing initiatives around installation of neighborhood traffic calming initiatives: Salt Lake City

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In June I wrote " Need for social marketing initiatives around installation of neighborhood traffic calming initiatives: Salt Lake City ," about animus about a traffic safety initiative in my neighborhood. I made the point that car-centric people don't understand how imprinted they are with automobile dependence, and their unwillingness to consider other modes (walking, biking, transit) and users, in this case all the kids who live in the vicinity of this oversized intersection.

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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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Virginia is for Procurement Lovers: Understanding the Updated Virginia Public Procurement Act

OpenGov

Big things are happening for procurement in 2025. The Code of Virginia is bringing game-changing updates to the purchasing community through Section 2.2-4303. Starting January 1, 2025, all local public […] The post Virginia is for Procurement Lovers: Understanding the Updated Virginia Public Procurement Act appeared first on OpenGov.

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On Your Mind: How the City and Borough of Juneau, AK is Supporting the Early Childhood Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country.

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Frackville, PA Launches New GovPilot Partnership

GovPilot

Frackville, PA just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.