McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 21, 2024

A survey of over 1,000 employees creates a data-backed view of what motivates employees to perform.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

Imagine an Army division conducting a 475-mile air assault, supported by a brigade command post of four vehicles leveraging technologies such as 5G wireless to access cloud capabilities. The layered, unified network is secured, allowing for a forward observer to receive intelligence and call for fire — where warfighters radio in for artillery support — with a shot occurring in under three minutes.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 21, 2024

Shiprocket cofounder and CEO Saahil Goel talks about why he started an e-commerce logistics platform, how it unlocks value in a developing economy, and his vision for scaling it.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 21, 2024

In Little Rock, the support for small businesses is robust, thanks to Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s unwavering commitment.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2024

Smart cities, application modernization, generative AI: All are boons to citizen experience in state and local jurisdictions. But some opportunities to address the most sensitive and humanitarian issues for citizens are less cutting-edge. Jose Encarnacion, IT director for South Carolina’s Department of Social Services, took the stage at the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this summer to explain how a change in call center software enhanced critical services for the more than 1 million res

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

“In architecture, every decision comes with a trade-off. Cost, resilience, and performance are non-functional requirements that are often at tension with each other.” — Werner Vogels, The Frugal Architect, Law III Nonprofit organizations are typically frugal and responsible. They strive to improve the human condition in innumerable ways, yet they cannot raise capital like a commercial organization, so they have to make the most of the resources they have.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we enable nonprofits of all sizes around the world to harness the power of cloud technology, helping them advance their mission and serve their beneficiaries. One way in which AWS and its partners help is by ensuring that nonprofits are running the most appropriate AWS services for their needs. Often, serverless technology plays an important role in running a cost-efficient environment with the agility to scale in response to changes in demand.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

Cities and counties are beefing up their IT security, and that makes sense, says Augustine Boateng , interim chief information officer (CIO) in Memphis, Tenn. “It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. As a result, we’re seeing more and more cyberattacks targeting cities, counties, and the like.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 21, 2024

Recent investments by the U.S. Department of Labor showcases the agency’s commitment to IT modernization. In this week’s news roundup, we take a look at the work being done by the Labor Department to modernize its IT infrastructure for programs like unemployment insurance, how its leadership has delivered on these projects, and other ways in which the department is supporting states in managing costs of essential programs and improved customer experience (CX).

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Thanks James. So, I assume that the availability to purchase the licenses will come first, then our ability to customize and deploy? I have signed up for a number of CoPilot classes to help me as the admin/compliance person. Can you give me a brief recommendation on the steps I need to take to be prepared to assign licenses to users? Things for adoption, governance, etc?

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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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Partnership for Public Service

AUGUST 21, 2024

Federal information technology and human resources employees are critical to ensuring our government has the talent and tools it needs to effectively serve the public. Building on the latest installment of our Fed Figures series , we took a close look at these parts of the federal workforce and found both good news and cause for alarm: While the federal HR and IT sectors grew during fiscal 2023, they lack the young talent to ensure future success.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Thanks James. So, I assume that the availability to purchase the licenses will come first, then our ability to customize and deploy? I have signed up for a number of CoPilot classes to help me as the admin/compliance person. Can you give me a brief recommendation on the steps I need to take to be prepared to assign licenses to users? Things for adoption, governance, etc?

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American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

Boston recorded a stunning 78% decline in homicides in the first half of 2024 compared with the first half of 2023, representing the largest plunge in murder rates among 69 U.S. cities, according to an Axios analysis of data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association , an independent organization of police executives. That sharp drop in homicides in Boston is part of an ongoing trend that includes a decline in violent crimes across major U.S. cities, where overall murder rates plummeted 17% and ov

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Azure OpenAI Service is FedRAMP High, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC High and DOD targeting Summer 2025

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Azure OpenAI Service is FedRAMP High, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC High and DOD targeting Summer 2025

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