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StateRAMP Completes Rebrand to GovRAMP, Reflecting Its Growing Cybersecurity Mission

State Tech Magazine

Arapahoe County, Colo., adopted its first cyber incident response plan Sept. 30, 2024, shortly after introducing its first information security policy. As part of its risk management plan, the county also joined StateRAMP for its standardized security certification of cloud vendors. There are government entities that do not like engaging with vendors, said Nicolle Rosecrans, Arapahoe County manager of information security and compliance, during the 2024 StateRAMP Cyber Summit.

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How AWS IoT services address NIST 800-183: Networks of ‘Things’

AWS Public Sector Blog

In our previous posts about how public sector organizations can secure their Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, we introduced the AWS IoT family of services in Secure your organizations Internet of Things devices using AWS IoT , and we dove deep into IoT communications with 4 common IoT protocols and their security considerations. In this post, we will explore AWS IoT services in the context of NIST Special Publication 800-183: Networks of Things.

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How AI Can Unlock Insights From Documents, Video and Other Content

GovLoop

In state and local government, some of the most valuable data is not found in traditional databases. Its found in the wide variety of content generated in employees day-to-day work: case notes, court filings, Word documents, Excel files, drone footage and PDF forms. These are examples of unstructured data information that doesn’t fit into the rows and columns of a traditional database.

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From vision to reality: Inspiring your educational institution’s first steps in AI with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Handling change has always been challenging in educationa field grounded in tradition yet tasked with preparing students for an ever-evolving future. Today, as artificial intelligence ( AI ) reshapes industries worldwide, many institutions stand at a crossroads. Some embrace AIs potential, while others remain cautious, concerned about ethical implications and the complexity of implementation.

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A Look Inside the Minds of Government’s Most Innovative Leaders

Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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Self-Imposed Barriers to Technology Adoption

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Technology is a driving force in public safety today. There are multiple challenges that come with considering which technologies should be adopted and fielded within an organization. Before that can happen, we need to collectively overcome self-imposed barriers to technology adoption, which is the subject of this Disaster Zone Podcast. The podcast guest is Garry Briese who has had a distinguished career in the fire service.

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5 ways AWS empowers GovTech innovation in 2025

AWS Public Sector Blog

Government technology ( GovTech ) companies play a critical role in modernizing public services, enhancing citizen experiences, and driving efficiency in the public sector. But they also navigate a unique set of industry challenges, from cost constraints and regulatory hurdles to the need for scalable, secure innovation. Whether theyre migrating agencies to the cloud or building AI-driven solutions, GovTechs must balance technological advancement with compliance regulations, budget limitations,

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CFP: Open Science and AI (International Open Science Conference - Hamburg, Germany - October 8th & 9th, 2025)

A Library Writer's Blog

The International Open Science Conference 2025 ( [link] conference.eu/ ) will be held on October 8-9 in Hamburg. This years conference will have a special focus on the intersection between Open Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The rapid integration of AI and corresponding tools into scientific research poses both new challenges but also opportunities for Open Science practices and the generation of valuable research knowledge that contributes to solving social, economic, environmental,

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Promoting Healthy Community Dialogue: Civic Discourse 101

NLC (National League of Cities)

Many Americans trust their local governments more than other branches of government and find that their local elected officials are doing a good job. As the form of government closest to the people, the public has more opportunities to engage with local government leaders on a regular basis.

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What it takes for industrial companies to unlock software value

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To generate growth from their software investments, industrial companies can adapt their go-to-market playbook.

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Squirrel confidential

Princeton Public Library

For a few days during National Library Week I had the pleasure of transforming into a squirrel. The post Squirrel confidential appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Local Government Tax Guide: 6 Benefits Businesses Will Buy Into for Compliance

In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Metallic Metaphors | No. 228

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Governance and the Westminster Model: what exactly is the dominant story of UK policymaking?

Paul Cairney

This post summarises my paper for the 20th Anniversary of British Politics, which should appear on Twenty Years of British Politics any day now.

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New reference process and service library supports operational risk management across financial services

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

New technologies and business models are transforming the way financial institutions operate. A unique process and service library is supporting operational risk management across the industry.

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The new Cedar Hill Regional Hospital opens in Southeast DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Aneathia Brown, 25, poses for a portrait with her daughter Angel, 4, outside of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Southeast Washington on April 15. (Craig Hudson/For the Washington Post) See " When minutes matter: A community finally gets the trauma center it needs ," Washington Post. Planning for the new hospital there led me to write a series of articles and follow ups on how the city could do a lot more than merely open a rote hospital.

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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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The Heavy Lift to Implement GSE Reform-Recap-Release: Part 2: Charter-defect Reforms

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Introduction The most discussed topic in housing finance policy in the last few months has been whether and when the second Trump administration (Trump II) might end the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (F&F), the two large government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). This four-part series addresses the “how” of such a conservatorship exit, i.e., what it will take to actually implement it.

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70th anniversary of the DC Capitol Hill Restoration Society

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In 2000, I first got involved in urban revitalization through the prism of historic preservation, when a preservationist reached out to me about the H Street neighborhood north of the Capitol Hill Historic District (from F Street NE to Florida Avenue NE). I remain an ardent preservationist today, mostly because the architecture and urban design is so much more humanist and aesthetically pleasing than that of today.

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How resumes are evaluated in the private sector: Advice for former federal employees

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service’s FedSupport Webinars featured a session on how resumes are evaluated in the private sector. Partnership Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley led the discussion with Laszlo Bock, former human resources lead at Google, and Patty McCord, former human resources lead at Netflix. They shared resume, career and interview advice for former and current federal employees affected by the recent civil service disruptions , addressing the following q

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Last week was National Library Week

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I usually put together an omnibus piece about various items I've come across over the past year, from new libraries to interesting programs. -- " National Library Week, 4/7 - 4/13 ," 2024. Note that it is in the comments section where I try to include mentions/links to the stuff I include the next year. -- " Neighborhood libraries as nodes in a neighborhood and city-wide network of cultural assets ," 2019 I didn't get around to it this year.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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Agency Transformation Calls for AI-Driven Cyberdefenses

FedTech Magazine

The Trump administration has an opportunity to embrace defensive artificial intelligence, despite the perception that its focus on efficiency and reduced spending could hinder adoption of new cybersecurity solutions. All eyes are on the governments transformation across every sector because of the potential to leave systems vulnerable to threat actors.