Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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Announcing the Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge, which awards $1M in AWS credits to innovators

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to accelerate geospatial data breakthroughs powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Through the Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge , they aim to inspire and nurture groundbreaking solutions coming from the convergence of geospatial data, cloud computing, and AI models.

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Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency?

Careers in Government

Government agencies play a vital role in planning, supporting and advancing growth and stability in our communities. The post Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

American City & Country

If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague , industry strategy director, local government at Trimble , a U.S.-based software and hardware firm that provides services and a variety of technologies. “If a city or county is starting from scratch on their vision or plan for digital transformation , then we recommend identifying a trusted partner who can help guide the development of the vision.

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NHS England Endorses Framespan, the Framework Platform

Open Access Government - Technology News

Greg Jackson, Sales Manager at Framespan, discusses the recent endorsement of Framespan by NHS England and its role in supporting the commercial strategy of the NHS and wider public sector NHS England has endorsed Framespan, a platform developed alongside NHSE’s core values, allowing commercial best practice and governance using cutting edge technology that enables collaboration.

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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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FEDRAMP High Development in the Cloud: Code with Cloud Workstations

Google Public Sector

In the demanding world of federal software development, teams are constantly challenged to deliver innovative solutions while upholding the highest security standards. The complexity of scaling teams, managing infrastructure, and ensuring consistent development environments can quickly become overwhelming. In a recent webinar featuring Forrester, Devin Dickerson, Principal Analyst at Forrester, discussed the results of a commissioned TEI study on the impact of Google Cloud Workstations on the so

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It’s the holiday season: Insights for consumer business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

This year, the holiday shopping season is longer than ever. But for consumer businesses to drive sales in the final stretch, they’ll need to recalibrate their sales strategies and make operational adjustments to meet shoppers’ evolving needs.

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Aviation value chain: Strong recovery brings profitability into view

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our latest analysis of the aviation value chain shows many subsectors performing ahead of 2019 levels.

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Increasingly Complex Federal IT Environments Call for Multiple Security Tools

FedTech Magazine

A recent survey by CDW found that 68% of organizations across industries use between 10 and 49 security tools or platforms in their cyberdefense matrix. The 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Research Report noted that agencies and other institutions use more solutions as IT security environments become more complex. This tracks with our feature about the nascent Protective DNS Resolver Service developed by the U.S.

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Why being in HR is getting tougher—and how to break through

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

You’re not imagining it: the past five years have taken a toll on human resources. Here’s how leaders can help.

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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead

American City & Country

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Social media is a tool that can shape public perception, and if done correctly, it can be a source of truth.

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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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Unlocking the potential of preventive policy

Paul Cairney

This post first appeared on the University of Stirling blog, is explored further in UK in a Changing Europe and the Heseltine Institute ‘Can policy be more preventive?

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Legislation to Simplify Federal Grants on Hold in Congress

NLC (National League of Cities)

Simplifying federal grants is crucial for cities because it ensures that communities of all sizes — especially small and rural ones — can access the funding they need to thrive.

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How to Cultivate High-Performing, Collaborative Teams

GovLoop

Every seasoned manager knows that a high-performing team is more than a collection of high-performing individuals, it is more than the sum of its parts. But what makes it possible for individuals to work effectively as teams? And for different teams to work together toward a common goal? These questions are especially pressing in state and local government, where the ability to deliver high-quality programs hinges on the close collaboration of teams across an organization.

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Understanding New Lead and Copper Rule Requirements for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

On Oct. 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) which changes the lead drinking water sampling process, lowers allowable lead limits and sets a replacement timeline for all lead service lines.

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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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November Online Training Schedule

GovLoop

Sure, November is typically a busy month, with Daylight Savings wreaking havoc on us all and the hecticness of kicking off the holiday season. But making time for professional development shouldn’t get pushed to the back burner. Check out the full list of November online trainings below, and remember, all sessions are recorded — so even if you’re already booked that day, be sure to register to receive the on-demand version.

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Policy & Politics Highlights collection on policy process theories

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Sarah Brown and Allegra Fullerton This quarter’s highlights collection showcases 3 recent articles on policy process theories that make important contributions to this area of policy research and theory development.

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Churchill County, NV Deployed Notary Bonds Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Churchill County, NV expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Generative AI: The packaging and paper industry’s next frontier

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Packaging and paper companies recognize the potential for generative AI to drive revenue and margin growth. Many have already started on this journey.

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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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Empowering Justice40: How Community-Based Organizations Are Driving Environmental Justice Forward

The City Fix

Since President Joe Biden launched the Justice40 Initiative in January 2021, over $600 billion has been designated for more than 500 programs across 19 federal agencies. This funding supports climate-related infrastructure initiatives with a commitment to ensuring 40% of the benefits reach.

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Why HR is getting tougher—and what to do about it

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

You’re not imagining it: the past five years have taken a toll on human resources. Here’s how leaders can help.

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Climate Justice from an Intersectional Perspective w/ Osprey Orielle Lake, Exec. Dir. of WECAN

Policy Chats

In this episode, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about shifting the narrative on international climate justice using a feminist lens. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside About Osprey Orielle Lake : Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Ex