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Review: Cortex XSOAR Protects Against Common Threats Facing the Public Sector

State Tech Magazine

State and local government agencies possess hoards of valuable data about citizens, businesses, healthcare organizations and other entities. Naturally, this makes them targets for cyberattacks that seek to pilfer data, extort government agencies and commit cyber fraud. The challenge of thwarting cyberattacks is compounded by the fact that local government agencies, in particular, often have limited staff, resources and budget for cybersecurity, despite being under constant threat.

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Unlock the power of fine-grained access control with Amazon Verified Permissions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. These organizations face stringent compliance requirements, and any unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI) or personal identifiable information (PII) can result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

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Policy feedback and the politics of trade agreements

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Rodrigo Fagundes Cezar Why do interest groups mobilise to change the design of international institutions?

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How top performers use innovation to grow within and beyond the core

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

While innovation is critical to all companies growth, the most successful organizations use it to both expand their lead within their industries and disrupt new ones, even in uncertain times.

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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A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain.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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Government launches AI Growth Zones to boost jobs and investment

Open Access Government - Technology News

The UK Government has started a new initiative to transform local communities and propel the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) growth by creating AI Growth Zones These zones will bring thousands of new jobs, attract investment, and set the UK as a global leader in AI. The plan is part of the government’s “Plan for Change,” which aims to revitalise underdeveloped and deindustrialised areas by developing AI infrastructure.

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Creating a modernized defense technology frontier

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized defense frontier by scaling technology, from AI to quantum computing.

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Rethinking your company’s clean-power strategy

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies seeking to invest in clean power can increase their impact and lower costs by taking a broader viewinstead of focusing narrowly on their own energy use.

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A Data-Driven Approach to Law Enforcement Public Messaging

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Introduction In an era where public trust in law enforcement is fragile, data-driven messaging has become increasingly important for police agencies.

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Filling the gap between innovation and go to market

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AWSs Jelena Joffe Weil discusses Amazons venture innovation initiative and the benefits of collaborative innovation to both large enterprises and start-ups.

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U.S. Military Services Master Logistics With Cloud Power

FedTech Magazine

The U.S. military services rely increasingly on the power of cloud technology to fulfill their complex, mission-critical supply chain demands. This in turn helps speed the deployment of modernized tools for warfighters, says Army CIO Leonel Garciga. Cloud-based supply chain analytics is making that happen. My big push has been, how do I break the bureaucracy in the Army?

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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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Innovation at Thales: An interview with Patrice Caine

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Patrice Caine, chair and CEO of Thales, shares insights on the role innovation plays in the defense sector, especially the current status of AI and the future of quantum technologies.

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How To Use AI To Check the Tone of Your Library Promotions and Emails: A Demonstration

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 276 We know that it’s very important to strike the right tone with our library marketing and promotions. But when you’re creating a social media post, a flyer, or an email, how do you ensure your message resonates appropriately with your audience? I have a little trick I’m going to show you in this episode of The Library Marketing Show.

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Improving military aircraft sustainment to strengthen Europe’s defense

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With European NATO countries seeking to rapidly expand their defense capabilities, we explore how maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers could improve operations to enhance mission readiness.

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Grant attachments explained: What every applicant needs to know

Professional Grant Writer

Grant attachments are essential components of a grant proposal. They provide crucial insights into your project’s feasibility, your organizations capabilities, and its financial. The post Grant attachments explained: What every applicant needs to know appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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A new breed of payment processors

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Zeta cofounder and CEO Bhavin Turakhia explains why he believes rewriting the entire banking technology stack is the right way to enable banks to transform for the future.

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CFP: Journal of Graduate Librarianship - General Call

A Library Writer's Blog

CFP: Journal of Graduate Librarianship Call for Papers The Journal of Graduate Librarianship ( JGL ) is again accepting submissions! Manuscripts are welcome until Monday, April 14, 2025. JGL invites manuscripts on any aspect or type of graduate librarianship. We especially seek manuscripts that exemplify the qualities contained in the acronym SHOP: Shared Honest Open Practice.

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A different lens on Europe’s defense budgets

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

European NATO countries are looking to ramp up their defense budgetspotentially adding much more direct in-country readiness per euro.

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Your rights as a federal employee: Due process, adverse actions and union representation 

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service launched a webinar series to address critical issues facing the civil service and answer frequently asked questions from federal employees as they navigate t he challenges they currently face. The third installment of the series provided essential information on due process, adverse actions and other key issues. Partnership Vice President of Government Affairs Jenny Mattingley led a discussion with Arthur Gary, a retired federal government attorney, and Robert

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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On the brink of a revolution? Engineering simulation in the age of AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The adoption of advanced simulation tools is accelerating in the automotive sector, but some tasks risk getting stuck in the slow lane.

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European defense tech start-ups: In it for the long run?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A defense tech start-up ecosystem is developing in Europe as countries look to boost innovation in defense capabilities.

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Reducing emissions and costs: Putting your products on a ‘low-carb’ diet

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The time to develop a cost-optimal product portfolio and CO2 abatement strategy is nowsuccess in doing so requires product design and procurement to work hand in hand.

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How banks’ core technology might benefit from an ‘omnistack’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Zeta cofounder and CEO Bhavin Turakhia explains why he believes rewriting the entire banking technology stack is the right way to enable banks to transform for the future.

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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.