Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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AWS announces Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts

AWS Public Sector Blog

Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth. AWS Outposts typically run connected to a parent AWS Region for resource management, access control, and software updates.

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AI for IT modernization: Faster, cheaper, better

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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Moving from AWS CodeCommit or Amazon S3 to external configuration repositories for Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Organizations deploying Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) , provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , often face challenges in managing and versioning their configuration files. In this post, we explore how to use GitHub as a configuration file repository for the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS solution, allowing better version control, collaboration, and automation in your LZA deployments.

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Enterprise technology’s next chapter: Four gen AI shifts that will reshape business technology

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How tech leaders organize and manage teams, talent, IT architecture, and costs may dramatically shift in the next decade as a result of generative AI. Here’s what to consider.

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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 PUBLIC SECTOR TOWER OF BABEL

Barrett & Greene

We were involved in a meeting the other day, in which a couple of participants were talking about agile government. We hear that term with frequency these days but admit to being a bit foggy on the meaning. We thought we were the only ones, but then someone asked for a definition (which made us happy) and it turned out that there were at least a few acceptable definitions.

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Tackling heat electrification to decarbonize industry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Most industrial heat production (more than 20 percent of global energy consumption) is generated by fossil fuels. Heat electrification technologies can help decarbonize industry and support net zero.

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Reimagining procurement

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Noting procurement’s complexity, changes, and strategic importance, Dominique Lebigot, CPO of LVMH Wines and Spirits, advocates readiness for AI, supplier ecosystems, and circular economies.

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Unveiling Efficient and Time-Saving Strategies for Community Engagement: Insights from Leading Experts

zencity

Our recent webinar, “Efficient and Time-Saving Community Engagement,” spotlighted innovative strategies crucial for amplifying community involvement. Here are the session’s key takeaways, including actionable tips for transforming your community engagement efforts.

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Bridgeville, DE Launches New GovPilot Partnership And Will Soon Implement Government Management Software Into The Town 

GovPilot

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

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AI in diabetes care – Paving the way for a new era of healthcare

Open Access Government - Technology News

Afon Technology is a leader in advanced medical technology focused on transforming diabetes care. Brad Love and Dan Fowles discuss how the company uses big data to create personalised health solutions that can significantly impact the lives of millions Afon Technology, a pioneer in advanced medical technology, is set to transform the lives of people with diabetes through its groundbreaking innovation, GlucowearTM — the world’s first non- invasive, real-time, continuous blood glucose sensor.

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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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Europe’s Cities Should Prepare for Hotter, More Hazardous Days Ahead

The City Fix

Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent, which is severely impacting cities and leading to tens of thousands of deaths, rising hospitalizations, school closures and people adjusting their lives to avoid inhospitable outdoor conditions. The oppressive heat is being felt across the.

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How Device Management Can Help You Prepare for the Worst

GovLoop

On a typical day, the task of managing all the endpoint devices on your network is a challenging one. Given both the volume and variety of systems — from servers and networking devices to laptops, smartphones and other end-user devices — how can you keep on top of such essential tasks as inventory tracking, provisioning, configuration management, and cyber hygiene?

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The 2025 Guide to YouTube for Libraries: Latest Tips To Get More Organic Reach

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is part of the 2025 series of social media guides for libraries. So far we’ve covered TikTok and LinkedIn. We’ll cover Instagram and Facebook over the course of the next two weeks. I will not be covering Twitter/X this year. Here’s why. YouTube for Libraries The number of libraries who say they post to YouTube rose 8 percentage points in 2024, according to the 2024 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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Elevating Communities to National Prominence: Welcome to Hello Nation

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by Jimmy Palmere, Lead Content Specialist at CGI Digital CGI Digital proudly presents Hello Nation—an innovative platform that shines a national spotlight on community stories from cities, towns and villages across the country. This vibrant digital space showcases the distinctive charm and unique narratives that define each locale.

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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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30 Federal IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2024

FedTech Magazine

The first thing you’ll notice about the 2024 iteration of FedTech magazine’s influencer list is the emergence of chief artificial intelligence officers, who are spearheading chatbot, generative AI and large language model efforts within the federal government. Some agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services, were quick to follow industry in appointing a CAIO to boost data interoperability, streamline processes, improve citizens’ access to government benefits and services, and

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Maximize Your Time

GovLoop

Meetings: love them or hate them, they are a critical part of how work gets done, and frankly – they’re not going anywhere. But we’re all busier than ever, and calendars are maxed out. It’s time to audit and streamline your meetings so everyone who attends is making the most of their time. Mary Abbajay, author of the best-selling Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss joined us for our November NextGen online training session to share a few tips on being an e

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CFP: Biographies Area of the 2025 Popular Culture Association Conference (PCA) Conference--Deadline Extension: 12/13/2024

A Library Writer's Blog

CFP: Biographies Area of the 2025 Popular Culture Association Conference (PCA) Conference--Deadline Extension: 12/13/2024 The Biographies Area of the Popular Culture Association (PCA) is soliciting papers for the 2025 conference that examine the connections between biography and popular culture. Papers and full panel presentations regarding any aspect of popular culture and biography are encouraged.

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3 Management Productivity Hacks

GovLoop

As a supervisor of a team of one or one hundred, time is a precious commodity. Competing priorities, hard deadlines, and management issues are all at the forefront of your day-to-day. So, how can you remain productive as a supervisor without burning out? Deadra Welcome, CPTD, CPTM, CVF, CPDC, CMLF, Founder/Principal Consultant, Concerning Learning, LLC, joined us to lend her insights for November’s New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice online training session, “3 Manage

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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.