McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Advertiser: Noratek

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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zencity

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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GovLoop

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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GovLoop

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Barrett & Greene

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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GovPilot

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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zencity

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Local governments are always seeking new ways to streamline operations, improve services, and respond to the needs of their residents.

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A Library Writer's Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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