McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The growth of renewable-energy sources is making US power pricing more volatile. To reduce risk, energy players can incorporate flexible assets into their portfolios.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When Hurricane Helene took out power and cellular communication across western North Carolina, first responders were able to stay connected using the state’s VIPER system, a radio infrastructure that leverages Motorola’s ASTRO P25 radio systems. “That was a widespread power outage and cellphone network failure, and we kept the network operable,” says Katja Millard, vice president of critical communications at Motorola.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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 you’re looking for a quick win.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Throughout 2023, the students from Redback Racing at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) wove together their many disciplines of engineering prowess to create their latest cars: RB23 and RB21-D. After developing and going live with their real-time telemetry system on Amazon Web Services (AWS) , the team has placed as the highest-ranking Australian squad in the electric vehicle (EV) division of the Australasia Formula SAE competition, placing second overall.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

North America’s power and natural gas markets are being remade. Players might benefit from paying attention to five trends and developing a suite of leading-edge capabilities.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the impact and frequency of severe weather events are growing by the day.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Defense and intelligence agencies are working to ensure they have the networks in place to handle artificial intelligence (AI), because that’s the biggest impediment to deploying the emerging technology. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency transports more data globally than any other U.S. agency, so its network needs to scale to keep pace with advances in computer vision, said Navy Vice Adm.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). However, the data surrounding these procurement processes has traditionally been fragmented and difficult to access.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Amid the vast Amazon River delta, Belém, Brazil, sits at the intersection of the urban and natural worlds. A network of waterways and islands home to resources like açaí and cacao surround the city, serving as a critical port for.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving societal landscape, local governments are continually pressed to deliver public services that are deeply responsive to the unique needs of their communities.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Over 100 individuals gathered in Kansas City, MO to celebrate the conclusion of five years of programming and community engagement as part of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program at the Kauffman Foundation headquarters.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Manufacturers of residential battery energy storage systems in Europe face competitive pressure from players in Asia—and they need to adjust their strategies to stay ahead.

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