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Building zero trust for the Department of Defense: Insights from Les Call, Director of the DoD CIO ZT PfMO

AWS Public Sector Blog

In todays digital landscape, federal agencies face unprecedented challenges in securing their complex information technology (IT) infrastructure. Traditional security models require more efficiency, which is why departments like the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are mandating zero trust architectures across their agencies.

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Large Vision Models: What Are They, and How Can Agencies Use them?

State Tech Magazine

State and local organizations need to make sense of a vast amount of visual data. From emergency situations and traffic flows to critical infrastructure, imagery collected from camera feeds can tell a mission-critical story if it can be readily understood. Artificial intelligence is well suited for generating data-driven insights. In the realm of imagery, large vision models play a key role in supporting AI-driven mission outcomes.

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The World’s Biggest Flannel Mill Sat Vacant for Decades. A CDFI Gave It New Life.

Next City

A North Carolina credit union tapped into diverse funding sources to turn the 50-acre industrial property into a mixed-use development with affordable housing.

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Q&A: GAO CIO Beth Killoran Oversees Her Agency’s Cloud Migration

FedTech Magazine

Beth Killoran took office as CIO of the Government Accountability Office in May 2023 after serving as deputy CIO of the General Services Administration. Her career in the federal government spans nearly 30 years, starting in the Department of Treasury as an IT infrastructure specialist. She transitioned to the Department of Homeland Security with the formation of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and eventually became a senior executive in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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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A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain.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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Investing in housing: Unlocking economic mobility for Black families and all Americans

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Exploring how innovative solutions could help alleviate the housing crisis and improve economic mobility for all.

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Donald Shoup, professor famed for his innovations in parking policy, dies

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Donald Shoup, a professor at UCLA, is best known for his magnum opus, The High Cost of Free Parking , and his work on more careful charging for parking as a way to better use scarce resources, and to use the revenues for community improvements. The basic points: Parking cash-out. [Allows a developer to not include parking on site in return for a cash payment] Eliminate requirements that force real estate developers to accommodate a minimum number of parking spaces per construction project, a pra

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Call For Chapter Proposals: Student Workers in Academic Libraries (ACRL Publication)

A Library Writer's Blog

The editors of book project Student Workers in Academic Libraries , a forthcoming title from ACRL, invite library professionals from all levels library student workers, library staff, librarians, and administration alike to share their work and submit chapter proposals for the volume. Several years out from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a renewed focus on mentorship, career readiness, pedagogical approaches, and empathy-forward leading when it comes to higher education and student employment

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The looming advisor shortage in US wealth management

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Demand is strong. Capturing it will require wealth managers to tackle the impending shortage of advisors.

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Love Data Week

Princeton Public Library

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Could extended-range EVs nudge more car buyers toward full electric?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Slowing battery-electric-vehicle sales growth reflects consumer price consciousness and range anxiety. Could extended-range EVs persuade more buyers of traditional cars to make the switch?

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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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Artificial Intelligence Action Summit: Ethical questions on the future of AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

Global leaders will tackle crucial ethical questions surrounding AI at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit on February 10-11, 2025 The AI Action Summit will bring together leaders and stakeholders from across the globe to grapple with the complex ethical questions that arise as AI technology rapidly advances offering solutions. The core objective is to forge a path that balances technological progress with societal well-being, focusing on crucial areas such as data privacy, economic impact

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Circularity in the built environment: Unlocking opportunities in retrofits

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The expanding retrofit market is expected to face challenges in sourcing materials sustainably, making circularity essential.

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GOVERNMENT IS MORE THAN RED VS BLUE

Barrett & Greene

Were looking forward to participating in a panel at the upcoming annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) about Trust in Government. With that in mind, were devouring anything we can read about that topic (though well be focusing on states and localities at the conference). No surprise that an article jumped out at us from The New York Times that said early on: Voters across the political spectrum are disillusioned with a government that has become synonymous wi

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Dark Enlightenment, the bonfire of the vanities and being countercultural

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

This is the 10 February 2025 FT Swamp Notes from Rana Foroohar and Richard Waters. [The Notes is a great @financialtimes newsletter to which I strongly recommend you sign up if you haven’t already]. It’s one of the most disturbing things I’ve read in the torrent of analysis and speculation about exactly what the Trump/Musk bonfire of the vanities is all about.

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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.