Google Public Sector

DECEMBER 30, 2024

2024 was a year of incredible innovation and progress, as we continue to invest in bringing the best of Google AI to our customers around the world. The public sector is adopting the latest AI technologies with the right guardrails built in, and we are seeing incredible energy around this technology in agencies across the country whether that be gathering and analyzing information at the most critical times to create operational resilience and readiness, protecting our nation's critical infrast

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three state and local experts share lessons theyll carry forward into 2025. Collaboration Leads to More Knowledge State and local agencies rely heavily on federal Census Bureau data to gain insights into their communities. But those insights, in fact, emerge from a collaborative process, said Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research at the Kem C.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the Head of Practice or Practice Lead, we work to understand what is happening in our field. In this case, predicting community engagement trends for 2025. Our role allows us to attend industry events and speak with current customers to learn more about community engagement. As we move into 2025, here are five community engagement trends that we think will make a huge impact for the next 12 months.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Configuring workplace collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace or Cisco Webex, can bring on a flood of IT challenges for organizations. Many organizations fail to adjust their policies and procedures to reflect the use of these tools, says James Stanger, chief technology evangelist for CompTIA, which provides training and certifications to IT professionals.

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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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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Year in and year out, the U.S. Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. For many agencies, the challenge is learning to communicate those insights effectively. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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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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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Health care experts are warning that costs for insurance will likely rise again in 2025. One trend that may be contributing to higher insurance costs is the growing market concentration among fewer insurance companies. We recently looked at changes.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Post-quantum cryptography standards highlight the need for governments to prepare for emerging quantum computing risks Previously considered a distant concern, quantum computers may soon compromise the governments most sensitive data. Here’s how to get ready. In less than a decade, quantum computers have undergone one of the most impressive transformations in technological history.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Where does data live? Where does it get put into action? As data-driven operations become both larger and increasingly more mission-critical, many organizations are exploring their options. While state and local agencies may have their own data centers, colocation offers an alternative. With colo, government entities fill rented space with their own IT equipment.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Proposals come together in fits and starts, and sometimes, the writing just does not flow. How do you get unstuck when this happens so that you can meet the submission deadline? Below are five suggestions for getting past writing blocks. Go back to the solicitation. If you are struggling to write a grant proposal, the solicitation should be your first destination.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Throughout it all, theyve maintained critical services for residents while adapting to an ever-evolving threat landscape.

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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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Policy & Politics Journal blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

by Ringa Raudla, Egert Juuse, Vytautas Kuokštis, Aleksandrs Cepilovs, Matti Ylönen Financial technologies (FinTech) used to be material for science fiction movies, but suddenly they are everywhere.

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Park Leaders

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Signs don’t do much. It’s the educational programs where you’re actually talking to people that are the most effective in changing behaviors.” Sean Underhill is a park ranger from Prescott, Arizona helping get city-level park programs up and running. He shares insights into their extensive volunteer efforts and a new ranger program that is building a bridge between parks and local communities.

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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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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As state and local governments adjust to the ramifications of the 2025 fiscal year, theyll need to balance budgetary concerns with the ability to deliver exceptional citizen services. The ability to do both depends on agencies creating new solutions and augmenting existing ones using actionable intelligence derived from various disparate data sources.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to design remote and telework workspaces based on their respective missions and employees positions and capabilities, rather than using an ineffective, cookie-cutter approach. A recent memo issued by OPM offers agencies guidance on establishing remote and telework policies and programs in the face of increasing pressure from Congress to justify the status quo.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity across federal agencies. TIC 3.0 gives agencies flexibility in implementing requirements defined in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M) 19-26 so they can adapt to the evolving IT landscape that includes cloud services, mobile devices, and remote work.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

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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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The City Fix

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently launched Mumbai’s first-ever climate budget, making it the first city in India and the fourth in the world (after Oslo, New York and London) to launch a climate budget. While Mumbai works to expand and institutionalize their.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Co-authored by Emma OReilly, NLC Federal Advocacy Sustainability Intern Since the launch of the Recycle Right pledge in April, more than 100 cities, towns and villages across the country have taken the pledge and begun sharing their stories and experiences in building more awareness around proper recycling practices.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Each year, many of us dust off our digital crystal balls and make predictions for the year ahead. In years past, I have offered my annual take on what trends will be most prevalent in cities and counties nationwide. This years outlook is remarkably different from previous years. We begin the new year with renewed fear regarding political and economic insecurity.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Department of Defense wants a smooth transition into the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 era after spending the past four years reworking its original rule. One way defense agencies can make future contracting easier is by working with industry partners offering CMMC-compliant services once the security requirements begin appearing in agreements, which is expected to occur as soon as early 2025.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A few years ago, some employer-sponsored retirement plans began offering employees the option to invest in crypto assets through their 401(k) plans. Federal regulators and some industry leaders have raised concerns about this investment strategy. For.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we believe in the power of cloud technology to transform healthcare and improve lives. Because of this, at AWS re:Invent 2024 we announced a commitment of up to $2 million in AWS credits to help four Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health (SWH) launchpad awardees address critical unmet challenges in women’s health.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As downtowns progress, they are welcoming residents to shop, explore and enjoy their surroundings as city centers become destinations for daylong enjoyment.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Digital collaboration technology can make or break hybrid work in the public sector, where 88% of employees prefer to have the option to work at home or in the office as needed, according to Cisco. In fact, hybrid work at the state and local level has already demonstrated benefits that include improved citizen services in the cities of El Paso, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 269 What do you do if you log on to your social media metrics and suddenly notice that your stats are dropping? Your first instinct is probably to panic, but don’t! We will talk through 4 steps to take when this happens in this episode of The Library Marketing Show. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library that managed to receive press coverage for a very important event.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Each year, Congress budgets billions of dollars for programs that could support American Indian and Alaska Native communities. But much of this money doesn’t reach Tribes. In a new report, we looked at the barriers and other challenges Tribes face.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics.

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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.

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