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What Happened To New York City’s Internet Master Plan?

Next City

As the first effort by a large U.S. city to strategize equitable internet access is tabled, the community-based providers that New York City had tapped to build infrastructure have been left high and dry.

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Artificial Intelligence in the UK

Open Access Government - Technology News

Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA , Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing deep technologies in the world with the potential to transform multiple industries, drive substantial economic growth and irrevocably revolutionise our daily lives.

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Living longer in better health: Six shifts needed for healthy aging

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As many individuals live well past retirement age, stakeholders are examining how interventions, data, and innovation can transform aging.

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SCP 175: I Saw It on TikTok

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES After hearing Chris mention TikTok in pretty much every episode, they finally decided to dedicate an entire episode for TikTok ideas! Check out this week for some fun and unique camp ideas that Chris found on the app! Be sure to watch the videos by clicking on the link in these show notes […]. The post SCP 175: I Saw It on TikTok appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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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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Cybersecurity front and center in voting innovation

GCN

Ensuring votes have a paper trail is a far better solution than relying on emerging, unproven technologies, election security experts say.

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Why the creation of smart cities requires real-time data processing

Open Access Government - Technology News

To manage the rising urbanisation of smart cities, city planners and managers must turn to real-time data processing. By 2030 it is expected that 28% of people worldwide will live in a city with at least one million inhabitants, according to a report on urbanisation by the Government Office for Science. In England alone, 82.9% of the population lived in an urban area in 2019, which is increasing all the time.

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SCP 174: Magazine Style #6

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Magazine Style #6 They like doing them so hopefully, you like listening to them! Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more! Link for the Week: Fun Noodle Lizard: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL. The post SCP 174: Magazine Style #6 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Mary Holdeman, Eric's Wife, Has Passed Away

Disaster Zone blog

Not your typical Disaster Zone blog post.

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Machine Learning’s Potential to Improve Medical Diagnosis

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Diagnostic errors are some of the most common, catastrophic, and costly of medical errors, according to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. It also estimates that errors affect the more than 12 million Americans each year, with associated.

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When things get rocky, practice deliberate calm

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

When faced with an unfamiliar crisis, most leaders spring into action. But wait—here’s why it’s better for those in charge to pause instead of pounce.

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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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THE B&G Reading List

Barrett & Greene

A couple of weeks ago, we made a request in the B&G Report for recommendations of books that would provide worthy reading for people who are interested in state and local government. We were gratified to get a number of responses (many of them having to do with cities, specifically). So, now it’s time for us to return the favor and publish nine of the titles that came in.

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The impact of the worldwide recession on the tech industry 

Open Access Government - Technology News

Code Enigma discusses how a worldwide recession would affect IT spending, the tech industry, and macroeconomic trends. Businesses are encountering increasing challenges, and several reputable sources of information on economic issues are adjusting their predictions and calling for a worldwide recession. As a result, markets and financial institutions are becoming more cautious.

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The Value of Self-Reflection

GovLoop

As another year comes to an end, it’s a great opportunity to take some time for self-reflection. There’s no doubt these last few years have been challenging for many of us. As we look back on the year, what are some of the highlights we want to carry forward? Have we accomplished the goals we set for ourselves? What else do we want to tackle in the remaining days?

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Building a world-class Dutch start-up ecosystem

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A strategy to both increase the number of start-ups and facilitate their ability to scale can elevate the Netherlands to a global leader in the world of entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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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3 Essentials For Nonprofit Sustainability You May Have Missed

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Which do you like first, the good news or the bad news? But before you answer, what if I told you that the good news is also the bad news? How you or your clients handle this good, bad news or this bad, good news will affect the sustainability of your nonprofit agency. Baby Boomer wealth transfer forms the glass half-empty or half-full scenario for sustainability.

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Climate Report: More Disasters, Bigger, More Costly, More Destruction, Lasting Longer

Disaster Zone blog

Latest U.S. climate report has little to cheer about.

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Carlisle develops a vibrant engagement platform to revamp public spaces for its community

Citizen Lab

Executive Summary: Looking to create a more official and consolidated platform that allowed for additional oversight and increased transparency in government operations, such as the redesign of public spaces, the Carlisle team began looking at community engagement platforms. In mid-2021, they launched a CitizenLab platform and set out to generate ideas about how to use their new public spaces and what they… The post Carlisle develops a vibrant engagement platform to revamp public spaces fo

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Author Talks: In defense of big data

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Public discourse is often wary of automation, AI, and data collection, but along with the risks of digital technology comes its power to address climate change and prevent discrimination.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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Street Smarts: Jacksonville Forges a High-Tech Future in Mass Transit

State Tech Magazine

Roughly two years after Nathaniel Ford became Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO in 2012, JTA launched what Ford refers to as “a very aggressive approach related to technology.” The effort, part of a widespread route optimization initiative, corresponded to a separate challenge Ford was facing — encouraging ridership in a city where, unlike some of the other municipalities he’d worked in, public transit wasn’t always residents’ top choice.

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Subtropical Storm Nicole Poised to Hit Florida’s East Coast

Disaster Zone blog

Here we go again!

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The Growing Issue of Workplace Violence

Careers in Government

Stay safe and remember the fundamental principle of business your employees and teams are your greatest resource, so treat them well. The post The Growing Issue of Workplace Violence appeared first on Careers in Government.

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How agtech start-ups can survive a capital drought

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Although agtech investment has fallen from last year’s peak, the surge in capital for start-ups over the past decade has created opportunities for smaller companies.

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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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Inadequate Software Management Can Hinder States Facing Critical Updates

State Tech Magazine

Forty-eight percent of states say at least half of their applications need to be modernized, yet only 36 percent have detailed, current information about their application portfolio to make that happen, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and cloud service provider VMware.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Becoming Prepared to Speak After a Disaster

Disaster Zone blog

To be ready to speak to the media requires preparation up front.

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Creating energy-efficient displays through blue quantum dot technology

Open Access Government - Technology News

Display devices based on quantum dots have promised greater power efficiency, brightness and colour purity than previous generations of displays. Quantum dots are nanoscale crystals capable of emitting light of different colours. Of the three colours typically used and required for full-colour image displays – red, green and blue – blue has proven difficult to produce.

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Four key capabilities to strengthen a fraud management system

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the face of new fraud methods and increasing incidence of fraud, companies must continually identify and address vulnerabilities. Success will require core capabilities in four areas.

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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.

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Cold-War missile defense site heats up state’s data center economy, onsite gardens

GCN

After sitting unused for decades, the 300,000-square-foot, mostly underground building will be converted to a secure data center whose excess C02 and heat will support an indoor greenhouse.

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It Not Just Rivers that are Running Dry in the West

Disaster Zone blog

There are underground rivers too.

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Application Platform Infrastructure Is Critical to Digital Identity Success

State Tech Magazine

It’s a precarious time for state and local governments. Bad actors have grown more sophisticated and discovered new ways to attack agencies, resulting in several notable incursions. Meanwhile, identity fraud has become a serious problem for local agencies. Many states have turned to digital solutions such as identity and access management (IAM) to vet applicants and combat threats.

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More for less: Five ways to lower cloud costs without destroying value

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies can often find significant savings in their cloud programs—if they know where to look.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.