Next City
AUGUST 15, 2022
Children of color are more vulnerable to drowning than their white peers. With that in mind, swimming instructors emphasize safety before swim strokes.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 19, 2022
Danish design experts Christian Bason and Jens Martin Skibsted say humanity needs a more expansive outlook on problem-solving—one that is less human-centered and more future-proof.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Defense Department has been investing in 5G wireless technology for years, partnering with commercial partners to test use cases at military bases for everything from edge computing to connected vehicles, base security and more. As the DOD evolves its use of 5G technology, it is also looking to dynamic spectrum sharing technology to ensure it can continue to use both its core military systems without interference and expand its wireless offerings.
Homeroom
AUGUST 19, 2022
For millions of students like you, federal student loans and grants open the doors to a college education. That critical federal aid must be used at a school that is (among other things) given the seal of approval by an “accrediting agency” or “accreditor” recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It’s one of the. Continue Reading. The post What College Accreditation Changes Mean for Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
It is another step—keeping you more secure.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 16, 2022
Mark Hitchman, Managing Director of Canon Medical Systems UK, explains why AI in healthcare can deliver time efficiencies & better standards of care for patients. Strokes occur once every five minutes in the UK and are the fourth single leading cause of death. Great results have been achieved in bringing these figures down over the years due to expanding research, medical innovations, and awareness campaigns, but the saying ‘time is brain’ is still incredibly important.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
AUGUST 19, 2022
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Grantlandia lived a lonely grant scribe who yearned to convince King Thomas the Tightfisted and Queen Attachmentia Excessiva to release their treasure to the people so that all could prosper. (Also, the nameless grant writer knew darn well that the Royal family was sitting on the money they had inherited or had unfairly taxed—but that is another story for another day.
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 16, 2022
A discussion of the threat and then solutions.
GCN
AUGUST 17, 2022
The Polarization Research Lab will merge public opinion data from in-depth surveys with elected officials’ rhetoric to help understand both the causes and the effects of mass polarization.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 16, 2022
Mehnaz Mustafa spearheaded the creation of an innovative public-health data and analytics hub to inform New Jersey’s COVID-19 response, advance health equity, and tackle public-health challenges.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2022
No matter the size or scope of an organization, there is little question that everyone wants to find ways to improve their performance. Baseball teams use sabermetrics; companies often use the stock market. Internally, governments and companies are finding a new way to forge a path to the future: process mining. Ryan Raiker, senior director of process intelligence at ABBYY, has led process mining improvements in the cities of Philadelphia and Houston.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
Imagine autonomous shuttle buses transporting military personnel around a base, or a smart warehouse using a distributed sensor network and robotics to track military vehicles. Or, picture a medic in the field receiving immersive training remotely. All of that and more is becoming reality at military bases from Georgia to the Hawaiian Islands, as the Department of Defense prototypes 5G wireless connectivity, network interoperability and security, and 5G-enabled applications such as augmented rea
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Dr Francis Gaffney, Senior Director – Mimecast Labs & Future Operations at Mimecast, charts the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity. Based on the values of quantum mechanics, quantum computers use rapidly emerging technology to effortlessly process complex algorithms. As quantum computers can perform certain types of computations more efficiently than classical computers, they could also pose a significant threat to the current cryptographic cybersecurity systems.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 17, 2022
Geopolitical and climatic events are impacting the food system’s resilience. Here’s what happened this year, what may come next year, potential consequences, and considerations that may mitigate the impact.
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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.
GCN
AUGUST 18, 2022
A decentralized internet is an opportunity for criminals and terrorists to exploit an unregulated, anonymous and decentralized landscape.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2022
In addition to the traditional advanced persistent threats from traditional nation-state actors, cybersecurity threats have lately been coming from unexpected places. Legitimate software updates and open-source software have contained major vulnerabilities that IT experts did not expect. Tony Sabaj, head of channel engineering for the Americas/Office of the CTO for Check Point Software Technologies, explains what security officials should be watching for.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 18, 2022
Across America, public parks and recreational spaces have long offered free-to-low-cost opportunities for visitors and residents to engage in local communities. During the pandemic, the value of these spaces as an accessible public amenity became even more apparent.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
AUGUST 18, 2022
Having real-time information on things like positive case numbers and resources could help prevent the spread of diseases like COVID-19 and Monkeypox, potentially saving lives. More than 15 years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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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.
Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 19, 2022
We are excited to announce that the iOS and Android apps for Microsoft To Do (a tool for managing and sharing tasks and lists ) is rolling out to GCC (Government Community Cloud) users. The rollout begins in late August, with plans to be completed by mid-September. This launch will add the mobile apps to the web and Outlook functionality that GCC accounts already have today.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
While the Defense Department has moved faster than civilian agencies in adopting 5G, leaders across federal government are taking an interest in the emerging network infrastructure, with good reason. “5G is more than cellular telephony,” according to a report from the CSIS Working Group on Trust and Security in 5G Networks. “5G meets the growing demand to create and move data and new knowledge faster and more efficiently.
Homeroom
AUGUST 17, 2022
By: Rebecca Standridge, Program Specialist for ESE Curriculum and veteran Special Education Teacher in Marion County, Florida As a child, I dreamed of growing up and becoming a teacher; practicing reading aloud with my baby dolls and stuffed animals and was always the first to volunteer to help the teacher grade papers. I am now. Continue Reading. The post Teacher Leadership as a Military Spouse: All Roads Lead to Learning appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 17, 2022
For consumer companies to grow fast and profitably, they must expand their cores, tap into adjacencies, and ignite breakout businesses—all at the same time.
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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
GCN
AUGUST 15, 2022
In New York and Louisiana, the new positions are designed to promote collaboration and bolster resilience against cyberattacks.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Department of Defense and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration have partnered to accelerate the adoption of open interfaces, interoperable components and multivendor solutions related to 5G. In the 2022, first-year 5G Challenge Preliminary Event, NTIA will award part of a $3 million prize to contestants who submit winning hardware or software solutions for 5G network subsystems.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
AUGUST 16, 2022
A House of Representatives’ special committee held a number of hearings earlier this summer that examined the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol. At the request of congressional members and committees, we have also issued several.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 18, 2022
In the new inflationary environment, company leaders can protect their business and gain competitive advantage by deploying analytics-aided strategies.
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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.
GCN
AUGUST 15, 2022
Rather than technology driving smart city projects, today’s efforts focus on outcomes and ecosystems.
Super Library Marketing
AUGUST 17, 2022
Watch This Video. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 155: In this episode, I want to share the early results of ongoing research in Poland about how non-library users view the library. This research is being conducted with the help of mystery shoppers, who are asked to go into a library and perform a specific task. After their experience, they are interviewed.
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 18, 2022
Be prepared to pivot from what you have done before.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 17, 2022
By identifying factors affecting workplace mental health, leaders in Asia can take action to create happier, more inclusive, and increasingly productive organizations.
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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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