FedTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

Agencies should leverage foundational artificial intelligence models being crowdsourced by top universities and large tech companies so that they’re not starting from scratch as they embrace the technology. Open source paved the way for crowdsourced AI development, which means, aside from bespoke use cases, agencies simply need to determine whether they can use and scale the best models on the market.

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 6, 2023

Cyber attack forecast for this summer.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 7, 2023

The innovative social-commerce format continues to grow, but its potential could be unlocked by tailored approaches responding to differences in consumer characteristics and needs.

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GovLoop

JULY 6, 2023

What is Automation? The basic proposition of automation seems simple enough: Software can handle tasks that are repetitive, rules-driven and don’t require judgment more effectively than humans. Think about speed dial on your phone. Once programmed, the phone can dial a number faster than you ever could manually and never get it wrong. That’s the vision for automation in a nutshell.

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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.

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GovPilot

JULY 5, 2023

In an era characterized by rapid modernization, increased constituent expectations, shrinking budgets, and unpredictable outside disruptions, local governments’ reliance on arcane paper-based processes drains its scarce resources and limits its ability to fully serve constituents.

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 5, 2023

Is energy storage in your future?

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The City Fix

JULY 6, 2023

There is no question that for the world to successfully slow and mitigate the effects of climate change, cities will need to transform. Currently, urban areas consume 78% of the world’s energy supply and produce over 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions. By.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 5, 2023

In recent years, destructive wildfires have become increasingly common and more severe, putting strain on community resources and the environment. In the United States, approximately 8 million acres of land (about twice the area of Connecticut) burn per year, which is double the average of the 1990s.

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 6, 2023

It is not official, but temperatures are rising.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 7, 2023

Boards are responsible for how generative AI is used at the companies they oversee. Asking company leaders the right questions will help unlock the technology’s value while managing its risk.

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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.

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GovPilot

JULY 6, 2023

While many local governments are taking strides towards a digital transformation, those that aren’t adapting with the times are putting themselves at serious risk. Ransomware attacks and other cyber breaches have plagued local governments for years because of a continued reliance on outdated technology systems that aren’t secure and are easy to hack.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 6, 2023

For local leaders looking to increase transportation connectivity between residents and opportunity, look no further than the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Right now, USDOT is taking applications for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) combined program with up to $3.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2023

A multicloud environment offers numerous benefits, including a high degree of scalability and flexibility, but it also presents challenges around security. Federal IT leaders should consider these four steps to remove complexity from their cloud security environments and keep resources safe from attack. 1. Adopt Cloud-Specific Security Tooling Solutions such as cloud security posture management and cloud workload protection secure cloud-native applications and environments, from development thro

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 3, 2023

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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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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Google Public Sector

JULY 7, 2023

Dallas County’s mission is to provide exceptional services that promote a thriving community. As the second most populous county in Texas and the ninth largest in the country, they serve over 2.6 million constituents in the Dallas, Texas area. The county population is diverse with a large number of both English and non-English speakers. According to the latest census data, the Latino population comprises 41% of Dallas County, followed by White (27%) and Black (22%), plus a significant Vietnamese

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 4, 2023

I can't claim to have a handle on every great program, but for smaller communities, Tempe, Arizona, Long Beach, California, and Arlington County, Virginia, have very well developed local transit systems and complementary in-depth sustainable mobility programs. Back when I was doing a bike and pedestrian plan for Baltimore County, I visited with the Tempe transportation department when I was vacationing in Arizona.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

In 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology asked experts to develop quantum-resistant public-key cryptographic algorithms algorithms that could be standardized for use in protecting sensitive government information. Five years later, in July 2022, the top four candidates were announced. Less than a month after that, however, researchers using only a single-core classical computer were able to break one of NIST’s runners-up (named, ironically, SIKE) in just about an hour.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 7, 2023

A board of directors is a governance entity that oversees and supports management on behalf of shareholders and other stakeholders to maximize value creation.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 7, 2023

Hi @John_Bunn_SLG How can organizations achieve CMMC ML1 compliance with an M365 E3 SKU? Or, when will the "Microsoft 365 E5 Security" SKU be available for GCC or GCC High?

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GovLoop

JULY 3, 2023

Identity is key to a modernized government experience. As a means of protecting IT systems, identity security also supports a smooth, simplified and secure employee experience. Externally, a coherent and deliberate approach to identity can help drive improved constituent engagements, meeting rising citizen expectations around their government encounters.

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Homeroom

JULY 6, 2023

Now that we’re in July, we’ve gone through Mental Health Awareness Month (May) and Pride Month (June). In these two months, we’ve seen so many examples of efforts around the country to support LGBTQI+ youth and provide these students with more access to high-quality mental health support. However, we don’t hear a lot about rural Continue Reading The post Finding Community | Mental Health for LGBTQI+ Students in Rural America appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 6, 2023

Lessons from five rewired enterprises highlight how to turn initial digital gains into enterprise-wide ones.

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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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FedTech Magazine

JULY 7, 2023

Stories about schools, hospitals and local government agencies being shut down by ransomware appear in the news seemingly every day. Until recently, the federal government hadn’t been a regular target. But don’t think that a ransomware attack won’t happen to you or your agency, because it can and it will — if it hasn’t already. In February, the U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 7, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, concerning data related to chronic absenteeism, academic achievement, and youth mental health is an ongoing cause for concern.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 6, 2023

Editor's note : This post was originally published on the Google Workspace blog. At Google, we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers and to fostering trust in our cloud technologies. We regularly engage with customers, privacy regulators, and policymakers around the globe to understand evolving expectations and to adapt our products accordingly.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 5, 2023

To provide critical materials for the energy transition, the metals and minerals industries must adapt their global supply chains.

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 3, 2023

I have been remiss in writing about the 2023 release of the Trust for Public Land national ratings of park systems, called ParkScore®. -- " How Does Your City’s ParkScore® Rating Stack Up? ," TPL, 2023 In the past I've had issues with it, because DC is always rated highly--this year its #1--but the reality is that 80% of "DC's" parks are run by the National Park Service, and its arguable about how successful they are at serving the local residents. -- " Lies, damn lies, and statistics: parks edi

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 6, 2023

The message is clear – without transformational, rapid, and collaborative change from across the world, all of us will be subject to the most extreme impacts from climate change.

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Super Library Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 196 There’s an easy trick that your library can use to get attention in the email inbox. What is it? I’m going to share with you in this episode! Plus we’ll give kudos to someone (or perhaps a group of someones?!) doing great work in Library Marketing. Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 3, 2023

A practical guide to transforming security teams, processes, and tools to support cloud security development Every day, we see new challenges emerging with cloud security which teams struggle to tackle. For example, how do you get visibility into your decentralised, rapidly changing environment? How to prioritise the real risks and eliminate the noise of legacy tools?

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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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