Disaster Zone blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This is a must-listen to achieve better understanding.

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Next City

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

It’s crunch time for many of Bristol’s post-war housing estates. Could the city’s radical co-design projects go beyond lip service to deliver regeneration at scale?

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Housing 175

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.

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The Market Urbanism Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It's time for cities to analyze the ROI of different curb space usage.

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Homeroom

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This month, as we’re thinking about gratitude, I’m reflecting on the tremendous impact that educators have had on my life. I would not be where I am today without the many teachers, counselors, librarians, and mentors that have lifted me up, and, now as an educator and mentor myself, I hope to pass that encouragement. Continue Reading. The post Gratitude for Arts and Science Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.

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Disaster Zone blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

I’ve been taught a lesson.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Overhauling the Navy’s IT structure isn’t a matter of a singular pivot. A ripped-to-the-studs approach became warranted after years of lag, with multiple entities — and billions of dollars — now focused on a midstream overhaul of the aged system. At a panel discussion earlier this year, Navy CIO Aaron Weis noted that the service branch is making a move toward modernization.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Urban freight and delivery services boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers switched to online shopping when businesses were forced to close. The surge in online market activity that began in 2020 builds on a decade of steady growth related to the.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Organizations are starting to embrace advanced analytics as a core pillar of innovation within their general and administrative functions.

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Operations 133

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Caught between a pandemic recovery and the “great resignation,” state and local IT leaders have expressed major concerns about hiring and retaining a capable IT workforce, according to a 2022 state CIO survey by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. Demand for IT talent is expected to continue to skyrocket, forcing state and local agencies to compete with private industry and federal agencies for a limited talent pool.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the second installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The guide to LinkedIn can be found here. In the next few weeks, I’ll cover TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter (maybe!). These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Serverless architecture is not a new concept in government IT, but it is in the early phases of adoption. When it comes to computer models, it’s an upcoming trend to keep an eye on. Despite its name, a serverless architecture does require servers. After all, applications need a place to run. However, a serverless architecture differs from server-based architectures because it is managed by a cloud service provider, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, or Microsoft Azure.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Legislation governing public services can affect the potential for digitization. Digital-compatibility checks leveraging “rules as code” could help.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This year, over 3,600 local elected officials, partners and municipal staff from 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico traveled to Kansas City, MO for our first in-person City Summit since 2019. Attendees spent three days attending sessions on the most pressing issues facing America’s cities, towns, and villages.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Newsworthy Highlights. Microsoft Priva is generally available to GCC, GCC High and DoD. As the privacy landscape continues to evolve, the way that government organizations respond to privacy regulations will be critical to maintaining their privacy posture and responding to constituent requests. Microsoft’s newest security brand category, Microsoft Priva, was first announced at Ignite in 2021—today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Priva for the Government Communi

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As federal agencies work towards a zero-trust environment, identity verification becomes critical. Users be able to verify their information before entering the network, and they will need assistance in protecting those credentials. Captured credentials remain the most efficient and undetected technique for compromising an enterprise, and well-designed identity and access management (IAM) programs are a critical barrier against these threats.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Alison Watkins, who is a board member of CSL, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Wesfarmers, believes that there is growing alignment—and a healthier balance—between CEOs and board members.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Select the video above to watch this episode. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 168: This episode is another must-watch for any library that posts on Twitter. Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform has thrown Twitter into chaos. And many libraries are seriously thinking about deactivating their accounts. I’ll share three things to consider before you make that decision.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

New York City’s efforts to modernize school transportation have been dogged by delays — like its buses — but this new effort will allow parents and schools to monitor them.

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Transportation 85

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Exascale is the next milestone in computing. It’s a higher level of computer performance that will have unprecedented impact on society and the economy.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The main ethical challenges of AI fall into four broad categories: digital amplification, discrimination, security and control and inequality. With greater scrutiny of tech practices and calls for transparency, businesses must manage the deployment of smart AI while ensuring privacy safeguards , preventing bias in algorithmic decision-making, and meeting guidelines in highly regulated industries.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

An Aadhaar number is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to every individual in India. An Aadhaar number can be used to support various government subsidies and acts as a vital proof of identity and proof of address for opening a fixed deposit account, applying for a passport, investing in mutual funds, and more.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While many states have low customer satisfaction, some are bucking that trend by investing in technology to improve processes, according to research from McKinsey.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Banks finance carbon-emitting businesses, and they finance decarbonization of the economy, as well. How effectively they address financed emissions can make all the difference.

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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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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Government agencies have come to embrace commercial, off-the-shelf products as more practical in today’s fast-paced tech environment. COTS products are quicker and simpler to procure, with little need for extra development. Even the intelligence community, rife with classified and sensitive material, is moving in that direction. State and local agencies have embraced COTS products, but they also have begun to realize they need customization and plenty of support for these new products.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In today’s very competitive world, it is often difficult to find great talent. Someone who can play many roles on your team, be a leader, a motivator and an individual whom other employees look up to. They are typically the cornerstone of your team, a leader not in title but in action. They are self-driven and not only see your vision and strategy, but often influence others in the implementation of that strategy.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Federal agencies most involved with cybersecurity should improve communication with each other and with other levels of government, GAO said.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With new opportunities on the horizon, the Thai banking industry could ignite new growth and invigorate its profitability by redefining its meaning and purpose, reinventing its traditional role, and making bold and innovative operational changes.

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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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