McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Five proven use cases show how artificial intelligence is creating value for advanced industrial companies.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Let’s not forget what we learned during 2020 about the fragility of our food supply chains:?the prevailing, globalized model is as fragile as a spider web. It can shatter into dangling threads in times of crisis, such as a pandemic.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 3, 2022

December 03, 2022 If you are preparing a proposal for a U.S. government (USG) agency, center, or institute such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or the National Science Foundation (NSF), you probably already know that it can be a complex, confusing undertaking. And if you haven’t applied for USG funding yet but are considering doing so, one of the things that might be factoring into your decision-making is the difficulty of the application process.

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

You cannot base future cost projections on past expenditures.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Blockchain is a secure database shared across a network of participants, where up-to-date information is available to all participants at the same time.

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The Market Urbanism Report

DECEMBER 4, 2022

As Census data shows, Sunbelt metros continue to topple coastal ones in home permits.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Cloud-based technology can make agencies more efficient and reduce stress on government workforces. But not all public-sector entities embrace the cloud; in fact, some strongly resist it. During a recent online training entitled “Top Reasons Agencies Are Moving to Cloud in 2023,” GovLoop heard from three government and industry experts, who discussed why agencies sometimes balk at adopting cloud solutions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Design matters—and not just in good times. CEOs who embrace design can enhance strategy and better navigate this age of volatility.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

People flock to urban entertainment districts for sporting events, nightlife and social gatherings, often making them tricky places to patrol for safety. As more municipalities experiment with smart city technology, quite a few are making initial investments in these busy zones where the Internet of Things can assist with public safety. In the county of Arlington, Va., partygoers often gather on the weekend in the Clarendon neighborhood, where a high number of restaurants and bars in a small are

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Where to go to see what is happening in real time here in the USA.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Nadav Avni, Chief Marketing Officer at Radix Technologies , explores three reasons to add VR MDM software to your tech stack in 2023. For the average person, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) bring hyperrealistic video games and the Metaverse to mind. For companies, however, these futuristic technologies hold the power to change the business landscape as we know it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2022

African banks can increase their productivity to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and deliver new value to customers—even in the face of a tightening global business environment.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What if hackers attacked a rail company 2,745,267 times in just six weeks? This was the thought experiment conceived by Project Honeytrain, which was created in 2015 by European security experts to analyze how cybercriminals would gain access to a Potemkin railroad created wholly online. The primary method of assault was millions of automated dictionary attacks, which work to break unknown passwords.

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Communicating risk and solutions in a rapidly changing pandemic

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the creation of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract—a multi-vendor acquisition vehicle designed to make cloud services and capabilities available at all classification levels and across all security domains, from the enterprise to the tactical edge. JWCC will enable the DoD to fully leverage the capabilities of the cloud to meet current and future mission initiatives.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With inflation at record highs throughout Europe, retailers are under more pressure than ever. Those that act quickly and follow a holistic playbook can be well positioned to thrive.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Is it just me, or are grant professionals obsessed with numbered lists? I see them everywhere – from blog posts to webinars to podcast episodes. Top 8 ways to ruin a grant proposal. Top 25 tech tools to improve your productivity. Top 5 prospect research companies. We all love a good list, especially a checklist, but goodness! And listen, I’m just as guilty for writing and reading said lists.

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Vandalism or terrorism?

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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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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes sectors that provide essential services, such as electricity, health care, and transportation. These sectors increasingly rely on internet-connected technologies to support their mission and operation.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Marc Petit, Vice President of Unreal Engine Ecosystem at Epic Games, is optimistic about the promise of the metaverse, which he says will depend on real-time streaming of interactive, 3D content. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Agencies have made significant strides toward improving the availability and affordability of broadband service in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission has specifically made efforts to bring underserved and remote areas up to speed technologically to bridge the connectivity divide. A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans that use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and det

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Can someone check my logic on the potential to use Azure Commercial for CUI and ITARs if the following compensating controls are place: All Azure workloads (VM, AKS, Log Analytics) use Azure Disks and Storage Accounts which are encrypted with Customer Managed Keys, using Azure Key Vault (FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified).

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California Department of Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2022

December 7, 2022 – CDT’s annual Ovation Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the Department whose exceptional efforts have helped secure better services for Californians. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes an individual whose efforts have gone beyond their typical duties. Keri Nomura, a Staff Services Manager in the Office of Professional Development (OPD), received this year’s top honor. .

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Here’s a look back at some of our favorite data visualizations from the year.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A changing climate is impacting the risks facing American properties, communities, and businesses as perils like flood, fire, heat, and drought become more common and more severe. The First Street Foundation (First Street) , a nonprofit research and technology group, is committed to making climate risk information accessible, simple to understand, and actionable for individuals, governments, and industry.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Document processing and call routing are the lifeblood of any police station. Despite the efficiencies of American law enforcement, reams of paperwork can sometimes clog the gears of justice — or at least slow it down. Because documentation is a vital component in all legal matters, every law enforcement agency strives to increase speed and accuracy when creating those documents and reducing bottlenecks.

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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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GCN

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The results of this year’s McKinsey Global Survey on AI show the expansion of the technology’s use since we began tracking it five years ago, but with a nuanced picture underneath.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In this new three-part blog series, follow Adrienne Hamilton’s journey to get a client-side view of successful project planning, launching, and reporting of a public involvement initiative for transport. The post How to Effectively Plan Your Public Involvement Initiative for Transport appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Community development leaders continuously balance resource, budget and land constraints. While smart city practices are still relatively new in city government, there are many practical applications for cities invested in advancing equitable community development.

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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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