Next City
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Underdeck bridge project could be a pioneer of reparative planning. Or it could lead to further displacement in this once-thriving Black neighborhood.
Disaster Zone blog
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The infrastructure is an easy target and hard to protect.
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Professional Grant Writer
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there’s a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project. The post What to include in a letter of support for a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
In an interview with McKinsey’s Tanguy Catlin, Andrew Rose of OnStar Insurance discusses how telematics data will usher in a new era of auto insurance.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.
Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jose M. Peña, the Director of Lurtis LTD looks at improving safety on construction sites through the adoption of technology systems, training workers and better analysing risks. In this post, we are going to explain how it is possible to improve safety on construction sites by implementing some new technology systems and well-known methodologies. But first, let’s review some facts about safety in the construction sector.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Stanford’s Jeremy Utley proposes approaching creativity with a “begun” mentality, where innovation is incorporated into daily practice instead of occurring only in sprints.
Super Library Marketing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The complete guide includes tips for: LinkedIn. Facebook. TikTok. YouTube. The final installment on December 19 will cover Twitter. These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th Annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The United States has one of the most extensive vehicle transportation networks in the world, totaling more than 4 million miles of interstate highways, city freeways and rural roads. It makes sense, given the size of the country and the cost-effectiveness of ground-based systems in getting people and products from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the first iteration of the National Broadband Map, a web-based interactive map aimed to reflect broadband availability for all broadband serviceable locations across the nation. This map is an important tool that will impact targeted funding and other efforts to bring broadband to unserved and underserved […] Source.
Speaker: Noratek
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Medtech companies are looking to AI and advanced analytics to help retool their commercial models to meet customers’ evolving expectations—but common misunderstandings can delay progress.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2022
While the transition to 5G continues, buzz is building around 6G, which experts say could finally unlock the internet’s almost magical potential. “5G is trying to enable the Internet of Everything, and it’s making some steps toward that, but 6G will really get it right,” says Jeffrey Andrews, director of 6G@UT, a research center at the University of Texas at Austin that was launched in June 2021. 5G-enabled carrier frequencies above 6 gigahertz will be used for the first time in a cellular syste
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Think of areas like the bridges and tunnels of New York City. Hundreds of drones fly over those bridges every day. Now, most of these drones are innocent; they’re powered by regular civilians who are just taking pictures or sightseeing. But unregistered drones aren’t easily traced back to their owners, and even registered drones can give bad actors an opening to use drones for nefarious purposes.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Background on the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 Earlier this year, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (S. 4295). This legislation included a section requiring local governments to adhere to new financial data standards. The National League of […] Source.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Central bank digital currencies and stablecoins could reshape financial services. Treasury managers can play a central role in optimizing the related opportunities—and handling of the risks.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the third in a three-part series on securing the software supply chain. The last part of the series, titled “Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Customers,” follows the August 2022 release of guidance for developers and the October 2022 release of guidance for suppliers.
Citizen Lab
DECEMBER 15, 2022
During the holiday season, you might find some more time to grab a book and learn about the possibilities to innovate our democracies in the digital age and how you can help build better politics. Not sure where to start? Our curated list of favorite books, listed in no particular order, has you covered. Let’s dive in! 1. Solving Public Problems: A Practical… The post 10 must-read books to inspire government innovation for stronger democracy appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Attacks on digital citizen services can cause citizens to lose trust in their governments. Services such as real estate land title searches, emergency services, and more need to be operational in times of need. As an IT leader for digital citizen services, you need to automate incident management runbooks. In this post, I show how the automation of incident response in the cloud is a journey.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
As the life sciences industry is tested by an uncertain economic environment, companies can focus not only on resilience but on positioning themselves to accelerate when coming out of the downturn.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2022
While the federal government is not the primary target of ransomware attacks, it plays a large role in helping those who have been attacked recover. It also provides advice on how enterprises can protect themselves against such attacks. A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) outlines three areas where the federal government could improve this assistance: Interagency coordination Awareness, outreach and communication Coordination with schools The GAO reports that ransomware
GovLoop
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In recent years, several factors have come together to drive the need for a more robust cyber strategy in government: the changing nature of work, the expansion of IT infrastructures beyond the traditional firewall and bad actors’ focus on exploiting human elements. And the employee is at the heart of it all. With government workers signing on from remote locations, legacy solutions based on perimeter defense are no longer adequate.
Microsoft Public Sector
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Our GCC-H Customer Success Manager (CSM) team will be hosting the webinar Tomorrow Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 9-10 am PT |12-1pm ET. We have a great lineup this month to help your personnel increase productivity and effective collaboration with the M365 suite: Dan Carroll (Principal PM) will give an overview on Cross-Cloud Collaboration, and this will kick off a series of topics dedicated to helping users understand how to successfully interact with their partners across the Microsoft cloud ecosyste
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The region’s consumers have embraced digital channels, and their spending is set to grow. New research highlights how companies can generate more value from this segment in the coming years.
GCN
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Combining decision intelligence methodologies with big data, AI and machine learning can help analysts make sense of data and analytics insights.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Identity is key to securing government systems. Yet many federal agencies still struggle to implement effective and comprehensive identity management. During a recent GovLoop online training titled “ Building an Identity-centric Security Foundation ,” three government and industry experts discussed challenges around identity and described important first steps for agencies looking to elevate their approach to identity.
Microsoft Public Sector
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Join us on for our next episode December 13 at 8:30 am PT | 11:30am ET featuring Women in Tech in Gov - roadblocks, allies, imposter syndrome and more. This episode features: Erin Fitzgibbons - Deputy Program Manager at Octo, Jacqueline French - Senior Associate at KPMG, Angela Ploumis - CX lead at FAA. Alli Zanelotti - Federal Account Executive at AvePoint.
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-
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Recent trends appear to make a case for investing in value-based care. Here’s why value-based models now show both the potential and propensity for growth.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Immigration and Customs Enforcement—commonly known as ICE—may detain some people awaiting decisions in their immigration court cases. ICE releases others and may monitor them under the Alternatives to Detention program. ICE is enrolling an increasing.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 13, 2022
ATLANTIC CITY — The city is implementing an online portal, set to go live Friday, for property owners who wish to offer short-term rentals.
Google Public Sector
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Academic institutions are becoming more susceptible to security breaches in the ever-expanding ecosystem of IT services. While facing challenges such as re-training staff on new skills, and expanding teams to support the increasing pace of work, many institutions are seeking tools and solutions to alleviate some burden on their IT security teams. One of those tools is Security Command Center , which is available in Google Cloud to help protect institutions.
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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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