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Three Multi-Domain Architecture Benefits and How Federal Agencies Can Achieve Them

Government Technology Insider

Over the last few weeks, we have explored multi-domain architecture benefits that can deliver for federal agencies. In short, multi-domain architecture lays the foundation of a future-focused IT environment; one that will serve an agency for years to come and help avoid the pitfalls of legacy environments. that many agencies know all too well. However, several qualifiers need to be addressed to make sure that agencies realize the full breadth of multi-domain architecture benefits.

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Can better governance help space lift off?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With more public and private actors entering the arena, outer space is getting crowded. Good governance could limit conflicts and help keep the space economy on a growth trajectory.

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How data gaps feed inequity

GCN

Fully representative datasets are crucial for creating accurate narratives and targeted interventions.

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Ohio Train Derailment Not a Presidentially Declared Disaster

Disaster Zone blog

There is a “responsible party” who should pay for everything.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

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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Mapping litter and plastic pollution with citizen science

AWS Public Sector Blog

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Seán Lynch, the founder of OpenLitterMap , to share how AWS technologies and open data are helping to solve global challenges like biodiversity loss and plastic pollution with citizen science. Solutions like OpenLitterMap help unlock the potential that a global abundance of technology has for the collection and dissemination of pertinent data that is an instrumental part of positive social change.

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What climate-smart agriculture means for smallholder farmers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey research identified more than 30 measures that smallholder farmers can pursue to adapt to and mitigate climate change.

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The Colorado River and Water Reservoirs in the West

Disaster Zone blog

Old measures and old laws are not made for climate impacts.

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How Choice Neighborhoods is Transforming Louisville’s Russell Neighborhood

NLC (National League of Cities)

A few things come to mind when people think about Louisville, Kentucky: the Greatest of All Time Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, and of course, bourbon. While lesser well-known, Louisville is also on the leading edge of rethinking public housing thanks to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods program.

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Winning the SMB tech market in a challenging economy

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The small-and-midsize-business market has huge potential, but it’s also highly competitive and fragmented. Tech providers must understand the unique, evolving needs and preferences of small companies.

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IoT Botnets Remain a Critical Cybersecurity Threat to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The era of bots has arrived. According to CPO Magazine, Internet of Things has been “the primary force behind the biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnet attacks for some time.” This risk is reflected in recent attack efforts. From August to December 2022, malicious actors made more than 134 million exploit attempts on IoT devices using a remote code execution flaw in the Realtek Jungle Software Development Kit.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Long-term Climate Impacts on the Weather’

Disaster Zone blog

How climate change is impacting our weather and disasters.

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Significance of the Farm Bill Reauthorization for Every Community

NLC (National League of Cities)

This year, local leaders should keep an eye out for the reauthorization of the most impactful piece of legislation related to agriculture and food, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill.

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Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings: Anticipating geopolitical risks (and openings)

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The need for board-level strategic conversations on geopolitical risk is urgent.

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RCMS23: Air Force Squadrons Lay Groundwork for Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

Air Force squadrons such as the 561st Network Operations Squadron are getting “a lot” of exposure to zero-trust security as they prepare to overhaul security architectures, according to its commander. Speaking Tuesday at the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2023, Lt. Col. Alphanso Adams said the 561st NOS modernized the boundary resets at engineering bases about seven months ago, work necessary to begin the transition to zero-trust architectures.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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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The Role of Elected and Senior Policy Officials in Emergency Management and Disasters

Disaster Zone blog

A short video that summarizes their role before, during and after a disaster.

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Coming Soon

NLC (National League of Cities)

New federal community electric vehicle (EV) charging grants will soon be available to help communities add new EV charging locations as the number of EVs on the roads grows. The U.S.

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Navigating the three horizons of 5G business building

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As 5G technology transforms industries, telcos’ ability to maximize the opportunity will depend on transforming themselves from network providers to outcome providers with a new approach to monetization.

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2022 Presidential Scholars Weigh in on the Importance of CTE

Homeroom

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Max Aulwes, Alan Mo, and Sreeya Pittala are three of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recipients for excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE).

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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Disaster Zone Column: Too Important to Leave to the Professionals

Disaster Zone blog

The pandemic created some negative learning experiences.

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How Huntington, West Virginia, Grew its Municipal Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

Huntington, West Virginia, is a gateway to economic transformation in Appalachia. Our community is at the center of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area spanning seven counties and three states. We’re also at the center of workforce revitalization, particularly for our municipal workforce.

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Telecom networks: Tracking the coming xRAN revolution

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A boom in adoption of new technologies could help fuel innovation and cost reduction, but the industry must navigate several issues to deliver on the full promise of xRAN.

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Helping governments and businesses pioneer sustainability initiatives: Top takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Conference

AWS Public Sector Blog

Sustainability is increasingly taking up a prominent role across all sectors and industries. Sustainability is now a crucial part of organisational strategy and the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving. There is a need to address sustainability challenges collectively and move organisations from reactive to proactive to unlock scalable business models.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

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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Some Facts on the Actual Spill and Spread of Chemicals from the Ohio Train Derailment

Disaster Zone blog

A news report on what happened in the air and in the water.

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How to Meet Job Posting Requirements for Federal Contractors

Careers in Government

Sometimes, bias can show up subconsciously, even when creating a job posting. You might have used discriminatory or offensive language. The post How to Meet Job Posting Requirements for Federal Contractors appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Seizing the momentum to build resilience for a future of sustainable inclusive growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The ‘resilience agenda,’ developed by the World Economic Forum with McKinsey & Company, is the first serious program to coordinate long-term solutions throughout our disrupted world.

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February 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Newsworthy Highlights Microsoft 365 Government price updates - into effect March 1st 2023 On August 2021 we announced an update to our pricing for Microsoft 365 (which applies to all commercial customers: Enterprise, US Government, and Business). Announcing Windows 365 and AVD for Government AMA February 22nd Join us for our Windows 365 and/or Azure Virtual Desktop in government Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) with members of the engineering and product teams On February 22nd at 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Ohio Train Derailment — Politics in Play

Disaster Zone blog

Politics are giving the incident legs.

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Delinquent Property Tax Enforcement Could Be the Missing Piece in Fighting Vacant Properties

Center for Community Progress

Every year, property owners across the country receive property tax bills. Most people pay, because the consequences of not paying your property taxes seem cut and dry: Fail to pay and you may lose your property. But what happens when a private property owner walks away from a declining investment property and stops paying their taxes? And what happens to the vacant, abandoned, deteriorated properties that haven’t generated property tax revenue for their municipality in years, or even decades?

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What is environmental sustainability?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet.

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The Journey of Redesigning Delhi Gate Junction

The City Fix

From a road safety standpoint, intersections are one of the most critical parts of a city’s streetscape and transportation network. In most cities, they account for the highest number of interactions between vehicles and pedestrians. To increase safety at one.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.