Social Pinpoint
JUNE 5, 2023
In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. As we continue to connect with our communities and capture private and personal data the need for understanding the impact of data protection and privacy in community engagement is essential.
Next City
JUNE 6, 2023
Despite the exploitative labor environment in bars and restaurants, this may be the first worker-owned cooperative in New York City’s hospitality sector.
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Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 6, 2023
We’re excited to announce that customers using US Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment and Microsoft Azure can now purchase Windows 365 Enterprise and deploy their Cloud PCs in Microsoft Azure commercial regions. Windows 365 Enterprise has been assessed by a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized auditor to meet FedRAMP High requirements at data centers within the Continental US and has an agency authorization at FedRAMP Moderate.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 8, 2023
Consumers already know what they want at the intersection of virtual and physical retail. It’s up to companies to evolve their strategies to capture growth and long-term value.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 4, 2023
Groundwater can’t be replaced anytime soon.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 6, 2023
Several federal agencies have embraced artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation and digital process automation to streamline processes and optimize efficiency, but few have put all of the pieces together to adopt hyperautomation. “In the commercial world, there’s a lot of interest and investment in hyperautomation for the returns that it can provide,” says Jason Payne, CTO for Microsoft Federal.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 5, 2023
A chatbot may not take your job—but it will almost certainly change it. Here’s how to start thinking about putting gen AI to work for you.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 4, 2023
Rates statewide went up 30 percent year over year.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 7, 2023
The Department of Justice is using advanced data analytics to discover suspicious healthcare activity, enabling the agency to crack down on healthcare fraud. Through analytics, 16 people in Michigan and Ohio — including 12 physicians — were sentenced last year for their roles in submitting more than $250 million in false claims and illegally distributing more than 6.6 million opioid pills.
The City Fix
JUNE 8, 2023
“Plastic kills, and the damages of plastic pollution have no borders. We cannot beat plastic pollution if we don’t tackle climate change, environmental loss and food crises at the same time.” That was the powerful message Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
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
JUNE 8, 2023
The founder and CEO of thermondo discusses how he launched and scaled a fully integrated home heating services company in Germany, and the challenges he faced building a green-tech business.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 8, 2023
Canada expected to create a disaster agency.
GovLoop
JUNE 9, 2023
Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. That is, how do issues like data quality, data maturity, compliance monitoring and so on actually contribute to the well-being of a community or improve service to constituents?
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 5, 2023
A new roundtable at Downing Street proves insightful as top AI executives discuss the potential and associated challenges of the UK’s dynamic AI industry In attendance were 20 esteemed leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, including Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose; Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Dame Angela Mclean; Baroness Joanna Shields from BenevolentAI; and Matt Clifford from ARIA.
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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
JUNE 6, 2023
In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JUNE 9, 2023
Years ago, the Grant Professionals Association started the Conference Navigators Program as part of their annual conference. They pair regular attendees with first-timers a month or two before the conference. Conference navigators typically email first-timers before the event, sharing advice, and offering to answer any questions. I always warn to dress in layers that can overcome fluctuating room temperatures; bring comfortable shoes; participate in one or two of the social activities; and make
Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 9, 2023
One challenge with the policy setting, "Interactive logon: Require Windows Hello for Business or smart card," is that it requires that a WHFB PIN has already been created for the user. If an existing employee must sign into a device for the first time (device replacement, employee moves to a new location) or if a new employee is issued a device, it presents a challenge.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Across the United States, many 911 centers are running on legacy technology vulnerable to disaster-related outages , while others face staffing gaps as high as 50%. Courts and other justice and public safety organizations are targeted by a rising number of cyber events , as the digitization of paper workloads increases the amount of sensitive data requiring secure storage.
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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
JUNE 4, 2023
Africa’s economy downshifted over the last decade, yet half of its people live in countries that have thrived on the continent. Africa has the human capital and natural resources to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world.
zencity
JUNE 7, 2023
In June 2023, the Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Department launched a new public survey to better understand residents’ trust and satisfaction with the department. The survey instrument, Blockwise , will allow the police department to holistically understand neighborhood issues while improving the agency’s responsiveness to local community concerns and priorities.
GovLoop
JUNE 8, 2023
Agencies need true cyber resilience: the ability to bounce back from any type of cyber event — from malicious attacks to network outages — without missing a beat. A modernized backup and recovery approach enables agencies to recover quickly and empowers them to not just keep systems running, but to also effectively support the business processes at the heart of an organization.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into K12 education that teaches skills-based learning with real-world applications can help students develop critical thinking skills. As we shape the next generation of innovators, dynamic STEM education goes beyond advancing math and science competencies—it helps students build confidence and problem-solving capabilities in a hands-on learning environment.
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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
JUNE 7, 2023
McKinsey surveyed more than 7,000 students in 17 countries to find out which elements of online higher education they value most.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 5, 2023
Early childhood education programs have become a bedrock for the youth of our cities, towns and villages. These programs seek to put families at the forefront of our communities by advancing educational outcomes for children.
GovLoop
JUNE 9, 2023
Robotic process automation (RPA) has become necessary for agencies to perform their missions efficiently, and there’s multiple levels of automation that your organization can choose to utilize. What are the types of automation, and how can they assist your agency?
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is announcing the 2023 cohort of the Halcyon Climate Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean Fellowship. AWS is sponsoring this fellowship with Halcyon, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit supporting impact-driven startups, to accelerate solutions that address the compounding effects of climate change on poverty, food insecurity, health disparities, and displacement – issues predominantly faced by vulnerable populations.
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
JUNE 8, 2023
Social media comprises the applications and websites that allow people to interact with other users, businesses, communities, and content.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 9, 2023
Edmond Burke said that “Beauty is the promise of happiness.” As you drive down the streets in your community, are you proud? Are you impressed? Are you entertained? As you stand downtown in your city and look around, is your city doing all it can to draw attention to initiatives you are working on?
GovLoop
JUNE 5, 2023
One of government’s core responsibilities is to help people in need. That’s why officials in Fairfax County, Virginia found a way to ensure that local emergency response never wavers. It’s called RescueVision , and it’s an application that gives the Fire and Rescue Department’s 911 dispatch center real-time data on what’s happening where. The program relies on geospatial information systems (GIS) technology, which identifies relationships between and among computer-readable datasets and produces
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 8, 2023
There is power in data. From pop quizzes in grade school to global annual crop yields, data provides information to empower decision makers. But, in order for data to unleash its power, it must be analyzed, interpreted, and shared with those who need it. In March 2023, Management Information Systems Quarterly published an article highlighting how the Commonwealth of Virginia harnessed the power of data to save lives before, during, and after the pandemic.
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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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