State Tech Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
Extraordinary disruptions are coming to public and private sector jobs in the near future. Local government CIOs must prepare for the sweeping change to be brought by generative artificial intelligence. Any organization facing such upheaval may embrace sound change management practices and prepare accordingly with a 30/60/90 plan to achieve goals to navigate this disruption.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 5, 2024
On May 8, 2024, city leaders, staff, and partners joined together to take part in the Cities of Opportunity (CoO) Solutions Forum. Cities of Opportunity helps city leaders accelerate their health equity work, embedding the tools they develop through the program into the foundation of their operations.
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GCN
JUNE 4, 2024
Amid warnings that artificial intelligence could “totally discredit our election systems,” a group of U.S. senators released a sprawling roadmap that includes grant funding to keep elections safe from AI.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
Mixed reality headsets and similar systems are tested for resiliency against attacks while in development, but once MR and related technologies are deployed, there’s less effort to test for new threats from malicious actors. Direct attacks on users could flood headsets with information designed to cause motion sickness or disorientation. Or, attacks might clutter displays with virtual objects that cause users to misinterpret critical information and compromise military operations.
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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.
GCN
JUNE 3, 2024
The MBTA is luring riders back with more frequent service and more trains on the nights and weekends.
Summer Camp Programming
JUNE 5, 2024
SHOW NOTES In this farewell episode of ‘SCamp Life: The Programming Side,’ Curt and Chris reminisce about the podcast’s journey since 2019. They recount key moments, favorite episodes, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from over the years. Highlights include the origin story, the introduction of themes and interviews, the impact of the pandemic, and special segments like […] The post SCP 208: The Final Episode?
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State Tech Magazine
JUNE 6, 2024
Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency, scale and sophistication. According to the most recent Rubrik Zero Labs report, “The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data’s Risk,” 94 percent of IT and security leaders reported that their organizations experienced significant cyberattacks last year; one-third of these victims endured at least one ransomware attack.
GCN
JUNE 7, 2024
Other cities are considering it, but all eyes were on the city that never sleeps. By trying to quell controversy over the downtown toll plan, the New York governor sparked new questions about transit funding, environmental goals and political consequences.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Introduction Amazon SageMaker is a fully managed machine learning (ML) service that provides various capabilities, including Jupyter Notebook instances. While RStudio, a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for R, is available as a managed service in Amazon Web Services (AWS) commercial Regions , it’s currently not offered in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
As generative AI adoption accelerates, survey respondents report measurable benefits and increased mitigation of the risk of inaccuracy. A small group of high performers lead the way.
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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 5, 2024
Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne , walks us through fighting the fog of war with data and AI in this U.S. defense special focus The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is a big organisation encompassing several branches and functions of the armed services. These include logistics, finance, healthcare, research and development, testing and evaluation, operations and maintenance, construction, etc.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 5, 2024
Agencies’ cybersecurity budgets continue to increase to help them better prevent evolving threats to sensitive data and systems. Investing in stronger security measures and cyber hygiene training for employees makes sense, but mistakes — such as clicking on a suspicious link — are inevitable, and when they occur, attackers can breach federal systems.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2024
The vision of Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) goes beyond making information accessible; the NLB is focused on bringing the richness of the nation’s cultural heritage right to the palm of your hand. As part of its LAB25 (Libraries and Archives Blueprint 2025) Singapore Storytellers initiative, the NLB seeks to nurture a stronger appreciation and understanding of the Singapore experience.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
We examined best practices from around the world to identify proven ways to implement e-health successfully. These insights could help other countries unlock their own e-health potential.
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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.
GCN
JUNE 3, 2024
The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money. But more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 7, 2024
Advancing local climate action is essential not only to withstand unavoidable climate impacts, such as flooding and extreme heat, but also to strengthen community health and resilience.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JUNE 6, 2024
Hundreds of billions of dollars are potentially missing from what should be collected in taxes each year. Known as the “tax gap,” this money is the difference between what is owed and what is paid by taxpayers. The tax gap has been a problem for.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 5, 2024
AI and automation could lower administrative and medical costs and increase revenue. But payers have yet to mobilize to transform their organizations to capture this opportunity.
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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.
GCN
JUNE 3, 2024
The closely watched experiment is coming to an end. New Orleans Public Schools will now act both as a charter school authorizer and an old-fashioned school district.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JUNE 5, 2024
by Grace Piddington, Eleanor Mackillop & James Downe Different views of evidenceThe role of evidence in the policy-making process is contentious.
The City Fix
JUNE 6, 2024
Climate change and social inequality are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. But, in the race to net zero, a narrow focus on decarbonization risks exacerbating inequality and results in a rising tide of “greenlash” (backlash against.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
To achieve sustainable innovation, companies can embrace failure as a catalyst for driving change. Capability centers can enhance performance and promote learning in high-stakes operations.
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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.
GCN
JUNE 4, 2024
A new survey assessed support of local government officials in Michigan for solar, wind and nuclear energy infrastructure and power transmission.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 6, 2024
Stealthy, persistent threats that open back doors to targeted systems can be just as dangerous as cyberattacks that pose more immediate risks. These slow-acting hacks rely on malicious scripts uploaded to a web server that permit an attacker to administer or control the server remotely. Web shells are scripts or programs for legitimate web-based system management or administration, but bad actors can use them maliciously to gain persistent access to web servers.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 4, 2024
Dominic Norton, Sales Director from Spitfire Network Services Ltd, analyses healthcare networks in the age of the Internet of things As far-reaching in its impact as advances in biotechnology and medical engineering, the healthcare industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. These promise to revolutionise care by enabling real-time health monitoring, automating clinical operations, and enhancing the management of hospital resou
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
In the United States, demand for skilled workers has skyrocketed—and the unmet need for tradespeople risks putting prosperity and even national security at stake. What’s next?
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-
GCN
JUNE 7, 2024
About 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As the nation’s aging population continues to climb, states and the federal government are working to get plans in place to care for older adults.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 5, 2024
The Natural History Museum in London. Introduction The twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change are perhaps the single greatest challenge faced by science and society. The Earth is losing species at up to 1,000 times the natural rate, and by some estimates, 30–50 percent of all species may be lost by 2050. The world’s largest museums have worked together to look at how their data can be used to tackle these challenges.
State Tech Magazine
JUNE 5, 2024
When it comes to preparing for a cyberattack, local governments often want to go backward before they go forward. So, prior to acquiring any cyberdefense technology, counties and cities might conduct a gap analysis and establish an incident response plan to see where they are and how they can best mitigate attacks. A gap analysis should result in a documented framework.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 4, 2024
European chemical manufacturers are in a difficult position, with overcapacities projected in several key value chains until 2030. Emerging sustainable product markets present a promising solution.
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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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