Next City

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The CEO of Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union shares its blueprint for building a sustainable institution that meets its communities’ growing needs.

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Sustainability 242

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.

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Government Agency Government Implementation Public Sector 143

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

State and local governments continue to be under siege. Research from CrowdStrike shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, government was the second most frequently targeted industry by nation-state adversaries looking to compromise systems. This research also shows that government and academic sectors were in the top 10 of industries targeted by both nation-state actors and e-criminals.

Local Government 138

Local Government Government 138

Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At the recent NASCIO conference , state government CIOs shared their list of the top priorities for state CIOs going into 2024. Over the last several years, the modernization of legacy systems has remained a top priority as the demand for digital services continues to grow. However, state governments have faced many obstacles that have delayed the timeline of these modernization efforts, such as workforce shortages.

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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.

Management

Next City

DECEMBER 4, 2023

What makes this particular credit union so special, how did it come to be – and what if there were more of them?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the Seychelles archipelago in East Africa, flooding and erosion caused by rising sea levels pose an imminent threat to the country’s many low-lying islands. At the same time its mangrove forests, which serve as a vital buffer against these.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The FBI has released the crime statistics from 2022. These statistics are based only on law enforcement data and not all police agencies submit their data through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). For those that do, the data is often incomplete for a variety of reasons.

Laws 119

Laws 119

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.

Sustainability 138

Sustainability 138

Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Jacqueline Davis, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at System C Healthcare, discusses some key obstacles the NHS faces as it navigates the digital transformation Numerous strategies and plans have referenced the imperative of embedding clinical technology in healthcare. The NHS Long Term Plan committed all NHS trusts to meet a core level of digitisation, including having an EPR in place by March 2026.

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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.

Parks And Recreation

GCN

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The report points to data showing top earners from the Empire State decamp less often than lower-income residents, and when they do leave they move to high-tax states.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A new digital platform being piloted in cities around the world is making public transportation more efficient, economical and accessible, while encouraging low-carbon travel. Mobility-as-a-Service is an on-demand service that integrates various forms of transportation services into a single platform accessible.

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Public Transportation Transportation Sustainability Management 114

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A leading market maker for investment in carbon removal believes that tackling climate change has to be done quickly, but that the problem is tractable. Doom-laden thinking has gone too far.

Sustainability 118

Sustainability 118

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While the American economy remains on solid footing as it navigates challenging headwinds, today’s workforce development ecosystem is struggling to keep pace. The global talent shortage has reached a 16-year high, with nearly 75 percent of employers — including federal, state and local agencies — unable to recruit enough skilled workers. At the same time, nearly half of American workers believe they’re underemployed or working in roles that do not fully utilize their education, experience or tra

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Government Education Development 114

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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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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To deliver cutting-edge capabilities, the military needs to bring new applications to warfighters quickly and effectively. To that end, Department of Defense branches have leaned heavily into DevSecOps, a practice that encourages collaboration among development, security and operations organizations to speed software production. But the talents needed to inform the DevSecOps pipeline aren’t always readily available.

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Operations Security Development 114

Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

An atmospheric river!

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Consumer confidence was mixed across the region as geopolitical concerns and price increases weighed on shoppers. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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GCN

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The law signed this week is the first in the nation and expands the state's Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.

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Voting Laws Government 117

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

All you need to know about Google’s new AI model, Gemini, and why it outperforms ChatGPT, the model one year its senior What is Gemini? Google has revealed its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini, which is over-performing compared to ChatGPT in various tests. Gemini, developed by DeepMind, a Google unit based in London, showcases advanced capabilities across various formats, including evaluating and grading a student’s physics homework.

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Laws Government Security Development 111

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Federal IT managers who move applications to cloud data centers gain a host of benefits, including cost savings — on real estate, utilities, equipment and more. But those savings can be offset by a huge unknown: the monthly bill for cloud services. If applications in cloud data centers are not right-sized and revamped for an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment, costs can quickly get out of control.

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Management 111

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Fast fashion retailers have sped up their production processes, getting new styles to customers at a record pace—and creating significant environmental and social challenges.

Sustainability 125

Sustainability 125

Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fourth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok Next week, a new best practice guide for LinkedIn will be released. And we’ll cover Twitter/X on December 18. Stay tuned! YouTube for Libraries YouTube remains the third most popular social media platform for libraries, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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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.

Government Agency

GCN

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. Meanwhile, another group hit a system in North Texas and caused operational issues.

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Operations 106

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Software factories have proved to be a speedy way to create and deploy new software applications. DevSecOps helps software factories develop and implement new digital capabilities more rapidly. Now, many federal agencies are taking the next step in DevSecOps by deploying platform engineering, which helps create a foundation that underpins the factory model.

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Implementation Development Security Management 110

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry.

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Management 131

Princeton Public Library

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The weather is getting colder, the days are shorter and the year is coming to a close. December can be a very stressful time for many as deadlines become all-consuming and the holidays are approaching. Wrapping up projects before the new year, ordering holiday gifts and organizing decorations becomes the priority.

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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-

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Economic mobility is out of reach for too many Americans, particularly those without a postsecondary credential, including young adults whose pathways to and through postsecondary education were disrupted by COVID-19 to adults who previously stopped out and are under- or unemployed, or never enrolled in the first place.

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Education Development 98

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Now in its 20th year, the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference is the largest IT gathering focused on the defense and intelligence communities. DoDIIS, sponsored by the Defense Intelligence Agency, takes place in Portland, Ore., from Dec. 12-14. This year’s theme — Chaos to Clarity: Leveraging Emerging Technologies — highlights the ways these agencies have used technology to respond to unexpected, world-changing events.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the face of climate and transition risks, an updated planning paradigm can help grid operators mitigate evolving challenges and ensure grid resilience and affordability.

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Operations 124

GCN

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A report says that U.S. governments could see more than $500 billion in productivity gains. Those with a “fast technology adoption curve” stand to benefit the most.

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Government 100

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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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