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AMD Is Empowering Agencies with AI-Enabled Client Systems

FedTech Magazine

Integrated artificial intelligence is opening the door to exciting possibilities in client computing and databases as it sparks a wave of innovation across the technology industry. Semiconductor giant AMD has made significant strides by integrating AI engines with client systems, from fourth-generation, Windows 11-supported Epyc and Ryzen processors to its MI300X virtual machines.

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The Future of Data-Based Decision-Making

GovLoop

Goal: Ensure that agencies are staying, if not current with technology, no more than one or two cycles behind. People use assorted metaphors to describe modernization: a journey, construction project, ballgame, etc. But Heather T. Kowalski, Chief Information Officer for Interpol Washington, calls it something else: a lava flow. One improvement needs to solidify, she said, before others can follow, advancing a little further each time.

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Agencies Consider Fresh Zero-Trust Security Use Cases

FedTech Magazine

Federal technologists want to know how zero-trust security applies to more specific use cases as their agencies begin to integrate tools ahead of the looming compliance deadline. The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center’s Zero Trust Working Group, consisting of government and industry security experts, is currently discussing how to approach the future of the model.

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Gentrification’s Roots in the Post-Industrial City

Next City

Op-ed: De-industrialization isn’t just a Detroit story. It’s also the story of Silicon Valley, whose crown jewel, San Jose, urbanized to house workers for now long-outsourced microchip factories.

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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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These Guerilla Bus Benches Are Spurring Berkeley to Step Up for Bus Riders

Next City

Vigilante urbanism: A pair of activists have taken up the job of building seating at Berkeley’s bus stops. Will the city step up to meet the need – and fulfill its responsibilities to its residents?

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The future of the payments industry: How managing risk can drive growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the coming year, the payments industry will be confronted with high levels of risk, intensifying regulatory scrutiny, and significant changes in global standards.

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One state takes on youth mental health by streamlining access to services

GCN

For some families, it can take more than a decade to connect children to appropriate mental health resources once they show symptoms. Amid a growing youth mental health crisis, one state is developing an online portal to shave that wait time down.

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The Most Influential Role in Politics Isn’t the One You’re Thinking About

Next City

Mayors are engaged in next-level problem-solving.

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Government productivity: Practical methods to deliver more with less

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Governments can employ seven levers to improve productivity throughout their operations.

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OPM, GSA, SEC Provide Updates on Zero-Trust Plans

FedTech Magazine

When the Office of Personnel and Management secured $9.9 million from the Technology Modernization Fund to support its zero-trust security efforts, the agency was thinking big. “We wanted to tackle it all,” says OPM CISO James Saunders of its journey to a zero-trust architecture. “Because if you tried to do it sequentially — maybe networks first, then data, then identity — it would take too much time.

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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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FCC will start turning away hundreds of thousands seeking internet subsidies

GCN

The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement to increase funding.

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Cities, Don’t Give Up on the Fight to End Homelessness

NLC (National League of Cities)

By United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Jeff Olivet When the work of homelessness makes you feel hopeless, don’t give up, and don’t give in to calls for harsh action that punishes people who have nowhere else to go. Pause.

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Author Talks: Mohammed Alardhi on investing in the future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How flying fighter jets helped Investcorp’s executive chairman reach new heights in the world of asset management

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State Agencies Coordinate Individual Solutions for Zero-Trust Teamwork

State Tech Magazine

Several years ago, cyberattackers from a hostile nation-state made their way onto the network of a North Dakota K–12 school district, but they didn’t infect the district with malware or ransomware. Their purpose, state IT leaders suspect, was to use the school district as a launchpad to infiltrate the state’s National Guard, which provides physical security for a sizable stockpile of nuclear weapons.

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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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Does your state have strict gun laws? Chances are it saw a drop in gun homicides.

GCN

A new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress says there is a correlation between a state’s gun laws and its shooting homicides.

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Learn from Bend’s Winning Strategy for Infrastructure Grants

NLC (National League of Cities)

Written in collaboration with Sarah Hutson, Russell Grayson and Garrett Sabourin of the City of Bend, Oregon. The City of Bend, OR (population approximately 102,000), has won four infrastructure grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL, officially known as the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act).

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How semiconductor companies can fill the expanding talent gap

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies will need to cast a wider net, improve their employee value proposition, and get more out of their existing workforce.

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Machine learning tool unveils promising drugs to minimise harmful scarring post heart attack

Open Access Government - Technology News

Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries This cutting-edge computer model promises a breakthrough in cardiac care and also holds the potential to revolutionise drug discovery for various complex diseases.

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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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The House has restored the child tax credit. Here’s how it would work.

GCN

If the Senate approves the tax package, low-income households would receive between $670 and $730 in benefits per child, much less than during the pandemic.

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19 Of Our Favorite Grant Writing Resources

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

19 YEARS! Our team is so excited to be celebrating 19 years of supporting incredible nonprofits that are creating tremendous impact in their communities. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. WOW! To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work.

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Thinking like a digital company: An interview with Kevin Strain

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sun Life president and CEO Kevin Strain is joining forces with insurtechs and breaking down barriers between IT and business to help the 150-year-old company better fulfill its purpose.

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Scalable & Privacy-First Generative AI

GovLoop

Across government agencies at all levels, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to advance mission outcomes, streamline constituent interactions and boost worker productivity Let’s take a look at three government use cases that help demonstrate the power of GenAI : Improving the Constituent Experience: Suppose a New York constituent wants a business license for a general store that’s going to sell beer and wine.

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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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Federal tax bill: What it could mean for affordable housing

GCN

COMMENTARY | Proposed federal tax incentives can make a huge difference in helping states like Oregon address the housing crisis.

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Grow Your Own Staff

Disaster Zone blog

See what Chicago OEM is doing.

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How US states can advance a successful clean-energy transition

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

By taking a more active role in the energy transition, state leaders can elevate communities, deliver inclusive economic growth, and help the country reach net zero.

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What do Govloop Readers Value in EX?

GovLoop

We reached out to GovLoop readers for their thoughts about employee experience. Here’s a summary of the survey results. People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Just behind that, at 70%, was having access to professional development and career planning. Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very impor

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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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States slowly embrace ‘whole-of-state’ cybersecurity approach

GCN

Federal grants helped spur adoption of the strategies across the country, but hurdles remain as more look to follow suit.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Transforming Wildfire Management With AI’

Disaster Zone blog

Using technology to aid in prevention and mitigation.

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Tech-enabled transformations: Three supply chain success stories

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Enterprise-wide platform transformations (EPTs) aren’t easy, but a holistic approach is unlocking manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies while driving sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

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Library’s Spectacular Success: A Day-Long Cardholder Event Draws Crowds in Record Numbers – Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Triumph!

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Mike Paulus had a career path like many library marketers I know. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native earned a degree in creative and technical writing. He planned and wrote educational video games for the speech-language pathology field. Then he worked at an arts and culture magazine. But just before the pandemic, Mike saw an opening for a new position at the L.E.

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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.