State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The average data breach cost organizations $4.88 million in 2024, up 10% from last year, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. Meanwhile, Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigation Report found that about one-quarter of data breaches involved compromised credentials — down significantly from 2023, but still ahead of ransomware as a risk factor.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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The Whistle Post
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A FRESH START…FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS Gain the skills you need to successfully re-enter the workforce. Are you unemployed? Have been involved with the criminal justice system? Over the age of 25 and living in the state of Connecticut? The Second Chance Re-Entry Program provides participants with work readiness, job search and placement assistance, and employment retention skills to promote access to higher-paying jobs.
Super Library Marketing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I’ve signed up for a lot of emails from libraries. A few weeks ago, an email hit my inbox… my first from this library… that made me sit up. It was a link to a print news magazine called Words from Marion County Public Library System in Ocala, Florida. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a print news magazine from a library.
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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.
Government Technology Insider
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
While unemployment insurance (UI) is an essential support for workers in between jobs, a rapidly shifting labor market, particularly when it comes to the types of jobs available, creates challenges for both workers and state Departments of Labor that administer these programs. As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) eliminate job functions and redefine what skills are needed in the labor market, it takes longer for many unemployed people to find a new opportunity.
Next City
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Op-ed: The results are in for one of America’s biggest guaranteed income programs, which supported 2,400 artists across New York state.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In the dynamic world of cloud computing, ensuring the reliability and performance of applications is paramount. Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics offers canaries , a proactive approach to monitoring, enabling organizations to detect and resolve issues before they impact users. Canaries are lightweight, automated scripts that simulate user interactions with applications, providing valuable insights into their behavior and performance.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Picture this scenario: A pedestrian ignores a don’t-walk signal and steps into a city crosswalk late at night. The typically busy intersection is empty, except for one car that’s less than a block away. It’s hurtling toward the crosswalk. A camera attached to the traffic light pole detects the pedestrian, and another camera detects the oncoming car.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Year-long waits, cold calls that end in goose chases, and a lot of worry. While many parents struggle to find child care, parents of children with disabilities (and parents with disabilities themselves) often face additional challenges. For a new.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Salesforce president and chief marketing officer Ariel Kelman and former Solo Brands chief digital officer Jenna Posner discuss the importance of human-led, tech-powered marketing.
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.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Over the past decade, Native American tribes and tribal enterprises have faced many of the same cybersecurity challenges as other organizations in both public and private sectors. The main difference, according to Dallas Breckon, federal executive account manager at CDW, is that these challenges go underreported. This is particularly true for instances of ransomware.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In Illinois, as elsewhere, behavioral health services have been in high demand in trying times. State officials are working to help families obtain timely access to care. “What parents have told us, and what many state agency partners agree with, is that it’s very difficult as a parent to know where to get help,” says Dana Weiner, director of the Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications. The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Healthcare payers, care delivery organizations, and governments have many opportunities to improve consumer experiences and bolster service efficiency using AI solutions.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Addressing underrepresentation in the IT workforce is the first step toward developing a robust pipeline of Native American IT professionals, according to Monday’s multipanel session at TribalNet 2024. Justin Raisor, advisory board member of the Tribal Cyber Training League, cited Cisco’s estimate that Native Amercians make up less than 0.005% of the tech workforce in the United States, despite accounting for nearly 3% of the country’s population.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Authored by Senior Manager of State Affairs at the American Gas Association Frank Canavan Innovation and asphalt are not two words often in the same sentence.
The Whistle Post
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Apply Here There is an Answer to Your Personal Mortgage Crisis The MCJTP has helped Connecticut residents stay in their homes since 2008 by enhancing job skills to improve earning potential and the ability to sustain a mortgage with affordable monthly payments. Hardships create difficult situations, such as loss of work, overwhelming medical bills, and more, but you are not alone.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
US employers added 818,000 fewer jobs (30%) than estimated for the 12 months ended in March, but second quarter growth was up 3.0%. Central banks are moving rates or considering doing so, including the US Federal Reserve.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Addressing underrepresentation in the IT workforce is the first step toward developing a robust pipeline of Native American IT professionals, according to Monday’s multipanel session at TribalNet 2024. Justin Raisor, advisory board member of the Tribal Cyber Training League, cited Cisco’s estimate that Native Amercians make up less than 0.005% of the tech workforce in the United States, despite accounting for nearly 3% of the country’s population.
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
From smart buildings to environmental monitoring, IoT devices are everywhere, but this widespread adoption is raising new challenges, particularly in securing and managing the devices remotely IoT devices offer unparalleled benefits, extending capabilities in many sectors. In smart buildings, for example, IoT devices manage energy use and improve security systems.
The Whistle Post
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Apply Here What is MaturityWorks ? MaturityWorks is a training program that helps people, age 55 and older, increase their job skills through paid community service in local non-profit organizations. MaturityWorks matches eligible older job seekers with local nonprofits and public agencies so they can increase skills and build self-confidence, while earning a modest income.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Travel and logistics firms face mounting labor challenges—including frequent shortages, rising costs, and declining productivity. Combining AI tools with new ways of working can improve efficiency.
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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.
Super Library Marketing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 259 A viewer has a question: What is going on with Threads, and should your library start taking this newish social media platform seriously? I’ve done some research and what I’ve found is very interesting. We’ll dive into that topic in this The Library Marketing Show episode. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library with a fun, quirky approach to social media and send a special shout-out to the staff behind the magic!
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Monica Arés is Executive Director of Imperial College Business School’s Innovation, Digital Education & Analytics (IDEA) Lab, examines how AI and XR hold the key to inclusive STEM learning Despite its vast potential, higher education has yet to fully harness the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), and spatial computing.
Careers in Government
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In the end, building a great culture on your team, even without the support of the larger organization, comes down to taking ownership The post How to Build a GREAT Culture on Your Team Even Without the Support of the Larger Organization appeared first on Careers in Government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
As president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, Deborah Rutter has broken new ground by encouraging digital art and modern variations of traditional art forms.
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-
Google Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Google Earth Engine is a cloud-based platform providing access to satellite imagery and geospatial data, used across the scientific community to address environmental and societal challenges. Users can analyze, visualize, and share data within the platform, furthering collaboration and ground breaking research. The National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), operated by Battelle, is one of the largest ecological observation facilities and sensor networks in the
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Authored by Senior Researcher at MissionSquare Research Institute Gerald Young Discussions around retirement benefits often devolve into false either/or choices around defined benefit and defined contribution plans, tiers that pit existing employees against new hires or the details of actuarial formulas.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
US federal civilian agencies essentially impact every citizen and have tremendous opportunity to leverage the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , to fulfill various missions. I’m curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides for federal civilian agencies – from transportation, citizen services, healthcare, and veterans to science, education, energy, and the environment – in today’s current state.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies best put their distinctive capabilities to work?
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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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