FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Air Force has embraced artificial intelligence for years, from using analytics to perform predictive maintenance on aircraft to testing and developing autonomous fighter jets. Now, with generative AI bursting onto the scene, it’s no wonder the Air Force is exploring ways to benefit from the emerging technology. The military service branch is piloting an AI-powered chatbot that allows Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees and contractors to experiment with generative AI.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 6, 2024

“Hum faltu hai [in English, “We are useless”] …I don’t even know what the budget of the council is. Nobody tells me about the procurement process [or] the number of tenders that have gone public…I don’t have enough knowledge about.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Some of Megan Bratton ’s favorite memories were made at the Forsyth County Public Library in Winston Salem, North Carolina. “I went to a new concept charter school in downtown Winston Salem that was housed in the basement of an office building,” explains Megan. “The school didn’t have many amenities, like a gym or library.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

The cloud is a mainstay in the public sector. Most agencies have stood up some sort of cloud instance, whether it’s public, private or hybrid. Agencies at the local level are aggressively scaling their cloud footprint, as bids pertaining to cloud scaling were up by 39% in fiscal year 2023 among state and local governments. As agencies consider throwing more money at the cloud, they also need to make sure what they already have is working as powerfully, and as cost-effectively, as possible.

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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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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 8, 2024

Rapidly growing maritime threats compel the Navy to deliver ships faster. And the Coast Guard needs to replace its outdated fleet to avoid gaps in its ability to carry out critical missions, like search and rescue. But both the Navy’s and Coast Guard.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 8, 2024

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

There is strength in diversity; that’s one of the messages delivered in the 2023 National Intelligence Strategy, which provides strategic guidance to the U.S. intelligence community. Among the major goals listed in the document are recruiting, developing and retaining a talented and diverse workforce across the entirety of the IC. The guidance aligns with efforts already taking place at the National Security Agency, which recently touted its unprecedented hiring efforts in 2023.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Kimberly LaGrue is CIO of New Orleans and president of the Cities Today Institute North America Cities Leadership Forum on Digitalization. She began her IT career with New Orleans in telecommunications. Mayor Mitch Landrieu appointed her as acting CIO in 2017, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell made her appointment to CIO permanent in 2018. Shortly before Christmas in 2019, New Orleans suffered a significant ransomware attack, and LaGrue led the city’s recovery and subsequent IT modernization efforts.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 7, 2024

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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Barrett & Greene

AUGUST 5, 2024

Good day, Last week we were talking to an inquisitive person who is rising in the local public sector world. The conversation turned to performance management (one of our favorite topics) and the question was posed to us: “What do you think are the biggest impediments to more widespread use of that discipline? A few answers quickly sprang to our minds, including limited resources and difficulties hiring staff with the necessary skills.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s been more than two years since workers returned to their offices at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency following the COVID-19 pandemic. But something’s different about office life now: The desk phones for the EPA’s roughly 20,000 employees sit largely unused. “The phones barely ring,” says Tiffany McNeill, director of the agency’s office of IT operations.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Modernization can improve your agency’s service delivery, but while you upgrade your tech and processes, you can’t forget about security. As you make your services more accessible online for your constituents, unfortunately, it can also open the door to cyber criminals. That means you must implement security measures that protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program funded by the Inflation Reduction Action (IRA) and administered by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided $5 billion in formula grants to requesting states, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for regional municipal coordination, tribes and territories to develop and implement plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

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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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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 5, 2024

Just over two years ago, the Thrift Savings Plan launched a new online system meant to modernize and improve users’ access to their federal retirement savings. But almost immediately after the system launched, users reported widespread problems.

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Paul Cairney

AUGUST 9, 2024

This post summarises a new article by PoPP on the prospects of more effective government in the UK.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 8, 2024

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 5, 2024

Renewed investment and interest in transportation infrastructure has empowered state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to modernize not only roads and bridges, but digital infrastructure such as data and information systems. As transportation systems become more connected, the vast amount of information they possess can provide new levels of intelligence to enhance operations and constituent service.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Cybersecurity leaders face a constant onslaught of attacks. So, it was fitting when Daniel Clark Lee, security operations center manager for the city of Los Angeles, flashed a quote from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War on screen during his presentation at the.conf24 Splunk user conference in Las Vegas: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Mechanisms to help businesses and organisations identify and managed risks for the design and implementation of AI solutions are being introduced globally, including a variety of international standards ( ISO 42001 , ISO 23894 , and NIST RMF ), le

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 9, 2024

Why the construction industry must climb out of its productivity rut—and why it hasn’t yet.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 8, 2024

The NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group is facing a substantial fine of £6 million following a cyber attack in August 2022 The breach compromised the personal data of nearly 83,000 individuals, including sensitive medical records, prompting an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). THe NHS cyber attack, August 2022 The attack carried out through a ransomware scheme, exploited a vulnerability in Advanced’s systems by accessing a customer accou

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Cyber resilience is the capability of any organization to weather and recover from a cyberattack with the goal of minimum disruption to daily business. Government agencies often face funding challenges to obtaining a desirable level of cyber resilience, but all organizations may experience similar budget crunches. In fact, in a recent propriety research report, CDW concludes that cybersecurity challenges look very similar in the public and private sectors.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Despite a common misconception about government, state agencies regularly innovate on behalf of their constituents. In this post, we share examples of innovation from New Mexico and North Carolina. We also provide tips for accelerating procurement and maintaining visibility over rapidly implemented workloads. In an earlier post, we highlighted how New Mexico delivered customer-obsessed human services programs powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 6, 2024

Generations of Americans have relied on Social Security as a key source of retirement income. But the entitlement program faces serious financial challenges that, if left unaddressed, could leave it unable to pay scheduled benefits in full starting.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Agencies are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management systems because the success of their cyber workflows relies on holistic visibility of their IT environments. After identifying the critical data assets they must protect, agencies use next-gen SIEM to correlate that information with other data feeds to unearth potential threats and compromises.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

The cycle of recidivism in the US is a serious and costly problem. According to the Harvard Political Review , two out of three former prisoners are rearrested within three years of release , with more than half returning to jail. The American Action Forum calculates the total cost to society as a whopping $1.2 trillion. Why do so many former prisoners return to jail?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 9, 2024

Generative AI is already affecting the working world. But, with this technology’s continual, rapid evolution, what does the future of work look like? Two McKinsey experts give their opinions.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 8, 2024

In December 2023, the floods in Chennai and neighboring districts of Tamil Nadu wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people. However, Tamil Nadu is not the only state to be impacted by the rising hazards of.

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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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