GovLoop
JUNE 28, 2023
The idea of a faceless government bureaucrat seems like a permanent fixture in the American imagination. And yet it’s so wrong. I’ve been covering the government beat for 30 years, writing about the technologies, programs and policies that serve as the cogs and gears of government. Along the way, I’ve learned one important lesson: What makes government work, in fact, are the so-called faceless bureaucrats.
Next City
JUNE 26, 2023
Massena residents fought the local utility to bring their electric grid under public control. Forty years later, they say it’s still paying off.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 27, 2023
A McKinsey study shows that software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI. Four actions can maximize productivity and minimize risks.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 26, 2023
Can you tell what is real and what isn't?
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NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 29, 2023
As local leaders look to increase the economic mobility of their residents and reduce poverty in their communities, a key emerging area to address is transportation.
Next City
JUNE 28, 2023
In New York’s third-largest city, locals are sick of skyrocketing bills and dirty fuel sources. They’re fighting against long odds for the public to own the grid.
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Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 28, 2023
It is up to us to improve the composition of our workforce.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 30, 2023
Ian Newbury, Business Development Director at BT Wholesale, describes how small cells can support greener and more sustainable technology infrastructure and facilitate a better digital future for everyone Speak to anyone working in the sector today, and it is clear that promoting digital inclusion and achieving a decarbonised future are among the key aims of most local authorities.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 27, 2023
During the final round of the annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition in December 2022, competing teams had to find their way out of virtual escape rooms by solving various cyber challenges. In one, they received USB fobs with keys that unlocked hidden files. “There were clues there to look in your system’s memory, and then get a four-digit PIN code to get out of the first room,” explains Rob Karas, assessments branch chief for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 26, 2023
During tough times, marketing is often the first to be trimmed, but that’s a shortsighted approach. Instead, companies can invest in marketing as a key to long-term growth.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Systems are going to be stressed — repeatedly.
zencity
JUNE 28, 2023
At the ICMA Local Government Reimagined Conference in Long Beach, California, Zencity hosted a roundtable discussion with several attendees to discuss the concept of trust between local government and its community. As a result of the conversation, I have been reconciling several thoughts centered around trust; specifically, as a local government manager, do you build, earn or empower trust?
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 30, 2023
Recent discussions around ChatGPT, and generative artificial intelligence more broadly, are improving federal officials’ understanding that AI isn’t simply programmed analytics running queries against databases. AI encompasses machines programmed to simulate human intelligence and learn. This includes machine learning (ML), deep learning and neural networks requiring vast computing power and many iterations.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 27, 2023
Sustainable farming is necessary for decarbonization. But to get the world to net zero, the agriculture sector must take action along the entire value chain.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 26, 2023
Strong men/dictators don’t like to show weakness.
GovLoop
JUNE 30, 2023
Challenge: An Expanding Attack Surface Cloud environments and the introduction of automation and Internet of Things (IoT) devices have greatly expanded the attack surface. “There are a lot of points of entry now,” said Raghurama Pantula, Director of Information Security for Karsun Solutions, a modernization company that applies innovative approaches to help achieve agency missions.
Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 27, 2023
The Microsoft Teams Product Group is excited to introduce Teams Premium for Government Community Cloud (GCC). On Wednesday, July 19 th 10:00 AM PST |1 PM EST , Teams engineers will walk you through the details of the new Teams Premium SKU. We'll share details about which Teams Premium features (Intelligent Meetings, Protected Meetings, Personalized Meetings) are now generally available for our GCC Customers and when we plan to launch additional features (Advanced Virtual Meetings, Advanced Webin
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 28, 2023
Despite meaningful progress, achieving workplace equity has proved challenging. Addressing intersectional communities—such as Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani women—could yield far-reaching benefits.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 26, 2023
This just in.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 29, 2023
Modern software development is incredibly complex for federal technology managers, with products typically built from many different components from a variety of global software supply chain sources. The intricacy of this development process will only increase as more advanced software is continually released for ever more powerful enterprise systems and demanding new use cases.
Google Public Sector
JUNE 27, 2023
We face a concerning shortage of cybersecurity professionals. Worldwide, an estimated 3.4 million more cybersecurity experts are needed, with more than 700,000 required in the U.S. alone. The skills gap is even more alarming given the more than 41% increase in the number of cybercrime victims between 2021 and 2022. Cybrary is working to address these challenges.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 27, 2023
PepsiCo chief design officer Mauro Porcini describes how humanity and authenticity drive innovation, and the ‘unicorn’ superpowers vital to leading from the heart.
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Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 26, 2023
A good and challenging position.
GCN
JUNE 30, 2023
All over the country, states are looking for ways to reverse the trend, often relying on new technology to do so.
Professional Grant Writer
JUNE 27, 2023
Grant writing is a collaboration between your consultant and your whole staff. To build a true partnership with a grant writer, put communication. The post Build a true partnership with a grant writer appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 26, 2023
New research shows that having more top-performing middle managers leads to much better financial outcomes. Here are five actions that can set managers and their organizations up for success.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 26, 2023
It is raining more and flooding more properties.
Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 29, 2023
As citizens of local municipalities, cities, and states we rely on local government agencies every day to ensure we have critical services such as water, sewers, transportation, schools, health service, and emergency services. And in an increasingly digital world government agencies are delivering faster, more effective services for citizens including California Child Support Services and Nevada Department of Transportation.
GCN
JUNE 29, 2023
Governments should help build a talent pipeline for artificial intelligence jobs, one expert advises.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 26, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
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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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