FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The cybersecurity landscape is more complex for federal agencies than for just about any other sector. Federal IT leaders face security challenges from every direction while having to deal with compliance mandates and protect their widespread operations from the most persistent and sophisticated threats in the world. The truth is that federal agencies bear the burden of an overwhelming security challenge.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Pets have become family members.

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Next City

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and response doesn’t just mean supporting disabled victims of extreme weather. It also means including disabled communities in disaster relief strategy.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As customers increasingly expect seamless, engaging digital experiences, consumer-facing organizations can follow six principles to perform like the most successful tech companies.

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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.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Windows and Microsoft 365 IT admins in the public sector can now access essential information about known issues for Windows updates and related announcements in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Eligible Government Community Cloud (GCC) tenants will now find Windows release health in the admin center, an experience created to offer the information you need to roll out Windows feature updates and monthly quality updates effectively and keep your environment up to date.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understand that insurance companies are "for profit.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

High long-term demand for recycled content in packaging could lead to shortages of recycled packaging materials. We explore three ways to boost rPET availability in the US market.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Municipalities generate vast volumes of data, and digitally enabled smart cities go even further. They leverage the Internet of Things to gather information about traffic flows, population trends, water, sanitation and a range of other indicators. What if you could pull all that together to make a virtual model of the whole city, with its many interconnected parts and pieces?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The emergence of free-to-access generative AI programmes has the potential to transform the classroom in ways we’re only beginning to understand, how can we protect students from the dangers of AI The internet, perhaps the last major technological innovation that’s comparable to AI, changed the way that students communicate, work, and access information.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Another new program!

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The static UK energy retail market is starting to move as wholesale energy prices fall. As a third of customers look to switch suppliers, here’s how energy retailers can plug into customer needs.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The rise of artificial intelligence has created growing excitement and much debate about its potential to revolutionize entire industries. At its best, AI could improve medical diagnosis, identify potential national security threats more quickly, and.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library Hey, I’ve got something to confess. I can’t help but think about you, my dear readers, quite a bit. Your ups and downs, your challenges and achievements… they’re always on my mind. The work you do is tough, rewarding, and super important for your community. And I’m genuinely proud to be a part of it.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

On the New York City subway, crime rose 30 percent in 2022. In Washington, D.C., the Metro Transit Police Department reported a 125 percent increase in crime across its fleet of buses and trains. And in Los Angeles, crime occurring on transit properties rose 14 to 16 percent above pre-pandemic levels. Video surveillance systems “aid in the deterrence and detection of security threats,” according to the American Public Transportation Association.

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Public Transportation Transportation Security 107

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the growth of e-mobility and younger consumers seeking high-tech convenience, nimble North American mobility-retail players are combining old and new offerings to stay competitive.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Office of Personnel Management and other agencies planning advanced analytics pilots must partner with vendors to tailor solutions to their specific mission needs. OPM revealed that it is building components of an enterprise data and analytics platform and piloting new data products in the data strategy it released in March, and most agencies lack the expertise to develop such a platform completely in-house.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Dr. Julie Ann Ward The decision-making process The decision-making process was a long one for me. I had invested years into getting a PhD and felt like I’d won the lottery when I landed a tenure-track position at an R1 university near my family. The great fortune of getting a great job offer when there were very, very few available made it difficult to consider whether it was what I wanted.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Most state and local governments quickly embraced remote work during the pandemic, and many retain strong and productive hybrid workforces where some employees come into the office a few days a week while others are always remote. The Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro platform can bring all of those people together as easily as if they were sitting around the same table.

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Local Government Government 107

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Most capital projects overrun schedules and exceed budgets. A new delivery system for capital expenditures can help reduce costs and increase efficiency for green tech projects.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to find valuable new insights in your data. But to make the most of it, your data, and your organization, must be ready. “When change occurs, I typically look at that three-point triangle: processes, people and technology,” said Winston Chang, Chief Technology Officer for Global Public Sector at Snowflake, which provides a single, global platform that powers the data cloud.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Local Infrastructure Hub’s (LIH) bootcamp series, led by the National League of Cities, has reached more than 1,000 attendees nationwide. In talking with some of the past participants, it became clear each had their own “light bulb” moment when the bootcamps helped elevate their application.

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Development 89

Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are all types of disaster research going on today.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What can help European countries move the needle as the labor shortage worsens and inflation and costs rise? Investing in new tech, talent, and products; programmatic M&A; and decarbonization.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When we think of artificial intelligence, we often imagine something torn from the pages of a science fiction novel. There’s truth to that. But agencies also use AI in less conspicuous ways — to accelerate backend tasks and secure IT networks, for instance — and constituents often have no idea when AI makes decisions about their lives. According to Deloitte, 60% of current government investments in AI and data analytics are intended to directly impact real-time operational decisions and outcomes

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An emerging system that integrates high-speed imaging with artificial intelligence holds the potential to assist researchers in creating a comprehensive record of contemporary and past environmental transformations By rapidly and precisely examining pollen samples from different plant species, researchers are learning more about our past environments.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Watch this video #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 206 We’ve already established that your open rate is not necessarily the best way to measure the effectiveness of your library’s email marketing. It’s your click rate. But… What is a good click rate? And when are you supposed to send your library’s emails? You’ll find expert advice on both of those important points in this episode.

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Social Media 77

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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and motivation to improve.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The undergraduate students from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) didn’t just build a race car from scratch—they built a world-record-holding solar electric race car: the Sunswift 7. In three years, they engineered everything from the aerodynamic design to the software used to run the car. After going live with their telemetry system on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the racing team set a new Guinness World Record for the World’s Fastest Electric Vehicle going over 1,000km (621 miles) on a si

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For the past two years, Nicholas di Mauro has worked as an IT cybersecurity specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services. He came to this role through the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative , a Partnership for Public Service program that places recent college graduates in two-year fellowships at federal agencies.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Logistics always rules the day.

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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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