State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Now, it’s state and local government agencies’ turn to benefit from DCaaS, and there are many ways those benefits can play out, according to Dan Danciger, integrated services engagement specialist for State & Local at CDW.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. They continuously monitor workloads and engagement in anticipation of critical incidents. Prepare for incidents.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. In this election cycle, we are witnessing a tipping point—social media will likely hold a heavier influence on government elections now and into the future, meaning state and local governments may need a strategy reset.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Modern Engagement Strategies Traditional Engagement Strategies Modern Engagement Strategies How To Get the Most Out of Citizen Engagement Initiatives Who Is Citizen Engagement For? How Much Time Does It Take to Build Effective Citizen Engagement? What Else Is Trending in Citizen Engagement?

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OpenGov

MAY 25, 2022

There is one thing we can say for certain: The role of local government leaders continues to change rapidly. The post 5 Trends in Local Government Leadership appeared first on OpenGov.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 28, 2024

Local leaders should consult with their general counsel when implementing local policies or engaging in litigation. Over the past decade, affirmative litigation by local governments has emerged on various […] Source This article and information is meant for educational purposes only.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As the complexity and volume of cyberattacks continue to increase, there’s an urgent need for state and local governments to work together to manage their risk. In this approach, state government works closely with city and county governments to prevent and prepare for incidents, and to provide support when incidents occur. “At

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The local partners do play a really important role [in data], both behind the scenes and then once it comes out, she said. Transparent data collection and dissemination through federal/local collaborations help constituents trust in and engage with the data. But what about the people who prefer an in-person experience?

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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 24, 2023

Every local government and organization that has ever launched a community engagement project knows the challenge: How do you reach underheard groups? The post Inclusive community engagement: 10 good practices to mobilize underheard audiences appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 11, 2023

An effective community engagement strategy helps local governments to make more informed decisions. We’ve uncovered 10 effective community engagement tips to help you elevate your strategy today. Community engagement brings together diverse perspectives to improve the impact of policies and projects on people.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

“Generative AI will transform how educators engage students inside and outside the classroom, with personalized education and accessible experiences that provide increased student support and drive better learning outcomes,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 18, 2023

Constituents depend on digital engagements to connect with state and local government — they’re going online to pay utility bills, apply for permits and renew vehicle registrations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Webinar participant, Rogerick Green, director of community engagement for Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, said, “Some of the biggest challenges that we face today are understanding what the gaps are within the community, within the areas that we serve, and how we address those gaps in real time.”.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When local governments actively involve residents in local decision-making processes, they gain invaluable new knowledge and perspectives from community members. This inclusivity ensures that policies are tailored to the real needs of the community and address any concerns the public may have regarding their community.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Cisco recently published the results of a hybrid work survey that found 88 percent of federal, state and local government employees are very or somewhat satisfied with hybrid work arrangements. As Lucid notes, “Meeting equity means that every participant has the opportunity to participate and engage in a meeting.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The generative AI TTM, as a part of the AWS Partner Transformation Program , is a one-on-one, consultative engagement to help partners identify and prioritize generative AI use cases based on industries and growth strategies. This year, we had a record-breaking number of nominations with more than 800 submissions across various categories.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Thirty-nine employers have engaged directly with students across 15 career-readiness and work-based learning events in partnership with collaborating organizations. Learners engaged in the West Virginia Tech Alliance should expect similar opportunities to engage with AWS employer customers in 2024.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Neurodivergent individuals could be part of the untapped talent pool that meets the demand for cyber, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other skills that government leaders agree are hard to find — and even harder to retain. Federal, state and local government agencies concur that recruiting talent has changed with the pandemic.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Here are four things every state and local government leader needs to know about Threads to be a successful early mover: Register your username(s) right away. We hope these tips are helpful to state and local government officials as they consider how to make Threads part of their social media mix and strategy.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 10, 2023

Local governments are tasked with some of the toughest decisions for future-proof policy and program planning. Making those decisions behind closed boardroom doors, in silos, is not the solution. Turning to community members and tapping into real-time community data is a better alternative.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

AWS is vigilant about security,” said Tami Fillyaw, AWS finance and administration leader for state and local government. Fillyaw adds that AWS is architected for government security requirements, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, FIPS 140-2, NIST 800-171, and IRS 1075. Have you identified your stakeholders?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

TensorIoT elevated Citibot for increased government efficiency and citizen engagement Citibot is an AI chatbot that helps citizens communicate with their governments using text messaging and web chat. It enables governments to operate more efficiently, allowing staff to save time while AI handles routine tasks.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

“It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. Boateng lists the following IT weaknesses that are sometimes found in local government technology departments: Weak authentication. “And Insider threats.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

That’s the central question of the IMAGINE conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a two-day, no-cost event for state and local government and education leaders. You can also connect with AWS experts serving government technology (GovTech) and education technology (EdTech) customers. Will we see you there?

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GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Local governments provide essential services like public safety , infrastructure, and civic engagement , but many still use outdated software that falls short in today’s digital world.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Our partnership with Kiip is changing the way people in Los Angeles engage with the homeless response system by empowering individuals with a resource to store their most vital documents securely,” said Ben Kay, Associate Director of HOPICS for Access and Triage. From that start, HOPICS has helped thousands of individuals.

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GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Local government challenges have grown ever more complicated in recent years. We’re coming out the other side of a years-long pandemic and witnessing increasingly extreme weather events, all while faith in public institutions is at an all-time low.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Citizens are more motivated than ever to participate in their governments. Over the past two years, people have seen just how much impact policy decisions can make in their day-to-day lives–not just on a national level, but on a local level, too.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

They must also protect against inadvertent data loss, data breaches, and targeted or opportunistic attacks against government IT systems. At this level, the AWS Cloud is used to securely store critical datasets in one or more AWS Regions of our government customers’ choice. Level 1: Cloud backup. Level 3: Active cloud standby.

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zencity

JANUARY 21, 2025

Today, Im thrilled to share an important milestone in Zencitys journey to redefine how local governments engage with their communities. Weve officially acquired Commonplace, a UK-based leader in community engagement with a special focus on Source

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Center for Community Progress

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The other part of successful land banking that addresses racial and economic inequity is community engagement. We also provide   customized, expert guidance to state and local governments  to assess the state of vacant properties in your community and recommend policy and practice solutions for equitable neighborhood revitalization.  

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zencity

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

State and local governments can strengthen community trust and engagement by modernizing their digital outreach. This guide provides actionable, tactical steps for improving online communication, tailored to public sector needs. Each section below addresses a Source

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