NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 25, 2023

Managing an effective solid waste and recycling operation is essential for the health and well-being of a city and its residents, but it can also represent a significant use of taxpayer dollars.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Many organizations within state and local government (SLG) and education must build digital environments and services that meet a variety of dynamic security and compliance considerations, such as StateRAMP and Federal Information Security Management Act ( FISMA ). Plus, AWS Config rules can now support proactive compliance.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Known as the backbone of municipal administration , City Managers are responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of their local government run smoothly and efficiently.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Proper facilities management is essential for any organization to keep employees safe and working environments functional. Given its importance, state and local governments would benefit from modernizing their facilities management practices to optimize efficiency.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 30, 2023

But achieving these goals requires local authorities and mobile network operators (MNOs) to work closely together. The post How small cells are empowering local governments to build smarter cities appeared first on Open Access Government. International License.

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Government Technology Insider

JULY 9, 2024

Over the last few years, there’s been a marked shift among state and local governments to prioritize the launch of digitized services and adopt the kind of automation and digital transformation that’s been well-established across the private sector.

Local Government 59

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Talent management is a highly effective, strategic approach to organizational culture. Attracting and retaining qualified employees while planning for the continuity of operations amidst an ever-changing environment in the wake of COVID-19 is not an easy task, especially for city administrations across the country.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 22, 2024

As councils face increasing pressure to deliver efficient, secure services, many are turning to the cloud As local authorities seek to integrate digital systems into their day-to-day operations, many are making the shift from on-site systems to cloud-based platforms.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

State and local government agencies quickly have begun to include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in IT modernization plans. Despite initial concerns about how generative AI will impact state and local technology workers, a recent report from NASCIO and McKinsey & Co.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Constituents Implementation 52

Google Public Sector

MARCH 16, 2023

To serve its growing population and economy at scale, Arapahoe County needed a better way to manage its rising data center maintenance costs while balancing flat year-over-year budgets. To learn more about our solutions for state and local government, visit the Google Cloud for state and local government page.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This week’s Disaster Zone Podcast is a commentary from Eric Holdeman on the topic of Defunding Emergency Management. The title is there to get your attention and make everyone think about the grant rat race we are in as emergency managers. Whose role is it to fund state and local emergency management programs?

Management 52

Management Social Media Local Government Operations 52

Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

While the digitization of government services and operations has helped enhance the constituent experience, it has also increased the cyber threat surface for governments of all sizes. In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Local government offices, driven by their commitment to the success and prosperity of their communities, shoulder the burden of numerous manual and repetitive tasks inherent in their responsibilities. But how does government management software improve operations and save time in municipalities nationwide?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 19, 2024

Co-authored by Martha Fedorowicz, Training and Technical Assistance Manager, Urban Institute Creating equitable climate resilience is one of the most pressing—and most complex—challenges facing city leaders today. Increasing evidence shows how historical and present-day structural inequities […] Source

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? Gartner reveals all Over the past year, organizations have been focused on managing the rise of home and hybrid workforces and adapting to the many changes resulting from the global pandemic. million to $4.2

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As this year comes to a close, governments’ approach their own finale of the fiscal year. Operations do not slow, bills remain due, and funding cannot cease in the final stretch of the year. Similarly to the universal financial stresses of the holiday season, budgets tighten in the last months of the fiscal year.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chesapeake, WV just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

Local Government 52

Local Government Operations Implementation Engagement 52

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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 28, 2023

Local government is in need of updated cloud technology to efficiently implement council project management, with the potential of funding from the Levelling Up fund Time is gradually running out for local government to invest £4.8 billion of Levelling Up funding.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of urban management, the advent of data-driven decision-making stands as a revolutionary tool for municipalities. Smaller cities often operate with limited budgets and manpower, which can hinder the adoption of advanced data collection and analysis technologies.

Management 52

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MAY 16, 2022

What can local governments do to address the need for more affordable housing ? One thing is certain: government alone does not have the resources to construct and operate the needed housing units. Accordingly, a preliminary step for a local government is to conduct an assessment of the local housing need.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Public-sector fleet managers may want to consider delaying replacing their internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles with electric vehicles/trucks (EVs) says Randall Taylor , CEO of The Fuel Ox , a global provider of fuel treatments and lubricants. Taylor urges city and county fleet managers to stay on the lookout for product innovations.

Operations 116

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Proving regulatory compliance and providing information to supervisors and management for decision-making requires extensive manual processes to review observations and readings on plant equipment and storage; especially when operating around 6,000 miles of gas mains and providing natural gas to approximately 500,000 customers.

Operations 52

Operations Public Sector Transportation Local Government 52

State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In it, 61 local government IT executives ranked their top management and operational priorities, and to no one’s surprise, cybersecurity remained at the top of the list. In June, the Public Technology Institute published its 10th annual State of City and County IT National Survey.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

State and local governments have the crucial responsibility of protecting essential utilities and citizen data from cyberattacks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Agencies use asset management software and services to monitor, maintain, and control these types of operational assets and equipment. Asset management software can help agencies optimize the quality and utilization of assets throughout their lifecycle, increase productive uptime, and reduce operational costs.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Using these credentials, criminals can gain access and move laterally across state and local networks, allowing them maximum control to steal data or deploy ransomware.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Navigating the investment landscape can be challenging for anyone responsible for managing pension funds. However, traditional investment processes can be slow and outdated, posing obstacles when it comes to managing large sums of money on behalf of workers. What if there was a transformative solution for managing pension funds?

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Management Public Sector Operations Security 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Today, government IT teams find themselves navigating a labyrinth of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices. As a result, by embracing a multi-cloud strategy, government agencies must also be prepared to address a series of operational and security challenges. But don’t stop there.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

Previously, the governor established the state’s first Joint Security Operations Center and based it in Brooklyn. As chief cyber officer, Ahern manages cybersecurity threat assessment, mitigation and response for the state and across the interagency government enterprise.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

OCTOBER 3, 2024

State and local governments are exploring ways to take a more direct role in financing, preserving, and developing housing to address the nation’s housing shortage with an array of public development models, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center and its Housing Solutions Lab.

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Housing Development Sustainability Local Government 97

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

Trust between managers and employees is essential for developing and enabling a productive and collaborative working environment as well as considering the impact of hybrid work on employee morale. Another challenge that organizations are facing is the phenomenon of "quiet quitting."

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Local Government Government Public Sector Strategic Planning 97

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All modern organizations, including state and local government agencies, have data platforms to house, transfer, modify and manage their digital information. Implementing a modern data platform — one that is cloud-based, sustainable, flexible and scalable — can improve operational efficiency and resilience.

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Local Government Government Agency Sustainability Housing 60

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 11, 2022

In transportation, it means that private parking resources are usually not addressed in parking planning (" Testimony on parking policy in DC ," 2012), private sector operators aren't addressed in planning for various modes. In solid waste, it means that the agency only plans wrt residential waste pickup for houses of 1-4 units.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Operations Transportation Sanitation 52

GovPilot

JUNE 4, 2024

Serving your community as a local government officia l is no small feat. In this role, you are tasked with the responsibility of not only managing the daily operations of your community, but also ensuring that your decisions align with the differing wants and needs of your fellow citizens.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

He adds that another area of vulnerability is anything that’s Internet-connected but still managed via a legacy or on-premise approach. The 2×2 matrix is a decision-support tool that provides teams and managers with a visual framework that can aid in prioritizing tasks.

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