An Abolitionist Approach to Debt
Next City
OCTOBER 18, 2024
What if human dignity became our north star for policymaking around household debt? A new book explores the possibility.
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FICAM: A Foundation for Zero Trust and IT Compliance
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
With the most recent Federal Information Security Modernization Act report cataloging 11 major incidents among government agencies in fiscal 2023, there is a clear need to continue improving overall cybersecurity. A key component is the federal identity credential and access management program created in 2009. FICAM supports modernized security policies and solutions, allowing risk-based decision-making, automating identity and access management processes and moving access protections closer to
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Welcome to Google Public Sector Summit 2024
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Today, Google Public Sector is gathering customers and partners in Washington, D.C. for its annual Google Public Sector Summit, an event focusing on the “art of the possible” in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis for government customers. In 2023, we gathered the government technology community to explore and share best practices on how to get started with AI.
Q&A: GSA’s Chief AI Officer on the Future of Generative AI
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Zach Whitman, the General Services Administration’s chief AI officer and data scientist, reminds his colleagues that the GSA was one of the first agencies to adopt email and internet access for the government workplace. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that GSA has fully embraced experimenting with generative AI, an emerging technology that has similar potential to transform the workplace, Whitman says.
Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation
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.
What the real estate industry needs to know about data centers
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.
Federal jobs in Hawaii and Alaska—Sounds like a dream. So why are they so hard to fill?
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 17, 2024
You might think job hunters would be clamoring for an opportunity to work from a winter wonderland like Alaska or island paradises like Hawaii and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. But the federal government has struggled.
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Conquering the fall election daze
Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As we find ourselves deep in the days building up to the presidential election, it’s easy to either compartmentalize our fears or The post Conquering the fall election daze appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
Native American Tribes Defend Their Very Heritage Against Ransomware
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
For the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a tribe of nearly 40,000 in Shawnee, Okla., guarding against a potential loss of data related to its history, language and culture is a huge priority. That means protecting tribal history at CPN’s Cultural Heritage Center museum and data in the Tribal Rolls Department, which handles membership, including tribal enrollment, burial insurance and tribal ID cards.
The McKinsey Crossword: Executive Order | No. 202
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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.
U.S. Department of Education Launches $1 Million CTE CHIPS Challenge
Homeroom
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today launched the Career and Technical Education (CTE) CHIPS Challenge, a $1 million prize competition, funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) that seeks to expand student recruitment, training, and placement strategies in good-paying semiconductor fabrication (fab) construction and advanced manufacturing Continue Reading The post U.S.
Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice
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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.
A new era of partnership: Unveiling Google Public Sector's enhanced Partner Program
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Google Public Sector is excited today to launch its enhanced Partner Program, designed to empower partners to achieve success in the public sector market. Unveiled at Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 , this enhanced program – under the Partner Advantage Program umbrella – introduces several new initiatives focused on accelerating growth, fostering deeper collaboration, and maximizing profitability for our valued partners.
The Five-Second Trick That Improves the Deliverability of Your Library’s Email Promotions
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 262 There’s one teeny, tiny thing that you can do to make sure your library’s emails not only make it into the inbox of your recipients but also build a connection with the people who sign up for your emails. And it only takes you five seconds to take this step! I’m going to share that tip in this episode of the Library Marketing Show.
Responsible AI: A business imperative for telcos
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth.
China’s Foreign Investments Significantly Outpace the United States. What does that mean?
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 16, 2024
China is the world's largest investor in other countries—providing funding to build infrastructure like roads and railways, energy supplies, telecommunications, and more. Through these efforts China has expanded its influence globally, posing.
Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation
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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.
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
American City & Country
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The 2024 presidential election is in two weeks, and early and absentee voting is already well under way for many states in an election that, by all accounts, promises to be a close race. This past week, TargetSmart, a Washington D.C.-based data firm, launched a dashboard to track 2024 absentee and early voting across states and counties. Using data generated by the new tool, American City & County pinpointed which 10 counties across the U.S. have cast the largest number of early and absentee
Analysing policy actors’ preferences for different modes of governing in local government
Policy & Politics Journal blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
by Bram Verschuere Many (local) governments worldwide experiment with citizen participation in policy decision-making. Engaging citizens is assumed to be an answer to the real or perceived crisis of representative democracy.
How Federal Agencies Can Leverage AI to Deliver a Modern Digital Experience
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
While private sector organizations are racing to implement use cases for artificial intelligence, federal agencies are carefully weighing the opportunities they can leverage to take advantage of the emerging technology. The federal government is a bit more hamstrung when it comes to AI. Limited budgets and underskilled staffs are challenges that private organizations must contend with, but not at quite the same level as federal agencies do.
Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, September 2024
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Attracting and Retaining Talent in City Government: Become a Great Place to Work
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Author: Bob Lavigna, Sr. Fellow – Public Sector, Ultimate Kronos Group “We all feel the pain.” That is how one local government HR leader described the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in today’s intensely competitive labor market. City government employees today have different expectations about where, how, and why they want to work.
LOOKING BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Barrett & Greene
OCTOBER 21, 2024
We recently came across an online report by a local NPR station that began with a headline that stated that, “Philadelphia and Wilmington (are listed) as some of the least safe cities in the country, according to a new report.” It followed up by saying “While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections
American City & Country
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Implementing modern software solutions to streamline registration and tax collection processes empowers government agencies to maximize revenue while enhancing service delivery for residents. 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.
Election Cybersecurity Is a Matter of National Security
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
U.S. elections have never been as reliant on IT as they are today, which also means that their integrity has never been so susceptible to being undermined by cyberattackers and everyday data leaks. From voter registration databases to electronic voting machines, our election infrastructure is in hackers’ crosshairs, and hardening it is a matter of national security.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Value creation priorities shaping medtech
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With pandemic-related volatility subsiding, the strategies separating industry leaders from their peers are coming into focus.
Are City Leaders Ready for AI?
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Author: Angelica Wedell, Communications Director, Polco It took humanity thousands of years to transition from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. With each passing year, technology advances exponentially. Today, AI use is ramping up at an exceptional speed. Understandably, some local governments may be overwhelmed or hesitant to adopt AI.
Strengthening cyber resilience through global collaboration
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
At the Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke about the need for global collaboration to tackle the growing gap between escalating cyber threats and our defence capabilities As our society increasingly relies on technology, the risks associated with cyber threats are also rising, making it important to increase our resilience.
From AI to Zero Trust: Google Cloud Security delivers comprehensive solutions for the public sector
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Government organizations and agencies face significant challenges from threat actors seeking to compromise data and critical infrastructure, and impact national and economic stability. These attacks target a broad range of industries and organizations, from water security to rural health care , via external targeting and insider threats. Government organizations are in the top five industries targeted by cyberattacks, according to this year’s M-Trends report , a special look at the evolving cybe
Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners
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-
‘El Paso Helps’ Places Struggling Residents in Housing or Shelters
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The city of El Paso, Texas, has produced online resources to assist individuals and families facing a housing crisis. Under the banner of El Paso Helps, the city strives to place people struggling with homelessness in shelters. People in need can interact with El Paso Helps by calling a counselor via Cisco Webex through a smart device or terminal. El Paso estimates that about 70% of at-risk individuals own a smartphone; those without access to a device can use city computer resources.
Reimagining US employer health benefits with innovative plan designs
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The US employer health benefits market has the opportunity to attract some 12 million members by offering innovative products that promise at least 10 percent savings and enhanced member experiences.
Review: HP LaserJet Enterprise M480f Laser Multifunction Printer Drives Productivity
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Printing remains an important part of the workday for most federal users, whether they are working onsite at their agency or remotely from a home office. Stats as far back as 2009 show that federal employees on average print about 30 pages per day, totaling thousands of pages per user, per year. Advances in technology have made work more digital, but at least in the federal government there is still a lot to print, from critical items such as contracts to day-to-day office documents.
Technological innovation and opportunities for those affected by hearing loss
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Assistive technologies like hearing aids and cochlear implants can enhance communication for those with hearing loss, but many people who could benefit from these devices do not use them due to technological issues. Performance issues with assistive technologies, particularly in noisy environments where these devices struggle to isolate speech from background noise, are one of the main reasons many choose to abstain from using tech like hearing aids and cochlear implants.
A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence
Advertiser: Noratek
This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.
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