McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 10, 2025
CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2025
Cyberattacks targeting state and local power grids, communication systems, transportation networks, and other critical U.S. infrastructure have risen dramatically in recent months. These attacks, frequently attributed to foreign threat actors from countries such as China or Iran, pose risks for state and local governments. Attacks range from ransomware and data breaches to more insidious cyber espionage, resulting in severe operational disruptions and substantial financial implications.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 6, 2025
Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 10, 2025
In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and data privacy requirements, organizations working in the public sector need robust, secure, and compliant solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) offers a specialized environment tailored for organizations that need to meet strict regulatory and compliance requirements. AWS GovCloud (US) adheres to Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 7, 2025
About one in every 500 infants is identified as deaf or hard of hearing. When left undetected, hearing loss can result in delays in speech and language, as well as social and emotional development. Early detection and treatment can help avoid this.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2025
Agencies need to confront the growing problem of shadow artificial intelligence through policy updates and the implementation of new security measures. Microsoft and LinkedIn found 78% of AI users bring their own tools to work, and 52% are reluctant to admit using it, according to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report. This is the reality of shadow AI: Many workers already use the technology covertly.
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State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
IT staffing continues to challenge rural government agencies, often making it difficult to execute on new technology initiatives. Asking these five questions can improve matters. Click the banner for information about managed services that can fill staff shortages.
Government Technology Insider
JANUARY 8, 2025
After recent legislation expanded program eligibility , the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is now better equipped to support unemployed workers in their employment searches. But states will need a modern RESEA program with the appropriate supporting technology to deliver benefits to the new wider participant pool. Previously, we shared nine questions to help states evaluate their RESEA programs and consider how technology can improve experiences and outcomes.
GovLoop
JANUARY 10, 2025
Most of us are familiar with projects gone wrong, with indecision, delays and wasteful sidetracks when no one understood the projects purpose. But up-front analysis can avoid those speedbumps, and its especially vital for data-driven projects, such as determining how an agency feeds residents experiencing food insecurity. In other words, you want to make sure that youre solving the right problems, first and foremost, said Ali Benson, Director of the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovations
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2025
Federal agencies must have at least 80% of their IP-enabled internet assets on IPv6 by Sept. 30, 2025. Nearly half of all government domains are now IPv6-enabled, according to the Commerce Department. That positions them to take advantage of the more stable, more secure protocol, which also offers vastly more addresses than IPv4. Domains that have not yet started an update must design new network architectures to support IPv6, as well as update devices and endpoints to handle the new standard.
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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.
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 6, 2025
Did you read this title and experience a cliffhanger? You may not have realized it, but in that moment, your nervous system released the chemical dopamine, and that made you want to learn more. In essence, you experienced the power of storytelling. Stories are powerful tools because they help our brains create visuals around information that elicit emotions and affect our behavior and decisions.
Center for Community Progress
JANUARY 6, 2025
In many communities, tackling vacant lots can feel like an impossible challenge. Local officials, land banks, and community organizations recognize the importance of finding effective strategies to maintain and repurpose vacant lots to meet community needs. According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Precise Software Solutions, Inc. (Precise), an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner , participated in the AWS Think Big for Small Business Program (TBSB) to expand their AWS capabilities and to grow their business in the public sector. After completion of the program, Precise achieved Advanced tier partner status and was selected by a federal government agency to create a machine learning as a service (MLaaS) platform on AWS.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 6, 2025
While preparing a set of entries celebrating next month's 20th anniversary of the blog, I came across this entry from 2020, which I didn't quite finish. Note that while the entry mentions the failure of the Boeing 737MAX as an issue in their aerospace sector, it's gotten worse (" Boeings woes mean rising anxiety in Wichita, Kansas, the 'Air Capital of the World' ," NPR, " Troubled Boeing is absorbing Spirit with the Wichita economy in the balance ," Wichita Beacon , " New Boeing CEO wants to kee
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 8, 2025
Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Its now a given that malicious actors will target government organizations. The value of citizen data is gold for planning secondary attacks, and cybercriminals know that many local governments are underfunded and understaffed when it comes to IT security, which makes them tempting targets for ransomware. However, simply adding more security platforms on top of existing defenses may not help if the threats arrayed against government networks are not fully addressed and tracked.
Barrett & Greene
JANUARY 13, 2025
As regular readers of this website know, we generally avoid covering politics or the federal government. That said, were beginning this column with a prediction about the federal government, which is tied closely to politics. That will be followed with some thoughts about the impact of each on state government management and policy. From all we can see in the press, notwithstanding plans of the incoming administration, its going to be tough to get much done.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 12, 2025
In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible. Though I couldnt attend in person, I followed the event closely on Twitter a space that, at the time, felt like a safe haven for open, thoughtful dialogue.
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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.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 13, 2025
Speechless. It's covered elsewhere far better than I could ever hope to do. Suzanne, from SoCal, knows people whose houses have been leveled, life's work lost. 2. The disinformation about why the wildfires started is similar to the disinformation the Murdoch media pushes in Australia to discredit climate change theories. 3. I didn't understand high winds til I came to Utah.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 6, 2025
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 youre looking for a quick win.
The Whistle Post
JANUARY 10, 2025
Joe Carbone, CEO and President of The Workplace, discusses the successes of 2024 and the goals for 2025 for the organization. The post The WorkPlace: For The People Podcast appeared first on The WorkPlace.
Barrett & Greene
JANUARY 6, 2025
In 2024, our professional life was very busy (as our colleagues, family and friends know), and so we hardly had the energy in our evenings to read as much as wed like, or to learn to crochet, or practice the piano. Instead, we found ourselves watching streaming television programs. The three at the top of our list were past seasons of reality shows.
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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.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JANUARY 8, 2025
Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as why do policy actors do what they do?
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 6, 2025
Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices. While Wi-Fi 7 can operate on the previously accessible 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, it also works with the 6GHz band, which wasnt available when Wi-Fi 6 was introduced in 2018.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 6, 2025
McKinseys technology leaders offer their insights on how leaders can make the most of tech this year.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) service, AWS Outposts , is a game-changer for public sector organizations, offering a unique blend of cloud capabilities and on-premises control. It enables government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to modernize their IT infrastructure while adhering to strict data sovereignty, security, and compliance requirements.
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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 8, 2025
I used to write yearly about this, focusing on how the sustainable mobility centric city needs snow removal policies that co-equally privilege walking, biking and transit users, not just the motor vehicle parts of roads. Moving to Salt Lake City-one of Utah's marketing slogans is "the best snow on earth"--is that ironically it doesn't snow that much in the city.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Policy & Politicshas been publishing innovative works at the intersection of public policy and politics for over 50 years. Itis a world-leading, top quartile journal that is committed to advancing scholarly understanding of the dynamics of policy-making and implementation.
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 8, 2025
On Dec. 12, the Partnership for Public Service hosted the final 2024 convening of the Federal Communicators Series. During the meeting, federal public affairs officers offered three main recommendations for communications leaders in government to effectively lead their teams through transitions in agency leadership. Maintain team morale and motivation Recognizing and celebrating accomplishmentsno matter how smallcan help sustain morale.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 10, 2025
As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.
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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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