State Tech Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

In recent years, cities all over the country have taken strides to modernize with emerging technologies that make communities smarter, safer and more connected. And with the rapid evolution of technology, they’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to smart city capabilities. But with data collection and Internet of Things (IoT) devices powering these innovations, there are always concerns about personal privacy.

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GCN

MAY 17, 2023

Automatic record clearance is a growing priority for states as criminal records delay individuals’ ability to reenter society and fill open job slots.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 17, 2023

The dangers of AI are becoming increasingly more overt to governments and institutions globally. Experts at Oxford demonstrate the ‘profound risk’ of AI to humanity What are the dangers of AI? While artificial intelligence has proven to have numerous benefits to key sectors like health, innovation, government and more, experts are becoming increasingly worried about its negative consequences.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s “security-by-design and -default” principles ignore the fact that software manufacturers working with federal agencies and the military already design their solutions with security at the fore. CISA, the FBI, NSA and six foreign cyber authorities that issued the guide on April 13 hailed it as an effort to shift “much of the burden” of cyber incidents away from agencies and onto software manufacturers.

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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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GCN

MAY 17, 2023

Gwinnett County’s Transportation Department tied its upgraded network more closely to the county’s enterprise IT infrastructure, allowing standardized technology and paving the way for connected vehicles.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

Today we’re going to share with you some new guidance for configuring Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to meet the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 and Level 2 requirements. Identity continues to be the most common way bad actors get through cyber defenses. Therefore, identity controls are one of the most fundamental aspects of CMMC and this post is going to focus on Azure AD as a way of meeting CMMC's identity requirements.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 17, 2023

Persistent inflation and shifting consumer preferences will test grocery retailers across the region. Four imperatives—supported by investments in advanced analytics—could be critical to keeping pace.

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Google Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

When Google Public Sector was announced in June 2022, it was a sign of Google’s strong commitment in serving the needs of U.S. federal, state, and local governments, and education institutions. Since then, Google Public Sector has furthered its work to accelerate the digital transformation of U.S. public sector customers. We recently announced that 250,000 active-duty enlisted members of the U.S.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 17, 2023

“A boring world might lead us to terrible stagnation, which we don't want. We need innovation in front of all the issues we are dealing with.” A former central banker and economist talks about the difficult balances that need to be struck.

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Watch this video The Library Marketing Show, Episode 190 A few weeks ago, I revealed the results of an experiment I did by posting videos to TikTok. What I didn’t tell you at the time was that I was conducting the same experiment on Instagram Reels. And WOW. The results were so different! I’ll share what happened, and what it means for your library, in this episode.

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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

MAY 17, 2023

Copenhagen partner Klaus Dallerup discusses the global forces shaping Denmark’s economic future, which he says which will revolve to a large extent around the green transition and traditional Danish dominance in the export of wind turbines.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

Data security is a top concern and priority for many organizations. As I'm working with customers, especially in the State and Local Government, I notice that sometimes customers do not know where to begin with their data security strategy. It can be challenging to embark on this journey and there is an endless supply of information out there. To address this challenge, I wanted to provide a checklist that is digestible and will help in the various stages throughout this journey.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 17, 2023

New types of infrastructure will be essential for supporting battery- and hydrogen-powered aircraft that will begin operating this decade.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 17, 2023

In 1962, President Kennedy originated National Police Day and Week to recognize officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. As thousands of police officers from around the country gather in Washington, D.C.

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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 17, 2023

We've all fallen at times to the arguments of synergy, from Chrysler and Mercedes, to Time Warner and AOL, to AT&T and Warner media, etc. All of these purported synergies never came to pass, and the companies broke up, with billions of dollars of value destroyed. I guess the same goes, sometimes, for professional sports leagues. Metropolitan Phoenix has about 5 million residents and is the 12th largest television market in the US (although value of local television rights for sports is crate

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GovLoop

MAY 17, 2023

In spring 2022, the National Association of Counties (NACo) partnered with SecurityScorecard, a cybersecurity ratings company, to help county governments monitor and improve cybersecurity risk. Such assessments were not really necessary as recently as 15 years ago, said Rita Reynolds, NACo’s CIO, but the landscape is totally different today. From the types of attacks that take place, constantly increasing vulnerabilities, and growing automation and digitization, it’s crucial that governments mon

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 17, 2023

Speaking of sports and how much money is involved in owning and operating a team, how the f* can it cost $500 million as a fee for a franchise, for a sport that makes minimal money? -- " MLS reportedly set for expansion to San Diego with Mohamed Mansour expected to pay $500 million fee ," CBS Sports Also see " Does professional soccer have the same economic impact as minor league baseball in smaller cities?

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Princeton Public Library

MAY 17, 2023

The library strives to celebrate and serve all of our community members. Each month, we work to highlight a distinct segment of our nation’s heritage and history. May, along with being Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, also happens to be Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM).

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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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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MAY 17, 2023

We were in SoCal a couple weeks ago, and one day were in and around Downtown Los Angeles. I saw the Gateway to Lincoln Park and its fabulous architecture of both art deco fencing and benches with a fountain and Spanish-inspired tile and I had to take a photo. It turns out it was a process to restore it. Sadly, I didn't have time to explore the park.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 17, 2023

Kyiv partner Oleksandr Kravchenko explains the elements necessary for the rebuilding of Ukraine’s war-torn economy, which include a holistic economic development approach, private capital and expertise, and close coordination between all parties involved to ensure a successful outcome.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

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GovPilot

MAY 17, 2023

Believe it or not, businesses aren’t the only ones driven by a competitive edge. Local governments need to compete too.

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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Securing critical digital assets is vital to continue delivering key public services in a crisis, as citizens depend on many of these services more than ever in austere conditions. Moving digital assets to the cloud is one of the first steps governments can take to secure their public services against large-scale disruptions. This journey often brings challenges and roadblocks that are organizational rather than technical.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 17, 2023

Hours after taking office, President Biden signed an executive order that committed the federal government to prioritize equitable outcomes for all. More than 90 federal agencies then went on to conduct equity assessments culminating in each of them releasing detailed Equity Action Plans —designed to address the barriers that underserved communities face in receiving services—in April 2022.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 17, 2023

Understanding how our federal government works can be challenging, and many people are unaware of what it does to impact their daily lives. Fortunately, the Partnership’s new video series can help folks better understand our largest democratic institution and the more than 2 million full-time civilian employees who work there. The first season of “Our government explained (in three minutes or less)” will consist of four videos covering such topics as who are federal employees and what kind of jo

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