Cybersecurity front and center in voting innovation
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Ensuring votes have a paper trail is a far better solution than relying on emerging, unproven technologies, election security experts say.
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The impact of the worldwide recession on the tech industry
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Code Enigma discusses how a worldwide recession would affect IT spending, the tech industry, and macroeconomic trends. Businesses are encountering increasing challenges, and several reputable sources of information on economic issues are adjusting their predictions and calling for a worldwide recession. As a result, markets and financial institutions are becoming more cautious.
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Cold-War missile defense site heats up state’s data center economy, onsite gardens
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
After sitting unused for decades, the 300,000-square-foot, mostly underground building will be converted to a secure data center whose excess C02 and heat will support an indoor greenhouse.
THE B&G Reading List
Barrett & Greene
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, we made a request in the B&G Report for recommendations of books that would provide worthy reading for people who are interested in state and local government. We were gratified to get a number of responses (many of them having to do with cities, specifically). So, now it’s time for us to return the favor and publish nine of the titles that came in.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
Author Talks: In defense of big data
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Public discourse is often wary of automation, AI, and data collection, but along with the risks of digital technology comes its power to address climate change and prevent discrimination.
How Can Government Recruit and Retain Talent?
Careers in Government
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
State and local governments should consider enhancing communications to employees on the value of the benefits that they provide. The post How Can Government Recruit and Retain Talent? appeared first on Careers in Government.
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NIST on tap to improve cybersecurity of water systems
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology hopes a new project will create a set of best practices to help the nation’s complex water and wastewater systems bolster their cybersecurity posture.
Strategic M&A in US banking: Creating value in uncertain times
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Uncertain times can spell opportunity for companies seeking acquisitions—if companies proceed with care. Four actions can help banks maximize the value of their M&A.
How GIS fortifies election information
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Geographic information systems can help election directors speed up voter information verification processes and expand data collection capacities.
How Carlsbad Improved Data Sharing Across Local Government
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
It’s safe to say that government at any level — local, state or federal — has many moving parts. Siloed data streams and a lack of effective communication between departments can cause havoc from the standpoint of data governance. This is the situation that Carlsbad CIO David Graham and Chief Data Officer David van Gilluwe found themselves in a few years ago.
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.
Cyber range looks to inspire next generation of talent
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The Louisiana-backed range will provide hands-on training for K-12 students nationwide and help fill the cyber workforce pipeline.
Beyond the numbers: Creating a more diverse future for health
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
A conversation about leadership, visions for a future of integrated healthcare systems, and the clear benefits of more diverse teams.
Omnichannel Customer Service Helps Agencies Adapt to New Demands
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
An interview with Kate Boronkay, Marketing Manager, Public Sector, Zendesk. During the last two years, government agencies have proven they can deliver digital services at speed. Now comes the hard part: keeping pace with constituents who’ve loved what they’ve seen and are looking for more. The problem is that the surge in demand is happening when agencies are dealing with budget constraints and worker shortages. “Agency leaders are overwhelmingly concerned with how to scale su
More for less: Five ways to lower cloud costs without destroying value
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Companies can often find significant savings in their cloud programs—if they know where to look.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
How To Stop Employee Drama with Compassionate Accountability
Careers in Government
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Compassion and accountability aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, compassion is all about “struggling with” people The post How To Stop Employee Drama with Compassionate Accountability appeared first on Careers in Government.
Nurturing supply and demand: How Asia’s energy players can accelerate green growth
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
As Asia grapples with climate change, leaders working at the intersection of customer experience, sustainability and the energy transition will need to respond to five major shifts that will help to smooth the path to net zero. Organizations with a sound understanding of balancing the supply-demand equation between changing consumer needs and energy transition requirements will be in prime position to identify and foster new green-growth opportunities.
Define these Four Elements to Change Your Work Culture
Careers in Government
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Define, align, and refine - these are the elements that make up our proven three-phase culture refinement process. The post Define these Four Elements to Change Your Work Culture appeared first on Careers in Government.
Episode 227: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
FedHeads
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Saying U.S. Department of Transportation's got a lot on its plate with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the understatement of the year. FedHeads, including guest host Guidehouse’s Director Donna Roy, heard from Keith Benjamin about efforts to effectively implement the law in a way that helps traditionally underserved communities. Saying U.S. Department of Transportation's got a lot on its plate with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is the understatement of the year.
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.
The green hidden gem – Brazil’s opportunity to become a sustainability powerhouse
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Brazil could potentially become a key player in the global economy’s decarbonization process while driving sustainable inclusive growth.
More than a dozen states have activated the National Guard to secure midterm elections
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Other states can request help, but some leaders say more capacity is needed.
Singapore’s OneNUHS App uses AWS to help patients take ownership of their health
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Singapore’s National University Health System (NUHS) is an academic health system that operates several hospitals, national specialty centres, and polyclinics. NUHS aims to provide cost-effective care to patients while fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing world class research. By unifying their member institutions under a common governance structure, NUHS creates synergies for the advancement of health by integrating patient care, health science education, and
FCC proposes to strengthen cybersecurity of emergency alert systems
GCN
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Emergency alert system participants would be required to disclose cyber breaches within 72 hours of discovery.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
Advertiser: Noratek
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
Five Key Benefits of Enterprise Risk Management for Government
Barrett & Greene
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
by Marty Benison, Industry Executive Director for State and Local Government, Oracle ? ?While the move to "Software as a Service (SaaS) started prior to the pandemic, it accelerated when citizens needed to continue to do business with governments at all levels, but now they have to do so remotely. This digital transformation is now ingrained in the fabric of most government organizations and is here to stay.
Will the GSEs Repeat 2007 - 2009’s Large Losses?
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The housing market has just experienced one of the largest upcycles in history. First, house prices increased by 57 percent 1 over the nearly nine years from their post-financial crisis bottom (2011 Q2) through the last quarter before the pandemic (2020 Q1). This was more than just a recovery from the severe downturn of the financial crisis. Specifically, prices reached their pre-2008 peak in 2016 Q2 2 and then kept on rising at a strong pace 3 , with many analysts pointing to the shortage of ne
“We are as gods and might as well get used to it.”
Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The title of this short blog comes from an article from Foreign Affairs. It comes from Stewart Brand’s introduction to the first issue of The Whole Earth Catalog , “an encyclopedic compendium of resources for back-to-the-land living that became a foundational document of Silicon Valley’s techno-utopian culture.” This wonderful review essay, built around a review of three books each of which place the somewhat jaded optimism of the Internet’s early promise in a larger frame an
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