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Innovative Collaboration for Cities and Universities

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Kate Garman, Executive Director, MetroLab Network On September 20, the National League of Cities is hosting an engaging discussion with MetroLab Network on innovative collaboration for cities and universities. Ahead of that discussion, we wanted to preview some of the work and findings MetroLab has published on the dynamics of partnering with universities.

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Improving US orthopedic care via patient-centric pathways

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Orthopedic care is among the largest categories in US healthcare; improvements could have far-reaching positive effects. We analyze care pathways to spot opportunities for better coordination.

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Clearing the Air: Why Low-Carbon Transportation is Critical for CitiesĀ 

The City Fix

You start the day frustrated, your alarm clock ringing 30 minutes earlier than usual to try to beat the thousands of other morning commuters out the door. Battling bottlenecks has become your daily drill, from the side road shortcuts to.

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Consumers are driving the transition to electric cars in India

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As the transition to electric cars gains momentum in India, new consumer needs are emerging related to product features, charging, channel preferences, flexible ownership models, and more.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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3 Steps to Optimize An Agencyā€™s Hybrid Cloud Environment

State Tech Magazine

Some government agencies arenā€™t maximizing their hybrid cloud architecture because theyā€™re operating two separate environments instead of leveraging the power of a unified strategy. A hybrid cloud is a mixed computing environment that combines private data center infrastructure with public cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

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Inclusive infrastructure investment: How to empower communities

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With more than $2 trillion in federal funding entering the US economy, three steps can help governments meet the needs of communities previously excluded from federal funding implementation decisions.

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Accelerating Indiaā€™s digital future: MeitY empanels AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) Region for government workloads

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India [1] has announced that it has received cloud service provider (CSP) empanelment from Indiaā€™s Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) for cloud services provided using the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region [2]. Operational since November 2022, as part of AWSā€™s total investment of INR 1,36,500 crores (US $16.4 billion) in cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 , the AWS Asia-Pacific (Hyderabad) Region is the second AWS Region in India to be fully

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The real burden of risk

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

A piece of the Sanriku coast at Minamisanriku, NE Japan. In 2011 there was a 20.5-metre tsunami here. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA In 1966 the eminent Californian risk analyst Chauncey Starr published a seminal paper in Science Magazine in which he stated that "a thing is safe if its risks are judged to be acceptable." In effect, he built his reputation on the premise that the acceptability of risk is arbitrary.

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Five Design Issues You Need to Think About When Upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E

FedTech Magazine

With Wi-Fi 6 firmly established, the next logical step for wireless network upgrades is Wi-Fi 6E. Although nearly identical to Wi-Fi 6, this ā€œextendedā€ version of the standard adds 1200 megahertz of spectrum. Here are five things to consider: 1. What are the Implications of Upgrading to Wi-fi 6E? Adding a new frequency band requires adding a new radio, which means swapping dual-band access points for tri-band APs.

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Elizabeth, New Jersey Deploys GovPilot Government Management Software Across Departments

GovPilot

Elizabeth, NJ selects GovPilot as provider of cloud-based government management software to streamline operations and constituent services. Learn about the helpful government software utilized in Elizabeth.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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Action on planet and people depends on growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Mobilizing the investment needed to complete the net-zero transition will require broad public backing and participation. Given that people living in poverty are less likely to support climate action, simultaneous efforts to improve living standards are essential, write Michael Spence, Anu Madgavkar, and Sven Smit in Project Syndicate.

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New resource explains how presidential transition teams can work with state, local, tribal and territorial partners to achieve change

Partnership for Public Service

Collaboration between the federal government and state, local, tribal and territorial officials is vital to implement policy, respond to crises and serve communities across the country. The ā€œ States of Our Union ,ā€ a new resource created by the Center for Presidential Transition Ā® and Deloitte, identifies what presidential transition teams can do when planning for a new administrationā€”or a second termā€”to engage different levels of government.

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Inside Indian consumersā€™ embrace of electric two-wheelers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Todayā€™s consumers in India prefer electric two-wheelers due to availability of multiple product choices, reliable technology features, evolving consumer buying journeys, and flexible ownership models.

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How cyber crisis simulation can help safeguard housing associations

Open Access Government - Technology News

The rapidly evolving digital landscape has rendered cybersecurity measures such as firewalls and encryption inadequate when used in isolation. Threat actors are outpacing these defences time and again. For the UK’s housing associations, the sensitive nature of their work means cyber attacks are a growing concern. So, how should the sector pivot to ensure they’re always prepared for what’s next?

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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E-Democracy: How to Bring Digital Democracy to Government Agencies With GovPilot

GovPilot

The citizens' voices matter; thatā€™s the thing that makes democracy so groundbreaking. Citizens have the right to make decisions and choices in their government that impact their own lives. Local governments are institutions designed to serve citizens by realizing their decisions and making the community better fit the vision of citizens. However nationwide, countless local governments face a lack of constituent engagement and involvement in their local democratic system.