Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

New York City is a great example of that.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Last week, NLC advocated in opposition to the likely federal government shutdown. Over the weekend, Congress unexpectedly changed course and approved a Continuing Resolution that will temporarily keep the government open for 45 more days.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Every day, organizations across our country are impacted by cyber intrusions, many of which affect the delivery of essential services. Security professionals and business leaders alike recognize the need to protect their customers, employees and enterprises against this threat, which raises a simple but challenging question: Where to start? We at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency know that no organization can adopt every possible cybersecurity measure or solution, but every or

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Technologies like containerization and serverless help customers migrate and modernize their applications. In this blog post, learn how public sector customers use offerings from Amazon Web Services (AWS) like AWS Lambda , Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) , Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) to build modern applications supporting diverse use case

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Recent research by psychologists at Deusto University reveals that people can inherit artificial intelligence biases, potentially leading to a dangerous loop of systemic errors Artificial intelligence systems have dazzled with their human-like abilities, making them indispensable in various professional fields. They aim to reduce errors in decision-making, but their hidden danger lies in artificial intelligence biases.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In September 2023, the White House hosted the first-ever Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities. This was a milestone toward building a more climate-resilient nation together.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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.

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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Thinking through how to warn people traumatized from past storms.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By 2022, 21 states had appointed chief privacy officers, spotlighting the growing importance of the role, according to a report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. In 2019, only 12 states had established the position. Chief privacy officers agree that they must be very visible and have the authority to get things done.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With five focused actions, global capability centers could cut their attrition rates in half.

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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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Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Should we now color outside the lines?

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Park Leaders

OCTOBER 3, 2023

“… they don’t have to make conservation their top priority. So you combine those 2, and they are really doing some innovative things around camping.” The increasing demand for camping in natural parks has impacted the future of camping. Companies are taking notice and working to proactively prepare for this growing interest. During this conversation, Donald Forgione joins to talk about camping trends and innovations and how it’s evolving to meet the growing demand.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A cutting-edge X-ray robot equipped with X-ray backscatter technology promises to enhance military safety by detecting concealed weapons and explosives from a safe distance A groundbreaking X-ray robot equipped with X-ray backscatter (XRBS) imaging technology has moved closer to revolutionising battlefield safety. Developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this innovative prototype could save lives by enabling military personnel to detect hidden weapons and explosives.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Across the country, consumers’ spending habits are evolving—and, in some cases, going in opposite directions at the same time.

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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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GovCast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Defense Department recently released an unclassified summary of its 2023 cybersecurity strategy. The previously classified document was submitted to Congress in May. The document outlines updates to the department’s plan to “operationalize the priorities” in cyberspace. GovCIO Media & Research Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune and Staff Writer/Researcher Anastasia Obis discuss what is inside the plan and what it means for the future of DOD’s cyber posture.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) solution from Amazon Web Services (AWS) deploys a cloud foundation that is architected to align with AWS best practices and multiple global compliance frameworks. Customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can use the LZA to better manage and govern their multi-account environment.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we mark Customer Experience Day, the inseparable link between equity and federal CX has never been more robust, thanks to recent efforts and new policy guidance. Amid declining levels of trust in government and public concerns about the recent threat of a government shutdown, these efforts are critical to rebuilding confidence in our federal institutions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a guest post by Ari Jóhannesson, chief executive officer of Andes, a cloud infrastructure and security company, in collaboration with the AWS Institute from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Learn more about Iceland’s digital transformation journey in this AWS Institute video series. The Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs launched an ambitious initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of public services in Iceland in 2019.

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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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