McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution. But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The news can only cover so much of what is going on.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Repeatedly rebounding from disruption is tough, but some companies have a recipe for success: a systems mindset emphasizing agility, psychological safety, adaptable leadership, and cohesive culture.
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The National Association of Counties’ Housing Solutions Matchmaker captures and displays housing market information to help local officials to make data-driven decisions.
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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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Reliable electricity is essential to the conveniences of modern life and vital to our nation’s economy and security. But the electricity grid is an attractive target for cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries—such as nations like China and Russia, as.
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
They’re moving ahead with a set of new programs and working closely with colleges and universities to get more people into a field where jobs can be tough to fill.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Cybersecurity chiefs across state governments struggle with insufficient staffing and difficulty obtaining visibility across the state’s enterprise, agreed officials in a panel of the Annual Conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers on Tuesday. The biennial cybersecurity survey of state CISOs conducted by NASCIO and Deloitte identified a lack of talent and challenges with serving the “whole of state” as chief obstacles to government cybersecurity efforts.
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Join us Oct 19th. Please join us for our next Federal Business Applications Webinar on October 19th where the Microsoft team will be joined by partner NetImpact Strategies. NetImpact Strategies will showcase two Microsoft Store approved software solutions built on top of the Power Platform. First, DX360 Security ARMOR intelligent automation for Cyber compliance and continuous monitoring including RMF ATO and FedRAMP authorizations and defensive cyber operations.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
All resources are headed to Florida
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Also check out: Power Platform Patterns in Local and Federal Government. Speakers: Brendon Colburn - Technical Architect at Microsoft Technology Center. Brendan Hancock - Principal Technical Architect - Microsoft Technology Center. Presentation and Panel Discussion of patterns for Power Platform within local, state and federal government. Brendan Hancock will be discussing the various uses cases, patterns and challenges that local government is having at the municipal and state level.
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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.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The #LibraryMarketing???????? Show, Episode 162: This episode is my response to a recent comment by a library staffer. They believe that marketing emails aren’t worth their time because people receive too many emails from brands. That’s a common misconception. I’ll explain why it’s not true and share some tips for making sure your library marketing emails get opened and clicked on!
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
And in a bad way.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
M&A experts share the integration practices that set the most successful large deals apart.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2022
State and local governments’ IT environments are growing more complex as cyberthreats become more sophisticated, making it increasingly difficult for them to protect against attacks. State IT leaders explain what makes the security landscape challenging and how technology, processes and people can mitigate cyberthreats. For more insights from our coverage of NASCIO 2022, click here.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Can leaders lift their companies to the next frontier of resilience—not only to survive but also to thrive?
Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 12, 2022
If you’re a small business owner, are self-employed, or have a side gig, then you know that every little bit of support helps. The library has an array of tools that […].
The Lowe Down
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Article by Kara Hagler. Recently, news outlets have shown videos of people stealing from stores and freely exiting the building with no punishment. It begs the question as to how all these people are stealing in broad daylight without facing punishment from the store or police. One potential hypothesis for this open stealing in stores relates to the felony theft threshold, which is the value of stolen goods at which one will be prosecuted as a felony rather than a misdemeanor (the threshold diff
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 12, 2022
I rode this trail the other day. As a trail it's nice, although it could use more trees. It's an old rail corridor that was acquired by the Utah Transit Authority (" From rails to trails ," Deseret News , 2005) and is a joint project with the communities it passes through. The land use context is what I might call exsuburban, a combination of exurban and suburban in that it is in the midst of distant sprawl, with farmland converted to residential subdivisions.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Public sector organizations around the world share a common concern: how can they make sure their digital transformation maintains data security? The question comes up often when I meet with government leaders around the world in my role as a government transformation digital advisor at Amazon Web Services (AWS). These leaders are often surprised to hear that security can be a digital transformation enabler—even an accelerator—once they demonstrate that modern technology can be safer than legacy
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Holy s*. From the Washington Post article " Montgomery planning board resigns amid scandals, at council’s urging ": All five members of the Montgomery County Planning Board resigned Wednesday after the county council said it had “lost confidence” in the board and needed to “reset operations” following weeks of escalating misconduct accusations, media leaks and damaged staff morale.
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 12, 2022
We’re excited to announce that Windows 365 Government is now available for US Government Community Cloud environments GCC and GCC High. Built to meet the enhanced security and compliance requirements of the US government, Windows 365 Government is a full Windows 365 experience—combining the power and security of the cloud with the familiarity of the PC to empower flexibility and innovation.
The Whistle Post
OCTOBER 12, 2022
CT Post: An Answer to The Labor Shortage, October 9th, 2022. Joseph Carbone. Plato famously wrote: “our need will be the real creator” which molded over time into the English proverb ‘Necessity is the mother of invention. As the post-COVID world of work evolves, remote work continues to expand its popular standing among employers and the American workforce.
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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
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
A logical data fabric lays across an agency’s diverse sources and provides seamless, unified access to data -- whether internal or external, on-premises or cloud-based.
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The peaceful transfer of power is the cornerstone of American democracy that dates back to George Washington, who chose to step down after his second term and cede power to John Adams, his newly elected successor. Seeking to preserve and strengthen this venerated tradition, the Partnership for Public Service has worked since 2008 to support transition teams and federal agencies in their work to execute the immense undertaking of sharing knowledge and preparing thousands of new federal leaders to
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
School buses that have priority at intersections can save time, boost fuel efficiency and enhance student safety, a pilot program shows.
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Panelists at a Brookings event emphasized that jobs typically require a bundle of skills, not just one.
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
A consumer-focused cyber labeling scheme may be put into play after years on the drawing board.
GCN
OCTOBER 12, 2022
NASCIO’s State IT Recognition Awards turned the spotlight on pandemic-era and accessibility initiatives.
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