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4 Reasons to Consider Amazon Web Services

FedTech Magazine

Deploying cost-effective, reliable infrastructure is a must in the public sector. Multiple cities and states turn to Amazon Web Services. Cloud resources are essential for serving web pages and juggling terabytes of user data. What should IT departments consider before hopping aboard? Click the banner to receive curated content by becoming an Insider.

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Are you prepared?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Martin Roots, Managing Director at the Expede Group, discusses cybersecurity awareness, walking us through different cyber attacks and how to prevent them efficiently. Cybersecurity awareness has never been more important. Over recent years, cybercrime, accelerated by the covid crisis, has reportedly increased by over 600%. Almost half of businesses (46%) and a quarter of charities/organisations (26%) report having cybersecurity breaches in the past 12 months alone.

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The future of (hybrid) work

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

What does the future of work look like in Asia? How can leaders adapt to accommodate their employees’ wants and needs, attract new talent, and still ensure productivity?

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How data-driven technology helps law enforcement agencies improve constituent outcomes  

AWS Public Sector Blog

With the development of 5G and an ever-growing number of cloud-connected devices, data is becoming available at an unprecedented rate. Law enforcement agencies can use this hyper-connected environment to bridge previously isolated data siloes and make better-informed decisions to improve emergency response and citizen services. To discuss how law enforcement agencies are using new technology to improve constituent outcomes, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently hosted a webinar featuring a panel of

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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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CitizenLab is now a Certified B Corporation

Citizen Lab

Since our founding in 2015, social impact has been core to CitizenLab’s mission of making public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive. Today, CitizenLab is excited to further our mission and culture by announcing we are now a Certified B Corporation, joining an impressive group of businesses committed to creating positive impacts for all people, communities, and the planet!

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How one state bakes cyber into disaster response planning

GCN

California uses playbooks and multi-stakeholder exercises to prepare for cyberattacks, focusing on making its response “agile.”.

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A Political Perspective on the Mississippi Water Crisis

Disaster Zone blog

All disasters have some form of political element to them.

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Choice Neighborhoods: HUD Grants for People & Places

NLC (National League of Cities)

Cities thrive when there are housing choices in dynamic neighborhoods with amenities, infrastructure, and safety that create a sense of community. This transformational mix of structural and cultural character is achievable through community-led deliberation and planning.

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Challenges Local Governments Face in 2022 and Beyond

GovPilot

Local government challenges have grown ever more complicated in recent years. We’re coming out the other side of a years-long pandemic and witnessing increasingly extreme weather events, all while faith in public institutions is at an all-time low.

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Why Is Jackson’s Water System Failing?

Disaster Zone blog

It is in Mississippi.

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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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Use Data Visualization to Show, Not Tell

GovLoop

Agencies generate and analyze a lot of data these days. In terms of communicating, internally and externally, that can be both a blessing and a curse. We talked to three employees at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, Community Development Department (CDD) about how they use visualization to help data fulfill its purpose. “ There’s nothing more transparent than raw data.

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Four front-foot strategies to help create value in the net-zero transition

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies can identify green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage of them.

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Louisiana becomes first state to receive internet for all grants

GCN

Through the Internet for All’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, $2 million will be granted to Louisiana to survey and fund underserved communities, train employees and coordinate projects at a local level.

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Evaluate Your Lens — How to Re-assess Your View

GovLoop

In today’s hostile world, a lot of us are finding ourselves at odds with practically everyone. Whether it’s the pandemic, climate change or the political landscape, it can be difficult to discuss or even think about these situations without getting a bit heated. While there are many situations where some of our opinions are steadfast, it can still be beneficial to step back and assess how we are looking at a situation and whether we really have the full picture.

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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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Top 3 Tips for Increasing Positive Board Involvement for Grants and Fundraising

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I went down a TikTok rabbit hole recently. If I’m being honest, I was diving deep into mindless distraction every day before I disabled the app and addressed some life stressors, but that’s not the point. The point is that watching people sprint down a dark street carrying random things to a snippet of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” gave me a laugh when I needed it.

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When remains are found in a suitcase, forensics can learn a lot from the insects trapped within

GCN

Forensic scientists are studying decomposing piglets to learn more about how the insects that come to pick at and lay eggs in cadavers can reveal details surrounding the person's death such as the time or season.

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How To Find the Best Jobs in Government You Actually Want

Careers in Government

Finding jobs in government can be daunting. Fear not! This article will guide you through the process of finding jobs in government. The post How To Find the Best Jobs in Government You Actually Want appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Flywheel Fridays - What You Missed Around Fed IT this Summer

GovCast

A lot happened in federal IT over summer 2022. Join senior researcher Kate Macri and staff writer/ researcher Sarah Sybert for a recap of some of the top headlines you may have missed on vacation, including updates on the PACT Act, green IT acquisition, JADC2, federal leadership changes and more.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Why You Can’t Kill Off Passwords

GovLoop

Many authentication technology pundits like to post articles about killing passwords. They bloviate on how passwords need to be replaced by a different factor of authentication, why other factors of authentication are more secure than passwords. To this, I say, “Bull!”. Authentication factors don’t govern security; it’s the authentication infrastructure that determines security.

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Accelerating innovation in Australia and New Zealand: AWS Summit Canberra keynote recap

AWS Public Sector Blog

On Wednesday, August 31, Max Peterson, vice president of worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivered the keynote address at the AWS Summit Canberra. Max shared regional announcements and local stories of how public sector customers are using the cloud to transform citizen services, innovate in healthcare, improve sustainability, and more.

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Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Steven Brint talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Student Loan Forgiveness. About Steven Brint : Steven Brint is a Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on a wide variety of political and social topics, but he has a special interest in the policy analysis of higher education.

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Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan: Too Good to Be True?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology Steven Brint talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Student Loan Forgiveness. About Steven Brint : Steven Brint is a Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on a wide variety of political and social topics, but he has a special interest in the policy analysis of higher education.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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