Homeroom
OCTOBER 5, 2022
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Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
No insurance and no flood insurance will sink many people.
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FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) helps keep the world’s waterways safe for commercial vessels, private boaters, military ships and other mariners. As part of its role overseeing navigation, the agency identifies obstacles and hazards at sea and supports national security efforts by warning of potential threats. Earlier this year, NGA put in place artificial intelligence (AI) technology called the Source Maritime Automated Processing System (SMAPS), which helps analysts sort thro
Professional Grant Writer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Much of this blog is dedicated to the qualities of a competitive grant application. And while applicant organizations bear a lot of responsibility. The post The top qualities of a good grant writer appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Each year, September 15 to October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) – a time to honor and acknowledge the rich culture and history of the Hispanic and Latino populations in America and the valuable contributions they’ve made to our communities. As we continue uplifting and honoring this monthlong celebration,?we asked members […] Source.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading a pilot project to turn the Greek island of Naxos in the Aegean Sea into a smart island. The smart island aspires to offer a better quality of life to its residents, opportunities for local businesses, and an attractive destination for tourists and digital nomads from around the world. Designed in collaboration with 20 Greek and international companies, the Smart Island project was developed with the support of the Greek government, local authorities, and the
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FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
As federal agencies increasingly rely on cloud services and data analytics, speed and uptime is more important than ever. IT leaders now need systems and solutions that require little hands-on attention and provide low latency with quick response time. Edge computing enables federal agencies to process data faster and tap advanced capabilities like artificial intelligence to make better decisions.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Half of consumers call healthy eating a top priority; one-third say sustainable eating is too. But to satisfy consumers’ commitment to eating more healthily, food producers and retailers need to get innovative.
GCN
OCTOBER 5, 2022
As Maryland’s newly designated health data utility, CRISP can access more data, expand and scale services and better support other state agencies.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Whether you’re being interrupted in meetings or challenged at every turn, Amy Gallo shares tactics for getting value out of difficult work relationships.
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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 5, 2022
The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 161: In the wake of Hurricane Ian, libraries around the world should take the time to update their crisis communication plans. Most libraries put a crisis plan into place during the pandemic. But if you haven’t revisited and revised the document since then, you could be in trouble. Disaster strikes every library.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Consumer behavior keeps shifting, the economy is weakening, and inflation remains high. Yet consumer-packaged-goods companies have the opportunity to thrive amid uncertainty.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
OPEX® unveils its new Gemini Scanner with Right-Speed scanning technology. OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation for almost 50 years, has introduced innovative, leading-edge technology to its suite of Document and Mail Automation solutions. Included with OPEX’s new Gemini high-volume scanner is “Right-Speed ”, a unique scanning capability that enables different types of documents to be scanned at different speeds without changing equipment.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
By taking action to boost savings rates, Romania could increase GDP by around 10 percent by 2050.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
When Shannon Lawson came to Phoenix as CISO in 2019, the city was using endpoint protection products he’d never even heard of. At the recommendation of other cybersecurity professionals, Lawson decided to test CrowdStrike products and services in the city’s environment. These included the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete and an incident response retainer from the company.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Most people are familiar with the saying “to have all your ducks in a row” – everything properly organised and under control. However, when it comes to telecoms, this is rarely the case. It’s time to take back control. There are so many elements to think about and it can be difficult to keep track of telecoms assets, manage usage and control costs effectively, it’s time to take back control.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Connectivity is essential to creating a thriving community – whether through creating connections to equal opportunity or to services that could help save a life.
GCN
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Connecticut’s new Crime Gun Intelligence Center will analyze gun evidence in real time and share forensic data to identify shooters and prevent further violence.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Insights from nearly 1,500 managers at North American consumer companies pinpoint areas that could improve performance and make operations more nimble.
GCN
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The flood of federal funding combined with service delivery gaps exposed by the pandemic creates a modernization imperative, according to a new report.
AccessE11
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Increasing efficiency can often be a challenging task and can come at a cost. Whether it be increased monetary costs to implement a new process in your workplace, or increased labour costs to train and bring on new staff, efficiency comes at a price. But imagine if you could implement a digital municipal citizen engagement solution for your community.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Since the cloud-first policy came out in 2011, the federal government has pushed for the use of cloud technologies as a foundation to IT modernization. But cloud alone is not a silver bullet. It must be paired with modern on-premises hardware to maximize benefits. That’s because although cloud offers many benefits – flexibility and scalability, for instance – it also comes with challenges.
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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
California Department of Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 – OTech offers a variety of infrastructure, software and professional services to state and local government entities. The IT Service Management Support (ITSM) provides best value by taking a “customer first” approach. . Roles & Responsibilities: . Process Analysis & Metrics is a newly created unit responsible for Problem and Knowledge Management, the coordination of Site Management Organization workgroup activities, and the management of requests on Service
GovLoop
OCTOBER 5, 2022
For Nancy Rainosek, Texas’ Chief Information Security Officer, cybersecurity directly affects an agency’s mission and constituent service. And whether that involves helping people pay their water bills or allowing law enforcement to preserve crime data, the cost of IT security is worth it, she believes. “When you think about budgets, a lot of organizations will spend the majority of their money on meeting the mission. … And they really need to think about if they lost their IT systems, what woul
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
From preventing infectious diseases with vaccines to countering bacterial infections with antibiotics, modern medical treatments are possible because of modern research. Health research paves a path for medical developments and cures for diseases. At the heart of modern health research is the intersection of people—patients, researchers, medical professionals—and data.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Fall is in full swing and so is GovLoop’s online events calendar! As you embrace the cooler weather, earlier sunsets and all things pumpkin, check out the online trainings we have scheduled for the month of October. As usual, all these online trainings are free , and all registrants receive the recordings one day after the live presentation. Happy fall and happy learning!
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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.
Barrett & Greene
OCTOBER 5, 2022
We are, as readers of the B&G Report know, regular users of performance audits. In so doing, we're sometimes reminded about the Greek myth of Sisyphus, the founder and king of Ephyra who was punished for escaping death by spending eternity rolling a boulder up a hill and then watching it roll down again. How does this connect to the problems we see in performance audits?
California Department of Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 – Updates launched in March 2022 have made project planning more “friendly” for state departments in planning their IT solutions. . PAL was reimagined with feedback and participation across state departments, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the State CIOs, AIOs or other project professionals. Updates focused on simplifying and streamlining the forms to align with the projects using agile project management methodology and a challenge-based procurement.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), a statutory board under the Ministry of Education (MOE), was formed in 2016 to promote a culture of lifelong learning in Singapore and strengthen the country’s ecosystem of industry-relevant training and adult education. SSG’s goal is to shape an innovative, productive workforce that can help the country realize its strategic, long-term ambitions.
California Department of Technology
OCTOBER 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 – For over 20 years, the California Network and Telecommunications Program (CALNET) has made it easy for government entities to order products and services through its statewide contracts. It continues to meet the critical telecommunications and network business needs of approximately 160 state and 1,800 local government agencies at the best available rates, services and equipment.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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