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Municipalities Apply Smart City Tech to Enhance Safety of Busy Entertainment Districts

State Tech Magazine

People flock to urban entertainment districts for sporting events, nightlife and social gatherings, often making them tricky places to patrol for safety. As more municipalities experiment with smart city technology, quite a few are making initial investments in these busy zones where the Internet of Things can assist with public safety. In the county of Arlington, Va., partygoers often gather on the weekend in the Clarendon neighborhood, where a high number of restaurants and bars in a small are

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The future is now: Unlocking the promise of AI in industrials

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Five proven use cases show how artificial intelligence is creating value for advanced industrial companies.

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Smart City Practices for Equitable Development

NLC (National League of Cities)

Community development leaders continuously balance resource, budget and land constraints. While smart city practices are still relatively new in city government, there are many practical applications for cities invested in advancing equitable community development.

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African banking: The productivity opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

African banks can increase their productivity to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and deliver new value to customers—even in the face of a tightening global business environment.

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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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New Grant Program to Connect More Households to Discounted Broadband 

NLC (National League of Cities)

It has been nearly a year since the Federal Communications Commission launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a $14.2 billion dollar opportunity created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The ACP aims to close the digital divide by assisting qualifying low-income households with affording broadband service. Qualifying households can receive a $30 monthly discount on […] Source.

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The ChatGPT chatbot is blowing people away with its writing skills. An expert explains why it’s so impressive

GCN

The text-generating model stands out from its cohorts for its mostly accurate and helpful responses and it can even reject inappropriate prompts, but one expert says the chatbot's impressive feats are still not up to par with human capabilities.

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Scarce GIS resources could hamstring state broadband challenges

GCN

The FCC allows states to challenge its new national map through January 13, but the requirements could be too onerous for those without specialized staff.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Public Information Strategies in the Pandemic

Disaster Zone blog

Communicating risk and solutions in a rapidly changing pandemic

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The low-code remedy for public health IT

GCN

Low-code development gives public health IT experts a powerful tool to respond to new crises quickly and develop the platforms they need to collect and use data to improve community wellness.

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Increasing digital equity in partnership with Los Angeles County

Google Public Sector

While great strides have been made toward providing communities greater access to information technology, a digital accessibility gap still remains. In Los Angeles County, it is estimated that 416,000 households lack home internet service and 265,000 households are without a home computer. Notably, low-income neighborhoods and populations that are predominantly Black and Latinx are amongst some of the most impacted areas, with over 20% of households lacking a broadband connection in some are

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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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The McKinsey Crossword: A One and a Two and a One and a Two and a One | No. 105

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Announcing Google Cloud support for Impact Level 5 (IL5) workloads

Google Public Sector

Google Cloud is committed to serving public sector customers around the world, and has made significant progress in building products and services designed specifically to meet your needs. Today, Google Cloud is proud to announce Department of Defense Impact Level 5 (IL5) provisional authorization (PA) — another important milestone that enables us to support additional workloads for U.S. public sector customers.

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Building digital platforms to enable advanced air mobility

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Advanced air mobility could revolutionize passenger transportation, and the digital platforms that support it must be equally innovative.

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(Contact-Free) Human Touch Helps Transform a Riverscape

GovLoop

The city of Middletown, Connecticut, is focused on a decades-old goal: to revitalize and redevelop the riverfront. The underused Harbor Park area along the Connecticut River has great potential for residential, commercial and recreational use. But in the past, the city struggled to get feedback about the project from many stakeholders and constituents.

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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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European machinery companies: Opportunities in recovery from crisis

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey benchmark data highlight challenges for European machinery companies. A response focused on supply chains and sustainability can help.

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How Local Governments Should Manage, Maintain, & Protect Local Bodies of Water | GovPilot

GovPilot

Across the country, local governments face challenges keeping local bodies of water safe for humans and the ecosystem. From chemical pollutants to algal blooms, many issues affect the health of local groundwater, creeks, rivers, and lakes. Government institutions must be proactive in addressing these concerns to ensure the long-term viability of this vital resource.

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Author Talks: After founding Grubhub, Mike Evans is still hungry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Grubhub cofounder Mike Evans shares how he started one of the largest food delivery companies in the world and advises budding entrepreneurs on finding success.

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Let’s Talk Performance!

Barrett & Greene

A couple of weeks ago, we were invited by the National Center for Public Performance to be the inaugural panelists in its series of webinars about performance management. We were fortunate enough to have Monica Croskey Chaparro, assistant city manager in Virginia Beach, Virginia with us to ask us questions, lead the conversation and add many pertinent points from her own experience.

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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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Addressing the revolving door in risk

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As the field of risk management evolves, the value proposition for employees has to evolve as well.

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Be a Champion for Public Lands

Park Leaders

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss ways to be a champion for public lands. Jody and Phil are joined by special guest and nationally recognized historian, Clay Jenkinson. Clay Jenkinson is a nationally recognized historian, author, and public humanities scholar. Specifically, he has a special interest in Thomas Jefferson and the American republic.

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The cost of wildfires is rising. But by how much?

GCN

States are struggling to budget resources for wildfire management given inadequate tracking and reporting of costs.

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Building blocks for digital transformation

Public Sector Future

In this episode, host Olivia Neal welcomes Ashleigh Sinclair, Managing Associate at Linklaters and Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead at Microsoft. The co-authors share insights from their paper on How to Use Building Blocks for a Successful Digital Transformation Strategy. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn   Andrew Cooke [guest] | LinkedIn Ashleigh Sinclair [guest] Download the Building Blocks paper Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episo

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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

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Intentional Firearms Damages to 4 Substations

Disaster Zone blog

Vandalism or terrorism?

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Building blocks for digital transformation

Public Sector Future

In this episode, host Olivia Neal welcomes Ashleigh Sinclair, Managing Associate at Linklaters and Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead at Microsoft. The co-authors share insights from their paper on How to Use Building Blocks for a Successful Digital Transformation Strategy. Olivia Neal [host] |  LinkedIn   Andrew Cooke [guest] | LinkedIn Ashleigh Sinclair [guest] Download the Building Blocks paper Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts of all episo