Wed.Sep 07, 2022

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Reducing food loss: What grocery retailers and manufacturers can do

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Pro Bono Lawyers for Disaster Justice’

Disaster Zone blog

Navigating the complex world of disaster recovery.

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30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2022

State Tech Magazine

As state and local IT officials emerge from the difficult terrain of the past few years, they are looking forward with renewed optimism. In some cases, strengthened budgets have produced fresh opportunities, and officials across the country are pushing tech projects to improve the lives of their constituents. StateTech has tracked flourishing tech trends in government this year, and the officials on this list have led the charge in many areas, including broadband expansion, data analysis, data c

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The future of payments in Africa

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Innovations, entrepreneurs, and capital are reshaping Africa’s fast-growing electronic-payments landscape with solutions for consumers and businesses alike.

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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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Cybercrime is on the rise, is your business prepared?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Richard Andreae, CEO of SupPortal UK Ltd discusses cybercrime threats and how to efficiently protect your business with cyber security. Cybercrime statistics are escalating, both in scale and complexity. Attacks affect everyone from essential services such as the NHS, to multinational businesses, SMEs, and private individuals. Each year, cybercrime causes significant financial losses and reputational damage.

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4 ways to streamline digital services with automation

GCN

Robotic process automation delivers more efficient government operations while improving public service delivery and citizen experiences.

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Perfection Fatigue Is Good News for Your Library! What Millennial & Gen Z Patrons Really Want ??

Super Library Marketing

The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 157. In this episode, I want to share some good news for libraries about something called Perfection Fatigue. This is the idea that people don’t want to see your library in its most perfect form. They’re looking for something much more authentic. And that’s good news for libraries! I’ll explain why.

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Tracking public-health outcomes across the United States

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Explore health outcomes, access to care, and health risks management with the United States of Health Dashboard.

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Water Quality Issues for City Impacted by Wildfires

Disaster Zone blog

This time it is Las Vegas, N.M.

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Logistics Disruptors: Motive’s Shoaib Makani on AI and automation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Motive has expanded beyond its roots in trucking to serve a panoply of industries. How does it use AI-driven automation to solve problems ranging from driver safety to building security?

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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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Inventors, Innovators and Emergency Managers

Disaster Zone blog

I think some of the traits are in alignment.

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How to win in the Gulf’s dynamic consumer and retail sectors

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

New patterns of consumer demand are emerging in the Middle East. To align with these shifts and remain competitive, consumer companies can focus on two priority areas: expanding into new adjacencies and developing personalized offerings.

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Think About It: One Third of a Nation’s Area Flooded

Disaster Zone blog

This is the catastrophic flooding Pakistan is facing.

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Full STEM Ahead—Supporting Congressional Decisions in Science and Technology

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

From smartphones and internet-connected home devices to the bioengineered vaccines that preserve life—our daily lives are profoundly impacted by advancements in science and technology. Here at GAO, we explore the opportunities and the challenges of.

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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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Make Your Community Safer During National Preparedness Month 

NLC (National League of Cities)

Natural disasters strike the United States every year, and the number of large-scale disasters such as wildfires, floods, hurricanes and droughts has increased significantly over the past decade. Some cities, towns and villages experience back-to-back 100-year floods, while others face repeated hurricane strikes before they even have a chance to rebuild.

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Child abuse risk analysis tool flags families that need enhanced social services

GCN

By providing supervisors with data on children at risk early in the assessment process, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services can better respond to family crises.

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Hope and healing

Princeton Public Library

As the anniversary of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks nears, I find myself feeling off. Sad, solemn, uneasy, and down are all words that come to mind but just don’t […].

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Procuring Your Agency’s Secure Digital Displays

GovLoop

Most people understand that when devices connect to networks, they can become a security risk. But think about the large digital displays many agencies use to direct visitors and share information with employees. While not traditional devices, these displays must still be protected when they connect to networks. “Anything with an IP address is suspect,” said Mike Bahniuk, Director of Federal at Samsung, an electronics and IT solutions provider.

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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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Modernize Moodle LMS with AWS serverless containers

AWS Public Sector Blog

Moodle is a popular open source learning management system (LMS). Many education institutions use Moodle to provide an online learning platform for their students to achieve their learning goals with 322 millions of users from 243 countries. Many education institutions adapted to COVID-19 in-person restrictions and shifted from traditional face-to-face learning to online learning.

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Making It in Delaware (And the USA)

First State Insights

Making It in Delaware (And the USA) by Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware Making It in Delaware (And the USA) by Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware

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Announcing the 10 startups selected to participate in the first AWS Defence Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the startups selected to participate in the first AWS Defence Accelerator. The 10 finalists brought forward innovative ideas that will help the defence industry enhance its abilities to uncover actionable intelligence to support defence decision making, defend against cyber threats, and support making the defence industry more environmentally sustainable.

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5G and cloud can work together to improve government operations, experts say

GCN

Integrating 5G with the cloud reduces latency, enhances communications and improves data processing and storage.

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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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GovPilot Moves to Microsoft Cloud, Enhances Cybersecurity for Local Government Customers

GovPilot

Azure adoption brings significant benefits in security, performance, and scalability for GovPilot’s local government customers.

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Statistical uncertainty could be problematic for evidence-based policies, study finds

GCN

Certain privacy measures, as well as general data errors, can skew funding allocations derived from census information.

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2022 State and Local IT Influencer List Badges

State Tech Magazine

If you’re on the list of 30 State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2022, spread the news and grab our IT influencer images for your social media pages or websites. Below you will find a header image for your Twitter profile, a profile picture for your social media pages and a social object to share on your social media pages. Please be sure to tag @StateTech when you post!

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2022 Federal IT Influencer List Badges

FedTech Magazine

If you’re on the list of 30 Federal IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2022, spread the news and grab our IT influencer images for your social media pages or websites. Below you will find a header image for your Twitter profile, a profile picture for your social media pages and a social object to share on your social media pages. Please be sure to tag @FedTechMagazine when you post!

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

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.

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New guide to secure software development passes on content but fails on communication, industry official says

GCN

The lengthy document may miss its target audience altogether, one industry observer notes.