McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
While federal agencies may have opted for more bespoke applications and equipment in the past, some are now finding that preconfigured, plug-and-play options can offer a number of operational benefits. The adoption of ready-to-use technology indicates a shift within the industry toward an increasingly cloud- and service-based mindset. It also advances digital transformation efforts at a faster clip than agencies could on their own, according to Jonathan Alboum, federal CTO at ServiceNow.
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GovLoop
OCTOBER 27, 2022
As the complexity and volume of cyberattacks continue to increase, there’s an urgent need for state and local governments to work together to manage their risk. That’s the goal of whole-of-state cybersecurity. In this approach, state government works closely with city and county governments to prevent and prepare for incidents, and to provide support when incidents occur.
Barrett & Greene
OCTOBER 27, 2022
We’ve recently been reading an advance copy of a book by Bill Leighty, former chief of staff under Governors Tim Kaine and Mark Warner of Virginia. It’s terrific, full of anecdotes from his many years in government service and we look forward to being able to give copies to our friends when it’s published. This has provoked a conversation between the two of us about some of the best books we’ve read that we think would be fun, instructive or thought-provoking for people in state and local govern
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Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 27, 2022
I noticed that the link to the DOD's CMMC returned a 404. The document moved from draft to published and can be found at OUSD A&S - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) (osd.mil).
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The global workforce is facing a skills gap , affecting more than one billion jobs by 2030. As adoption of technology increases, the World Economic Forum estimates that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. Globally, 69% of employers report talent shortages and difficulty hiring – mainly due to skills gaps. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is facing these challenges, with more open cybersecurity and coding jobs than it can fill with local talent.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The biopharmaceutical industry has made remarkable achievements in the past decade, but is it equipped to leap still further ahead in the coming one? Company leaders’ answers to nine questions could prove decisive.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Google Government Summit is right around the corner. Join us and government leaders for a full day of networking, best practices, and industry insights on November 15th in Washington, D.C. We can’t wait to see you live in 3D! Our event will offer over 30 various breakout sessions to engage and explore critical topics such as security and resilience, practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI), collaborative work, and building cultures of innovation and belonging.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
This will be a decisive decade. With intentional action, India can accelerate decarbonisation at scale while pursuing economic growth.
GCN
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Salt Lake City is adapting to new residents and workers by focusing on customer experience, easing hybrid work challenges and rethinking IT staffing.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Public health leaders could take a more strategic approach to assess and track investments in preparedness for future infectious threats.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 27, 2022
You don't need to be in a flood plain to get flooded.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
With inflation at record highs and consumer sentiment at record lows, consumer-packaged-goods companies need to sharpen their brands’ value propositions and invest in innovation.
GCN
OCTOBER 27, 2022
With states at various stages of cloud maturity, their cloud architects must align business solutions with strategic goals.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 27, 2022
CEO and cofounder Ante Spittler discusses how an investor observation sparked the creation of a company that is valued at €500 million just two years after launch.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Some call it "worst-case planning.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks , explains the risk associated with bulk encryption strategies and the importance of crypto-segmentation in reducing criminal exposure to data in a post-quantum world. It is now inevitable that the encryption algorithms used to secure vital data across the world – from defence and banking to infrastructure and air travel – will be breached.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to join a Texas Delegation trip to Denmark. As a guest of Houston’s Consul General of Denmark, it was a week-long crash course in all things energy transition and, specifically, how their country is driving innovation globally. Back at home, Houston is known as the Energy Capital […] Source.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
At the U.S. State Department, Chief Digital Strategist Ken Rogers recently concluded the department’s CIO office wasn’t meeting the needs of its internal customers. Officials were deploying unauthorized technology and also buying multiple instances of the same approved applications in an effort to do their jobs. “A few years ago, I stopped calling it shadow IT because my customers across a large diverse federal agency were prototyping new technology that met their business requirements,” Rogers
GCN
OCTOBER 27, 2022
With worries over armed poll “monitors,” voter intimidation and risks to staff, some are coordinating with law enforcement or conducting special training ahead of Election Day.
GovPilot
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Public officials that make the greatest impact on their communities are the ones that genuinely care about their jobs and how to improve the lives of those around them. Oftentimes, these types of government employees are the ones who want insight into how they can improve at their roles and grow within your local government. It is important that these standout employees should be given thoughtful performance reviews that make them feel appreciated, and highlight how they can continue to best imp
California Department of Technology
OCTOBER 27, 2022
October 27, 2022 – The California Department of Technology’s (CDT) Broadband Update provides the latest information on the implementation of the State’s Broadband Action Plan, Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI), and other digital equity and inclusion activities which are collectively known as Broadband for All. Broadband for All Summit and Digital Equity and BEAD Planning Kickoff Recap.
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State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
In just a few years, the global mobile printer market has grown exponentially, from $290 million in 2014 to $2.89 billion in 2020, according to Emergen Research. This growth underscores the increasingly important role printer mobility and portability are playing across industries, including public services. Mobile printers — paired with flexible, simultaneous Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity — are frequently used in local government, particularly in public safety, law enforcement and voting.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Each federal agency is on a yearslong IT modernization journey that involves meeting the mandatory zero-trust executive order by 2024. As they work to raise the bar on cybersecurity across government agencies, they are focused on funding, strategy and tools. Check out more of our coverage from Imagine Nation ELC 2022 here.
NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Fred Shackelford —Senior Attorney, National Legal Research Group. In a case of apparent first impression, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided when a cause of action in admiralty for wrongful death accrues. In Deem v. William Powell Co. , 33 F.4th 554 (9th Cir. 2022), a shipyard machinist contracted mesothelioma while employed in repairing naval vessels.
GCN
OCTOBER 27, 2022
New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation will train staff to leverage data to inform decision-making and enhance city services and programs.
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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.
CarahCast
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Join Scott Pross, Vice President of Monalytic, a SolarWinds company, for a discussion on real-world solutions utilizing the Service Desk application. Listeners will learn how to stop repeating processes over and over and get more information from the end user to resolve issues quickly and set up proper workflows to get the right data in front of the right people.
A Library Writer's Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2022
For those of us in BRASS and/or the field of business librarianship, the Research Grant Award sponsored by Emerald Publishing is a great way to boost research that is already taking place or pave the way for completely new research. This award presents a citation and $2,000 to an individual or team seeking support to conduct research in business librarianship.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 27, 2022
All of us start somewhere. As a GS-15 looking back on 20 years in federal government, I had some amazing mentors and supervisors — and some not-so-amazing folks in my professional life. There are many basic skills younger feds could benefit from knowing early by asking a trusted advisor for advice and steps. Here are a few things I wish I’d tackled earlier in my career through on-the-job training or by simply asking questions. 1.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 27, 2022
An interview with Miguel Penaranda, State CISO, South Dakota. In South Dakota, State Chief Information Security Officer Miguel Penaranda is ever on his guard. He’s protecting systems not just against the known threats but even more so against exploits that have yet to be publicly identified. “What is out there that we don’t know? That’s what I think about — because I am 100% sure there are threats out there far more scary and more advanced than what we actually know about,” he said.
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