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What do Microsoft’s latest updates mean for Microsoft Solutions Partners?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Becoming a Microsoft Solutions Partner is a significant achievement for any technology company, but recent updates mean it is now harder than ever to achieve this status The Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (formerly Microsoft Partner Network) has evolved for all commercial partners, introducing several new designations and accreditations.

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SCP 184: Our ACA National Conference Experience

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt attended and spoke at the 2023 ACA National Conference.

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Ways that Cities Are Directing ARPA Dollars Toward the Arts

NLC (National League of Cities)

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in 2021, provided $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to state, local, territorial and Tribal governments.

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Satellite internet can fill broadband gaps

GCN

As the price of the technology comes down, low-Earth orbit satellites can complement fiber and wireless in helping close the digital divide, experts said. Cloud & Infrastructure

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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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5 most common myths about community engagement

Citizen Lab

From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true.

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Realizing the potential of quantum computing applications

Open Access Government - Technology News

Professor Robert Wille at the Technical University of Munich and the Software Competence Center Hagenberg discusses when quantum computing applications and knowledge are required – and when not Quantum computing is a rapidly developing research domain with enormous progress in hardware and software.

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Report: Increased remote work for many governments also raises cyber risks

GCN

Roughly one-third of government employees believe “their actions don’t matter when it comes to security,” according to a new survey. Cybersecurity

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What is decision making?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Decision making is simply the process of making a choice. But decision making often isn’t easy and can be particularly complex in an organizational context. McKinsey Explainers Decision-making

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Long-term digital solutions can offset workforce shortage gaps

GCN

COMMENTARY | User-friendly technology platforms can help under-resourced agencies decrease their administrative burden and attract digital-savvy employees. Cloud & Infrastructure

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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How Two Neighboring Libraries Teamed Up To Create a Fake Rivalry Video for Promotional Success

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Tamara Murray moved around a lot as a kid. But her family settled in Westerville, Ohio when she was 11 years old. She’s lived there ever since and now works for the library she used as a youngster.

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Bias Busters: The perils of executive typecasting

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Decision making can be clouded when people attribute others’ actions and motivations to the societal roles that they play (such as parent, teacher, and manager). Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights Leadership Strategy

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HB 2415: What it Means for Oregon Permitting Teams and the Residents They Serve

OpenGov

Oregon HB2415 Legislation Overview The state of Oregon is known for many things – beautiful coastlines, lush forests, craft breweries, and rolling vineyards.

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Climate investing: Continuing breakout growth through uncertain times

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Investments in climate technology are still increasing, defying the headwinds that affected most capital markets. We identify eight factors for deploying capital in this resilient space. Insights on Sustainability Sustainability

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How will the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme change in April 2023?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Cybersecurity has been subject to a wave of change over the last decade and is reflected in the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme Threat actors have developed extremely innovative ways of performing devastating attacks – an expanding arsenal of techniques that has forced a rethink in how organisations develop and deploy their defence strategies.

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Upgrading medtech commercial operations in China

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Growth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges. Insights on Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals Medical products

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New bills look to help small water systems tap cybersecurity help

GCN

New legislation looks to set aside $10 million to help subsidize fees for small utilities to join the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Cybersecurity

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Health Career Academy

The Whistle Post

Sign up for an Information Session What is The Health Career Academy? The Health Career Academy is a broad partnership of healthcare providers, educators, trainers, and community-based organizations in Southwestern Connecticut.

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Community engagement examples: February’s inspiring platforms

Citizen Lab

Local governments are constantly seeking new ways to engage with their communities. Our platform has proven to be a valuable tool for facilitating this engagement, and governments all over the world are discovering new and innovative ways to use it.

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Battery recycling takes the driver’s seat

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Electric-vehicle demand is accelerating rapidly and so is the need for EV batteries. As these batteries reach end-of-life, significant growth opportunities in the recycling space are emerging. Automotive & Assembly Insights Automotive Disruptive Technology Growth Innovation

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California CIO Academy Recognizes CDT Leaders

California Department of Technology

March 13, 2023 – Many of the state’s government IT leaders gathered in February at the California Public Sector CIO Academy held in Sacramento.

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Emerging Government Use Cases Spotlight Advantages of 5G and Wi-Fi 6

State Tech Magazine

During pandemic lockdowns, cities and counties set up mobile testing stations to check residents for COVID-19.

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Analyzing vehicle fleet location data from a data lake with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In a previous blog post, we discussed how to visualize data lake address datasets on a map with Amazon Athena and Amazon Location Service geocoding.

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CFP - Beyond the Numbers 2023 (November 6th-8th, 2023 - St. Louis, Missouri)

A Library Writer's Blog

Call for Proposals for Beyond the Numbers 2023 Submission deadline: Friday, June 9, 2023 Conference URL: [link] The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis seeks submissions for its biennial conference on economic information. This conference will bring together librarians, information professionals, data researchers, and data managers to improve understanding of economic resources and how to find, use, and share them.

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Broadband for All, Digital Equity Together

California Department of Technology

A message from Deputy Director of Broadband and Digital Literacy Scott Adams March 13, 2023 – Partner with us to develop the State’s Digital Equity plan and have a say in how future federal dollars are allocated to close the digital divide. Access to broadband and internet in today’s technology-dependent world is the difference between being fully engaged and being cut off.