Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

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. How is eligibility for becoming a Microsoft Solutions Partner assessed?

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Drought, rain, snow, more snow, rain, more rain. More drought?

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MARCH 13, 2023

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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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

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. Many of the myths about community engagement stem from the days when engaging with residents was limited to in-person… The post 5 most common myths about community engagement appeared first on Citizen

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

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. This progress sparks huge interest in both academia and industry – leading to many applications from various domains, such as physics, chemistry, finance, and optimization.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2023

During pandemic lockdowns, cities and counties set up mobile testing stations to check residents for COVID-19. These outdoor stations often relied on 5G wireless networks to handle the high concentration of smartphones, wireless scanners, tablets, notebooks and sensors involved in administering the tests and documenting patients’ information.

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GCN

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

Growth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges.

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GCN

MARCH 13, 2023

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

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

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).

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GCN

MARCH 13, 2023

Ensuring the security and privacy of data generated by residents and internet-connected devices will allow cities to reap the benefits of innovation.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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MARCH 13, 2023

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

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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.

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California Department of Technology

MARCH 13, 2023

March 13, 2023 – Many of the state’s government IT leaders gathered in February at the California Public Sector CIO Academy held in Sacramento. The annual event, which kicked off with opening remarks by both State CIO and CDT Director Liana Bailey-Crimmins and Government Operations Agency Secretary Amy Tong, provides an opportunity for the IT community to share knowledge and explore innovative ideas.

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OpenGov

MARCH 13, 2023

Oregon HB2415 Legislation Overview The state of Oregon is known for many things – beautiful coastlines, lush forests, craft breweries, and rolling vineyards. Now, there is something new to add […] The post HB 2415: What it Means for Oregon Permitting Teams and the Residents They Serve appeared first on OpenGov.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

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. This is a companion post that shows how to apply the same concepts in reverse, using reverse geocoding instead of geocoding to visualize vehicle fleet location history data. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), many public sector customers operate fleets of vehicles (e.g. emergency response, public transportation) that generate location data, which is ulti

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

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. Digitalisation has played no small part in this changing dynamic.

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GovLoop

MARCH 13, 2023

2023’s first NextGen Government Virtual Training Summit is just around the corner on May 10 – are you ready for learning, networking, and getting all-around excited about the difference you can make as a public servant? We’ve got a jam-packed agenda, kicking off at 10 a.m. EST, that was built around the topics that matter most to government employees like you, and the idea of “Powering Your Public Service Career Forward.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

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. From campus renovation initiatives to participatory budgeting, CitizenLab’s platform has provided these six projects below (to just highlight a few) with a… The post Community engagement examples: February’s inspiring platforms appeared f

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GCN

MARCH 13, 2023

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

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

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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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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California Department of Technology

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 13, 2023

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. “The Westerville Public Library was the first place I went after getting my driver’s license to return my (ahem, overdue) library books and pick up the newest Steven King novel,” recalled Tamara.

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