NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
From designing buildings for better air quality and social connection to assessing the impact of quality greenspace in a neighborhood, tools to measure health and wellbeing can help communities prioritize how they invest in the built environment.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
There are an estimated 311 million smartphone users in the United States, doubling as video cameras, calculators, GPS guides, flashlights, e-readers and, soon, driver’s licenses. In the near future, if a police officer pulls you over, you may not need to hand over a plastic ID card. Instead, you’ll share your information digitally with the officer, who will hopefully give you a warning and advise you to fix that broken taillight.
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State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
America’s electrical infrastructure is a complex ecosystem of multigenerational technologies with an evolving mandate to include renewable energy sources. The future isn’t possible without smart grid systems. A more sprawling network is hard to imagine. The United States can produce up to 1.2 million megawatts of electricity and delivers it to 330 million people over more than 600,000 circuit miles of transmission lines and 5.5 million miles of distribution lines, according to the Department of
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Join on February 9th at 2pm EST / 11AM PST f or a free webinar from the Microsoft Federal Business Applications team. Microsoft Federal Business Applications: How to build a Virtual Agent chat Bot and Extend it with Azure Details Bots are everywhere, in this session we will talk about the proliferation of bots in the Federal Government and show how bot technologies can be extended with Azure and Cognitive services to improve customer support or internal teams.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The scale of financing required for the transition to net zero is immense and the current financial gap substantial, making it vital to rapidly increase blended finance.
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
As generative artificial intelligence tools gain popularity, one expert warns these models could be trained on personal data collected without the user's knowledge.
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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Source: Wikimedia Commons An interesting map was published by the US Geological Survey shortly after the Turkish-Syrian earthquakes. [1] It showed (perhaps somewhat predictively) that there was only one tiny square of the vast affected area in which Modified Mercalli intensity (which is largely a measure of damage) reached 9.0, the 'violent' level. [2] This is--just about--enough to damage very significantly a well-engineered structure (but not necessarily enough to bring it crashing down).
Super Library Marketing
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Click here to watch the video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 178: A viewer issues a plea for help! Grace wrote in with this request: “ I am interested in working on our YouTube channel but I am really struggling with content ideas. In the past, no one held the only marketing position at my library so everyone made content (especially during the pandemic).
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Indiana Office of Technology eliminated degree requirements for most jobs in 2019, and now it uses a work-based learning apprenticeship program to reskill employees keen to learn IT.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Flexe’s CEO explains how the logistics provider uses technology to create flexible warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution to help companies meet the ongoing demand for logistics solutions.
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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.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Whether the search is for the perfect job, home, car, or partner, the journey to find it will ultimately be lined with landmines because finding the perfect match is an […]
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
As part of our recent buyer survey we took a look back at the procurement landscape in 2022. Our respondents shared their biggest challenges, from supply chain disruption to staff turnover. We dove into the issues and some potential solutions for tackling them. Take a look at the full report. This podcast is brought to you by Procurated , the first supplier evaluation and vendor management platform created exclusively for public sector purchasers.
Careers in Government
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
If you’re a Virginia resident looking to expand your career, or someone looking to relocate to the area, consider working for the government. There are many government jobs in Virginia to choose from. If you enjoy your current job title, there’s likely a similar position in one of Virginia’s government sectors that can offer you […] The post Finding Government Jobs in Virginia Made Easy appeared first on Careers in Government.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 – Mass layoffs and hiring freezes are sweeping the tech sector leaving thousands of talented workers in search of something more. State jobs provide stability, career-advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits and a sense of meaningful purpose. But don’t take our word for it – we asked our own employees who came from the private sector to share what they most enjoy about CDT.
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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.
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
If there’s a key takeaway from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s how integral local public health departments are to public safety. The pressure is increasingly on for local health departments to ensure the public remains as safe as possible from health threats; from providing critical health data to citizens and key state and federal officials, to managing on-site vaccinations and testing, to recruitment of relevant health officials.
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
As part of our recent buyer survey we took a look back at the procurement landscape in 2022. Our respondents shared their biggest challenges, from supply chain disruption to staff turnover. We dove into the issues and some potential solutions for tackling them. Take a look at the full report. This podcast is brought to you by Procurated , the first supplier evaluation and vendor management platform created exclusively for public sector purchasers.
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
An expert explains the capabilities and implications of surveillance technology such as the Chinese spy balloon recently shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 – If your company is looking to do business with the California Department of Technology (CDT), you’ll want to check out our new one-stop Vendor Resources webpage. The page contains information to help guide you to market your IT products and services to CDT’s core office areas: Technology Services Digital Services Information Security Broadband and Digital Literacy Broadband Middle-Mile Initiative The Vendor Resources webpage guides you to be certified to contract with
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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.
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Technology modernization funding programs are delivering quick wins to agencies with compelling business cases.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 – A state department with a concept to improve a business process no longer needs wait for a normal budget cycle, thanks to CDT’s Technology Modernization Fund. TMF’s goal is to put good ideas into practice when the time is right. The $25 million fund has provided quick wins for state departments with low-risk and high-value projects.
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A white glow could help traffic flow. Scientists propose adding a white light to traffic signals could keep roads safe as autonomous vehicles become more popular.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 – The California Department of Technology (CDT) has opened applications for its Project Management Leadership Academy. PMLA is a training ground specially designed for public sector professionals who wish to develop and grow critical project management leadership skills. PMLA blends formal training and a Project Management Experience component.
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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
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Shkolo is an education technology company (EdTech) based in Bulgaria that was founded to reduce school bureaucracy and provide an efficient communication channel between teachers and parents. Established in 2016, Shkolo offers software solutions for schools to optimize back-end administrative processes, allow parents to track their students’ achievements and make appointments with teachers, gamify how students can rate their teachers and assignments to promote engagement in school, and more.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
A message from Jonathan Porat, Chief Technology Innovation Officer and CDT Chief Office of Digital Services February 8, 2023 – As I settle into my new role as Chief Technology Innovation Officer and Chief of CDT’s Office of Digital Services (ODS), I’m often asked by my colleagues, what makes innovation at CDT different from my previous workplaces. I proudly answer that we innovate in a uniquely values-driven way.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Last night, President Biden gave his State of the Union address and addressed a broad range of issues important to cities, towns and villages across the country. Here are three takeaways local leaders should know from the 2023 State of the Union. 1. Infrastructure moves forward.
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