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The Data Center Comeback: The Future of Government IT Needs Some Help

Government Technology Insider

At the core of any modern IT solution is the need for visibility. Being able to assess how a program or solution is functioning provides much-needed information about problem areas, potential risks, and opportunities for improvements. In previous years, this was often provided through a data center, however as technology evolved their importance waned.

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Significance of the Farm Bill Reauthorization for Every Community

NLC (National League of Cities)

This year, local leaders should keep an eye out for the reauthorization of the most impactful piece of legislation related to agriculture and food, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill.

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Navigating the three horizons of 5G business building

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As 5G technology transforms industries, telcos’ ability to maximize the opportunity will depend on transforming themselves from network providers to outcome providers with a new approach to monetization.

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IoT Botnets Remain a Critical Cybersecurity Threat to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The era of bots has arrived. According to CPO Magazine, Internet of Things has been “the primary force behind the biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnet attacks for some time.” This risk is reflected in recent attack efforts. From August to December 2022, malicious actors made more than 134 million exploit attempts on IoT devices using a remote code execution flaw in the Realtek Jungle Software Development Kit.

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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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RCMS23: Air Force Squadrons Lay Groundwork for Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

Air Force squadrons such as the 561st Network Operations Squadron are getting “a lot” of exposure to zero-trust security as they prepare to overhaul security architectures, according to its commander. Speaking Tuesday at the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2023, Lt. Col. Alphanso Adams said the 561st NOS modernized the boundary resets at engineering bases about seven months ago, work necessary to begin the transition to zero-trust architectures.

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How to Meet Job Posting Requirements for Federal Contractors

Careers in Government

Sometimes, bias can show up subconsciously, even when creating a job posting. You might have used discriminatory or offensive language. The post How to Meet Job Posting Requirements for Federal Contractors appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Promoting Equity in Hybrid Environments

Careers in Government

Prioritizing DEI and creating such a workplace becomes even more challenging in a hybrid work environment. The post Promoting Equity in Hybrid Environments appeared first on Careers in Government.

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On the brink: Realizing the value of analytics in insurance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Insurers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa invest significantly in advanced analytics but have unlocked a fraction of the potential value. How do top performers tip the balance in their favor?

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Posters Alone Won’t Promote Culture Change

Careers in Government

Demonstration by staff throughout your organization won’t happen without leaders investing energy daily reinforcing your company’s behaviors. The post Posters Alone Won’t Promote Culture Change appeared first on Careers in Government.

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2022 Presidential Scholars Weigh in on the Importance of CTE

Homeroom

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Max Aulwes, Alan Mo, and Sreeya Pittala are three of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recipients for excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE).

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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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Can better governance help space lift off?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With more public and private actors entering the arena, outer space is getting crowded. Good governance could limit conflicts and help keep the space economy on a growth trajectory.

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Public safety data officer wants to break silos, make data more transparent

GCN

Better use of data can help the business community work with the city to reduce crime, according to the Greater Baltimore Community’s new public safety data officer.

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From Gold Rush to Rot—The Lasting Environmental Costs and Financial Liabilities of Hardrock Mining

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

More than 100 years of hardrock mining on federal land brought prosperity to the U.S. economy—contributing crucial metals and minerals to industries such as transportation and defense. But this widespread mining has contributed to serious public.

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We pitted ChatGPT against tools for detecting AI-written text, and the results are troubling

GCN

The race between tools that generate artificial intelligence-enabled text and the tools to detect nonhuman writing has no clear winner.

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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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How Cities Can Help Gather Data on Youth-serving Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

We’ve heard countless stories about today’s staffing shortages and how hard it is for businesses to find talent. Unfortunately, this painful post-pandemic workforce crisis has hit the youth-serving workforce especially hard. While schools suffer from teacher vacancies, municipal and community programs serving youth are also affected.

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Lessons from leaders on green business building

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Gain insights from leaders across industries who have successfully built and scaled green businesses.

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5 Ways to Help Your Team Thrive by Increasing Psychological Safety

Careers in Government

Think of psychological safety as the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed to develop healthy teams. The post 5 Ways to Help Your Team Thrive by Increasing Psychological Safety appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Census Bureau data susceptible to ‘reconstruction attacks’ exposing individual data, report claims

GCN

A team of computer scientists demonstrated how cybercriminals can leverage commercial laptops to reverse engineer the Bureau’s statistics, leaving Americans exposed to risks like identity theft and discrimination.

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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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DISA’s Workforce 2025 Plan Will Overhaul Personnel Approach

FedTech Magazine

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Workforce 2025 plan aims to assign personnel with the requisite education and training to the right positions, said the agency’s director. Speaking Tuesday at the AFCEA Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium, Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said DISA will dedicate resources to recruiting talent at the high school and college levels, in part through internships, then developing employees professionally.

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Local Government Community Agriculture Strategy 2023 | GovPilot

GovPilot

The pandemic opened many people’s eyes to the challenges communities face in securing high-quality food. As many as 10.2% of households in the United States faced food insecurity in 2021 alone. This food insecurity occurs at the same time that we waste 30% to 40% of our food and agricultural businesses attempting to maintain profitability despite labor shortages, adverse weather conditions, and complex supply chain mishaps.

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Register now for the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference in Washington, DC

AWS Public Sector Blog

Registration is now open for the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). On Tuesday, March 14 at the Capital Turnaround in Washington, DC, this no-cost, in-person event brings together the nonprofit community to learn and engage around how innovation in the cloud can drive positive change for people and the planet. With visionary leadership sessions, access to technical experts, networking opportunities, and more, the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference provides an educat

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Unlocking Asia-Pacific’s vast carbon-capture potential

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Asia-Pacific has vast CCUS potential—but substantial challenges remain. With eight assertive actions, regulators and companies can boost CCUS in the region.

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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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Inclusive innovation spurs equity, self-sufficiency

GCN

As local governments test out the latest technologies, they are ensuring vulnerable populations are not left behind.

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America’s productivity engine is sputtering. Fixing it is a $10 trillion opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Since 2005, productivity growth has been lackluster, averaging 1.4% a year, compared to the post-World War II average of 2.2%. That is a problem. Increasing productivity–economic output per unit of input–maintains U.S. competitiveness and improves our quality of life. It is also essential to meet challenges like inflation, debt loads, entitlements, and the energy transition, write Asutosh Padhi and Olivia White in Fortune.

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How we are honoring Black History Month

Partnership for Public Service

At the Partnership, we believe in continuous learning. It’s a principle that runs through our work and encourages us to continue to ask questions and seek answers so that we can build a better government and a stronger democracy. Fulfilling this mission means embracing diverse voices and perspectives within and outside of the Partnership. In that spirit, we asked our staff what they were reading, watching and more to honor Black History Month.

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February 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Newsworthy Highlights Microsoft 365 Government price updates - into effect March 1st 2023 On August 2021 we announced an update to our pricing for Microsoft 365 (which applies to all commercial customers: Enterprise, US Government, and Business). Announcing Windows 365 and AVD for Government AMA February 22nd Join us for our Windows 365 and/or Azure Virtual Desktop in government Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) with members of the engineering and product teams On February 22nd at 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

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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.