What Cybersecurity Threats Are We Facing?
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
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What the National and State TikTok Bans Mean for Local Governments
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In the last few months, there has been a growing focus on the security risks of TikTok, the video-based social media platform, which led Congress to ban the app from federal devices in late December 2022.
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3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch
Social Pinpoint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In Adrienne Hamilton's second installment, we will focus on how you can optimize your public involvement initiative post-launch by tapping into a proactive, and informed strategy. The post 3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
ChatGPT-powered cyberattacks expected, report says
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
More than half of IT professionals surveyed predicted the AI chatbot will be behind a successful hack within the year, while 71% believe foreign governments are already using it.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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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.
How DOD Uses Collaboration to Spur Tech Innovation
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In a panel discussion at the 2022 Reagan National Defense Forum, members of the Department of Defense discussed ways in which they’ve spurred innovation, particularly during times of strife. Panelist Heidi Shyu, under secretary of defense for research and engineering, highlighted several initiatives, including the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve.
But I’m Not a Writer! 10 Free Tools To Help You With Library Blog Posts, Speeches, Emails, and More.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I do my best writing in the darkness. I wake up most workdays around 5:30 a.m. I pour coffee and add enough creamer to turn the liquid from black to beige. Then my coworker Scarlett and I stumble a few steps through the backyard to my office to begin the day. I turn on the twinkle lights. I scratch my coworker behind the ears.
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Securing the competitiveness of the European chemical industry
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NIST researcher calls for further evaluation of the AI impact on humans
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Amid growing concerns that artificial intelligence systems could be misused by cybercriminals and for malicious purposes, a leading researcher said more study is needed to determine the societal impact.
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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their wallets
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A joint study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ examines sales growth for products that claim to be environmentally and socially responsible.
A balancing act: How trucking companies can find the optimal spot-contract mix
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Blakely Borough, Pennsylvania Pursues Digital Transformation | GovPilot
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The Lackawanna County municipality selects GovPilot as provider of cloud-based government management software to streamline operations and constituent services
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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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.
3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch
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In this new three-part blog series, follow Adrienne Hamilton’s journey to get a client-side view of successful project planning, launching, and reporting of a public involvement initiative for transport. Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. This second installment will focus on optimizing your public involvement initiative post-launch.
Will the Fight Against Climate Change SURGe in 2023?
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Since COP27 wound down late last year (November 6-18), much of the post event commentary has centered on the fact that as observed by The Conversation, the gathering “failed to go beyond the 2021 Glasgow climate pact’s promise to phase down.
Hosting streaming video for your nonprofit with Video on Demand on AWSÂ
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Many nonprofit organizations rely on video content to spread their missions, boost membership, and raise funds. This content can range from smartphone-recorded testimonials about your organization to highly produced marketing content, and everything in between. However, delivering video content to your audience at a large scale can be a daunting task for nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
Massachusetts Remains Poised to Deliver an Internet for All Action Plan
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Massachusetts’s 270-day timeline to provide the National Telecommunications and Information Administration with an Internet for All action plan began when it received a more than $6 million planning grant from the agency on Dec. 23. The five-year plan for closing the state’s broadband internet availability gap is expected to identify unserved and underserved locations, expand its program and invest in digital equity.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
4 reasons it's time to reassess your cloud architecture
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How the largest municipally-owned natural gas utility in the United States optimized plant operations processes with the cloud
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NSF will invest up to $28M for STEM open-source ecosystems
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FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The agency is looking for proposals for two phases to translate open-source products into open-source ecosystems.
Change takes forever: plastic bag bans, liquor stores and crime
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I noticed an article that Baltimore County, Maryland is on the verge of passing a plastic bag ban. DC did that in 2009. There is an article from Fox45 in Baltimore that states: " Law enforcement expert says liquor stores are hotspots for crime in Baltimore City." From the article: According to a 2018 Johns Hopkins University study, every 10% increase where alcohol outlets were located, there was also a 4.2% increase in violent crimes.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
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