Next City

MAY 24, 2023

From banned books exhibit at city libraries to efforts at school library, El Pasoans are working to protect access to books about LGBTQ+ and minority communities.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

Smart cities continue to pop up all over the country, as many municipalities implement technologies that make public areas safer, more effective and more efficient. But there’s another element of the smart community movement that’s perhaps lesser known: the smart county. Smart counties involve large-scale operations and have multiple jurisdictions, presenting unique smart technology challenges and opportunities.

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GCN

MAY 24, 2023

While the census is still the "gold standard" of data, state and local governments are exploring alternative sources to supplement missing or unrepresentative datasets, experts say.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

An agency’s workers play an essential role in its cybersecurity strategy. As frontline staff, they are perfectly positioned to notice anything unusual going on with IT systems. At the same time, end users can be the weak link in information security if they don’t have the proper training and don’t understand how important their contribution can be. Government IT teams can take specific steps to foster a culture of information security through education and preparedness exercises and by leveragin

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Disaster Zone blog

MAY 24, 2023

Technology is playing the biggest part in those changes.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 24, 2023

For meetings where the recording is set to start automatically, recordings are being stored in the OneDrive of the first person to join the meeting, not the meeting organizer. This is a major problem for our company (and I'm sure many) because the meeting organizer is not able to change the recording expiration settings or move it to a folder for group access and retention.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 24, 2023

Hi @Sergio Cossio and @Paul Meacham , this is a great blog but outdated given the pace of changes in the GCC High environment. Can you reference an any updated documentation or links? Thanks!

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GCN

MAY 24, 2023

As the carbon footprint of generative AI models continues to grow, one expert suggests leveraging renewable energy resources to keep up with user demands.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 24, 2023

Public sector organizations are facing a generational shift in their workforce. On one hand, they are experiencing the impact of the “silver tsunami”, the mass retirement of baby boomers who have been the backbone of public service for decades. On the other hand, they are struggling to attract and retain millennials and Gen Z, who have different expectations and preferences than their predecessors.

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GCN

MAY 24, 2023

While technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 24, 2023

Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa is burgeoning, thanks to funding increases and revised licensing regimes. Sustaining growth will require concerted effort by businesses and governments.

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ParkTalk podcast

MAY 24, 2023

Learn what makes Naperville's Centennial Beach a favorite summer destination. Two staff members familiar with Beach operations explain how it is unique and why people love it. Learn what makes Naperville's Centennial Beach a favorite summer destination. Two staff members familiar with Beach operations explain how it is unique and why people love it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 24, 2023

As the benefits of Moore’s law reach their limits, advances in chip performance rely more on the back end of production, including packaging.

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GCN

MAY 24, 2023

Three new initiatives offer guidance on developing and deploying responsible AI usage, call for public input on AI risk mitigation and address how educational systems can be improved by AI systems.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 24, 2023

When choosing a new car, many consumers increasingly favor the flexibility of leasing.

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OpenGov

MAY 24, 2023

Lately, it seems like every time we turn around we hear of another local government being hit by a ransomware attack. In these attacks, hackers gain access to a government’s […] The post How Do You Prevent a Ransomware Attack? Tips to Keep Local Governments Safe appeared first on OpenGov.

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MAY 24, 2023

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 24, 2023

The Farm Bill is a significant piece of legislation that establishes federal farm, food and rural policy. This legislation has a tremendous impact on both rural and urban communities, farming livelihoods and food economies, which in turn will affect the environment, local and regional economic growth and public health.

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MAY 24, 2023

Tune in to Season 2, Episode 2 of our podcast series to hear from Jamie Holcombe, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Jennifer Chang, Senior Director, Federal Civilian for VMware, who will discuss: Driving cultural changes across an organization Implementing the NWOW (New Ways of Working) program and how it can work for you The challenges behind recruiting and retaining great talent in the Federal Government How to lead by leaning forwa

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 24, 2023

Low-income communities and communities of color are at particular risk to lead exposure.

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GovCast

MAY 24, 2023

Customer service continues to be a key focus for the Department of Education. As part of its Strategic Plan, the agency has fully executed the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act to provide millions of customers with ease of access to digital services. Tune in to this special update from Education CIO Luis Lopez about the progress made on digital services and other IT and cybersecurity priorities, including the implementation of zero trust architecture.

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