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Protecting private and public sector organisations from cyberattacks

Open Access Government - Technology News

The rise of smart technology in the UK has led to more cyberattacks, so organisations need strong, adaptable cybersecurity plans, as shown by the Capita incident, with a focus on risk assessment, employee training, and cyber insurance The growing integration of smart technologies into the infrastructure of private and public organisations has created a greater surface area for attacks from bad actors.

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Financing the Expansion of the Electrical Grid

Disaster Zone blog

It won’t be easy or cheap.

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Investors want to hear from companies about the value of sustainability

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what company leaders can do.

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Agencies Need Security Strategies Before Establishing Hybrid Data Centers

FedTech Magazine

Agencies looking to establish hybrid data centers need comprehensive security strategies that set realistic time frames and are mapped to their respective budgets. These strategies should identify desired security tools and practices such as cloud environments and ways to continuously monitor them. A hybrid data center relies on cloud, software-defined networking and virtualization technologies to distribute applications across physical and multicloud environments.

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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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The data dividend: Fueling generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Data leaders should consider seven actions to enable companies to scale their generative AI ambitions.

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Raising the Bar for Consistent School Attendance

Homeroom

By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education National and State data sets released over the past several weeks underscore the need for urgent, collective action to improve regular school attendance. While the latest data reflect the 2021-22 school year, when impacts of the pandemic were much more acute, it is important to note that rates Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for Consistent School Attendance appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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How to Better Bolster Government Efforts Against Fraud, Waste and Abuse

State Tech Magazine

Fraud in the U.S. government isn’t exactly news. In fact, its rising prevalence has been souring efforts to fight against the exploitation of state-run programs on technical and financial fronts for years. Recent global circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic have made dealing with this issue even more challenging. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, unemployment insurance benefits fraud alone has cost 23 states an estimated total of $60.4 billion.

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Transforming public sector communication with phone-based voice AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

ICS.AI and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency. Councils partner with ICS.AI for AI-powered solutions This is having a knock-on effect, with councils reporting increasing backlogs in areas like children’s service

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How You Might Benefit From Returning to the Office

GovLoop

A survey of employees in 2021 provides some fuel for the current push to get employees back into the office, according to a recent article by the Society for Human Resource Management. The survey, conducted by Seyfarth at Work at the height of the pandemic, asked more than 500 employees what they missed most about being in the office. Here were the top results: 61 percent of respondents said they miss in-person workplace conversations. 42 percent said they miss the daily structure of showing up

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Federal Funding Technical Assistance: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Spotlight

NLC (National League of Cities)

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) is designed to assist states, local governments and Tribes in planning and implementing programs and policies to reduce energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directed $550 million to the EECBG program.

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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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What Can a Grant Professional Do to Further DEI? A lot, actually…

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

I took the helm as President of the Grant Professionals Association on January 1, 2020. Our membership was climbing. Our annual conference was selling out often. The educational offerings provided by the organization were growing, too, in terms of the number and type of courses as well as the level of content. I was looking forward to an incredible year, ready to build relationships with other organizations to further expand the reach and brilliance of GPA.

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How to Land the Best Government Jobs in Atlanta Georgia

Careers in Government

Are you a career seeker in Atlanta, Georgia? Are you looking for a stable and rewarding job opportunity? Look no further than government jobs. Government jobs offer great benefits, job security, and opportunities for career growth. This blog post will provide a complete guide to understanding the scope of government jobs in Atlanta, Georgia. We […] The post How to Land the Best Government Jobs in Atlanta Georgia appeared first on Careers in Government.

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The Rewards Of Gardening

ParkTalk podcast

In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots. Our guests are Priyanka, who rented a plot for the first time, and Barb, who has maintained a plot for many years and is a Master Gardener. In this episode, we hear from two gardeners about the joys, challenges and surprises of the 2023 gardening season at the Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots.

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Medtech Pulse: Thriving in the next decade

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Medtech leaders are devising strategies to catch the next wave of value creation amid uncertain macroeconomics and evolving industry trends.

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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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Detailed Middle-Mile Broadband Network Map

California Department of Technology

Sept. 15, 2023 – The 10,000-mile Middle Mile Broadband network has been developed in partnership with communities across the state. The network map has been updated to depict how the middle-mile network will unfold to reach all corners of the state. It creates faster access to the Internet by building a statewide network that includes loops that will bring the internet closer to communities so that homes and businesses can connect with last mile projects.

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Re: Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center Template Public Preview now available!

Microsoft Public Sector

We are excited to announce that the Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center solution template is now available in public preview. Find it today at.

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Trust in government lower in the U.S. than in many other democracies

Partnership for Public Service

The United Nations has declared Sept. 15 the International Day of Democracy , in part due to threats to democratic principles around the world. It is a fitting time to mark this day given the threats to democracy in our own country, which are driven in part by breakdowns in the relationship between our government and the public that foster a greater distrust of our nation’s core institutions.