State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
What if hackers attacked a rail company 2,745,267 times in just six weeks? This was the thought experiment conceived by Project Honeytrain, which was created in 2015 by European security experts to analyze how cybercriminals would gain access to a Potemkin railroad created wholly online. The primary method of assault was millions of automated dictionary attacks, which work to break unknown passwords.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Talent management is a highly effective, strategic approach to organizational culture. Attracting and retaining qualified employees while planning for the continuity of operations amidst an ever-changing environment in the wake of COVID-19 is not an easy task, especially for city administrations across the country. Bureaucratic practices often hinder local government agencies from using newer, more […] Source.
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California Department of Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2022
December 7, 2022 – CDT’s annual Ovation Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the Department whose exceptional efforts have helped secure better services for Californians. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes an individual whose efforts have gone beyond their typical duties. Keri Nomura, a Staff Services Manager in the Office of Professional Development (OPD), received this year’s top honor. .
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A changing climate is impacting the risks facing American properties, communities, and businesses as perils like flood, fire, heat, and drought become more common and more severe. The First Street Foundation (First Street) , a nonprofit research and technology group, is committed to making climate risk information accessible, simple to understand, and actionable for individuals, governments, and industry.
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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.
GCN
DECEMBER 7, 2022
By investing in assistive AI technology, facilitating collaboration and experimenting with new programs, agencies can begin addressing the multilayered challenges facing responders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Marc Petit, Vice President of Unreal Engine Ecosystem at Epic Games, is optimistic about the promise of the metaverse, which he says will depend on real-time streaming of interactive, 3D content. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
With inflation at record highs throughout Europe, retailers are under more pressure than ever. Those that act quickly and follow a holistic playbook can be well positioned to thrive.
GCN
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Maryland joined South Dakota in announcing a ban on state employees or agencies from using the app on government-issued devices, while South Carolina asked for it to be blocked.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Romania’s consumer confidence is among the lowest in the region. Coupled with historically high inflation and the war in neighboring Ukraine, this lack of confidence is having a significant impact on purchasing habits. McKinsey’s Consumer Sentiment Survey, conducted in November 2022, found Romanians are changing their behavior to adapt to these concerns.
Google Public Sector
DECEMBER 7, 2022
If you’re familiar with the Medicare/Medicaid market, you’ve probably heard of the HEDIS score: the Health Effectiveness Data and Information Set. It’s a standard created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance ( NCQA ) and scores the quality of Medicare and Medicaid plans by measuring the effectiveness and utilization of plan benefits, access to care, and services delivered by providers.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Our granular dataset offers a dramatically different view of human development around the world, uncovering the true depth and breadth of progress in places previously obscured by country averages.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Nearing its third birthday on Dec. 20, the U.S. Space Force is the first new military service created since the Air Force in 1947 — and it happens to take over one of that branch’s responsibilities. Just as the Navy watches over sea-based operations and the Air Force takes to the skies, Space Force’s mission is to defend space. Its Guardians watch for cyberattacks on satellites, collect data about potential adversarial actions and protect space-related activities.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Our world is big and complex, but human progress is still about life on the ground, up close and in detail.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Technologies we rely on every day — operational technology and industrial control systems (OT/ICS) — are tempting targets for cyber criminals. OT/ICS power our lights, provide municipal services, and run transportation systems. They operate our country’s weapon systems and make energy production possible. But according to Chuck Weissenborn, Dragos’ Regional Manager for the Defense Department and Intelligence Community, “although they are incredibly important, until recently, there’s actual
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
By aligning their work with corporate and employee expectations, employee resource groups can help people feel more included in the workplace.
Grants4Good
DECEMBER 7, 2022
How can you leverage social media to get more grants for your nonprofit or business? How can you make your organization be known to funders, clients, and your community? If the thought of social media scares you, don’t run away just yet. Platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and others have a legitimate role in your […]. The post How to make social media work for you!
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Our latest survey reveals the critical sales and marketing practices that help consumer-goods companies achieve commercial excellence and deliver profitable growth.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Statement of Strategic Intent and Cooperation that is designed to support the creation of a vibrant, sustainable, competitive, and innovative space sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The United Arab Emirates Space Agency is responsible for the development of policies, strategies, and places related to the space sector.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Barely out of the disruptions of COVID-19, the Australian consumer has hit new turbulence in the form of significant inflation, mortgage rate rises, and energy price spikes driven (in part) by unstable geopolitical circumstances.
GCN
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The nation’s local transit data now sits in a centralized archive, giving officials an understanding of how communities use transportation systems.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The number of people in microregions with low health and income fell by three quarters over the past 20 years. Most of the remaining microregions were in sub-Saharan Africa, but progress was substantial there, too.
GCN
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Governments have improved their digital transformation efforts, but much work remains.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Five trends are reshaping China’s consumer market.
A Library Writer's Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The editors of Library Resources & Technical Services invite submissions on the topic of Open Access to celebrate the one year anniversary (OA-versery) of the journal moving to zero-embargo Open Access effective January 2023. Submissions may deal with any aspect of Open Access relevant within the scope of LRTS to publish research focused in the areas of collections, scholarly communications, acquisitions, and cataloging.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Among the 2 billion people in microregions that newly achieved high living standards over the past 20 years, 1.1 billion lived in China—and almost a billion more lived in microregions spread across 75 countries.
California Department of Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2022
December 7, 2022 – Recently, we were happy to announce the appointment of five new executives by Governor Gavin Newsom: . Jared Johnson, Deputy State Chief Information Officer and Chief Deputy Director . Suzie Changus, State Chief Technology Officer . Jonathan Porat, State Chief Technology Innovation Officer . Edmond Cheung, Deputy Director of Legislation .
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
By 2019 3.5 billion people, close to half of the world’s population, lived in microregions with living standards equivalent to the top 21 percent in 2000.
California Department of Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2022
December 7, 2022 – California is exploring new ways to provide convenient access to the state’s programs that serve millions of residents. To support that effort, CDT has undertaken the Digital Identity Project that will provide an inclusive, easy, secure and privacy-preserving identity verification process. . CDT launched the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) Benefits application with Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) as its first Digital ID pilot.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The Mozilla Foundation’s president explains that creating trustworthy AI products not only is ethically urgent but can also pay off in company profit and customer value.
California Department of Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2022
From Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director . December 7, 2022 – As this year comes to an end, I’d like to recognize the accomplishments that helped us deliver best-in-class public sector technologies and optimized services for our residents. I’m grateful for your contributions and look forward to continuing our work into the new year. .
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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