The City Fix
AUGUST 11, 2022
Global forest loss remains high. In 2021, the tropics lost 11.1 million hectares of tree cover, according to WRI’s latest analysis. This annual figure included 3.75 million hectares of loss within tropical primary rainforests, resulting in 2.5 gigatons of CO2.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 11, 2022
Players are adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape by using a range of partnership models—beyond M&A—to create value. Anticipating and avoiding five common mistakes can be key for success.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2022
Along with the promise to completely transform the digital landscape, 5G — the fifth-generation standard for broadband cellular networks — will bring changes to cybersecurity practices and protection as well. 5G download speeds are expected to be 100 times faster than currently possible with 4G. Higher bandwidth will allow more devices to be connected (an estimated 29 billion by 2030, up from 8.6 billion in 2019).
GovLoop
AUGUST 11, 2022
Each of us knows to closely guard our Social Security numbers, credit card accounts, fingerprints, phone numbers, health records and other personal information. But within government agencies — which aggregate vast troves of our personally identifiable information (PII) — the management of our private data can be confused, outmoded and insecure, making it tough for agencies to comply with security mandates and exposing each of us to financial and other calamities.
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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
AUGUST 11, 2022
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority partnered with Hayden AI on the bus-mounted cameras, which will use artificial intelligence and edge computing to process violations.
Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 11, 2022
Should the NIST SP 800-171 azure policy initiative be deployed to the same log analytics workspace as Sentinel or to a different one?
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
AUGUST 11, 2022
Researchers will integrate real-time, hyperlocal technologies into streetscapes to build safe, equitable and secure communities.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 11, 2022
Ares Management’s first global chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer is building the company’s DEI strategy from the ground up. Here’s how she’s doing it.
GCN
AUGUST 11, 2022
Using wireless sensor technology, farmers can monitor the condition of crop soil and increase their water usage efficiency.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 11, 2022
Providers play an important role in addressing social determinants of health for patients and employees. While most understand this imperative, more coordination is likely needed to scale efforts and impact.
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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.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 11, 2022
600 East and 800 Souith, Salt Lake City This house is next to the headquarters of Wasatch Community Garden s and their primary community garden. I don't know the relationship to the houses. The corn is being grown as part of an initiative called " Sabores de Mi Patria." It's visually striking. I can't say I've seen similar examples elsewhere, although there are plenty of people who grow food in their front yards (we did in DC because initially we didn't have a lot of sunlight in the backyard).
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 11, 2022
New satellite internet concepts are moving ahead. Are some types of companies better positioned to succeed in this growing market than others?
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 11, 2022
It's time for an update to my post, " Neighborhood libraries as nodes in a neighborhood and city-wide network of cultural assets." But this isn't it. == Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have separate library systems, although each library is open to the patrons of the other. So double the libraries. Salt Lake City's libraries are distinctive because they have a lot of elements that add value.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 11, 2022
The Columbia-Montour County 911 Center, operating as the East Central Emergency Network (ECEN), recently transitioned to the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet), the commonwealth’s state-of-the-art Project 25 (P25) radio network for public safety and emergency response communications. The network is expected to provide coverage for more than 95 percent of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to 22 state agencies, including county and municipal agencies.
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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.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 11, 2022
Tesla cars awaiting delivery. Odin Jaege, Bloomberg/Getty Images. Nothing new here. But Elon Musk, in reality, is no friend of the environment. 1. Elon Musk said he came up with the hyperloop to diminish planning and funding for high speed rail in California (" Elon Musk Is Convinced He's the Future. We Need to Look Beyond Him ," TIME Magazine ). From the article: He has a history of floating false solutions to the drawbacks of our over-reliance on cars that stifle efforts to give people other o
ICMA
AUGUST 11, 2022
2022 ICMA Annual Conference Keynote Spotlight: Lee Jourdan. Marcus Travis. Thu, 08/11/2022 - 15:10.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 11, 2022
VVs, or Verkehrsverbund, are German "transport associations" that are organized at the regional scale to plan, coordinate, and deliver transit services in an integrated fashion. --" Verkehrsverbund: The evolution and spread of fully integrated regional public transport in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland ," Ralph Buehler, John Pucher & Oliver Dümmler, International Journal of Sustainable Transportation (2018) -- Transport Alliances - – Promoting Cooperation and Integration to offer a more a
Public Sector Future
AUGUST 11, 2022
Seleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT, joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems. Los Angeles Depart of Transportation Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.
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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.
CarahCast
AUGUST 11, 2022
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) are both important roles within any organization but can have differing views and challenges when delivering technology and services for their City. This session will explore the complex relationship between the CIO and CISO and how better understanding the other's perspectives and priorities can help accomplish the City's security goals.
Public Sector Future
AUGUST 11, 2022
Seleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT, joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems. Los Angeles Depart of Transportation Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.
CarahCast
AUGUST 11, 2022
Government organizations increasingly rely on third parties to help support operations, their employees and in many cases the public they serve. While it is possible to outsource many activities to third parties, organizations retain the risks associated with their third-party relationships. This session will focus on why organizations need to deeply understand the risks third-party providers present and why its critically important to have impactful controls in place in order to manage risk wit
Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 11, 2022
Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. On June 27, 2022 - California Department of Justice launched a new Firearms Dashboard Portal with altruistic intentions to “improve transparency and information sharing for firearms-related data” and “balance its duties to provide gun violence and firearms data to support research efforts while protecting the personal identifying information in the data the Department collects and maintains ”.
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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
CarahCast
AUGUST 11, 2022
A successful resiliency program aligns your impact analysis, continuity planning, IT disaster recovery planning, crisis management and incident response activities with your organization's broader business strategy and objectives. Resiliency requires building processes and technologies that naturally adapt to adverse conditions, make mid-course corrections, and avoid many of the negative impacts of a disruption.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 11, 2022
Stuart Jubb, Group Managing Director at Crossword Cybersecurity, outlines the need for a more strategic and collaborative approach to maintain visibility of supply chain attack threats. The risk of supply chain cyber-attacks is escalating. Over one-third, (39%) of businesses reported cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months according to the UK government’s recent Cyber Security Breach Survey , and this was even higher among medium (65%) and large businesses (64%).
CarahCast
AUGUST 11, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes a $1 billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. This is an exciting opportunity for State and Local governments to collaborate and align strategic cybersecurity priorities. However, there are still many unknowns associated with this funding opportunity. This session will explore the Federal, State and Local government expectations of the grant funding and discuss approaches to building a cohesive grant submission.
Partnership for Public Service
AUGUST 11, 2022
The entertainment industry plays a big role in telling stories about the government. Television series such as “The West Wing,” “House of Cards” and “NCIS” offer portrayals of how government touches our lives even though the worlds depicted are fictional and events often exaggerated. For better or worse, the storylines in these shows are often the most memorable and colorful narratives of government many people will see.
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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.
CarahCast
AUGUST 11, 2022
With the constant change in technology and the rising cyber threats, government organizations struggle to understand and translate cyber risks into the context of risk. Organizations can be overwhelmed by the magnitude, velocity and complexity of existing and emerging cyber risks. This session will focus on the challenges and yet opportunities government organizations have to determine assets critical to operations, ability to obtain and leverage actionable information, establish and communicate
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