Fri.May 05, 2023

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How to Feel More Confident When Reviewing RFPs

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Reviewing funder guidelines, especially large government guidelines, comes with a fair amount of pressure not to miss a key detail or misinterpret an organization’s eligibility, alignment, and overall competitiveness with the opportunity. There is the pressure to not miss out on a funding opportunity , but also the counter pressure to ensure that it is an appropriate opportunity for you to commit your resources, as well as those of your colleagues, to the work to put a competitive application to

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Cloud move takes city’s GIS from rough to ready

GCN

Perrysburg, Ohio, used to map underground utility lines with a kludgy VPN and on-prem server, but a cloud-based system is more accurate, efficient and user friendly.

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Turn Your “Weakest Link” Into a “Human Firewall”

GovLoop

It’s typical to think of the workforce as cybersecurity’s weakest link. That makes sense: According to a recent report, 82% of breaches across all industries involved human factors — stolen credentials, phishing, misuse or simple error. Most attacks target employees as the easiest route to gaining access. Companies, and agencies, often rely on technology to prevent incursions.

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Buyer beware: Avoid immature AI solutions

GCN

Given the sensitivity of the data state and local governments handle, procurement officers must educate themselves on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and use caution when considering AI services.

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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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Re: M365 Cross-Cloud and Cross-Tenant Collaboration Scenarios

Microsoft Public Sector

Any update on when Teams engineering will release the following feature? "Enabling a seamless anonymous meeting join experience (to and from all clouds) by early calendar year 2022.

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Nursing in 2023: How hospitals are confronting shortages

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Nearly a third of surveyed nurses still report an intent to leave their current jobs. Will hospitals’ efforts bend the curve?

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How biotech and collaboration can enable sustainable animal production

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Animal production will continue to play an important role in feeding a growing world population. Biotechnology can help make it more sustainable, supporting a global path to net zero.

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AI exemplifies the 'free rider' problem – here's why that points to regulation

GCN

Some public officials and business leaders have called on tech companies to pause AI development to reduce overall risk and ensure benefits are widely distributed, but one expert says enforceable regulations may be necessary.

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The Scope 3 challenge: Solutions across the materials value chain

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Addressing Scope 3 emissions across industries can be complex but has the potential to radically transform business models and create real business value.

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Transforming your credit union’s processes by leveraging the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Every credit union strives to deliver value to its members. Increasingly, credit union members have high expectations of banking services, such as the flexibility to make digital transactions from anywhere, anytime. To meet the needs of today’s credit union members, credit unions are investing in technologies that improve the member experience. Credit union leaders are thinking about how processes and practices can be made more efficient and effective.

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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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Author Talks: Why breaking the rules could help you defy the odds

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Creating a clever detour may bring greater rewards than taking the path of least resistance.

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How to Secure High-Paying Government Jobs in Harris County 

Careers in Government

Do you feel stagnant in your current career? Have you hit a wall and no longer feel you’re able to gain new skill sets, a higher salary, or have any more room for growth? Don’t settle for a career just because it’s comfortable. No matter how long you’ve been at your job and how great […] The post How to Secure High-Paying Government Jobs in Harris County appeared first on Careers in Government.

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How businesses can close China’s AI talent gap

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

By 2030, the demand for individuals skilled in building AI products in China will outpace supply by a factor of three to one. Here’s what companies can do about it.

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Overcoming Language Barriers in Local Governments 2023: Tips for County & Municipal Officials | GovPilot

GovPilot

America is the world’s melting pot for a reason. People from around the world come to the United States for the the sheer amount of opportunity in this country.

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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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Prediction: 2023 will be a ‘very active’ hurricane season

GCN

Using a machine learning model, researchers predict heightened hurricane activity this year that may leave the East Coast and Gulf Coast especially vulnerable.

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CIE Spotlight: Empowering Tucson’s Hispanic, Latino Small Business Owners–Closing the Technology Gap

NLC (National League of Cities)

The City of Tucson has a large Hispanic/Latino population (approximately 45%), yet historically this group has had comparatively less access to capital, resources, and less representation. To work toward greater economic equity, the city has been intentional in recent years in supporting Hispanic/Latino entrepreneurship and small business owners.

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ACT-IAC Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference

FedTech Magazine

Join FedTech as we cover the 2023 ACT-IAC Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference from May 7 - May 9.

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Maximizing Community Partnerships to Advance Healthy Housing

NLC (National League of Cities)

Over the last two years, the United States has committed historic levels of funding to combat climate change.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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Analytics Draw a Complete Data Picture

GovLoop

Spreadsheets are structured things: They have clearly defined lines, cleanly labeled columns and rules that govern what goes where. For decades, government analytic programs have become skilled working within those parameters, even if it means spending countless hours manually manipulating data to fit. Spreadsheets are what Andy MacIsaac, Solutions Marketing Director for the Public Sector with Alteryx calls “30-year-old desktop technology.