Disaster Zone blog

JULY 18, 2023

How much of a problem do we have? Solutions?

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GovLoop

JULY 18, 2023

Agencies seeking to improve customer experience face multiple hurdles — some that start long before direct interaction with constituents. “Legacy technology debt, and almost as importantly, legacy IT approaches, are core challenges,” said Matt Barry, Chief Operating Officer, HP Federal. Aggravating that is the scarcity of IT talent, which hits government particularly hard.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 18, 2023

In the fiercely competitive retail market, businesses face escalating customer demands. To thrive, organisations must leverage virtual reality technology Virtual reality (VR) is one of these technologies , and in recent years, it has penetrated deeply into the retail market. According to Grand View Research, the global virtual reality in retail market size was valued at $3.25 billion in 2022.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

Hybrid cloud environments have evolved significantly in recent years. Many early adopters limited their use of cloud services to long-term storage for backup data. But over time, IT professionals have become more comfortable with relying on cloud service providers. Today, state and local government agencies have become more comfortable with moving more applications to the cloud.

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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.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JULY 18, 2023

Main Street, Mebane, N.C. 1939. Source: Library of Congress – U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs [link] accessed via [link] Accessed July 18, 2023. Almost 15 years ago, a brief CED blog post highlighted several resources for supporting or attracting local grocery stores, especially ones in rural areas.

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Professional Grant Writer

JULY 18, 2023

All nonprofits and their programs should track basic demographics of clients that participate in their programs at a bare minimum. More and more. The post Use data to strengthen your grant writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 18, 2023

A rapidly evolving field known as regenerative medicine could provide new treatments for cancer, diabetes, and other deadly diseases. Regenerative medicine restores or replaces human cells, tissues, or organs—sometimes even by using a patient’s own.

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 18, 2023

GDACS is not following the heat—it seems.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Disaster Zone blog

JULY 18, 2023

To include inside of buildings!

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Domain-specific architectures take center stage for compute innovation as transistor scaling falls behind Moore’s law and compute domains proliferate.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 18, 2023

When it comes to collecting authentic and high-quality data, mandatory registration for your community engagement site can prove to be a valuable tool. With the implementation of mandatory registration, organizations can enhance their decision-making and community engagement efforts by ensuring that feedback is received from genuine individuals who are true residents of the area.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, thanks to their stunning ability to parse natural language and make decisions that are remarkably human. This latest advance in artificial intelligence is speedily transforming business and work, leaving companies, governments, and individuals scrambling to assess its impact in real time, write Michael Chui and Lareina Yee in Fast Company.

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GovLoop

JULY 18, 2023

Do you have a first aid kit in your office? I am sure you have probably participated in first aid training in your life. For example, when I was in the Boy Scouts, I trained other Scouts in first aid. Thankfully, I’ve had to treat only the occasional bruise or slight cut. The first aid I learned as a teenager have also helped me with project management.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 18, 2023

Renewable-energy and sustainability leaders from RES, Octopus Energy, and IBM discuss how digital and AI can help drive efficiency, innovation, and collaboration to reach net zero.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 18, 2023

Exploring the potential of community engagement, we encounter a multitude of innovative projects hosted on CitizenLab platforms. From urban redevelopment projects to comprehensive planning initiatives, environmental collaborations for a greener future, to even reshaping citywide celebrations - the possibilities are expansive. Learn more about the work of other local governments and let it inspire your own community engagement efforts!

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GovPilot

JULY 18, 2023

First of all, congratulations on getting elected into your local government office! Becoming a city leader is no small feat, but you overcame it and won the election. Local government officials are incredibly valuable to our communities because they handle a vast range of responsibilities and make decisions to impact the quality of life for every citizen.

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Citizen Lab

JULY 18, 2023

Do you have a small team dedicated to community engagement efforts? Don't worry, you're not alone. The City of Allen has demonstrated how a small team can achieve excellent results by fostering widespread support throughout the organization and crafting a robust engagement strategy, strongly facilitated by its online community engagement platform. The post Small team, big impact: a deep-dive into Allen, TX’s engagement success powered by CitizenLab appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.

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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.

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GovCast

JULY 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence is making big waves at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when it comes to providing forecasters with more accurate weather data and climate modeling. NOAA CTO Frank Indiviglio said in addition to AI, the agency has been modernizing its edge-computing capabilities by sending devices equipped with sensors into the ocean to collect critical hurricane data.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of social media, it can be challenging for local leaders to keep up. The latest social platform Threads, created by Instagram/Meta, aims to strengthen connections.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® is a leading customer relationship management (CRM) software used by nonprofits to communicate with donors and drive fundraising programs. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits team announced a new Amazon AppFlow data connector that enables nonprofits to transfer valuable data from Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT to AWS services and other destinations.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 18, 2023

How can Municipal IT departments support cities’ digital transformation? Ask Reto Hirt, lead IT architect at Zurich’s information technology center OIZ. In this guest blog post, Hirt takes us behind the scenes of his department, which supports the city’s digital acceleration. He shares the unique IT challenges in the public sector, how Zurich’s IT is using Anthos to bring the benefits of cloud technology to the city’s on-premises applications, and how this enables a hybrid cloud approach.

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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

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