The City Fix
AUGUST 6, 2024
“Hum faltu hai [in English, “We are useless”] …I don’t even know what the budget of the council is. Nobody tells me about the procurement process [or] the number of tenders that have gone public…I don’t have enough knowledge about.
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
Amazon has launched the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge , a global university competition to drive secure innovation in generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) technology. This year’s challenge focuses on responsible AI and specifically on large language model (LLM) coding security. University students will compete in a tournament-style challenge as either model developer teams or red teams to enhance the AI user experience, prevent misuse, and enable users to build more secure code.
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State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2024
Kimberly LaGrue is CIO of New Orleans and president of the Cities Today Institute North America Cities Leadership Forum on Digitalization. She began her IT career with New Orleans in telecommunications. Mayor Mitch Landrieu appointed her as acting CIO in 2017, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell made her appointment to CIO permanent in 2018. Shortly before Christmas in 2019, New Orleans suffered a significant ransomware attack, and LaGrue led the city’s recovery and subsequent IT modernization efforts.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 6, 2024
To help navigate the complexities of the silicon carbide wafer market’s supply-and-demand outlook, an examination of multiple scenarios highlights the most significant drivers.
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This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Air Force has embraced artificial intelligence for years, from using analytics to perform predictive maintenance on aircraft to testing and developing autonomous fighter jets. Now, with generative AI bursting onto the scene, it’s no wonder the Air Force is exploring ways to benefit from the emerging technology. The military service branch is piloting an AI-powered chatbot that allows Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees and contractors to experiment with generative AI.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 6, 2024
After a tough 2022 and 2023, commercial deposits are expected to rise up to 4 percent a year for the next few years. Strong client relationships and innovative pricing can position banks for success.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 6, 2024
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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
AUGUST 6, 2024
Generations of Americans have relied on Social Security as a key source of retirement income. But the entitlement program faces serious financial challenges that, if left unaddressed, could leave it unable to pay scheduled benefits in full starting.
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
Despite a common misconception about government, state agencies regularly innovate on behalf of their constituents. In this post, we share examples of innovation from New Mexico and North Carolina. We also provide tips for accelerating procurement and maintaining visibility over rapidly implemented workloads. In an earlier post, we highlighted how New Mexico delivered customer-obsessed human services programs powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Park Leaders
AUGUST 6, 2024
“Because he died so early, there was no opportunity for him to really grow into what a lot of people think he was gonna become, which was the next director of the National Park Service and one of the leading conservationists in the nation.” George Melendez Wright was a trailblazer in conservation and wildlife management whose work continues to influence our national parks system today.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 6, 2024
Today’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) Worldwide Public Sector Symposium Canberra keynote explored generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Australia and New Zealand. Iain Rouse, AWS director and country leader for Australia and New Zealand, kicked off the keynote with opening remarks. Dave Levy , vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), followed Rouse on stage and delivered the keynote speech.
ParkTalk podcast
AUGUST 6, 2024
The Knoch Knolls Nature Center has been an environmental staple in the community since opening its doors in 2014. Ahead of the 10th Anniversary celebration, Naperville Park District Executive Director Brad Wilson and Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman join the podcast to discuss the Nature Center's impact on the community over the last decade.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 6, 2024
In today’s world of technology and innovation, ensuring the success of product, service, and enterprise systems demands a structured approach This is where Systems Engineering (SE) plays a pivotal role. At its core, SE is an interdisciplinary method that navigates the entire lifecycle of systems, from inception and design to operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal.
Government Technology Insider
AUGUST 6, 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic revealed long-standing systemic challenges facing state unemployment insurance (UI) programs, UI technology reform has become a priority for both state workforce agencies and the federal government. With UI demand low due to the current strong labor market, the United States Department of Labor has released a new UI transformation plan, with Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su declaring that “now is the time to seize the moment and make lasting investments and reforms
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This eBook offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
Homeroom
AUGUST 6, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Education is pleased to launch the Power Your Future Challenge — the second challenge in its annual CTE Momentum series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to career and technical education. The Department invites teams to submit action plans that will advance the use of Continue Reading The post Explore careers in clean energy: Enter the Power Your Future Challenge appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 6, 2024
In this Disaster Zone Podcast we will be talking about the significant challenges New Zealand and Christchurch faced in the aftermath of their 2010-2011 Earthquakes. The podcast guest is Brent Winder is a native New Zealander. He has had multiple roles in leadership ranging from ten years in the New Zealand Navy, to positions with Queens Town Lakes District Council and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).
GovPilot
AUGUST 6, 2024
In a rapidly changing world, local government officials are an important piece in fighting one of the most critical challenges of our time: climate change.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
AUGUST 6, 2024
As you may know, May was Older Americans Month, and NRPA celebrated by sharing how older adult programs in parks and recreation are making a big impact in communities across the country. On today’s episode, we’re excited to explore one of the most popular programs in NRPA’s Healthy Aging in Parks portfolio: Tai Chi. Through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NRPA has been working with park and recreation agencies across the country for the last 11 years to increas
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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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