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What McKinsey learned while creating its generative AI platform

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To corral its vast amount of knowledge and drive new levels of productivity, the firm embarked on a journey to develop its generative AI platform, “Lilli.

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Securing AI: Advancing the national security mission

Google Public Sector

Artificial intelligence is not just a technological advancement; it's a national security priority. In this new era, AI is both a powerful technology that can bolster any organization’s cybersecurity capabilities and also a critical part of the technology infrastructure that we need to defend and protect. Google recently commissioned IDC to conduct a study that surveyed 161 federal CAIOs, government AI leaders and other decision makers to understand how agency leaders are leading in this new AI

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The future cement industry: A cementitious ‘golden age’?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

If the cement industry can accelerate adoption of supplementary cementitious materials, it could fuel decarbonization efforts while unlocking a new horizon of value creation.

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Navigating the responsible use of AI in government procurement

AWS Public Sector Blog

Government procurement professionals are tasked with balancing the need for innovation while adhering to strict regulations. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, such as generative AI, presents both opportunities and challenges in this delicate equilibrium. This post provides guidance on how procurement can play a pivotal role in enabling the responsible use of AI within the public sector.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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Vince Tizzio on resilience and responsible leadership

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Vince Tizzio, president and CEO of AXIS, shares how he has helped the company evolve while keeping customers, employees, and stakeholders in mind.

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How Modular Data Centers Provide Options for State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

When state or local governments must scale or deploy a data center quickly and flexibly, many look to modular data center solutions. Modular data centers are prefabricated or containerized data centers. They take up minimal space and can be installed quickly. This can be especially valuable during times of crisis; for instance, when recovering from a natural disaster and needing workloads in the field.

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SEVEN REASONS FOR THANKS ON THURSDAY

Barrett & Greene

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and we thought this was an appropriate time to dig into some of the state and local government news we’ve covered over the last year, which we think give people reason to have hope for the future. The following are extracted – largely with verbatim passages – from articles and columns we wrote for Route Fifty, Government Finance Review, the IBM Center for the Business of Government and this website.

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Practicing gratitude to navigate uncertain times: 5 tips for federal employees

Partnership for Public Service

There is perhaps no greater change career civil servants experience than a presidential transition to a new administration, a period that often triggers leadership turnover, vacancies in key positions and shifting policy priorities.” Change can feel overwhelming. To productively move forward, it is important to incorporate self-awareness and engage others, competencies included in the Partnership for Public Service’s Public Service Leadership Model.

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A Guide To Organizing Thanksgiving and Holiday Drives For Your Constituents │ GovPilot

GovPilot

The holiday season often brings joy, warmth, and celebration, but it can also be a challenging time for families facing financial difficulties.

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The spring on Spring

Princeton Public Library

As I drive in and out of Princeton during my commute each day, I pass new businesses and shops on Nassau Street and buildings and The post The spring on Spring appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Data Tools for Cities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by Robert Santos, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau As director of the U.S. Census Bureau, I’ve traveled across the country and have heard directly from countless local officials, community groups, businesses, chambers of commerce, students, educators and many others who need data to address issues in their communities.

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Stop Soldier Suicide partners with Pariveda, AWS on mission to reduce suicide rates among US service members and veterans

AWS Public Sector Blog

In July 2024, the Pentagon conducted a study that revealed a sobering statistic: US soldiers are nine times more likely to die by suicide than in combat, leading to suicide being the number one cause of death for US soldiers. Suicide rates among veterans continued to climb from 2001 to 2018 before dipping back for 2019 and 2020. The suicide rate among veterans is still 1.5 times higher than that of the general population.

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Fulcrum IT Strategy: What It Means for Warfighters and Agencies

FedTech Magazine

The Department of Defense is exploring how it can employ a user-centric model to increase its IT capabilities, much like private enterprises pursue digital transformations to improve their employee and customer experiences. “There were times when I was a young captain working in the [Office of the DOD CIO], and I would think about interoperability,” said Leslie Beavers, acting CIO at the Department of Defense, at the AFCEA TechNet Cyber 2024 conference in June.

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Why cyber resilience should be a priority for the UK government

Open Access Government - Technology News

The UK’s growing reliance on technology has made it a prime target for cyberattacks. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, cyber resilience has become a critical national priority Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and damaging. Given the escalating number of cyber incidents targeting critical sectors like healthcare, infrastructure, and public services, cyber resilience must be a top priority for the new UK government.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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CFP: 12th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference (Colorado Springs, Colorado) - June 16-18, 2025

A Library Writer's Blog

I'm thrilled to announce the 12th Annual Kraemer Copyright Conference , hosted by the Kraemer Family Library at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. This year’s conference, Copyright and the Future of Libraries, will take place June 16-18, 2025, at the Ent Center, UCCS. We are now accepting proposals through January 15, 2025 , and invite you to be part of this exciting exploration of resilience and innovation in the library world.

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The 2025 Guide to LinkedIn for Libraries: Updated Tips To Get the Most Organic Reach

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is part of the 2025 series of social media guides for libraries. Last week, we covered TikTok. Every Monday for the next few weeks, I’ll share updates for platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. I will not be covering Twitter/X this year. Here’s why. LinkedIn for libraries The number of libraries using LinkedIn for marketing rose dramatically this year.