State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Critical infrastructure, crucial to our everyday lives, could fall victim to malicious activity from hackers. In February, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported that international adversaries were discovered on U.S. critical infrastructure networks, where they had remained undetected for up to five years. The 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index paints a similar picture.

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Homeroom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Robert D. Morissette, Special Assistant, Office of the Deputy Secretary October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. More than 70 million Americans report having a disability. Even though people with disabilities are part of every community, a 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed only 22.5% of people who identify with having at least Continue Reading The post Strategies for Improving Inclusivity for Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace appeared first on ED.go

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Do you ever get that eerie feeling like someone’s watching you at work? In today’s digital world, employers are increasingly using digital surveillance tools to monitor workers. While many employers say that digital surveillance has benefits like.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When more than 50 IT leaders gathered at Microsoft’s office in Reston, Va., to discuss a series of cybersecurity threats in June, the meeting came against a backdrop of rising concerns about attacks generated with the aid of artificial intelligence. The officials weren’t strangers. Many of them had met on an ad hoc basis in recent years, including Saturday mornings, following actual cyberattacks that worried government leaders.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Faced with rising costs and challenges due to an outdated phone system and legacy services from their previous provider, City officials sought a comprehensive solution for their communication infrastructure. Leveraging a cooperative contract through OMNIA Partners , the city utilized Granite Telecommunications to modernize their systems, streamline operations, and achieve significant cost savings through a more efficient solution.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Intelligence and defense agencies find they’re falling into a hybrid infrastructure model as they identify different compute solutions for the different missions they each have. For instance, the National Security Agency uses a mix of Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) solutions, its own instances of a top-secret cloud, Hardware as a Service and on-premises offerings.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The world is evaluating whether and how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prognosticators say that the concept and functionality of AI are here to stay, and will most certainly grow. For those of us whose work is creative, focusing in particular on the grant writing work of our team, using AI represents an ethical gray area. (ICYMI: The Grant Professionals Association has been talking about this on an ongoing basis and has this current statement about the ethics of AI for our field.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The CEO and founder of a global medtech company is on a mission to transform the healthcare industry’s approach to research, delivery, and care.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Rye Neck Union Free School District , located 25 miles north of Manhattan, serves over 1,400 students across three buildings. Carolyn Mahar, the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, is responsible for managing the district’s financial operations, drawing on her extensive experience in public accounting, insurance, and education finance.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As ubiquitous and essential components of modern life, chips are a dominant concern for governments and business leaders across industries.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By Kimberly-Clark Professional As stewards of school environments, facility managers and procurement professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of students, staff, and faculty. The battle against germs and infections is ongoing, especially within educational institutions, which is why it is important for facilities and procurement departments to prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 29, 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.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Overview In March 2023, an extraordinary flooding event occurred in the Tulare region of California, following record snowfall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the winter of 2022-2023. As a result, a veterinary research facility at a leading educational institution experienced severe flooding. The lab had to be evacuated, and adjacent facilities were also affected.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Struggling with employee retention? A business school professor explains why treating employees like customers is crucial to improving the employee experience—and your bottom line.

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The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By: Lawson Products In today’s fast-paced world, efficient procurement is crucial for any entity. As procurement professionals, you are constantly balancing tight budgets, increasing demands, and the need to streamline operations. Partnering with a cooperative organization like OMNIA Partners can make this process simpler, smoother, and far more effective.

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zencity

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As state and local governments face increasingly complex challenges, from shifting populations to unforeseen crises, making the most of every dollar becomes crucial.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Montgomery Township, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Who Should Read This This document will be beneficial to Federal Executives including Chief Information Officer, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Officer, AI Lead, AI Scientist, and Data Scientist, among others. Introduction This white paper explores the philosophy and implementation strategy of the Federal Responsible and Secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sandbox, an initiative aimed at promoting responsible and se

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve watched Traverse City, Mich.’s efforts to build a fiber municipal broadband network with both interest and concern. The appeal of affordable, high-speed internet owned and operated by the city itself was understandable, particularly in a time when reliable internet access has become essential to full participation in the modern world.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Increasing risks and increasing technology are the topics in this podcast. How to manage technology and risks that extend from the cyber perspective all the way to corporate leadership and climate change. This is one of the most engaging conversations that the Disaster Zone Podcast has had with a true subject matter expert. Leaders in business and government should listen to this podcast.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As the 2024 election draws closer, Season 2 of “Transition Lab” took a timely look at the how presidential transitions work and the role they play in our democracy. Featuring experts with firsthand experience leading and writing on presidential transition, this season outlined what a presidential transition entails, from preparing the incoming administration to ensuring government operations continue smoothly before, during and immediately after the inauguration.

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