The 22 Best Solutions of 2022
Next City
JANUARY 2, 2023
Our editors selected our top stories of urban innovation to feature in our annual Solutions of the Year roundup.
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What cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in 2023
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 9, 2023
As organisations become increasingly digital, adopting new technologies, applications and services, what cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in the next 12 months? We’ve come to the end of another year characterised by heightened cybersecurity risk within an environment defined by rising political, social and economic challenges. As such, it’s time once again to look forward and take stock of the future cybersecurity trends that are expected to shape the landscape in the year ahead so that
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What does a grant writing consultant do?
Professional Grant Writer
JANUARY 24, 2023
Many nonprofits turn to a grant writing consultant to assist with fundraising efforts, rather than hiring a someone to do the work full-time, The post What does a grant writing consultant do? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Ep 15: DEI – Bringing It to Your Seasonal Staff
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 20, 2023
SHOW NOTES This week Kelie & Natalie sit down with Carmella Montenegro to discuss the best ways to help support our summer staff through real life DEI conversations. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com Links: Here are Carmella Montenegro’s links Linkedin: [link] Twitter: [link] Podcast Information: [link] […] The post Ep 15: DEI – Bringing It to Your Seasonal Staff appeared first on Summer Camp Programmin
Strategies For Public Works Employees to Embrace Government Software
Advertiser: Noratek
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 article offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
Is 'Run Hide Fight' Still the Answer to Mass Shooter Events?
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 31, 2023
Some think events have proven other courses of action are perhaps needed.
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“Our Community Will Take Care Of It”
Next City
JANUARY 6, 2023
In the wake of the George Floyd uprisings, a union of Black security workers and long-time community de-escalators in Minneapolis re-envisioned community safety through an apprenticeship. They’re already saving lives.
Just “Prioritize Ridership”: Is it That Easy?
Human Transit
JANUARY 5, 2023
Matthew Yglesias thinks more carefully about transit than any other US pundit I’ve encountered at his level of celebrity, so his takes are often useful. Today, he has a very broad one, called “ American transit agencies should prioritize ridership over other goals.” He begins: Why does the United States struggle to create cost-effective rail infrastructure?
5 Questions State and Local Agencies Can Ask About AI
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2023
Artificial intelligence technologies, such as machine learning, speech recognition and computer vision, are becoming common building blocks for applications in the public sector. Here are answers to some common questions. Can AI improve citizen services? AI absolutely is a valuable tool. For example, state and local governments have become enthusiastic about putting as much information as possible online, but this is often siloed based on department or government level.
8 Themed Trail Hikes
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 19, 2023
I love to go for a good hike, but I find that many campers do not. They quickly get bored. Short hikes to an activity area are fine, but if you are looking to go on a longer hike, be prepared for some moans and groans. That is, unless you spice up the hike. One […] The post 8 Themed Trail Hikes appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Latest EOC Technology
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 10, 2023
You can scale your technology investments based on your facility and budget.
One billion days lost: How COVID-19 is hurting the US workforce
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2023
COVID-19 may no longer be a pandemic, but the disease likely reduced the availability of the US workforce by as much as 2.6 percent in 2022—a burden on productivity that could last for years.
Three Years Ago, El Paso Showed How To Vaccinate A City From Across The Border
Next City
JANUARY 23, 2023
The innovative strategies used to vaccinate Juárez residents from across the Southern border offers a blueprint for how borderland cities can manage public health crises.
How Federal Agencies Can Leverage the Cloud for Application Modernization
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2023
While federal agencies face hurdles to digital transformation and using technology to improve processes and the citizen experience, they are making steady progress. Modernizing legacy, monolithic applications that have resided on on-premises hardware and adapting them to more modern, cloud-based environments is an ongoing project across government. Modernized apps run faster and more efficiently and are also less costly to operate.
Code for America Works Shoulder to Shoulder with State Governments
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2023
The pandemic created a public health emergency that unearthed the critical need for government to rapidly respond to and support its residents — especially through digital channels. But without a strong foundation in mobile and user-centered design, many government agencies struggled to use technology in an effective, responsive way. Supporting people in times of crisis requires government technology that is accessible, easy to use and focused on creating equitable outcomes.
SCP 178: It’s Story Time with Curt!
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 17, 2023
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Curt tells a few stories from his time at camp and a few from other camp professionals. Some are heartwarming and others are amusing. HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL. The post SCP 178: It’s Story Time with Curt! appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
What Are the Important Papers and Memories You Want to Protect?
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 30, 2023
This is a disaster preparedness question for everyone — are you willing to give up sex?
The metaverse: Driving value in the mobility sector
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 4, 2023
Although a fully immersive, interconnected metaverse remains years away, mobility stakeholders can already capture real business value from the technologies designed to enable it.
Facial recognition: Can fake data produce real results?
GCN
JANUARY 20, 2023
Diversifying training datasets with computer-generated faces may help break down bias in the technology, but one expert says using synthetic images is a step too far.
On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, We Look at Government Efforts to Combat Trafficking and What More Needs To Be Done
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 11, 2023
Tens of millions of people are victims of human trafficking each year, according to one international organization’s estimate. Human trafficking victims are often held in slave-like conditions and forced to work in the commercial sex trade or other.
The VA Plays ‘Catch-Up’ on Machine Learning Integration
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 18, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs is “playing catch-up” to agencies such as the National Institutes of Health in automating its acquisition processes, according to its chief acquisition officer. Speaking Tuesday at the AFCEA Bethesda 15th Annual Health IT Event, Michael Parrish said the VA’s supply chain modernization effort is focused on using technologies like machine learning (ML) to ensure order management has full enterprise visibility.
Wild West Auction
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 17, 2023
Here’s an event you can add to your Wild West theme. Start by having your campers gather gold. They can dig for it at a creek, find nuggets lying around camp, or search for hidden nuggets in particular areas. You could even have them earn gold during the week. Once everyone has had an opportunity […]. The post Wild West Auction appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Three Years Later — What Did We Learn from COVID?
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 18, 2023
Yes, it has almost been three years from the start of the pandemic.
One billion days lost: How COVID-19 is hurting the US workforce
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 18, 2023
COVID-19 may no longer be a pandemic, but the disease likely reduced the availability of the US workforce by as much as 2.6 percent in 2022—a burden on productivity that could last for years.
Ransomware victims stand up to attackers
GCN
JANUARY 30, 2023
The drop in payments is encouraging, but a lack of transparency around ransomware reporting makes it hard to say why organizations refuse to pay, researchers say.
Q&A: Coral Gables, Fla., CIO Raimundo Rodulfo Shares Smart City Initiatives
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 11, 2023
Coral Gables, Fla., is in the middle of a five-year smart city plan. As CIO and director of innovation and technology, Raimundo Rodulfo leads several digital transformation initiatives, including a smart city hub, augmented reality apps and a digital twin effort. The city has won numerous accolades recently, including the 2022 IEEE Smart Cities Jury Award, and was named one of StateTech’s Smart Cities to Watch in 2020.
Ransomware attacks remain the most acute threat to organisations
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 19, 2023
Ransomware attacks continue to be the most dominant threat to UK organisations and are having catastrophic consequences on critical national infrastructure The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of (GCHQ), recently released its annual review reflecting on the challenges and milestones across the cybersecurity industry. In the last year, attack vectors have evolved significantly, with cyber-related fraud incidents reaching up to 2.7 million, resulting in nation-states and non-state actor
Quest for the Holy Grail
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 12, 2023
Here’s a competition/event campers will really enjoy. It’s called Quest for the Holy Grail. This is a perfect activity for a Medieval week. PREP WORK Find a really ugly vase or an old looking cup. Take a picture of it. Hide it somewhere at camp. It could be buried, locked away, or hidden in plain […]. The post Quest for the Holy Grail appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Defund Emergency Management
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 27, 2023
Whose responsibility is it to fund state and local emergency management?
From tailwinds to crosscurrents: Resilient growth in wealth management
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 24, 2023
A decade of favorable macroeconomic conditions and relatively easy growth has ended, signaling a new urgency for US wealth managers to rethink operating models and reenergize growth.
Police tech requires better trained officers, more cybersecurity
GCN
JANUARY 12, 2023
State governments should also build in more oversight around data collection and privacy, according to researchers at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Roughly 30 States Are Testing Adoption of Mobile Driver’s Licenses
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2023
Roughly 30 states are conducting either research or a pilot program on mobile driver’s licenses, according to Jason Bohrer, executive director of the Security Technology Alliance (STA), a nonprofit association that supports the technology’s adoption. Utah, for instance, has concluded its pilot program and is now issuing mDLs that can be used at certain liquor stores, credit unions and other businesses.
3 reasons to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 27, 2023
What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? Gartner reveals all Over the past year, organizations have been focused on managing the rise of home and hybrid workforces and adapting to the many changes resulting from the global pandemic. We have seen the scale and sophistication of cyberattacks grow through an increase in both nation state attacks and cybercriminals that find vulnerabilities within physically disrupted enterprises.
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