Next City

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In Detroit, a group of Black and Brown parents are bringing their vision of culturally-rooted outdoor nature-based education to life.

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Summer Camp Programming

OCTOBER 26, 2022

SHOW NOTES Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maybe Math! Different camps do different things, some even call it Outdoor Education, but it all boils down to learning at Camp! Curt and Chris give some of their favorite STEM activities they do and how to incorporate that into your camp program. Links for the Week: Butterfly Garden: […]. The post SCP 173: STEM Activities appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fintech has moved from the fringes of European finance to its core, but performance varies widely. If all countries could match the best in region, the economic benefits would be considerable.

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GCN

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Real-time, bi-directional data can help cities determine not just what residents are doing – but why, according to the Smart Cities Council.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When it comes to cybersecurity, visibility is key. Security teams need to know exactly what software and services are in use and especially what components those applications contain. How much open source is in use in the applications the organization uses every day? Are there any known vulnerabilities in the open source or other code components? Looking Under the Hood of Applications and Services Unfortunately, many organizations lack this level of visibility and do not know the precise makeup

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2022

As the complexity and volume of cyberattacks continue to increase, there’s an urgent need for state and local governments to work together to manage their risk. That’s the goal of whole-of-state cybersecurity. In this approach, state government works closely with city and county governments to prevent and prepare for incidents, and to provide support when incidents occur.

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GCN

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While the federal government can mandate overall cloud security requirements, each state, local and education agency has its own authority, StateRAMP’s Leah McGrath explains.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2022

While federal agencies may have opted for more bespoke applications and equipment in the past, some are now finding that preconfigured, plug-and-play options can offer a number of operational benefits. The adoption of ready-to-use technology indicates a shift within the industry toward an increasingly cloud- and service-based mindset. It also advances digital transformation efforts at a faster clip than agencies could on their own, according to Jonathan Alboum, federal CTO at ServiceNow.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Tim Wooller, Principal – Industrial Design, Sector Lead Healthcare, PDD, explores how AI can help treat diseases such as cancer and stroke. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is driving a revolution, automating administrative tasks, and analysing large patient data sets to reach diagnoses more quickly and accurately than ever before.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Cyberattacks are proliferating, causing trillions of dollars of damage every year. The cybersecurity industry has a chance to step up and seize the opportunity.

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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.

Local Government

GCN

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The North Texas Innovation Alliance will share its broadband rollout experience in a new collaboration with Peachtree Corners, which has connected infrastructure know-how NTXIA can use.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the pivotal E-Government Act of 2002, which provides guidelines on how government agencies use IT to handle personal information. Several federal CIOs who were on the front lines of carrying out the act said it was a critical part of their IT modernization journeys, driving technology to solve some of the most difficult challenges facing the government.

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Barrett & Greene

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We’ve recently been reading an advance copy of a book by Bill Leighty, former chief of staff under Governors Tim Kaine and Mark Warner of Virginia. It’s terrific, full of anecdotes from his many years in government service and we look forward to being able to give copies to our friends when it’s published. This has provoked a conversation between the two of us about some of the best books we’ve read that we think would be fun, instructive or thought-provoking for people in state and local govern

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Global decarbonization will require a massive build-out of wind and solar farms. But can developers find enough land, secure the supply chain, and recruit workers while maintaining profitability?

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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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GCN

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With the Homeless Emergency Management Tracking and Prioritization Tool, Austin gets consistent health, safety and impact data on encampments citywide to support cross-departmental intervention.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Women make up only 37 percent of the top ranks of the federal government, known as the Senior Executive Service. This is according to Office of Personnel Management data shared earlier this year as part of the agency’s Executive Women in Motion: Pathways to the Senior Executive Service Toolkit. The kit “promotes the advancement of women and men in the Senior Executive Service,” according to an OPM memo.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I noticed that the link to the DOD's CMMC returned a 404. The document moved from draft to published and can be found at OUSD A&S - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) (osd.mil).

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Software-driven cars need new agile, customer-centric processes along the entire product life cycle, with a software- and data-focused architecture, to bring product development into the 21st century.

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Development 103

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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.

Local Government

GCN

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Identity and access management solutions that work for all poll workers ensure that the right people have the right access to the systems they need to run elections.

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Management 87

Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The global workforce is facing a skills gap , affecting more than one billion jobs by 2030. As adoption of technology increases, the World Economic Forum estimates that 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. Globally, 69% of employers report talent shortages and difficulty hiring – mainly due to skills gaps. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is facing these challenges, with more open cybersecurity and coding jobs than it can fill with local talent.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In response to malicious cyber threats and activity, the UK and US military have begun a partnership exchanging knowledge in cyberspace operations. Following the £50 million in September invested in the UK toward the cyber academy to benefit an influential UK and US relationship, world-class cyber training is to begin between the nations for cyberspace safety and operations.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Reusable packaging isn’t new, but the concept is gathering renewed momentum as sustainability pressures grow. Four enablers could help leaders overcome current barriers and scale beyond the niche.

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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

Local Government

GCN

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Chinese-made smartphones, surveillance cameras, temperature scanners, handheld radios and networking equipment have been deployed in government offices, transit systems, schools, hospitals and prisons.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As part of Google’s skills programs around the world, Google recently launched Gemilang , its new digital training programme in Malaysia, that offers flexible learning paths for all Malaysians. This includes the Google Cloud Skills pathway, which is available to higher education students, thanks to our partnerships with local universities such as UNITEN.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2022

technical takeoff graphic. Coming up on Oct 27 2022, 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM (PDT) There will be a Windows 365 Government: setup and configuration session that you don't want to miss. You can also watch this session on YouTube here. In this session we will share with you the story of Windows 365 Government and how Windows 365 is staying true to principle of simplicity while meeting the the specific needs of US Government agencies and their contractors.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The public-sector talent gap directly impacts public welfare. Attracting and retaining workers is a top priority for senior leaders across government. Here’s how they could reenergize hiring now.

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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

Local Government

GCN

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Panelists at the Imagine Nation ELC Conference noted that for some emerging technologies—like large-scale 3D printing and augmented reality—agencies may have to “start with smaller.”.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In the last decade, cloud computing has grown into one of the most important paradigms in business. But demand for cloud-trained talent is outpacing the supply. In the 2021 Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report , one of the largest studies of industry salaries, certifications, and skills, 76% of IT decision-makers reported an IT skills gap, up from 31% in 2016.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Data can be powerful—but only if it’s able to tell you something insightful and actionable. Higher education institutions suffer from a silo problem: they have enormous amounts of data, but it resides in systems that are disconnected from one another, thus hindering the potential impact. While institutions have talented IT teams, they typically don’t have the time or resources to integrate this data, use it to inform their school’s critical decisions, or to make it actionable.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act contains $500 billion in new spending and tax breaks that aim to boost clean energy, reduce healthcare costs, and increase tax revenues.

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Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.

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