How Detroit Restaurants Are Tackling Climate Change In The Kitchen
Next City
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.
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Generative AI is here: How tools like ChatGPT could change your business
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users.
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Learn About Space Weather--Before it is Too Late!
Disaster Zone blog
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Your opportunity to come up to speed.
Most Valuable M365 Features of 2022
Microsoft Public Sector
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Join us on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, 5pm EDT , for the monthly Microsoft 365 Meetup for Government meeting. This month's topic: “Most Valuable M365 Features of 2022” where top Microsoft and Planet Technologies experts, SMEs and trainers will highlight and review their top picks for the most valuable M365 features released in 2022. This is your chance to enhance your knowledge of all the new M365 features and learn about new ones you didn’t know about.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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.
Free Road Training for Rural Cities
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Do you work for a small rural city? Do you want to make your roadways safer for you and your neighbors? Do you lack specific transportation safety knowledge or money to buy training? Get to know the National Center for Rural Road Safety. This Federal Highway Administration national center of excellence exists to help local […] Source.
The future of banks: A $20 trillion breakup opportunity
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Banking is radically transforming. Many banks can thrive by fundamentally changing the way that financial services are embedded into daily life.
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How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Plan Upgrades for Aging IT
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As federal agencies modernized their technology solutions over the past several years, they have upgraded their networks, moved to hybrid cloud architectures and adopted shared services. However, there are always more upgrades to do. One federal IT official recently told FedTech it is “almost like a game of whack-a-mole.” These upgrades are especially challenging for mission-critical systems.
Housing for Individuals Experiencing Chronic and Unsheltered Homelessness
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Many communities, advocates, residents and local leaders are raising the alarm about one of our country’s seemingly intractable challenges: More people are facing or experiencing homelessness, with many living outside of the formal shelter and supportive housing system.
The secret to great health? Escaping the healthcare matrix
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The blueprint to achieve a lifetime of great health is increasingly clear and within our control. But unlocking it requires challenging the orthodoxies currently guiding individuals and institutions.
When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects. When we engage with our communities, it’s likely that participants will want to understand how their input translated into outcomes.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Not everything we call AI is actually ‘artificial intelligence.’ Here’s what you need to know
GCN
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Systems that involve learning and adapting are considered artificial intelligence, and one expert says advancements in the data, computation and algorithms behind AI could someday imitate the way humans think.
How to Utilize Social Media During Extreme Weather
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Every month seems to bring an extreme weather event, and it will only continue with climate change. Social media has allowed local leaders to communicate with their constituents as quickly as possible, which in extreme weather situations, can be life-saving.
Author Talks: A toolbox for social change
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Cofounder of Candid and former GuideStar CEO Jacob Harold details the tools—from design thinking to game theory—that organizations can use to optimize their social-impact work.
Department of Defense Signals a Multicloud Shift
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Department of Defense recently announced it has awarded its Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, a deal worth up to $9 billion through 2028. Funds will be allocated to individual orders as they are issued. The contract, formerly named JEDI, will have the four tech giants build the DOD’s cloud computing network.
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.
Governors' TikTok bans make sense, cybersecurity experts say
GCN
DECEMBER 21, 2022
TikTok's connection to Chinese government and the app's ability to closely track user data makes the social media platform a genuine cybersecurity concern, experts say.
Voters Know: Bonds are Key to Transformative Infrastructure
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 19, 2022
The Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has captured headlines as a generational investment in America’s economic backbone. But this year’s election results show that it’s only the start: Voters are also looking to cities, states, and other local governments to deliver projects that can truly transform their communities and quality of life.
Business building: The path to resilience in uncertain times
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In an uncertain economy, executives’ first instinct might be to cut costs and shore up established holdings. A better way is to build new businesses.
5 Considerations for Mobile Device Management
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Mobile device management, also called enterprise mobility management or unified endpoint management, increases security by enforcing compliance with organizational policies on mobile devices. 1. On-Premises or in the Cloud for MDM Tools? Go with a cloud-first strategy to deliver better service with a lower overall cost. On-premises may be required in certain circumstances; for example, if an MDM is tightly linked to an endpoint security product already running on-premises.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
Machine learning digs into states’ archives
GCN
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Amid growing backlogs of archival data, states are turning to machine learning to streamline records management.
How Local Governments Can Use Direct Pay on Clean Energy Projects
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides a variety of incentives for clean energy. Many of these tax credits and rebates are aimed at individuals and households to transform their energy use and consumption – from home energy efficiency improvements to rooftop solar and electric vehicles. Local leaders have an important role to play in helping […] Source.
HR’s new operating model
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Interviews with more than 100 chief human resources officers and people leaders reveal how the HR operating model is changing to drive value in a volatile business environment.
What Agencies Should Know About Establishing Zero Trust in a Hybrid Work Environment
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Like professionals in so many other sectors, it seems clear that federal workers want more remote work options, even as people return to in-person operations. A hybrid work environment could be an effective compromise, and it’s a direction that federal agencies are considering. Yet, hybrid work comes with specific security challenges because some employees are off the network and using personal machines.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
Advertiser: Noratek
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
Urbanism obituaries, 2022 | Death clusters of people, buildings and organizations as an indicator of institutional failure
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Recently, I thought about demolition of historic buildings in cities like Detroit as deaths, and that they were worthy of a listing in my annual article on "Urbanism-related Obituaries (2022)." I have listed failures of retail businesses like Sears or Debenhams, why not buildings? But then I thought that there was a difference between deaths of individuals and systemic, institutional failure.
A year in review of online engagement in Seattle, WA
Citizen Lab
DECEMBER 19, 2022
By definition, comprehensive plans are complex, long-range, and broad in scope. The planning and engagement processes for these plans often take over two years to complete. This can make it difficult to establish and maintain meaningful engagement with community members throughout the process. Using CitizenLab’s user-friendly and accessible online engagement platform, the City of Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)… The post A year in review of online engagement i
How Lego plays with data: An interview with chief data officer Orlando Machado
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The iconic toymaker is unlocking the value from data to help rethink processes, surface new opportunities, excite consumers, and empower internal colleagues.
Tech Predictions for 2023 and Beyond
Disaster Zone blog
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Some small tips to consider as we keep moving toward more technology.
Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
How one state pays down technical debt
GCN
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Colorado made reducing tech debt its top “Wildly Important Goal” because it presents security, customer experience and workforce risks and impedes digital transformation.
Re: Get started with Microsoft Learn for CMMC
Microsoft Public Sector
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Excellent! Love every recourse we can use to educate SME's on Defence related frameworks they need to adjust to, when working with Defence cx.
Evolving institutional finance with AI
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Westpac Group’s chief technology officer, David Walker, discusses how to lead through change to transform a legacy institution into a modern, full-service bank.
Cybersecurity regulations in 2023
Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Robin Campbell-Burt, CEO at Code Red, discusses cybersecurity regulations in 2023 and how they will shape our futures. Cybersecurity is in the spotlight more than ever before. The UK government, as well as governments worldwide, have significantly increased the attention they are giving to cybersecurity. In fact, in recent COBRA meetings, ransomware has been the dominating discussion point.
Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations
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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