The City Fix
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In the Wadala neighborhood of Mumbai, representatives from Kigali, Durban and Mauritius filed into a low, yellow-walled room. They took their seats in rows equipped with desktop computers. Ordinarily, these desks would be filled with the staff responsible for tracking real-time.
Summer Camp Programming
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Try being the secretary of state.
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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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Internet has grown incredibly over the last 30 years, with 1.88 billion online websites.This has drastically changed how we communicate, conduct business, and get information. Speaking on the data, Edith Reads from TradingPlatforms.com said. “From its humble beginnings as a government research project, the Internet has transformed how we live and interact.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Over the past decade, billions of federal dollars have been invested in reshaping how hospitals and clinics manage their health records. But in human services, post-acute and community-based services — the segments of care dedicated to mental health, substance use, home care, hospice and the environments people live in — change has been slower to come.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 9, 2023
It’s hard for companies to significantly beat long-term market TSR, harder still for the largest corporations, and hardest of all in the face of low growth. But industry endowment needn’t be destiny.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 10, 2023
We have thousands of counties and cities in the United States. Each of them should have someone designated as the local emergency management director.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Shortages of affordable housing are a long-standing challenge in the United States. High interest rates and low inventory are contributing to this issue, as is the growing number of millennials, who are looking for larger homes to raise families. For.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2023
At the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ annual conference, Arizona interim CISO Ryan Murray spoke Monday at a workshop panel on whole-of-state cybersecurity. Prior to the workshop, StateTech spoke to Murray about similar security initiatives in Arizona. STATETECH: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Murray: I worked at Maricopa County before coming to the state.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2023
With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In an ideal world, workplace disputes wouldn’t happen. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality we live in. And with President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce calling for the creation of a governmentwide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plan and agency-specific strategic plans, the order gives workers a clearer path than they had before to lodge complaints.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Members of the National Guard wear multiple hats. They can be called up at a moment’s notice to support the full-time military overseas, to assist first responders during a natural disaster or other emergency at home, and most of them have civilian jobs as well. With those wide-ranging duties on their plates, National Guard members who work in cybersecurity must be prepared for any number of possible threats.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Powering AI: AI holds great potential in various fields, from coding to driving, but widespread adoption could lead to an energy demand surpassing some nations. Alex de Vries, founder of Digiconomist, warns about the energy footprint of AI in a commentary for Joule Since 2022, generative AI , including OpenAI’s ChatGPT , has experienced explosive growth.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Comparing Municipal Policies in Boston MA, San Jose CA, Seattle WA and Tempe AZ A s Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for responsible and transparent guidelines becomes paramount. Several U.S.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Historically, the middle class has always tried to avoid change and to reduce levels of uncertainty, but it now has to embrace change and write itself a new narrative, says a leading economist.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 9, 2023
If you’re going to innovate, you need to have a place to do it and the people to do it with. The city of Philadelphia has a robust Public Technology and Innovation team within its Office of Innovation and Technology. It was one of the first cities in the nation to form such a unit. The team builds out the city’s capacity to innovate by exploring several areas of community and workforce.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2023
After seeing the acceleration of generative artificial intelligence, agencies are increasingly interested in what AI pilots have to offer. Some, such as the Department of Homeland Security, want to automate data collection from PDFs, processing tens of thousands with generative AI to sort them into groups. The use case of interacting with information collected in this manner in a ChatGPT-esque interface is called enterprise chat data, and it’s making unstructured data accessible to nonexperts.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 10, 2023
As we conclude the month-long observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we wrapped up our blog series by inviting members of NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group to call out their role models and highlight any exciting events occurring in their community to commemorate this significant month.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In 2018, we foresaw medical affairs playing a more strategic role and contributing greater patient impact. That future is now; there’s work to be done to realize it and reach the next level vision.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. At first glance, it seemed like a dream job. Then, I read further. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 211 This one may be controversial but… I want you to stop using the “R” word in your library promotions. What is the “R” word, and what should you say instead? I’m going to explain in this episode. Plus someone will receive kudos! Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode?
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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
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In a significant achievement, SpaceX’s launches 21 Starlink satellites from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base In the early hours of October 9th, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 21 Starlink satellites, soared into the skies from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 3:23 a.m. EDT. SpaceX’s launches 21 Starlink satellites Space and technology enthusiasts were treated to a live stream of the launch on SpaceX’s X account ( formerly Twitter ), with coverage beginning
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2023
McKinsey has identified 15 major global technology trends, led by generative AI, that have the most potential to change how we live and work.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Building skills is imperative for every industry, including technology. Whether you’re transforming how you teach; improving communications for public safety; moving medical records to the cloud; or generating donor, member, or volunteer insights through managed databases and analytics, various public sector organizations around the world are continuing to find they need to upskill, or reskill, their employees.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Members of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers frequently discuss topics such as the future of information technology, the workforce and emerging technologies, among others. But we also like to focus on the original fundamentals of state IT. Because of our national research, we advocate for “patterns of success” for states.
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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.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 12, 2023
October is typically considered a spooky month, but not only because of zombies, ghosts and witches. It’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month which means there’s a spotlight on the very real dangers and risks associated with cyber threats. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency started Cybersecurity Awareness Month back in 2004 with the goal of increasing awareness around cyber threats in both the public and private sectors.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 12, 2023
While the calendar has turned to fall, hot cars still pose a deadly risk to children. Heatstroke deaths have happened when outside temperatures were as low as 57 degrees. Unfortunately, pediatric vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children, with more than 950 children lost tragically over the past 25 years.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2023
State agencies continue to face challenges in addressing workforce shortages, particularly for key IT skills such as cybersecurity. How are they addressing these hurdles? Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and North Carolina CIO James Weaver provide their perspectives. For more insights from our coverage of NASCIO 2023, click here.
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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