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Three Multi-Domain Architecture Benefits and How Federal Agencies Can Achieve Them

Government Technology Insider

Over the last few weeks, we have explored multi-domain architecture benefits that can deliver for federal agencies.

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Can better governance help space lift off?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With more public and private actors entering the arena, outer space is getting crowded. Good governance could limit conflicts and help keep the space economy on a growth trajectory. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Innovation

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How data gaps feed inequity

GCN

Fully representative datasets are crucial for creating accurate narratives and targeted interventions. Data & Analytics

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How Huntington, West Virginia, Grew its Municipal Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

Huntington, West Virginia, is a gateway to economic transformation in Appalachia. Our community is at the center of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area spanning seven counties and three states.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Mapping litter and plastic pollution with citizen science

AWS Public Sector Blog

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Seán Lynch, the founder of OpenLitterMap , to share how AWS technologies and open data are helping to solve global challenges like biodiversity loss and plastic pollution with citizen science.

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Zero trust builds on identity management

GCN

Having a robust ID management program in place is one of the most effective ways to enhance governments’ cybersecurity, and experts say it is within reach. Cybersecurity

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Coming Soon

NLC (National League of Cities)

New federal community electric vehicle (EV) charging grants will soon be available to help communities add new EV charging locations as the number of EVs on the roads grows. The U.S.

2023 124
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How AI is Revolutionizing the Grant Writing Industry

Grant Writing Made Easy

Reading Time: 5 Minutes The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Grant Writing Industry The grant writing industry is constantly evolving, and one of the biggest changes in 2023 will result from the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into grant writing, making it easier and more efficient to apply for funding.

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Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings: Anticipating geopolitical risks (and openings)

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The need for board-level strategic conversations on geopolitical risk is urgent. Risk & Resilience Insights Risk Management

2023 126
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Drones on the front lines in public safety operations

GCN

Drone networks that allow seamless communication among devices, first responders and dispatch centers enhance public safety operations. Public Safety

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Significance of the Farm Bill Reauthorization for Every Community

NLC (National League of Cities)

This year, local leaders should keep an eye out for the reauthorization of the most impactful piece of legislation related to agriculture and food, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill.

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State CIOs Focus on Cybersecurity and Identity Management in 2023

State Tech Magazine

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently released its State CIO Top 10 Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023, and cybersecurity and risk management are a top focus this year. With the increase in threats from state and rogue actors, this really comes as no surprise.

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Winning the SMB tech market in a challenging economy

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The small-and-midsize-business market has huge potential, but it’s also highly competitive and fragmented. Tech providers must understand the unique, evolving needs and preferences of small companies. Our Insights High Tech & Internet

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Public safety data officer wants to break silos, make data more transparent

GCN

Better use of data can help the business community work with the city to reduce crime, according to the Greater Baltimore Community’s new public safety data officer. Data & Analytics

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How Choice Neighborhoods is Transforming Louisville’s Russell Neighborhood

NLC (National League of Cities)

A few things come to mind when people think about Louisville, Kentucky: the Greatest of All Time Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, and of course, bourbon. While lesser well-known, Louisville is also on the leading edge of rethinking public housing thanks to the U.S.

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IoT Botnets Remain a Critical Cybersecurity Threat to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The era of bots has arrived. According to CPO Magazine, Internet of Things has been “the primary force behind the biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnet attacks for some time.” This risk is reflected in recent attack efforts.

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Seizing the momentum to build resilience for a future of sustainable inclusive growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The ‘resilience agenda,’ developed by the World Economic Forum with McKinsey & Company, is the first serious program to coordinate long-term solutions throughout our disrupted world. Risk & Resilience Insights Growth Sustainability Risk Management

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Demand heats up for grants management solutions

GCN

With state and local entities having to track extraordinary numbers of grants, thanks to unprecedented amounts of pandemic-related federal funding, the search for software that can simplify grants management is on. Cloud & Infrastructure

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CIE Spotlight: Inside Raleigh’s Innovative Approach to Community and Economic Development

NLC (National League of Cities)

Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation may be new, but the city’s innovation ecosystem has been developing for years.

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RCMS23: Air Force Squadrons Lay Groundwork for Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

Air Force squadrons such as the 561st Network Operations Squadron are getting “a lot” of exposure to zero-trust security as they prepare to overhaul security architectures, according to its commander. Speaking Tuesday at the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium 2023, Lt.

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Navigating the three horizons of 5G business building

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As 5G technology transforms industries, telcos’ ability to maximize the opportunity will depend on transforming themselves from network providers to outcome providers with a new approach to monetization. Our Insights Telecommunications

2023 115
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Treasury reopens ‘help desk’ for states and localities

GCN

The call center, which fielded 300 calls and about 2,000 emails a week before it was shut down, provided governments with assistance on the handling of various pandemic-related programs. Cloud & Infrastructure

2023 105
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How Cities Can Help Gather Data on Youth-serving Workforce

NLC (National League of Cities)

We’ve heard countless stories about today’s staffing shortages and how hard it is for businesses to find talent. Unfortunately, this painful post-pandemic workforce crisis has hit the youth-serving workforce especially hard.

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Helping governments and businesses pioneer sustainability initiatives: Top takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Conference

AWS Public Sector Blog

Sustainability is increasingly taking up a prominent role across all sectors and industries. Sustainability is now a crucial part of organisational strategy and the sustainability landscape is continuously evolving.

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What is environmental sustainability?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet. McKinsey Explainers Sustainability

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Modernization needs partners inside, outside government

GCN

Local leaders say they need buy-in from users as well as partners who can walk them through modernization. Cloud & Infrastructure

2023 105
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How Data Access Can Impact Health and Well-Being in Your Small City

NLC (National League of Cities)

For communities across the country, data has the power to drive change. From shining a light on successes to calling out challenges, data is a starting point to creating a healthier future.

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How advanced analytics can improve efficiency and provide important student insights at higher education institutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Higher education institutions are turning to data to solve challenges, improve efficiency, and create a better student experience. But to obtain the answers institutions need to thrive and better serve students, they often need new technologies.

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Telecom networks: Tracking the coming xRAN revolution

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A boom in adoption of new technologies could help fuel innovation and cost reduction, but the industry must navigate several issues to deliver on the full promise of xRAN. Our Insights Telecommunications

2023 106
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We pitted ChatGPT against tools for detecting AI-written text, and the results are troubling

GCN

The race between tools that generate artificial intelligence-enabled text and the tools to detect nonhuman writing has no clear winner. Emerging Tech

2023 105
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How Local Leaders Can Help Residents During Tax Time

NLC (National League of Cities)

With tax season upon us, residents are starting to receive their refunds and many are considering how they will use their much-needed refunds to pay down debt and make essential purchases for their families.

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Baltimore Fine-Tunes Its AI Tool for Spotting Roof Damage

State Tech Magazine

The City of Baltimore is refining an artificial intelligence tool that helps prioritize vacant buildings for emergency demolition, specifically working to better recognize roof damage. Using geographic information systems aerial imagery, the tool looks for dark black pixels by parcel.

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Speaking to hearts and minds in healthcare

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The power of spoken word can be a messenger for change. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Health Care Health care services United States

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