McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 24, 2024
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
Next City
JULY 25, 2024
Housing, tenant rights and labor justice advocates helped shape the proposed state housing authority. It will need their support to pass.
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FedTech Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
Only 53 percent of IT leaders said their agency uses hybrid cloud with a “well-established” strategy, according to a joint MeriTalk and Hitachi Vantara Federal survey released earlier this year. Of the 150 decisionmakers surveyed between March and April, 91 percent cited operational challenges — data compatibility and downtime issues, in particular — with hindering strategic hybrid cloud adoption.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently highlighted how a bad actor was able to authenticate to a state government’s internal VPN access point using the still-valid credentials of an ex-employee. In a recent alert, CISA and MS-ISAC outlined the threat and the tactics and techniques used in the criminal plot.
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Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 24, 2024
Co-authored by Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health AssociationArthur Evans, CEO and Executive Vice President, American Psychological AssociationSusan McCormick, President and CEO, YMCA of the USAMarc Ott, CEO/Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Two years ago, the five of us launched an ambitious initiative to increase awareness about the importance […] Source
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 23, 2024
The tech industry in the state of Texas is booming, with a growing demand for skilled workers in cloud, information technology (IT), software development, and data analytics roles. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, high tech represents almost 5 percent of Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP) and more than 9 percent of employment. The tech sector in Texas has added jobs at an average annual rate of 4.7 percent over the last decade, more than double the overall state job growth rate.
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State Tech Magazine
JULY 25, 2024
During Mardi Gras 2023, New Orleans officials enjoyed greater situational awareness of the hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrating in the city’s streets, thanks in part to technology intended to keep the ambulance corps safer. “In our emergency operations center, we had the city map on a screen and could see where every EMS vehicle was located,” says Cedric Palmisano, deputy chief of special operations and logistics for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 22, 2024
by Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen and Thurid Hustedt Although often overlooked, the rise of populism has placed additional pressures on the relationship between ministers and their senior civil servants.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Attendees watch and listen as Dave Levy, right, speaks during his fireside chat at the event, “An Allied Approach in the Age of AI.” On June 27, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Atlantic Council Geotech Center co-hosted an event, “An Allied Approach in the Age of AI,” during the annual AWS Summit Washington, DC. The event convened senior U.S.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 26, 2024
Will middle managers survive the latest bout of disruption and delayering? Should they?
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In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
Modernizing an agency’s application portfolio has many benefits, including a better customer experience and lower costs for hardware and staff when it comes to application maintenance. However, many governments struggle with how to get started. IT leaders say they plan to spend 42 percent more on average on application modernization because it is seen as a solution to technical debt and a way for businesses to reach their digital transformation goals, according to the 2023 Gartner CIO Agenda.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
The White House has tapped Microsoft and Google to provide free cybersecurity services to approximately 2,000 “critical access” hospitals in an effort to protect healthcare in rural parts of the U.S. Critical access facilities are located more than 35 miles from comparable facilities, making their continuous operation essential to residents and their need for security funding, assessments, tools and training great.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are transformative technologies, enabling organizations of all sizes to further their mission in ways not previously possible. From understanding member sentiment better to assisting individuals displaced during a humanitarian disaster to improved intelligent document processing (IDP), ML is helping mission-based organizations more fully meet their mission objectives.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 24, 2024
Demystifying the narrative around five fundamental elements will help start-ups and scale-ups grow efficiently and continuously.
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State Tech Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
More than half of state and local governments now allow eligible employees to work hybrid schedules on a regular basis, and personnel at nearly a quarter of government entities can telework full time, according to a survey conducted by three public sector organizations. To facilitate seamless communication between team members no matter where they’re located, city and state governments are using a number of technological tools.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 23, 2024
As the current market shifts, some agencies are looking for virtualization alternatives. Multiple paths forward exist for agencies seeking virtual representations of physical machines — including storage, networks and servers — to use resources more efficiently, whether they’re improving existing efforts or just starting out. Different agencies have different hypervisor, cloud migration, desktop virtualization and application modernization needs, so it’s important to understand which alternative
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles fosters a culture of customer obsession, ownership, and experimentation. Doing so has supported my capabilities and success delivered on behalf of my public sector customers, who I’ve witnessed embracing the Leadership Principles. While they’re not always aware they’re doing so, it has been both inspiring and validating.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 25, 2024
Despite lingering concerns about inflation and the high cost of living, consumers across all ages and product categories still want to spend—thoughtfully.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 25, 2024
Co-authored by Mia Chapman, Intern, Housing & Community Development, NLC and Lauren Lowery, Director of Housing & Community Development, NLC The architectural principle of universal design prioritizes usability by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialization.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 25, 2024
As artificial intelligence pervades every facet of society, federal agencies now consider the many ways they can accelerate the use of AI-enabled tools (and whether they’re the right tool for the task). At the Department of Agriculture, the executive leading the charge on that front is Chief Data and AI Officer Christopher Alvares, who recently shared the department’s vision for AI adoption and examples of how USDA teams already leverage the technology.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Messaging applications are becoming increasingly core to the way Australians communicate. Research by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that nearly four out of five Australians use a messaging application for personal purposes. These apps are particularly prevalent among younger Australians; 92 percent of those aged 18–24 and 89 percent of those aged 25–34 report using them to connect and interact.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 24, 2024
In the post-COVID-19 era, investors pinch their pennies.
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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.
GovLoop
JULY 26, 2024
July 26 marks the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by President George H.W. Bush. The unprecedented law, enacted in 1990, affirmed the rights of the disabled, making public spaces, places of employment and transportation less discriminatory. Significant changes across the public and private sectors were needed so disabled individuals could fully participation in public and economic life in the United States.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 24, 2024
By Jason D. King, SVP, Corporate Communications, Clear Channel Outdoor and Jason Berry, Deputy Director, Communications, Maricopa County Weeks ago, more than 100 digital billboards across Maricopa County in Arizona began displaying real-time temperatures while directing residents and visitors to critical heat relief resources locally.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 24, 2024
From July 23–24 in Austin, Texas, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders brought together hundreds of technologists, innovators, and learners to discover how technology, paired with human ingenuity, can change the world. The no-cost conference featured some of the nation’s top thought leaders in education and state and local government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 21, 2024
Demand for sustainable aviation fuel could outpace supply by 2030 without a significant increase in capacity. Forward-leaning aviation players use a combination of strategies to source SAF, including equity investments, to help scale the ecosystem.
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A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.
Homeroom
JULY 24, 2024
By: John Garcia, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development The U.S. Department of Education (Department), under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible higher education system. As part of that commitment, the Department has developed various tools and Continue Reading The post Unveiling New Tools for Educators, School Counselors and Advisors: Enhance College Decision-
Open Access Government - Technology News
JULY 22, 2024
Open Access Government provides a brief overview of deepfake threats in the U.S. within the artificial intelligence landscape In September 2023, the issue of deepfakes, also known as synthetic media threats, was addressed in a joint report by the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. federal agency partners. There is growing concern about the potential cybersecurity threat posed by this new technology to the Department of Defense (DoD), National Security Systems (NSS), and Defense Industrial B
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 24, 2024
The Climate Risk Research Foundation is a nonprofit that supports data-driven climate research. Their goal is to help decision-makers identify the potential impact and magnitude of climate-related risks and develop possible mitigation strategies. I chatted with the organization’s chairman, Brendan Reilly, to learn how its Sustainable Africa Initiative (SAI) is empowering agricultural experts in Nigeria to analyze climate risk models on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to prevent future food insecurity
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 26, 2024
A range of existing and emerging decarbonization solutions could help active pharmaceutical ingredient companies reduce their carbon footprint by up to 90 percent.
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