GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 17, 2024
You might think job hunters would be clamoring for an opportunity to work from a winter wonderland like Alaska or island paradises like Hawaii and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. But the federal government has struggled.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Zach Whitman, the General Services Administration’s chief AI officer and data scientist, reminds his colleagues that the GSA was one of the first agencies to adopt email and internet access for the government workplace. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that GSA has fully embraced experimenting with generative AI, an emerging technology that has similar potential to transform the workplace, Whitman says.
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Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 15, 2024
As we find ourselves deep in the days building up to the presidential election, it’s easy to either compartmentalize our fears or The post Conquering the fall election daze appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library A few weeks ago, I received a question from a reader. The email read, “My library has recently dealt with many unexpected closures and disruptions in service. Our AC went down during a heatwave, our drive-thru will be closed for three days due to road repair, our parking lot was closed for resealing, our meeting rooms are short on tables due to some faulty wheels, our entrance was temporarily closed due to construction, our catalog wil
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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)
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Authored by: Renée M. Chacon, City of Commerce City, CO this year, the City of Commerce City, CO, will heighten its acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is recognized on the second Monday of October each year across the United States.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 16, 2024
China is the world's largest investor in other countries—providing funding to build infrastructure like roads and railways, energy supplies, telecommunications, and more. Through these efforts China has expanded its influence globally, posing.
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Policy & Politics Journal blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
by Bram Verschuere Many (local) governments worldwide experiment with citizen participation in policy decision-making. Engaging citizens is assumed to be an answer to the real or perceived crisis of representative democracy.
OpenGov
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Has your agency taken measures to be more inclusive, where opportunities are equally accessible? And if so, have those measures gone beyond employee recruitment and retention? You see, diversity can […] The post Government Supplier Diversity: The Path to a Stronger Community appeared first on OpenGov.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
U.S. elections have never been as reliant on IT as they are today, which also means that their integrity has never been so susceptible to being undermined by cyberattackers and everyday data leaks. From voter registration databases to electronic voting machines, our election infrastructure is in hackers’ crosshairs, and hardening it is a matter of national security.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Leaders in higher education recognize that generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other advanced technologies are rapidly changing how education and research happen on campus. Whether through data-driven administrative decision-making, generative AI infrastructure for research, or enhanced learning tools for the classroom, higher education institutions are developing and applying technology in innovative and helpful ways.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
For the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, a tribe of nearly 40,000 in Shawnee, Okla., guarding against a potential loss of data related to its history, language and culture is a huge priority. That means protecting tribal history at CPN’s Cultural Heritage Center museum and data in the Tribal Rolls Department, which handles membership, including tribal enrollment, burial insurance and tribal ID cards.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Large language models, or LLMs, underpin that state and local governments are looking to achieve with artificial intelligence. While these powerful models help bring generative AI to life, they need to be handled with care to ensure privacy and security, among other considerations. With many state and local entities hoping to tap the promise of AI, it’s worth taking a close look at LLMs and how they work.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In August 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) convened more than 65 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies at Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia for the inaugural AWS Defense Industry Forum. The DIB consists of more than 100,000 companies and subcontractors, which support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and AWS joins forces with DIB partners to provide global infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to outpace our adversaries.
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Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2024
McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Paid leave can take many forms, including paid family and medical leave, paid sick time, paid time off and bereavement leave. At the federal, state and local level, there are varying laws that require both government and non-government employees to receive a combination of paid and unpaid leave.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The city of El Paso, Texas, has produced online resources to assist individuals and families facing a housing crisis. Under the banner of El Paso Helps, the city strives to place people struggling with homelessness in shelters. People in need can interact with El Paso Helps by calling a counselor via Cisco Webex through a smart device or terminal. El Paso estimates that about 70% of at-risk individuals own a smartphone; those without access to a device can use city computer resources.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Where will the next pandemic-causing virus come from? The answer to this pressing question is locked away in the immense diversity of DNA carried around by life on Earth. A research team located at the Institut Pasteur , a Paris-based leading international research organization, plans to break into that vault of knowledge with IndexThePlanet – an initiative backed by the European Union (EU).
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Farmers are increasingly prioritizing productivity. A shift toward operations-focused solutions underscores a broader trend in agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are becoming paramount.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 262 There’s one teeny, tiny thing that you can do to make sure your library’s emails not only make it into the inbox of your recipients but also build a connection with the people who sign up for your emails. And it only takes you five seconds to take this step! I’m going to share that tip in this episode of the Library Marketing Show.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Google Public Sector is excited today to launch its enhanced Partner Program, designed to empower partners to achieve success in the public sector market. Unveiled at Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 , this enhanced program – under the Partner Advantage Program umbrella – introduces several new initiatives focused on accelerating growth, fostering deeper collaboration, and maximizing profitability for our valued partners.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This is a guest post written by an Amazon Web Services (AWS) nonprofit customer. DoSomething is the leading hub for youth-centered impact and service, boasting 1 million-plus members and a 30-year legacy of mobilizing more than 8 million young people in every US area code and 189 countries. We fuel young people to change the world, specializing in transforming civically curious young people into civically committed leaders.
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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 16, 2024
With pandemic-related volatility subsiding, the strategies separating industry leaders from their peers are coming into focus.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Co-authored by NLC Interns Atiya Chiphe Damion DeShield and Jack Sirianni People are the reason America’s cities, towns and villages are busy rebuilding our infrastructure. With over 2,100+ locally-led federal infrastructure rebuilding projects started with federal and local funding, many great projects are changing lives – making us safer and removing barriers.
American City & Country
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to streets and highways, parks and recreation to wastewater collection and treatment, public finance, public transportation, stormwater and f
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Giving patients and their families access to the information they need in ways convenient for them is a key focus for one of the UK’s largest National Health Service (NHS) trusts. Like many healthcare providers, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust , which manages two major hospitals and serves a population of more than one million, has operated with legacy technology that relies heavily on phone calls and manual processes for contacting patients.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2024
When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball?
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Co-authored by National League of Cities intern Jenna Spencer The Collaborative Reform Initiative Continuum of Technical Assistance Services program, offered by the Department of Justice through their Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), works with law enforcement agencies to help reform their organizations.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Government organizations and agencies face significant challenges from threat actors seeking to compromise data and critical infrastructure, and impact national and economic stability. These attacks target a broad range of industries and organizations, from water security to rural health care , via external targeting and insider threats. Government organizations are in the top five industries targeted by cyberattacks, according to this year’s M-Trends report , a special look at the evolving cybe
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. For example, the cost to the UK government of maintaining legacy IT is estimated to be around 50 percent (or £2.3 billion) of its current IT spending.
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