FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The cybersecurity landscape is more complex for federal agencies than for just about any other sector. Federal IT leaders face security challenges from every direction while having to deal with compliance mandates and protect their widespread operations from the most persistent and sophisticated threats in the world. The truth is that federal agencies bear the burden of an overwhelming security challenge.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Pets have become family members.

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Next City

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and response doesn’t just mean supporting disabled victims of extreme weather. It also means including disabled communities in disaster relief strategy.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Windows and Microsoft 365 IT admins in the public sector can now access essential information about known issues for Windows updates and related announcements in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Eligible Government Community Cloud (GCC) tenants will now find Windows release health in the admin center, an experience created to offer the information you need to roll out Windows feature updates and monthly quality updates effectively and keep your environment up to date.

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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.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Municipalities generate vast volumes of data, and digitally enabled smart cities go even further. They leverage the Internet of Things to gather information about traffic flows, population trends, water, sanitation and a range of other indicators. What if you could pull all that together to make a virtual model of the whole city, with its many interconnected parts and pieces?

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understand that insurance companies are "for profit.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The emergence of free-to-access generative AI programmes has the potential to transform the classroom in ways we’re only beginning to understand, how can we protect students from the dangers of AI The internet, perhaps the last major technological innovation that’s comparable to AI, changed the way that students communicate, work, and access information.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

On the New York City subway, crime rose 30 percent in 2022. In Washington, D.C., the Metro Transit Police Department reported a 125 percent increase in crime across its fleet of buses and trains. And in Los Angeles, crime occurring on transit properties rose 14 to 16 percent above pre-pandemic levels. Video surveillance systems “aid in the deterrence and detection of security threats,” according to the American Public Transportation Association.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Another new program!

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Library Hey, I’ve got something to confess. I can’t help but think about you, my dear readers, quite a bit. Your ups and downs, your challenges and achievements… they’re always on my mind. The work you do is tough, rewarding, and super important for your community. And I’m genuinely proud to be a part of it.

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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.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The rise of artificial intelligence has created growing excitement and much debate about its potential to revolutionize entire industries. At its best, AI could improve medical diagnosis, identify potential national security threats more quickly, and.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Most state and local governments quickly embraced remote work during the pandemic, and many retain strong and productive hybrid workforces where some employees come into the office a few days a week while others are always remote. The Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro platform can bring all of those people together as easily as if they were sitting around the same table.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

High long-term demand for recycled content in packaging could lead to shortages of recycled packaging materials. We explore three ways to boost rPET availability in the US market.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Office of Personnel Management and other agencies planning advanced analytics pilots must partner with vendors to tailor solutions to their specific mission needs. OPM revealed that it is building components of an enterprise data and analytics platform and piloting new data products in the data strategy it released in March, and most agencies lack the expertise to develop such a platform completely in-house.

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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.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When we think of artificial intelligence, we often imagine something torn from the pages of a science fiction novel. There’s truth to that. But agencies also use AI in less conspicuous ways — to accelerate backend tasks and secure IT networks, for instance — and constituents often have no idea when AI makes decisions about their lives. According to Deloitte, 60% of current government investments in AI and data analytics are intended to directly impact real-time operational decisions and outcomes

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The Local Infrastructure Hub’s (LIH) bootcamp series, led by the National League of Cities, has reached more than 1,000 attendees nationwide. In talking with some of the past participants, it became clear each had their own “light bulb” moment when the bootcamps helped elevate their application.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The static UK energy retail market is starting to move as wholesale energy prices fall. As a third of customers look to switch suppliers, here’s how energy retailers can plug into customer needs.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are all types of disaster research going on today.

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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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An emerging system that integrates high-speed imaging with artificial intelligence holds the potential to assist researchers in creating a comprehensive record of contemporary and past environmental transformations By rapidly and precisely examining pollen samples from different plant species, researchers are learning more about our past environments.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Watch this video #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 206 We’ve already established that your open rate is not necessarily the best way to measure the effectiveness of your library’s email marketing. It’s your click rate. But… What is a good click rate? And when are you supposed to send your library’s emails? You’ll find expert advice on both of those important points in this episode.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A leader on funding Europe’s energy transition talks about the three Ss that are necessary: speed, scale, and simplicity.

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Partnership for Public Service

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For the past two years, Nicholas di Mauro has worked as an IT cybersecurity specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services. He came to this role through the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative , a Partnership for Public Service program that places recent college graduates in two-year fellowships at federal agencies.

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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

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Logistics always rules the day.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is a guest post by Louisa Barker, senior research manager in the European Government Insights team at IDC, and Joe Dignan, the European head of government insights at IDC, with contributions from Alex Lima, sustainability lead for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Avi Leisner, senior business development manager for AWS public sector.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the growth of e-mobility and younger consumers seeking high-tech convenience, nimble North American mobility-retail players are combining old and new offerings to stay competitive.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In the aftermath of COVID-19, city leaders have faced an increasingly urgent responsibility to improve public services. And while leaders have accepted that challenge, it is clear they cannot do it alone.

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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.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It is that time of year again.

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Kat Guillaume-Delemar When many people look at vacancy, abandonment, and deterioration—or what we call “VAD” at the Center for Community Progress—they see a “ blighted ” structure. They see the building that’s falling apart. The vacant lot where a house once stood. But when I look at vacant properties, I see my mother. I grew up in the 80s and 90s as a Haitian-American in Brooklyn, New York in a neighborhood that was filled with violence, drug use, and other atrocities.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Government remains one of the biggest productivity improvement opportunities. Organizations must be given both the ability and motivation to improve.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Each version of Microsoft's SQL Server comes with five years of full support, followed by five years of security-only updates. Here are five questions to ask as an agency’s current version hits the five-year mark. 1. Should an Agency Jump to a New Version Now or Stick with Security-Only Updates? Microsoft’s investment in improving functionality lasts only for the first five years.

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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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