State Tech Magazine
MARCH 17, 2025
As CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities, I have the privilege of working closely with thousands of local leaders from cities, towns and villages across the country, hearing their hopes and concerns about the biggest issues impacting their municipalities. Without a doubt, the recent accelerated use of artificial intelligence is one of the topics my colleagues discuss most frequently.
Super Library Marketing
MARCH 17, 2025
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library When Siobhan Egan was a teenager, she kept a big secret in the trunk of her car. After I got my drivers license, I used to drive around to all the local libraries and hit up their Friends book sales, explains Siobhan. I would buy tons of books and store them in the trunk of my car because I didnt want my parents to know I was spending all my money on books.” “I got away with it for many months until my dad took my car for a
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Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 18, 2025
Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process. CCTV cameras connected via coaxial cables, alarm systems triggered by opening doors or windows, and access controlled by lock and key.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 18, 2025
After three unsuccessful attempts, the Department of Veterans Affairs is currently on its fourth effort to modernize its outdated electronic health records system. VA relies on its electronic health record system to manage the health care needs of.
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A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain.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.
GovLoop
MARCH 17, 2025
Internet connectivity is at the heart of most digital transformation efforts as agencies look to provide employees or constituents with quick access to applications or services. In the process, however, they end up with a growing web of connections that are increasingly difficult to track and secure. And unlike private sector organizations, which often can accept greater risk in the interest of better service, federal agencies need to keep the public trust front and center, said Anish Patel, Hea
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 18, 2025
For as long as there have been video games, there have been attempts to use them for productivity. From teaching typing to boosting armed forces recruitment, gaming has been used in training, education and even business operations. The integration of gaming devices into public sector workflows may seem unconventional, but its already happening at many levels of government.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MARCH 19, 2025
We are delighted to announce this years prizes for award winning paperspublished in Policy & Politics in 2024.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 21, 2025
Data poisoning presents an imposing cyberthreat to artificial intelligence amid agencies digital transformations because its designed to be subtle. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that focus on disrupting systems or stealing data, data poisoning aims to undermine the very foundation of AI decision-making in government and the sectors with which it partners.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 19, 2025
During a 2025 IT forecast in January, Doug Robinson, executive director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, confirmed that generative artificial intelligence will be the most impactful emerging technology for state CIOs over the next several years. NASCIO has recommended considerations for state CIOs developing AI roadmaps, and Robinson revisited three of those: Establish governance and oversight processes.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 17, 2025
Building on Googles commitment to provide secure and innovative AI solutions for the public sector, Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization. This enables agencies to confidently deploy Gemini's advanced AI capabilities today, within the stringent FedRAMP High security framework and without the need for expensive AI add-ons and complex configurations.
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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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 21, 2025
Rockford Associates discusses the importance of benchmarking and its benefits for businesses in various sectors In todays competitive business environment, organisations must continuously evaluate their performance to maintain and improve their market position. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through benchmarking against similar businesses and organisations.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 20, 2025
The Department of Defense operates many space systemsincluding satellites that enable communications across the globe and allow the U.S. military to respond to threats. These efforts have become increasingly important as competition to control space.
Partnership for Public Service
MARCH 17, 2025
The Partnership for Public Service recently spoke with Larry Slesinger, a recruiter with more than 25 years of experience helping nonprofit organizations find key talent, to discuss how federal employees impacted by recent disruptions to the civil service can navigate job transitions. Here are essential job search tips for former federal employees seeking new opportunities.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
For states, IT preparedness is crucial to emergency communications and ensuring that public information is available, even when physical resources may be limited. Here are factors to consider for IT preparedness for natural disasters. Click the banner below for information about cyber resilience strategies.
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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.
OpenGov
MARCH 18, 2025
A New Era for 811 Requests Local governments rely on 811 request management to coordinate infrastructure projects, prevent costly damage, and ensure public safety. However, outdated systems, siloed data, and […] The post Drowning in 811 Requests? Heres Your Life Raft. appeared first on OpenGov.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 21, 2025
Over just the past few years, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) have remarkably transformed IT and data science at the enterprise level. Yet, the public sector is still working through some significant growing pains adapting Data & AI strategies and infrastructure to improve and accelerate public services. Google's experiences across the Public Sector have led us to offer an adaptable framework for governments for defining and refining your governments AI & data access
Partnership for Public Service
MARCH 18, 2025
The Senior Executive Service provides a critical leadership link between politically appointed agency leaders who execute the presidents priorities and career civil servants who implement those priorities and carry out directives from Congress in line with their agencys mission. For government to perform at its best, members of the SES should beheld accountable for managing healthy, high-performing agencies and recruit, retain and developtop talent through improved hiring and leadership developm
Government Technology Insider
MARCH 18, 2025
In the federal governments continued efforts to curb waste, fraud, and abuse, a key focus remains on maximizing efficiency at the same time cutting costs. While complex solutions often dominate the conversation, the simplest answer may lie in something as fundamental as eliminating paper processes. In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast Lucas Hunsicker hosts a dynamic conversation with Granicuss Charlotte Lee, Director of Growth Strategy, and Luke Norris, Vice President of
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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
MARCH 19, 2025
Leaders are facing difficult decisions about how far to take their technology investments today, to enable the AI-driven contact center of tomorrow.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 20, 2025
In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, security remains paramount. Today, we reinforce that commitment with another significant achievement: FedRAMP High authorization for Google Vertex AI Search and Generative AI on Vertex AI. This follows our announcement earlier this week where we shared that Gemini in Workspace apps and the Gemini app are the first generative AI assistants for productivity and collaboration suites to have achieved FedRAMP High authorization.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 17, 2025
This article examines the different routes organisations can take to adopt Kubernetes and how selecting the right strategy can lay the groundwork for sustained growth For organisations looking to scale, the journey to Kubernetes isnt a straightforward leap; its an evolution. Many start their cloud journey with a simple virtual machine setup, only to find that as workloads grow, so do complexity and costs.
Government Technology Insider
MARCH 18, 2025
At the end of each year, NASCIO shares its top 10 priority list for state CIOs to help them prioritize investments and drive innovation. Without a doubt all 50 state CIOs would be able to identify the top 3 priorities on the list cybersecurity, AI, and digital services without any hesitation. But what about the rest of the list? In this roundup, we look at the NASCIO CIO Top 10 Priorities List, starting at number nine.
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The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 21, 2025
To compete in an increasingly complex market, companies will need to unleash distinctive capabilities, reduce low-value work, speed up decision-making, and harness AI and digital.
GovLoop
MARCH 17, 2025
Data security continues to evolve. In recent years, many government agencies have shifted from perimeter-based security to a zero-trust network architecture, with a focus on identity-based access management. While important, this strategy does not address the full scope of data security requirements. The next step is to evolve from security to resilience by developing a data-centric architecture that aligns with the full data lifecycle, said Greg Carl, Principal Technologist for U.S.
Barrett & Greene
MARCH 17, 2025
Nearly every city, county or state gathers huge quantities of data for a variety of purposes. Some of it is effectively used, some is entirely ignored, and some of it is denied. But one thing is clear: Data has become the language of government.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 18, 2025
As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing. It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. To date, the site has more than 900 organizations registered worldwide. Following a stringent review process, organizations are presented with information that displays proximity to a specific crisis, and the range of servi
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 21, 2025
AI is more accessible than ever before, and it holds untapped potential for remanufacturing players across sectors.
Super Library Marketing
MARCH 19, 2025
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketingShow, episode 281 Did you know there are seven things that you can learn by taking a marketing survey? I believe library marketers should be taking surveys from brands and companies because you can learn a lot about how to survey! I’m going to share some tips with you and why I think it’s really important to take those surveys in this episode of The Library Marketing Show.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 19, 2025
The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was a historic, first-of-its-kind direct investment in cities, towns and villages of all sizes. The SLFRF program was specifically set in place to help communities manage and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 19, 2025
We continue to see disasters increase in size, frequency and impact. What are we doing wrong when it comes to disaster resilience, especially as it impacts our ability to adapt to the climate impacts that are experiencing and take a longer view to disaster resilience. The podcast guest is Jeff Schlegelmilch an Associate Professor for Professional Practice in Climate.
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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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