FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Agencies must prepare for potential breaches with a cyber resilience plan to leverage robust data backup and recovery strategies, which enable speedy restoration of systems and data. These strategies reduce the impact of breaches when they include immutable snapshots that allow agencies to restore clean versions of their systems, minimize disruption and ensure continued mission effectiveness.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

After Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, 1.5 million people were without power. State CIO Jim Weaver told StateTech at NASCIO 2024 that as many as 17 public safety answering points were damaged or inaccessible. Normally, this would hinder access to emergency services for the communities served by those PSAPs. But North Carolina’s cloud-based, next-generation 911 service enabled calls to overflow into other contact centers, ensuring people had access to emergency services when and where they

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) , in partnership with Market Connections , is excited to announce the results of a recent study on how public sector leaders are approaching the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The survey asked 839 IT decision-makers in US government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations about how their organizations envision incorporating generative AI into their unique missions.

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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.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI is rapidly reshaping the public sector, ushering in a new era of intelligent and AI-powered service delivery and mission impact. Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) and other agency leaders play a critical role as AI becomes more pervasive. At Google, we've long believed that AI is a foundational and transformational technology, with the potential to benefit people and society.

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Next City

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Our annual recommendations for gifts that will spark action and support the hearts, hands and minds pushing our cities forward.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Across industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is revolutionizing the way we work, from enabling new capabilities to streamlining inefficient processes and improving service delivery. Successful adoption of generative AI, especially within the public sector, requires organizations to enable systematic experimentation and exploration, with their own data, for their workforce and constituents.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The federal government relies on forms and other documents. Many important forms sit on the web, while others sit in storage boxes. The wealth of information available to government agencies is often locked in these forms due to a lack of manpower to process and analyze them for correlations and relationships. Unlocking this data requires significant work due to the requirements for data entry, validation, and proper routing and categorization of the information.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Gun trafficking is fueling increased violence and crime throughout the Caribbean, according to U.S. and Caribbean officials. Violent deaths in the Caribbean are nearly three times the global average. Countries like Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad and.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is a leader in public healthcare in Singapore and is recognized for delivering high-value patient care. Its clinical services are provided through an integrated system of polyclinics, acute care tertiary hospitals, community hospitals, national specialty centers, and community-based care centers. As the regional health manager for 1.5 million residents in central and north Singapore, NHG collaborates with private general practices, public and community health,

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chesapeake, WV expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Through the efforts of Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), the City of Jacksonville continues to make significant strides in ensuring the well-being of its children and youth. KHA plays a pivotal role as a funding agency for the City of Jacksonville.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Complexity, COVID-19, and competition have upended supply chain organizations. They can reignite revenue growth and deepen resilience by deploying AI-powered digital twins.

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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.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Cooperative purchasing , by combining the needs of many agencies, not only lowers costs but also improves access to quality products and services, simplifies procurement processes, and ensures compliance with regulations.

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Professional Grant Writer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Congratulations on securing your federal grant! For many grant recipeints, the celebration gives way to stress as the mountain of compliance tasks begin. The post Essential steps for effective post-award grant management appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

NLC’s Centennial City Summit in Tampa Bay, Florida was an incredible celebration of the past, present and future, reflecting on its last century of advocacy and looking toward its future goals and promises.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The upstream oil and gas sector alone could cut as much as 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. But this will take worldwide cooperation among industry players and capital investors.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

AI is quickly becoming a crucial part of innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, and defence. However, securing robust and safe AI infrastructure is a growing concern for governments and federal agencies While AI can be considered useful for innovation and economic growth, it also brings some challenges regarding national security risks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of organizations across industries, promising to revolutionize workflows and drive innovation. As public sector entities explore this transformative technology, a critical challenge emerges: identifying and prioritizing high-value use cases that align with specific business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a modern work environment, state and local government agencies regularly find their employees collaborating remotely. Many agencies have adapted to this reality by orchestrating security solutions suitable for a distributed workforce. To analyze and augment the cybersecurity posture of the modern distributed organization, Gartner coined a phrase: cybersecurity mesh architecture.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The latest update of McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index offers some twists and surprises for leaders. See if you can identify the crucial drivers of a healthy organization.

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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to procurement, having a clear, strategic approach is key to delivering value to your organization. Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Strategic procurement is more than just buying goods and services—it’s about creating value, optimizing resources, and aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals.

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Careers in Government

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Nothing is more frustrating than a leader who is on fire with where we want to be but has no plan to get there. The post Leadership: ‘Vision’ appeared first on Careers in Government.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As agencies step up their efforts to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based tools, they are quickly realizing they need to focus on the data that will drive those solutions. The challenge is not gathering enough data. It’s ensuring their data consistently adheres to key governance practices, including data, security and interoperability. “In the conversations we’re having with large organizations, there’s a lot of caution around AI,” said Andrew Churchil

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Biodiversity is the multitude of diverse organisms across an ecosystem. It is essential for supporting the health and sustainability of all life on Earth.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ensuring public safety at large-scale events, whether concerts, sports games, or community gatherings, comes with unique challenges. With the responsibility of protecting attendees, crowd control, and maintaining security, procurement teams play a critical role in making sure the staff has everything they need to execute the event. From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd a

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics, highlights data science in a discussion that also includes comments on artificial intelligence (AI) Near the end of 2024, decision intelligence is recognised across industries, with 98% of employers now seeking digital and data skills amongst graduates (1), whatever their degree course.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Digital transformation in government involves more than digitizing existing processes. Transformation requires a complete step-change rethinking of how to deliver services to citizens, how the power of data is used, and how government agencies operate internally. This transformation is accelerated by the adoption of cloud technologies. Creating a government that is more transparent, better performing, and capable of responding to the needs of its citizens in real-time is not without its challeng

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Ten years of research reveals what’s better, what’s worse, and what all of us can do now to help more women advance—more quickly—at work.

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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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