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Why agents are the next frontier of generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.

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The Plan to Bring Social Housing (Back) to New York

Next City

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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It’s Time for Agencies to Get Serious About Their Hybrid Cloud Strategies

FedTech Magazine

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.

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How to Mitigate Damage from Credentials That Should Be Inactive

State Tech Magazine

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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Key Strategies for Public Works Employees to Embrace Government Software

In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This eBook offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.

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A Shifting Landscape: Mental Health in the Workplace

NLC (National League of Cities)

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

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A retail dynasty chief, a pioneer in statins, and a renowned crossword editor

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our July obituaries also include a CEO and media mogul, an early transgender-rights activist, a Pritzker Prize–winning architect, and an astronaut whose work inspired the establishment of Earth Day.

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The Many Paths to Rethinking Virtualization

FedTech Magazine

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

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Unveiling New Tools for Educators, School Counselors and Advisors: Enhance College Decision-Making with Our Latest College Scorecard Toolkits

Homeroom

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-

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How the aviation industry could help scale sustainable fuel production

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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First Responders Increase Investments in Cloud Solutions

State Tech Magazine

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.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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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As Olympics Kicks Off—We Look at the Role of Title IX in Promoting U.S. Women in Sports and the Work Still Needed

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The Opening Ceremony will kick off the Paris Olympics tomorrow. Hundreds of American athletes will compete in this year’s Summer Games—demonstrating the dedication and resilience needed to go for gold. For many of these athletes, their road to the.

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Q&A: The Department of Agriculture Has Big Plans for Artificial Intelligence

FedTech Magazine

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.

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Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what’s next

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Surveyed healthcare leaders say their organizations are eager to use generative AI to help enhance how healthcare stakeholders work and operate, but some are still adopting a wait-and-see approach.

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U.S. Government officials, allies, and private sector leaders discuss responsible AI innovation

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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Honoring the Americans With Disabilities Act

GovLoop

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.

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White House Seeks Cybersecurity Help for Rural Hospitals

FedTech Magazine

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.

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Decarbonizing API manufacturing: Unpacking the cost and regulatory requirements

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Streamlining digital transformation in German healthcare with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Healthcare organizations worldwide are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partner solutions to modernize, transform, and innovate their businesses. Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. For example, two renowned German medical facilities, Fachklinikum Mainschleife and Max Grundig Klinik , needed to modernize their IT infrastructure to comply with stringent regulatory requirements outlined in the country’s Law for Accelerating the Digitalization of He

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Part IV – Relationships Matter! As Grant Professionals, we know in our hearts that funder relationships matter. In the United States, there are more than 1.6 million registered non-profits. This means more competition for grant funding, so organizations have to stand out from the crowd. One way to do that is by building a relationship with potential funders.

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The Ultimate Roadmap to Modernizing Legacy Applications

State Tech Magazine

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.

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Today’s industrial revolution calls for an organization to match

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Operations technologies are here. Productivity gains are not. Why? It’s increasingly clear that to transform industrial production, industrial organizations must also be transformed.

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How AWS Wickr can enable secure communications for the Australian Government and its allies

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.

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A Guide For Everyone: Accessibility & Inclusivity Inspection Handbook

Dive into this comprehensive guide to inclusivity and accessibility! This handbook equips you with indispensable insights and practical strategies to ensure every space welcomes all. Whether you're an inspector, designer, or municipal employee, streamline compliance with regulations while fostering genuine inclusivity. From detailed checklists to case studies, we cover every aspect, empowering you to create environments that prioritize accessibility without compromising service.

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Media Management and Civil Service Neutrality: A Delicate Balance

Policy & Politics Journal blog

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.

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Maricopa County Teams with NLC Partner Clear Channel Outdoor to Broadcast Critical Heat Relief Resources

NLC (National League of Cities)

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.

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Logistics start-up funding: The investor pullback continues

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the post-COVID-19 era, investors pinch their pennies.

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Powering education, state, and local leaders: Insights from the AWS IMAGINE keynote

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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A Guide to Mobile Security Threats

GovLoop

Mobile-specific threats, phishing sites and vulnerabilities are on the rise. Even worse, hackers often use mobile devices as a backdoor into the agency’s enterprise network. Is your agency aware of the four main types of mobile threats ? Here’s a closer look and a few tips for reducing risk: Phishing and malicious web content: To help prevent attacks, urge users not to open a text message from an unknown number, especially one that seems to create a sense of urgency.

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Grant Tracking: 3 Ways Your Nonprofit CRM Can Help

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Diane’s Note: It’s no secret that our team is a big fan of Bloomerang as we have collaborated for years on free webinars and in the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference community, but they are also a generous supporter of our BIPOC Nonprofit Professional Scholarships for Agile in Nonprofit training. While potentially a bit biased, I thought their tips regarding how your CRM can help with your grant seeking were right on point.

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Unleashing your superpower

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations that have a distinctive capability can set themselves apart from the competition. It’s time to build your superpower.

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Embracing the Amazon Leadership Principles in the public sector

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.