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Three post-COVID investments for stronger public sector network security

The $350 billion in aid to state and local governments in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was a desperately needed measure to bolster public finances that had been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that followed. Coming on the heels of two previous tranches of multi-billion-dollar federal aid, government agencies are […]

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Governance matters: Managing environmental and socioeconomic factors to improve health outcomes

A person’s zip code has a far greater impact on their health than their genetic code. Mayors and municipal leaders who take into consideration these local, environmental and community factors, known as the social determinants of health, are uniquely positioned to make lasting health improvements for their communities. My own experience as the mayor of […]

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Converting commercial real estate into residential units could benefit cities and counties

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic emptied out cities and counties from Maine to California, America’s office environment was being redefined as employers increasingly offered telework opportunities. With the rise of the tech industry, in-person work requirements have become somewhat obsolete (in some sectors). These days, employees can punch into the same digital time clocks from different time zones; meetings can be held via video conferencing platforms; and cross-platform collaboration offers more immediacy than working in adjacent cubicles. It’s a […]

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Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

From heatwave-induced wildfires in the West to unrelenting hurricanes in the Southeast, natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. As evidenced in 2020’s historic year of extreme cases, totaling 22 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, we can expect this trend to continue. Today, wildfire season is longer and more […]

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Application modernization is key to improving customer experience

The pandemic exposed critical gaps in the government’s ability to efficiently deliver essential services in a time of crisis. In addition, aging applications and IT infrastructure presented formidable challenges when scaling to meet the demand for both services and information. As the world moves steadily toward complete reopening, how have citizens’ needs changed, what lessons […]

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Decentralized wastewater treatment systems projected to become more common as droughts persist

Last month, the Hoover Dam’s reservoir at the border of Nevada and Arizona sunk to its lowest recorded level ever—a visible sign that the southwestern United States is heading toward what scientists call a “megadrought.” There’s no sign of it letting up anytime soon. “This appears to be just the beginning of a more extreme trend toward […]

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Increased demand for affordable housing requires integrated solutions

Automated and timely data can help housing authorities meet the need and manage backlogs The shortage of affordable housing was exacerbated by the pandemic, and even with a new eviction moratorium from the Centers for Disease Control in place through October, continued pressure on public and affordable housing organizations is expected. Cities and states have […]

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New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

As in the private sector, the wheels of city and local governments are powered increasingly by technology. Already, according to a recent survey conducted of global IT decision makers, tech is used to respond to citizen or “customer” needs in half of government/public sector interactions. More than half (55 percent) of survey respondents in the […]

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Key power backup solutions for the active storm season ahead

While Disney’s Frozen Princess Elsa could conjure up ice and snow, the hurricane sharing her name recently brought a different type of storm to cities and counties up the East Coast. With 75 mph winds and heavy rains, Hurricane Elsa became one of the earliest forming fifth-named storms on record in the Atlantic and portended […]

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Government confederation works to boost diversity in public sector workforce, remove barriers in public policies

It is important to give government workers the pathways for upward mobility, believes Julie Nelson, co-director of the Government Alliance for Race and Equity (GARE), a national coalition of governments working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for everyone. GARE’s Membership Network is composed of more than 350 jurisdictions that are leading local and regional governments’ […]

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Commentary

Three post-COVID investments for stronger public sector network security

Commentary

Governance matters: Managing environmental and socioeconomic factors to improve health outcomes

Commentary

Converting commercial real estate into residential units could benefit cities and counties

Commentary

Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

Commentary

Application modernization is key to improving customer experience

Commentary

Decentralized wastewater treatment systems projected to become more common as droughts persist

Commentary

Increased demand for affordable housing requires integrated solutions

Commentary

New research underscores upside of modernizing local government technology

Commentary

Key power backup solutions for the active storm season ahead

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Government confederation works to boost diversity in public sector workforce, remove barriers in public policies

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