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FEMA’s buyout program reduces flood risk. But does it deepen segregation?
June 20, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureA new study shows how federal money for managed retreat may also fuel white flight.
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3 simple steps to improve digital government
June 16, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | A customer-centric approach to digital government can help agencies connect more individuals and families with critical services and strengthen the bonds of trust between government and those they serve.
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Government has a policy-over-people problem, civic tech leader argues
June 15, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureIn a new book, Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka argues that government implementers need more authority to avoid becoming risk-averse compliance agents.
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Modern grants management requires data fabric agility and low-code simplicity
June 12, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | As grants management grows increasingly complex, an automated, agile grantmaking ecosystem can give agencies relief from tedious and time-consuming work and improve their ability to easily track and report performance and outcomes.
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Latest broadband map could mean less money for some states
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe revised map that shows where there is little to no internet service in the U.S. comes as the feds are about to distribute nearly $42.5 in broadband funding.
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Officials tout data centers’ economic benefits
June 09, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAmazon said its facilities in Virginia paid more than $300 million in taxes last year alone, and local leaders said the campuses contribute to economic development.
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How gamification can improve employee learning
June 08, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Game-based learning is a more effective way to train employees on the skills and processes they need to know for their current positions and to encourage them to upskill for their next jobs.
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Microsoft unveils OpenAI service for government customers
| Cloud & Infrastructure, NewsMicrosoft is opening up its commercial generative AI technology to public sector customers and partners.
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State scales up cloud workforce with free training for agency employees
June 07, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAny employee at a Georgia state agency making the transition to cloud can now take an eight-week course through the Technical College System of Georgia and improve their cloud skills.
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Mayors oppose a GOP bill to speed up broadband permitting
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe proposal would put a “shot clock” on permit approvals in an effort to streamline the process to build broadband around the country. But mayors say it preempts their ability to make crucial construction decisions.