Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending October 23, 2026
A Guide to AI Recruitment Technology for Public Sector Hiring Learn how AI-assisted recruiting can help agencies identify qualified candidates sooner, reduce sourcing work and manage the compliance and security considerations that come with hiring technology. DOWNLOAD
Software is now a public trust risk See how digital experience shapes citizen satisfaction in Springbrook’s 2026 Citizen Trust and Digital Expectations Survey. LEARN MORE
What IT Teams Require Before AI Acts Buyers want autonomy, not blind trust. G2 research shows 83% need audit trails and rollback before AI acts. Get the Report
Record-high diesel prices are putting pressure on public transit budgets, but some agencies have locked in fuel costs ahead of time through hedging The practice can offer budget predictability, though it carries financial risks and political pitfalls when prices fall. Read More
Communications Resiliency for the Government Workforce This paper explains how agencies can consolidate calling, messaging and collaboration on a single platform to strengthen mobility and continuity of operations. DOWNLOAD
Groups that local governments count on to fill service gaps may be lost Facing cuts to federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid resulting in the loss of staff and the cutting of programs, local governments must find replacements. Read More
Better User Experiences, Better Government: Designing the Modern Workplace Explore how the Texas Teachers Retirement System redesigned its workplace to create a more seamless employee experience, improve collaboration and reduce IT complexity. DOWNLOAD
Improve productivity by 70% with one unified platform Tanium unifies exposure identification, prioritization, and remediation, so IT and Security stop working across different truths. See a Demo
Transforming First Responder Operations With Network Slicing During major incidents, network congestion can make it harder for public safety teams to access the data and applications they rely on. This guide explores how dedicated network resources and priority access can help maintain secure, reliable communications when demand spikes. DOWNLOAD
Fears about AI doomsday scenarios mount State governments are finding themselves at the forefront of regulating artificial intelligence. Read More
Close the Utility and Local Government Workforce Gap See how intelligent payment tools and digital self-service options can handle routine billing and customer service tasks, giving government staff more time for work that requires their expertise. DOWNLOAD
Bloomberg Philanthropies is giving grants and support to cities that want to replicate successful housing strategies in San Diego, Austin and Atlanta. Grantees have to show they have the political appetite for zoning reform. Read More
Empowering Staff in the Field As agencies face workforce shortages, growing service demands and increasing regulatory complexity, modern field operations technology has become a strategic necessity rather than a convenience. This paper explains how mobile-first augmented field operations systems infuse artificial intelligence, automation and real-time information into every stage of every stage of fieldwork. DOWNLOAD
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