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Transforming public safety in Thailand: Deploying AI police cyborgs with AWS Cloud solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

This post was written by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Security Pitch, an AWS Partner. Law enforcement in Thailand has faced significant limited resources during the country’s festival periods, for example during the Songkran festival. During the Maha Songkran World Water Festival in 2025 , more than 550,000 people attended the celebrations organized at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, while Silom and Khao San roads drew approximately 170,000 and 197,000 people, respectively.

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How VA and DOD Are Working Together to Improve Health Care Access

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense operate two of the nation’s largest health care systems. Together, they provide care to more than 18 million veterans, military retirees, service members, and their families each year. To improve access.

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Review: Cisco Duo Helps Government Anchor Identity for Zero-Trust Deployments

State Tech Magazine

Zero trust is an evolution of traditional perimeter security in which users are constantly verified as they access data or resources, even if they have passed initial security checks. It also enforces the concept of least privilege, meaning that users only have access to the data or applications that they need to do their jobs — and nothing else. This ensures that the damage is minimized even if a security breach occurs.

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A systematic review of conflict within collaborative governance

Policy & Politics Journal blog

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A Look Inside the Minds of Government’s Most Innovative Leaders

Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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Scaling the 21st-century leadership factory

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

CEOs and their teams should be laser focused on developing next-generation leaders with the unique skills and capabilities to perform and thrive in challenging times. Here is a playbook for doing that.

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How federal agency leaders are using AWS tools to improve efficiency

AWS Public Sector Blog

Federal agencies are working to meet demand for systems that can keep pace with a tech-savvy public. Agency leaders are embracing the opportunity to reimagine government by modernizing legacy systems and finding more digitally secure ways to serve. Federal leaders presented at the AWS Summit in Washington, DC 2025 to highlight ways they’re using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve efficiency.

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Why secure cloud workforce management matters now

Open Access Government - Technology News

Harish Rao from Crown Workforce Management emphasises the importance of secure cloud workforce management for public sector organisations amid increasing cybersecurity threats and service demands, highlighting the G-Cloud 14 framework, which provides efficient access to trusted cloud solutions Cybersecurity threats are escalating, and so are the demands on public sector organisations.

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Dallas City Leaders Approve Landmark Ordinance to Support Missing Middle Housing

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by Willie Franklin, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, City of Dallas; Chalonda Mangwiro-Johnson, Manager, Public Information, City of Dallas; and Kamil Miskowiec, Senior Architect, City of Dallas On April 23, 2025, the City of Dallas unanimously approved a transformative ordinance aimed at tackling the city’s future housing crisis by unlocking the potential of […] Source

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The European asset management industry: Navigating volatile times

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Skip to main content The European asset management industry: Navigating volatile times July 9, 2025 | Article Felix Wenger  Niklas Nolzen  Nunzio Digiacomo Macroeconomic uncertainty and weaker profits are forcing the industry to rethink its business and operating models. (12 pages) The European asset management industry is facing rocky times. Although assets under management (AUM) are at record levels, structural trends are putting pressure on long-term viability.

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Research at the speed of discovery: AWS cloud bursting eliminates computational bottlenecks

AWS Public Sector Blog

Imagine you’ve just made a promising discovery in your genomics research that could lead to a breakthrough in cancer treatment. Your preliminary results are compelling, but running the full analysis would tie up your university’s entire GPU cluster for three weeks. Meanwhile, other researchers are lined up behind you with equally urgent projects. Do you wait, potentially losing momentum on a time-sensitive discovery?

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Local Government Tax Guide: 6 Benefits Businesses Will Buy Into for Compliance

In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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AI in Action: How Counties Are Leading Innovation in Public Service

State Tech Magazine

The transformative potential of artificial intelligence is becoming a reality across counties throughout the United States. As this technology continues to evolve, counties are increasingly implementing public-facing and internal applications, from translation services supporting constituent casework to tools that enhance wildfire monitoring, property assessment and infrastructure accessibility.

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Tapping sovereign AI to shape the UK’s leadership in innovation

Open Access Government - Technology News

Tariq Hussein, UK Public Sector Lead at Dell Technologies, discusses leveraging sovereign artificial intelligence to enhance the UK’s leadership in innovation Under its revised AI Opportunities Action Plan , the UK Government has showcased its commitment to the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The ambitious plan demonstrates a significant commitment to the development and deployment of Sovereign AI capabilities to deliver an “AI vision for Britain.

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What Agencies Should Know About Security Service Edge

FedTech Magazine

Government workers and their constituents have expanded the use of technology in everyday tasks with the rapid adoption of cloud computing, mobile and Internet of Things devices. As cybersecurity becomes even more challenging in this accelerating environment, having a unified security strategy for protecting all government resources is more important than ever.

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The learning organization: How to accelerate AI adoption

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The rapid rise of gen AI highlights a workplace reality: Front lines often embrace new tech much faster than managers do. Here’s how to overcome organizational blocks to transformative ideas.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Building resilient healthcare systems through cloud computing

AWS Public Sector Blog

Resilience of clinical and operational systems in healthcare isn’t merely a technical consideration—it’s a critical policy priority. As healthcare executives and policymakers, you understand that even brief disruptions to electronic health records or clinical systems can directly impact patient care and safety. A newly released guide by Amazon Web Services (AWS) titled “ Resilient Healthcare through Cloud: A Strategy and Policy Guide ” provides a comprehensive framework for enhancing healthcare

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PlanRVA’s Community-Led Rural Transportation Analysis Earns National Excellence Award

Social Pinpoint

PlanRVA , the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission serving nine Virginia localities, has earned national recognition for its Rural Transportation Analysis. The initiative received the 2025 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) , which honors projects that strengthen regions by advancing priorities like equity, safety, resilience, public involvement, and transit.

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Supporting Service Delivery and Back-Office Optimization with a Modern Digital Infrastructure

Government Technology Insider

A modern digital infrastructure, tailored to agencies’ unique needs, can help reach Kansans with essential services and drive a more efficient and effective Kansas. The post Supporting Service Delivery and Back-Office Optimization with a Modern Digital Infrastructure appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

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Managing Extremes: How South African Cities Are Tackling Water Crises

The City Fix

With about 464 millimeters of rainfall per year — less than half the global average — South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world. Its semi-arid climate, uneven rainfall distribution and persistent droughts leave the country facing chronic water.

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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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Fort Bragg City Council approves joint-build agreement with the California Department of Technology

California Department of Technology

Skip to Main Content CA.gov Official website of the State of California Events Contact Us Translate Custom Google Search Submit Services Policy Project Delivery Training Security Initiatives About About the Department Executives Newsroom Contact us Career Opportunities Newsroom Back to Newsroom home July 10, 2025 Fort Bragg City Council approves joint-build agreement with the California Department of Technology SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Department of Technology and the City of Fort Br

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Intelsat reimagining cloud access with AWS Direct Connect

AWS Public Sector Blog

Powered by a large fleet of more than 58 satellites in multi-orbit, operating more than 100 teleports and points of presence (PoPs) globally, and using more than 200K miles of fiber network, Intelsat is an international communications service provider servicing the aviation, media, government, land and mobility, internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications, and space industries.

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How the Asus ROG Ally Handheld Gaming PC Resolved a Navy Training Challenge

FedTech Magazine

According to the Government Accountability Office, the Navy is operating with only 84% of its enlisted personnel goal. Due to this shortage, the Navy may require sailors to do jobs for which they may not yet have the training because of backlogs. The Navy Personnel Command estimates that misaligned training schedules cost the Navy $400 million a year.

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Understanding Digitization and Automation to Boost Efficiency for Kansas

Government Technology Insider

Automation has tremendous potential to help state employees work more efficiently and deliver better constituent service, but it's important to consider what automation means and how to achieve it. Learn how understanding and implementing digitization and automation effectively can enable Kansas to support agency staff. The post Understanding Digitization and Automation to Boost Efficiency for Kansas appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

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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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New eLearning program explores how government leaders can support their teams through change

Partnership for Public Service

Whether adjusting to return-to-office mandates or meeting agency requirements that fundamentally change the way people work, navigating change is an ever-present challenge for government leaders. The Partnership for Public Service’s new eLearning platform equips leaders at all levels of government with knowledge and strategies to help them meet this challenge.

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Google Public Sector supports AI-optimized HPC infrastructure for researchers at Caltech

Google Public Sector

For decades, institutions like Caltech, have been at the forefront of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) research. As high-performance computing (HPC) clusters continue to evolve, researchers across disciplines have been increasingly equipped to process massive datasets, run complex simulations, and train generative models with billions of parameters.

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Live Panel: Navigating Higher Ed w/ A Criminal Record

Policy Chats

In this episode, Policy Chats hosts our second live podcast recording, featuring researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experiences discussing the current policies that shape reentry, higher education, and employment access post-incarceration. This panel was produced in collaboration with the UCR Presley Center for Crime and Justice Studies.

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A Compliment

Human Transit

A US transit agency client just gave me a really interesting bit of feedback on our work as transit network planning consultants at Jarrett Walker + Associates. They said (paraphrasing): ‘We really appreciate your willingness to challenge us. Most consultants tell us what they think we want to hear. When we went into our last project with you, we expected you to validate that our network was good, but you asked lots of questions we didn’t think to ask, and we ended up making some cha

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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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Cities drive most U.S. economic activity: report

American City & Country

Metro-area economies’ contributions to U.S. economic growth increased for the fifth consecutive year, according to the report released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, but a S&P Global Market Intelligence representative noted economic headwinds ahead.

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Part 1: Behind the Curtain: What We Learned from Playing the Role of Reviewer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Ever wonder what goes on in the minds of grant reviewers? We tend to crave that kind of insight, right? Our team recently had the invaluable experience of serving as volunteer reviewers for grant applications for the “ Unfunded List.” Our President, Diane, has been serving as a reviewer since 2016, and members of our team have been serving as reviewers as well since 2023.

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What 2025 Grant Trends Are Teaching Nonprofits

Grant Writing Made Easy

We’re officially halfway through the year, and the grantmaking landscape is evolving faster than ever. 2025 grant trends are doing the most , to say the least. With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive.

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Exploring Sacred Landscapes

Park Leaders

“National parks are sacred not because of what we build, but because of what we protect.” When Sam Gennawey joins a conversation, you know you’re about to explore the story behind the story. Sam’s latest book, Sacred Landscapes, takes readers on a six-year, 175,000-mile journey through national parks from the lens of someone who’s quite literally lived it.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.