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How Penn State built an all-in-one campus resource app on Modo Labs’ development platform using AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2019, Pennsylvania State University ( Penn State ) began looking for a better way to meet the needs of its digital-native student population—specifically, a seamless way to connect students with on-campus resources. Student interest was high and Penn State captured detailed feedback from student testers who used the app every day.

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Learn the Requirements for Cybersecurity in a 5G Environment

FedTech Magazine

5G download speeds are expected to be 100 times faster than currently possible with 4G. billion in 2019). Along with the promise to completely transform the digital landscape, 5G — the fifth-generation standard for broadband cellular networks — will bring changes to cybersecurity practices and protection as well.

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4 global skills trends shaping workforce development

AWS Public Sector Blog

Across the globe, 44 percent of the people enrolled in Coursera courses are now women, up from 35 percent in 2019. Enrollment among women learners on the Coursera platform has increased worldwide between 2019 and 2022, with the United States seeing an increase that is higher than the global average.

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Forrester study commissioned by AWS estimates an ROI of 33% from data integration

AWS Public Sector Blog

A single community went from 28 fatal overdoses in January through March of 2019 to zero in April and May as a result of the coordinated actions of law enforcement, public safety, health services, and community leaders. The application of data integration can save lives in addition to money.

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Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities

GovLoop

His office also has worked toward a whole-of-state security approach, as per a 2019 North Dakota law that gave the cyberteam command-and-control over cybersecurity in all branches of state government. ” To read more about how local governments are making the most of technology, download the guide.

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The New Modernization Mindset: Focus on Innovation

GovLoop

Additionally, in July 2019, it established the National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation in Californias Silicon Valley, a strategic choice to ease collaboration between VA and innovating companies. It brings together VHAs offices of connected care, population health and health informatics in addition to AI programs and staff.

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Announcing the winners of the inaugural Future of Government Awards: Celebrating digital transformation initiatives around the world

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2019, Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation was established and Mykhailo Fedorov was appointed minister to lead his country’s digital transformation. The app has been downloaded more than 31 million times since its launch and is used weekly by almost two million users. Meet the winners and learn their stories below.