AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

In 2021, Civix, also an AWS Partner, saw an opportunity to streamline how filers and third-party vendors manage and report disclosure data to states. This removes the extra step of filers downloading and transferring the data from their vendors, which saves time, money, and reduces the likelihood of introducing data entry errors.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 29, 2023

The large multi-functional nuclear site became the subject of an unsuccessful unfair dismissal case after one of its IT workers downloaded unencrypted classified data onto her personal USB devices before dropping them in a car park as she intended to take them home. This isn’t coincidence.

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 2, 2023

 Search by name or use the online map to review or download a four-page pdf that includes key messages, a summary, and charts and figures exploring historic and projected climate conditions, sea-level flooding, and coastal flooding. Each state plan includes a summary and links to the plan and related documents. 

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GovLoop

JANUARY 10, 2025

You should be convening a cross-functional team of doers and implementers, of people in the governors office, data experts, etc., ” To learn more about how agencies are using their data to its fullest, download the guide here: Get the Guide Top photo by Kaique Rocha at Pexels.com Portrait courtesy of Ali Benson Favorite

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 3, 2023

2021’s Log4Shell crisis demonstrates the difficulty for teams even to identify where they may have exposure across an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. Security teams themselves need to learn the security risks of the cloud and implement new security processes and technologies to protect their resources. Wiz www.wiz.io

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GovLoop

MAY 18, 2023

Walking the Walk In 2021, a comprehensive city survey of digital access and accessibility resulted in recommendations that could transform the participation of disabled, older and marginalized people in government programs. We’re now figuring out all that’s involved in implementing those recommendations,” she said.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In 2021, a comprehensive city survey of digital access and accessibility resulted in recommendations that could transform the participation of disabled, older and marginalized people in government programs. We’re now figuring out all that’s involved in implementing those recommendations,” she said. Walking the Walk. Get the guide.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 21, 2023

Making Jobs Easier Chatbots are one relatively easy-to-implement technology that can make a big difference for employees and customers. The 2021 EO on CX calls out chat as a way for customers to get information they need themselves. This article appears in “ Improving Customer Experience: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide.”

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GovLoop

AUGUST 7, 2023

Making Jobs Easier Chatbots are one relatively easy-to-implement technology that can make a big difference for employees and customers. The 2021 EO on CX calls out chat as a way for customers to get information they need themselves. This article appears in “ Improving Customer Experience: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide.”

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Return to the Riverbend campaign, launched in fall 2021, yielded community input that the city used to create a master plan, released the following summer, for a new riverfront area. They also implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to allow constituents to communicate with the office outside business hours.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2021, DHS, like many agencies, was putting together a funding request to boost its cybersecurity work after the SolarWinds cyberattack. DHS then began implementing the same approach at other components. ” To learn more about how agencies are improving their cybersecurity skills, download it here.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In 2021, 2,792 incidents compromised government data, and 537 of them resulted in confirmed disclosure of data. CISA and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing downloadable cybersecurity training games that feature simulated threats and responses in the context of typical computer games — quests, knights, ninjas.

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GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

The Return to the Riverbend campaign, launched in fall 2021, yielded community input that the city used to create a master plan, released the following summer, for a new riverfront area. They also implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to allow constituents to communicate with the office outside business hours.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As the Denton County Transportation Authority’s (DCTA) recent Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, I was tasked with launching and optimizing the marketing and communications plan for the agency’s GoZone microtransit public involvement project in spring 2021. Download DCTA’s GoZone post-engagement report here for reference.

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GovLoop

JUNE 5, 2023

But the 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity has done much to give the good guys an edge. To see the rest of the five ways and learn more about how respond to — and head off — the latest threats , download the guide: Get the Guide Photo by Pixabay at pexels.com Favorite

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CRA Today

DECEMBER 29, 2021

For a list of questions to ask yourself when building your CRA plan, download the PDF at the bottom of this page. Here are your next steps: Download the PDF at the bottom of this page for a list of questions to ask yourself when building your CRA plan. Get a copy of your bank’s strategic plans for 2021 or 2022, if available.

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Microsoft Public Sector

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights Microsoft 365 Government price updates - into effect March 1st 2023 On August 2021 we announced an update to our pricing for Microsoft 365 (which applies to all commercial customers: Enterprise, US Government, and Business). Instead, users will see two buttons: Download files as you open them and Download all files now.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 5, 2022

As the Denton County Transportation Authority’s (DCTA) recent Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, I was tasked with developing and leading the marketing and communications plan for the agency’s GoZone microtransit public involvement project in the spring of 2021. Receiving instant help and guidance.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, I’m excited to once again be sharing a replay of one of the Coffee Talks I hosted during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference back in September. I highly encourage you to download the guide and consider the ways you can begin using more inclusive language. What resources and opportunities NRPA members can expect in the future.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 23, 2023

When this will happen: January 2, 2023 (previously December 8, 2022) How this affects your organization: Once this change is implemented, instead of going to the ‘Get Data’ page to upload files to a workspace, users can now use a streamlined Upload experience, found at the top of any workspace page.

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CRA Today

DECEMBER 29, 2021

For a list of questions to ask yourself when building your CRA plan, download the PDF at the bottom of this page. Here are your next steps: Download the PDF at the bottom of this page for a list of questions to ask yourself when building your CRA plan. Set target dates and implement. Next Steps. CRA Training Services.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 20, 2023

From admin mode, check for updates using the Windows Settings app: Windows 11 22H2 or Windows 10 22H2 (depending on what’s supported for your devices) should be offered and should download and install. We always recommend having users download Authenticator to complete their sign-ins, where we can offer the most up-to-date security features.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

This aligns with similar retirement for general clouds in October 2021. How this will affect your organization: Promoted results will no longer trigger in Microsoft Search for SharePoint Home or office.com when this change is implemented. Using Office Perpetual versions like Office 2019, Office 2019, and Office 2021/LTSC.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2022

Today, we are sharing some of our more recent learnings and practices relevant to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14028 and cybersecurity fact sheet, as well as our readiness to help agencies meet requirements implemented in March by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Download any custom reports created in CQD v2.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Microsoft’s newest security brand category, Microsoft Priva, was first announced at Ignite in 2021—today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Priva for the Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Announcing New Teams Developer Portal for GCC.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A new feature was implemented that changes the format that is used to create user photo names from a UPN based format to ObjectId based format. In mid-November 2021 (MC289683), we announced the rollout of the modern experience of the global term store for Syntex & SharePoint admin center. Thank you for your patience.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 20, 2022

How this will affect your organization: Users will no longer be able to use the following entry points to access the SharePoint content when this change is implemented: 1. As communicated in MC278815 (August '21) Microsoft 365 apps and services ended providing support for Internet Explorer 11 in August, 2021.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The highest percent change in Coursera learner enrollment growth between Q4 2020 and Q4 2021 can be seen in the regions of Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East/North Africa (MENA), and sub-Saharan Africa. For a deeper understanding of these trends, download the Global Skills Report 2022.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 17, 2022

With funding from a Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) grant it won in October 2021, the agency is shifting to ZTA. Implementing secure access service edge (SASE) technology Implementing a cloud-based single sign-on. “We For more insights, download the guide: Get the guide. Favorite.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 21, 2022

That is one of the basic assumptions of the Biden administration’s May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity. ” To see more about how agencies are implementing cybersecurity, download the guide. To learn more, check out the recent report titled “ Why Old-School Thinking Can’t Keep Up With New Security Challenges. ”.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The app has been downloaded more than 31 million times since its launch and is used weekly by almost two million users. EU Digital COVID Certificate, with more than 245 million certificates obtained through IO since June 2021. After registering, citizens can receive communications and complete in-app payments. million users.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 19, 2022

Although users will still have access to blank sections, we have implemented six templates to make section design easier. View & download attendance reports. Download any custom reports created in CQD v2. Download your current building data files. View & download attendance reports. Present content.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 22, 2023

As previously communicated in October 2021 and June 2022 , we have specific licensing and payment requirements for the metered APIs. How this affects your organization: Once this change is implemented Teams desktop and web client users will no longer see the "My activity" dropdown. When will this happen: This is currently rolling out.

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