AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

In 2022, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) initiated a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This effort has a mission to support new development while making the area more connected and resilient.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arnie Armstrong, Cyber Security Principal at Made Tech , explains why a user-centred cyber security approach is vital to local government We often hear that the biggest cyber security vulnerability in any organisation is its own employees, but is this really the case? Can local government securely store our data?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

Over the course of the conference, attendees explored how the cloud helps to modernize and secure organizations, turn data into wisdom, enrich the community experience, develop the workforce of tomorrow, and make services and learning equitable and accessible for all. Creating new opportunities for next-generation global learning.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mason will also develop a unified platform using the AWS Cloud to improve processes for students coming from community colleges and transferring into the university, eliminating obstacles and barriers to student success. In 2022, Mason celebrates 50 years as an independent institution. Located near Washington, D.C.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

At AWS re:Invent 2022, I connected with inspiring customers around the world who are using the cloud to drive innovation in government, education, nonprofit, space, and healthcare. And of 1,022 spacecraft placed in orbit during the first six months of 2022, the majority— 958 —were from the commercial sector.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This blog post is the first in a regular series aimed at informing local government partners about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. In 2021, for example, a developer able to secure a $5 million loan with 3.5% With an interest rate of 8.5%

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zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But by mid-year, as things began opening up, we were back in action in person, happy to see so many of our local government friends and colleagues! 10 Best Local Government Conferences 2022.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Entries more than doubled from the inaugural 2022 edition, with 334 nominations from 63 countries across six continents. A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To make hearings visible to the public, even when in-person attendance is limited, state and local governments are beginning to mandate many court proceedings be live streamed, often with a very short window to do so. Read more about AWS for state and local government: Working backwards from Vision Zero to improve road safety.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. In the months leading up to the Fed’s announcement, commercial real estate developers continued to report project delays caused by high interest rates. See Figure 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

By the end of 2022, 63 percent of journeys fulfilled these criteria. With this data, we challenged tech app startups to develop new ways to make our roads safer and smarter during roadworks. RoadLab 2.0 , launched in November 2022, focuses on improving portable traffic signals to reduce congestion.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It highlights the importance of trust-building in community development. Local governments in Australia are seeking innovative ways to use compensation methods to enhance community participation. By 2025, governments are expecting to continue developing strategies to remove these barriers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Given this crisis, how can we achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into K12 education that teaches skills-based learning with real-world applications can help students develop critical thinking skills. As manufacturers continue to struggle with workforce shortages—according to Deloitte research , a skills gap could leave 2.4

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2022 Digital Competitiveness Index, Japan ranked 29th out of 63 countries, down one place from last year’s ranking. In September 2021, the Japanese government established the Digital Agency to promote and lead in accelerating digital transformation in Japan.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) works closely NASCIO and with state and local leaders across the US to develop solutions that address these top 10 needs. In this blog post, explore these top 10 priorities and how state and local leaders can use AWS to support them. million residents.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted. In Varnado’s estimation, custom development was key.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Summary City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)—the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation—participates in two no-cost Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives to advance and develop undergraduate technical programs. Hundreds of CCC students have already benefited from the Tech Alliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 14, 2023

From July 11-12, 2023, the IMAGINE: Education, State, and Local Leaders conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS) gathered public sector leaders from around the world in Sacramento, CA to reimagine the future of state and local government and education. Meet this year’s Education Champions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Georgia DHS developed an iterative cloud strategy that would allow them to think big, start small, and scale fast. At re:Invent 2022, Sreeji Vijayan, chief information officer of the Georgia DHS, spoke about the Georgia DHS’s migration journey with AWS.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

AUGUST 31, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Port City Daily reports on ARPA rule change that clears the way for loans for affordable housing, enabling new development in Wilmington.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

Other research indicates 34% of local governments worldwide were hit by ransomware in 2022 2. To that end, Google Cloud is here to help government leaders develop a more comprehensive approach to security – to help protect against attacks now and in the future. Shift from reactive to proactive prevention.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

According to a 2022 AWS and Gallup Global Digital Skills Study , 72% of workers with advanced digital skills express high job satisfaction, compared to 43% of those with basic skills. Step 3: Engage Public sector organizations need to identify and respond to the ever-changing needs of governments and communities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Pictured: Learners take part in hands-on learning at the AWS Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Course at Mountain Empire Community College, November 14-15, 2022. More broadly, AWS has made significant investments in supporting various workforce development efforts across Virginia.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

A system on a mission To fund local efforts to help those affected by homelessness, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants roughly $3 billion annually to local projects combating homelessness. The 2022 U.S. And they’re using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to coordinate their response.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

“Remote work is here to stay,” says a 2022 Forbes article. Research by McKinsey & Company released in June 2022 reveals that 58 percent of Americans reported having the opportunity to work from home “at least one day a week,” and 35 percent had the option to work from home “five days a week.”. Local Government Law 515 (4th ed.

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GovLoop

MAY 19, 2023

In March 2022, the FBI issued a warning that ransomware attacks were straining local governments and public services. Nationwide, numerous city and county offices, police departments, schools, and other local agencies had reported suffering data breaches and service disruptions. This was not news.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 18, 2023

A significant benefit of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) for North Carolina CED professionals is the availability of funding for investment in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure though the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRS). Where and how is that local government money being invested?

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JUNE 30, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Developer Woda Cooper breaks ground on $9.4M Developer Woda Cooper breaks ground on $9.4M May 2022. Submit now: unc.live/3NfTxg2.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

According to the United Nations (UN) 2022 Global Assessment Report on Climate Reduction , worldwide disasters will get worse if current trends continue. Developing countries tend to bear the biggest burden of destruction, but unfortunately, earthquake early warning (EEW) systems can cost millions of dollars.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CLTs provide a community ownership approach to providing affordable housing, trying to balance the homeowner desire to build equity with the community and societal desire to maintain an affordable housing stock and the desire of local governments and other funders to sustain housing intervention funding. Davis, John E.

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GovLoop

MAY 25, 2023

A High-Level View According to the 2022 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the global cyber workforce has reached 4.7 The federal government has increased efforts to improve the security of the software supply chain. 20, 2022, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine seen as imminent, New York Gov. million positions unfilled.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MAY 31, 2022

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. April 2022. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Read more and register to attend: unc.live/3NoFpBu.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

AWS’s global infrastructure allows government customers to pick the best location for their data and services while retaining full control of their data in the cloud. This is evident in the government continuity capabilities AWS is providing for Ukraine during the war with Russia.

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GovPilot

JUNE 15, 2022

While rapid innovation in technology continues to transform the way we live and do business, many state and local governments have not kept up with the times.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In 2022, we invested ¥348 billion in capital and operational investments in our data centers in Japan. During 2011-2022, the investment in our AWS Regions in Japan resulted in ¥1.31 In 2022, our infrastructure also supported over 20,300 full-time jobs at third-party vendors in skilled professions.

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Google Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2024

A founding sponsor of Tech Empowerment Day in 2022, Google Cloud again served as a key partner in ensuring students gain hands-on experiences with modern technologies. Students explore how technology can align with their interests in areas like gaming, cybersecurity, software development, augmented reality, and AI. In a county where 1.1

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