Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 2, 2024

Best of 2023 podcasts: One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.

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Crisis Communication Communications Sustainability Implementation 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

There, she managed and directed day-to-day operations and formulated and implemented policies to achieve the department’s mission. Johnson joined Covered California after serving as the chief deputy director at the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), California’s Medicaid agency, from 2007 to 2017.

Public Sector 182

Public Sector Leadership Economic Development Development 182

Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As Microsoft Teams is the primary tool for communication and collaboration, customers are looking to improve productivity by integrating their business processes directly into Microsoft Teams via third-party party (3P) applications or line-of-business (LOB)/homegrown application integrations. In case it’s not running it will start it.

Public Sector 119

Public Sector Security Management Communications 119

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT® is a leading customer relationship management (CRM) software used by nonprofits to communicate with donors and drive fundraising programs. With improved data insights, nonprofits can personalize communications with constituents, strengthen donor relationships, enhance operational efficiencies, and more.

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Nonprofit Fundraising Constituents Public Sector 130

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

From there, they slowly added classes and by January 2023, 400 online classes were using Amazon IVS to deliver live streams to learners across India. When students are trying to understand new concepts, it’s very beneficial for them to be able to communicate with the teacher verbally,” said Panwar.

Education 204

Education Communications Engagement Implementation 204

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). For more general information uncheck these boxes under “Cloud Instance”.

Public Sector 98

Public Sector Security Translation Management 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to the risk to life and biodiversity, wildfires can destroy and disrupt property, essential infrastructure, communications, air quality, and more. If thermal imagery is available, consider implementing an ensemble approach to improve model performance and confidence.

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Disaster Response Public Sector Implementation Nonprofit 312

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

The Canadian government’s Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) program Beyond the Cloud trains people and upskills employees for essential roles such as cloud architects, engineers, and administrators. In 2023, the European Union had more than 330 applicants for the European Digital Skills Awards across five categories.

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Government Public Sector Development Economic Development 195

Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 23, 2023

As Microsoft Teams is the primary tool for communication and collaboration, customers are looking to improve productivity by integrating their business processes directly into Microsoft Teams via third-party party (3P) applications or line-of-business (LOB)/homegrown application integrations.

Public Sector 98

Public Sector Security Management Translation 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Fachklinikum Mainschleife manages around 30 critical applications, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and practice management systems. AWS Organizations facilitates governance and control across multiple AWS accounts.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 20, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights What’s New in Microsoft Teams at Enterprise Connect 2023 SIP Gateway is now available for Government Community Cloud customers to enable core Teams calling functionality on legacy devices. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your patience. This will be offered and installed on their devices with 4.16

Public Sector 98

Public Sector Security Management Government 98

Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

As Microsoft Teams is the primary tool for communication and collaboration, customers are looking to improve productivity by integrating their business processes directly into Microsoft Teams via third-party party (3P) applications or line-of-business (LOB)/homegrown application integrations.

Public Sector 97

Public Sector Security Management Communications 97

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Agencies that don’t implement the latest and greatest technology run the risk of falling short of customer and employee expectations and of collecting technical debt. More than two-thirds of federal employees still work remotely to some degree, according to a November 2023 Office of Personnel Management survey.

Communications 105

Communications Security Engagement Management 105

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Public safety agencies are deploying reliable and responsive applications for communication, resource allocation, and coordination—all essential in times of emergencies and disasters. Blueprints also helps you implement the relevant security controls needed to operate workloads from multiple teams in the same cluster.

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Public Sector Security Management Operations 317

Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

AFRL , employing 13,000 individuals including on-site contractors, civilians, and military personnel, requires smooth coordination and communication. In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners!

Education 94

Education Government Public Sector Constituents 94

AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Since April 1, 2023, state Medicaid agencies (SMA) have one year to “unwind” temporary COVID-era changes and return to pre-pandemic ways of working. million Medicaid members have been disenrolled as of August 11, 2023. The solution described here offers a low code, serverless implementation that can automatically scale based on demand.

Campaign 130

Campaign Outreach Public Sector Constituents 130

Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 12, 2024

Published on December 26th, 2023, the DoD’s long-awaited CMMC Proposed Rule introduces a phased rollout spanning three years. This rule builds upon the existing requirements outlined in DFARS 252.204-7012 for the Defense Industrial Base.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The impact of labor shortages Between the stressful nature of the job and the fatigue that comes with shift work, the emergency communications profession has always seen turnover. In the emergency communications space, calls can be routed to Amazon Connect through a standard 10-digit number, or through transfer from an emergency call-taker.

Public Safety 130

Public Safety Public Sector Communications Constituents 130

GovCast

DECEMBER 12, 2023

GovCast had a banner year in 2023, featuring dozens of interviews with federal IT leaders, officials and experts. We take a look back at the year’s work around AI, zero-trust implementation and many other issues and topics facing all IT staffs throughout government.

Communications 40

Communications Implementation Management Government 40

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers ( NASCIO ) recently released the 2023 report of the top 10 priorities of state chief information officers (CIOs) for strategies, management processes, and solutions. Public sector leaders across the country and around the world use AWS to implement their cloud strategies.

Public Sector 130

Public Sector Local Government Management Education 130

Peak Proposals

JANUARY 1, 2023

January 01, 2023 Like many of you, we’ve worked on grant proposals that have not come together easily, and the final product feels mediocre at best. can communicate to the funder the outcome of their investment). Despite their weaknesses, sometimes the proposals still get funded, but that’s the exception, not the rule.

Communications 130

Communications Campaign Implementation Transportation 130

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2023

The new tool can communicate with students via text and email when the status of their aid application changes. The AWS tool yields immediate results in transparency, efficiency, and morale Implementing the AWS financial aid tool resulted in immediate benefits for Highline College.

Education 189

Education Public Sector Operations Accountability 189

Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 12, 2023

Adopting low code to secure internal and external communications To address this issue, organisations can shift away from relying solely on emails for digital communication, as it’s not email itself that’s critical but the means of communication. This can be achieved by developing a low-code application.

Security 98

Security Budgeting Social Media Communications 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

One of the top complaints from neurologists – and many other physicians – is the challenges they face with interhospital communication. These ineffective communication processes not only make it challenging for physicians to treat stroke patients effectively but ultimately contribute to increased stress and burnout.

Communications 92

Communications Implementation Security Management 92

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Incidents like the 2023 Cloudflare and Okta breaches offer ample evidence that failure to do so can lead to catastrophic consequences, from mishandled identities to issues with access credentials. In 2023 alone, a shocking 49% increase in runtime security incidents occurred, according to a report by Armosec. But don’t stop there.

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Security Local Government Implementation Government Agency 77

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

In essence, the solution delivering the highest return on investment and probability of success long-term—not the fastest or cheapest short-term option—should be selected, even if implementation is more difficult. In 2023, AWS announced that it had joined the FinOps Foundation as a premier member. Returns can enormously outweigh costs.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Operations Public Sector Transportation 200

Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 22, 2024

As Microsoft Teams is the primary tool for communication and collaboration, customers are looking to improve productivity by integrating their business processes directly into Microsoft Teams via third-party party (3P) applications or line-of-business (LOB)/homegrown application integrations. Thank you for your patience.

Public Sector 122

Public Sector Engagement Management Security 122

Partnership for Public Service

MARCH 9, 2023

March 2023 marks three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially implemented on a limited basis to allow space for customer feedback, this service will be available to more Americans by the end of 2023. Initially, life in our country seemed to stop. However, things changed.

Social Media 75

Social Media Coordinator Operations Accountability 75

Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 24, 2024

While these numbers highlight challenges, they also present an opportunity for the government to reset its relationship with the public through improved federal data practices Implementing robust data collection, management and dissemination practices can serve as a step toward greater accountability and transparency.

Government 75

Government Cultivation Accountability Translation 75

Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 18, 2023

Moreover, the experts expect the technology to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% from 2023 to 2030. Considering that virtual reality induces a strong emotional involvement, the implementation allows retailers to make marketing more effective, boosting sales. billion in 2022.

Campaign 98

Campaign Implementation Engagement Communications 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 30, 2023

Analogue to digital transition is now an urgent issue across sectors that rely on monitoring data from, responding to, or communicating with service users over whom an organisation has a duty of care, such as TEC (technology-enabled care), assisted living and housing. Digital telephony networks are here and expanding faster than ever.

Implementation 98

Implementation Budgeting Housing Communications 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The WIC system went live in production in March 2023. The AWS whitepaper Disaster recovery options in the cloud describes how the architecture can be extended to implement disaster recovery. AZDHS later added AWS microservices to enhance functionality.

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Public Health Accountability Leadership Management 200

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In other words, change starts with the people who implement the processes that technology helps achieve. At the end of the day… the technology is fantastic and we all love it, but we have to understand that if our people are the implementers, then we can’t just buy that system, because that’s the easy piece.” “To

Implementation 95

Implementation Management Communications 95

GovLoop

JULY 6, 2023

Clearly communicate an automation initiative’s aims and how it will and will not affect employees. Such skills include “communication, complex analytical skills that often require careful judgements of multiple factors, and creativity,” according to a study by the Brookings Institution.

Communications 105

Communications Constituents Leadership Government Agency 105

Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

AFRL , employing 13,000 individuals including on-site contractors, civilians, and military personnel, requires smooth coordination and communication. In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners!

Education 52

Education Government Public Sector Constituents 52

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 24, 2023

pdf (microsoft.com) or How to Use Microsoft Teams for Conducting Effective Interviews - nBold Implement a productive work environment regardless of workspace, enabling your organization to offer flexible work schedules and locations to appeal to the workforce. Teams-Tip-Sheet-Brochure-A5.pdf

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Public Sector Communications Engagement Security 96

Librarian.net

JULY 15, 2023

Previous reports from me: June 2020 , January 2021 (did not write a report), July 2021 , January 2022 , June 2022 (did not go to ALA ), January 2023 I filled in for outgoing Councilor Marti Fisk who moved, and was elected to a three-year term starting in 2020. Paying attention to ongoing ALA Council issues and communicating about them to VLA.

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