AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

In Egypt, AWS signed a new nationwide agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MoHESR) in June 2023, alongside 100 ministers, higher education, and government affiliates. Learners engaged in the West Virginia Tech Alliance should expect similar opportunities to engage with AWS employer customers in 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Since its launch in 2023, the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has already engaged 1050 educational institutions and more than 250,000 learners worldwide. Since 2023, she has been working as a solutions architect at AWS Brazil. To learn more about the impact of the Women in Cloud initiative, please read this AWS blog post.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Amazon Transcribe API, StartTranscriptionJob , can be automatically engaged through Lambda functions to initiate transcription jobs for each uploaded file. In this particular example, OpenSearch returns only documents older than January 1, 2023, with titles containing the words Generative AI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

In 2023, more than 2,000 education customers around the world subscribed to software in AWS Marketplace. By listing on AWS Marketplace , Coursera has been able to extend the adoption of its targeted content and engaging learning formats to foster continuous skill development for lifelong learners.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The 2023-2026 data strategy of the Government of Canada (GC) The GC’s data strategy describes how the Federal Public Service intends to utilize data over the next three years to deliver enhanced services and value to Canadians. A new $100,000 AWS community grant fund launched in 2023 supports Calgary sustainability initiatives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Pictured: The AWS 2023 Justice and Public Safety GovTech Accelerator cohort at Amazon’s HQ2 for Week Zero, a three-day onboarding event to kick off the accelerator. The program will culminate with the 2023 AWS GovTech Accelerator demo day at the State of GovTech conference on November 14.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our 2023 award winners! 2023 Award Winners: Eli Homes, Research Fish Biologist, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Michael Berkholtz, Manager of Business Relations, Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Information Technology Category, U.S.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Here are some statistics to consider as you plan your library’s social media marketing for 2023 according to Demandsage.com and DataPortal.com. Instagram algorithm for 2023. The complete guide includes tips for: LinkedIn.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

From July 11-12, 2023 in Sacramento, CA, leaders from across state and local government and education will gather to learn more about how to transform public services to deliver for students, constituents, and communities. Register now for the IMAGINE 2023 conference in Sacramento. Will we see you there? Check out the full schedule.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 25, 2023

As we enter 2023, many industries are faced with minimal business growth projections , with the global economy expected to expand by 1.6% Businesses’ goals today will affect their 2023 outcomes and longer-term success. The true winners will be those making automation a critical part of their 2023 strategy.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Special note to my readers: The next Super Library Marketing post will be published on Monday, January 9, 2023. This is the final part of a series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Well, this is the most difficult section of the 2023 social media guide to write. The Twitter algorithm for 2023.

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Social Pinpoint

MAY 10, 2023

In community engagement, video can transform a project and enhance information delivery – so here are 5 reasons why your team needs to use video content in community engagement. ” The versatility of video content makes it an effective tool for engaging diverse audiences with different interests and needs. .”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Experts highlighted examples of it being adopted in university and college strategies, funding, curricula, governance, and community engagement. They come to campus with a very diverse experience and understanding of climate change and sustainability, and there’s a lot of activism and engagement for sustainability topics.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

Nonprofit innovators from across the country led live sessions for other nonprofit leaders about how they’re innovating with cloud technology and engaging their communities. Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofits and nonprofit healthcare at AWS, delivering the keynote at the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This is the first installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Toledo Lucas County Public Library saw great engagement on this informative LinkedIn post. The LinkedIn algorithm for 2023. Early engagement : LinkedIn will show your post first to your followers. LinkedIn for libraries.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 3, 2025

(Photo: Community Progress) Neighborhood-Led Vacant Lot Maintenance Programs like the Genesee County Land Bank Authoritys (GCLBA) Clean & Green initiative show how resident engagement can combat illegal dumping. Engage local groups to collect data. Make sure data is spatially referenced with GPS coordinates.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

The AWS GovTech Accelerator’s goal is to support the development of technologies that can address challenges such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. Applications open today and close Monday, July 10, 2023.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 27, 2023

By focusing on growth, resilience, and sustainability, dairy processors have an opportunity to leverage momentum and engage consumers and customers with a unified story.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Microsoft Teams for US Government Adoption Guide Message Center Highlights SharePoint Online MC678064 — UseRemoteAPIs functionality change 60 Days Updated September 27, 2023: We have updated the rollout timeline below. >60 Days Updated September 12, 2023: We have updated the content below with additional information.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization. In case it’s not running it will start it.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is the second installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Note: Facebook stopped sharing broad statistics of user engagement. The Facebook algorithm for 2023. Content type : Facebook pays attention to the content a user likes and serves them more of what they engage with.

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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.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 31, 2023

link] Zillow predicts Charlotte will be the nations’s hottest housing market in 2023: [link] DFI in the news: Salisbury NC engages UNC DFI for pre-development services for a brownfields site, the former Kesler Mill: [link] Watauga County engages UNC DFI for affordable housing pre-development assistance on County-owned land: bit.ly/3VEiarP

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Before we look forward and reveal our predictions for the top 2024 trends in online community engagement, let’s look back. 2023 was the year that saw some very clear trends, especially in the digital community space. We saw hybrid engagement come of age, we saw really clear stages in engagement, and we even saw the rise of AI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $6 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 43 percent between 2023 and 2032, according to recent research. Enhancing teacher effectiveness and productivity AI enables educators to shift focus from administrative tasks to student engagement.

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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The 2023 State of Land Banking survey received complete responses from approximately 30 percent of those land banks (92 completed, 20 partial). 43 percent of respondents reported their land banks are currently engaged in rehabilitation activities and 21 percent are planning rehabilitation projects within the next three years (Figure 3).

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Key points: Major: Retirement Timeline: October 2, 2023: Retirement announcement and customers can proactively set a property to block Business Connectivity services features within their tenant. October 30, 2023: Microsoft will begin blocking Business Connectivity Services features based on the tenant property set by the customer.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This is the third installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. Many libraries just didn’t have the staff time to commit to creating engaging, short-form video content. The TikTok algorithm for 2023. Hashtags play a significant role in your library’s engagement success on TikTok.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

million in total annual AWS run rate cost optimization by the end of 2023. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who was with AWS at the time, operated as an executive sponsor for the engagement, providing a direct escalation path to prioritize the project’s success. Plus, CSS realized $10.7

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

He is also involved in engaging and building local companies as well as anchoring new technology companies in Singapore. Cheow Hoe has more than two decades of extensive experience in both in the public and private sectors, with a strong track record in leading digital transformation changes in organizations and government.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 28, 2023

DFI in the news: UNC DFI engagement with Morrisville NC appears in the Triangle Business Journal: 25-acre Morrisville Town Center project continues to progress. March 2023 Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. link] Other CED Items: Food deserts are communities without a grocery store. 41kaSvZ U.S.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 28, 2023

Attendees heard from distinguished speakers, attended and engaged in workshops, networked […] Source The ongoing theme of this year’s CCC was the importance of education, partnerships, and job creation to build better cities, towns, and villages.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2023

Microsoft Teams for US Government Adoption Guide Message Center Highlights SharePoint Online MC653734 — (Updated) SharePoint: User experience and Image Coherence in SharePoint Online (SPO) >60 Days Updated July 26, 2023: We have updated the content below to show as intended. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Read more about AWS for nonprofits: Announcing new cloud-based solutions for credit unions and nonprofit research organizations AWS announces the 2023 AWS IMAGINE Grant funding cycle for nonprofits What you missed at that 2023 IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference Now available: New AWS program supporting nonprofit donor and member engagement How nonprofits (..)

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

AWS launched the Tech Alliance in June, 2023 at the AWS Summit Washington, DC, bringing together a global coalition of higher education institutions, employers, government, and collaborating organizations to address the tech skills gap. Texas becomes the fifth US state engaged, joining New York, Illinois, Washington, and West Virginia.

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

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