State Tech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Crawford and Seguin CIO Shane McDaniel addressed a sold-out audience on a very busy and productive day at Extreme Connect 2024, emphasizing that cybersecurity cooperation between levels of government remains top of mind for them, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The World Health Summit 2024 served as a pivotal platform for global health leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address pressing healthcare challenges and explore cutting-edge solutions. Watch the following video for highlights.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

State CIO Jim Weaver told StateTech at NASCIO 2024 that as many as 17 public safety answering points were damaged or inaccessible. After Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, 1.5 million people were without power. Normally, this would hinder access to emergency services for the communities served by those PSAPs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today, I have the privilege of announcing our 2023-2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant winners. Designed to provide high quality and culturally rich online learning experiences – both inside and outside of the classroom – HBCUv will launch its course sharing network and community engagement platform in 2024.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We’re optimistic that in 2024 more states… In a dozen states, Republicans and Democrats alike have taken steps to change what can be an unforgiving system by shifting the responsibility of clearing criminal records from individuals to the government through a process known as automatic record clearance.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For them, having more options makes it harder to decide which solutions to purchase with American Rescue Plan Act funds that will expire at the end of 2024. Faced with a multitude of options, many agencies may be experiencing what psychologist Barry Schwartz called “the paradox of choice.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. In 2024, there was a dramatic rise in the sophistication of AI-powered attacks.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

At NASCIO 2024, we interviewed state CIOs and CTOs about their current and upcoming priorities. Keep this page bookmarked for our coverage of the NASCIO 2024 Annual conference. Broadband access for all, digital government, accessibility, ransomware and Next-Generation 911 were among the key talking points.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

At the NASCIO 2024 annual conference Monday, state CISOs discussed the 2024 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study. The biennial cybersecurity study produced by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Deloitte notes a growing role for state CISOs in the face of emerging threats to government enterprise.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2024

The city truly needed a modernized network, and about a year later, McDaniel settled on a partnership with Extreme Networks after consulting a Gartner Magic Quadrant, he said during TAGITM 2024 in San Antonio. Today, the city operates about 40 municipal facilities, and all but two of…

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The 2024-25 United States Supreme Court Term officially kicked off on Monday, October 7. Several significant cases that could impact local governments and their interests are before the court this term.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and inspiration dominated today’s AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote. But there was no shortage of newsworthy moments and key takeaways that extended beyond generative AI. Dave Levy , vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivered the DC Summit keynote.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Louis on October 29, 2024. Submissions will remain open until November 29, 2024. The challenge has a prize pool of $1 million in AWS credits, awarded to the most compelling project ideas that emerge. Mapping the path to geospatial transformation The Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge kicked off in St.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

30, 2024, shortly after introducing its first information security policy. There are government entities that do not like engaging with vendors, said Nicolle Rosecrans, Arapahoe County manager of information security and compliance, during the 2024 StateRAMP Cyber Summit. Arapahoe County, Colo.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of AWS Champions, and the expansion of the program to AWS education and government technology (EdTech, GovTech) partners. To learn more about the 2024 AWS Champions and their transformative work, visit the AWS Champions homepage.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Speaking at the NASCIO 2024 annual conference in New Orleans, Amy Hille Glasscock, NASCIO’s program director for innovation and emerging issues, revealed the top four business processes cited by survey respondents: 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 16, 2024

Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.

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Next City

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Our annual recommendations for gifts that will spark action and support the hearts, hands and minds pushing our cities forward.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Attention auditors! Today, we issue a new revision of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards , also known as the “Yellow Book,” which supersedes the 2018 revision of the standards. The Yellow Book is the book of standards and guidance.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We caught up with Jerry Imsand, Tennessee’s executive director of shared enterprise solutions, at NASCIO 2024 in New Orleans to learn how the app is being used today, lessons learned and what comes next.

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OpenGov

AUGUST 26, 2024

Business Licensing: The Ultimate Guide [New For 2024] Business Licensing 101: How Your Local Government Can Support Business & Community Growth Business Licensing FAQs What are the different types of […] The post Business Licensing [2024 Guide] appeared first on OpenGov.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Whether it’s your first time attending, or your eighth, here are a few tips to make the most of IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2024. Discover new ideas, build connections, and interact with cutting-edge technology onsite. Register now to join us in DC.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Addressing the NASCIO 2024 conference in New Orleans, Anh Le, chief of business operations and general counsel for the Georgia Technology Authority, and Katy Ruckle, chief privacy officer for Washington state, warned that generative AI “exponentially” increases the power to generate public records.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In 2024, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton… The city subsequently made it a priority to move servers out of buildings susceptible to flooding and power outages and into the cloud. 2023 set a record for having the most billion-dollar climate disasters in recorded history.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

over the market size of $25 billion in 2024. This can be especially valuable during times of crisis; for instance, when recovering from a natural disaster and needing workloads in the field. Research firm Future Market Insights expects the modular data center market to grow to $135 billion by 2034, an increase of 18.3% Meanwhile,…

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Five CIOs and one CTO in attendance at NASCIO 2024 discuss the current and future AI use cases that excite them most. Keep this page bookmarked for our coverage of the NASCIO 2024 Annual conference. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @StateTech and the official conference Twitter account, @NASCIO.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Fiscal year 2024 marked the fifth year in a row that the U.S. saw a budget deficit above $1 trillion. If no action is taken, we project that growing deficits will result in federal debt held by the public (federal debt) reaching its historical high.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

On the occasion of Maryland hosting the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ 2024 Midyear Conference, StateTech Managing… Her background gives her deep insights into how to best use data in government as she strives to improve citizen services.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

by Sarah Brown, Senior Journal Manager In our first highlights collection of 2024, we are delighted to feature three topical open access articles illuminating several different perspectives on feminist politics. All three emphasise the importance of considering intersectionality in politics… Continue reading →

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 11, 2025

The federal government reported an estimated $162 billion in payment errorsor improper paymentsduring fiscal year 2024. This marks a steep decline from the prior year$236 billion in FY 2023. This decline was largely due to the termination of or.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index paints a similar picture. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported that international adversaries were discovered on U.S. critical infrastructure networks, where they had remained undetected for up to five years.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Even as government agencies adopt zero-trust architectures and become more adept at detecting and preventing cybersecurity threats, attackers are still finding ways to get through defenses.According to the 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, the use of valid credentials became the top initial access vector last year, accounting for 30% of the (..)

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Keep this page bookmarked for our coverage of the NASCIO 2024 Annual conference. Jarrett State Cybersecurity Leadership Award — provided his firsthand experience and insights on the matter at this year’s NASCIO event. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @StateTech and the official conference Twitter account, @NASCIO.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

In a recent video interview, Jose J. Peña, IT director for the city of Pharr, Texas, said that the enhanced capabilities of Extreme Networks infrastructure ensures that the city can continue to innovate. “We

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 12, 2024

For customer care leaders, 2024 could be a transformative year. Gen Z consumers are picking up the phone, boomers are using digital chat, and AI technologies are reshaping the contact center.

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