Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | June 2023 We have a great line-up of new features to announce. We highlight the stories of public servants around the globe, while fostering a community of decision makers.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 20, 2023

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 Release News SharePoint Online SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Designer workflows are now supported on SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT 4.1)

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2023

Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments. We highlight the stories of public servants around the globe, while fostering a community of decision makers. What actions do I need to take?

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI is rapidly reshaping the public sector, ushering in a new era of intelligent and AI-powered service delivery and mission impact. Realizing its full potential to improve government services, enhance decision-making, and ultimately create a more efficient and effective public sector requires leadership and a clear commitment.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 30, 2024

That is a big concern of federal IT leaders, according to the recent EY Center for Modernization survey of public-sector officials. ” To learn more about how agencies are updating legacy systems, download it here: Get the Guide Photo by Isaque Pereira at Pexels.com Favorite 42% were concerned about outdated hardware.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

2024 will be the 15th year GovLoop has hosted the NextGen Government Training Summit, and each year since its inception, it’s been inspiring government innovation and providing training and leadership opportunities for public servants. Starting at 10 a.m.,

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GovLoop

JULY 9, 2024

Government organizations have ample motivation to secure their networks, devices and infrastructure: Ransomware targets 58% of public-sector entities each year, and it costs them each more than $2 million, on average, to get up and running again. Public-sector organizations just can’t buy the latest and greatest” technology, he noted.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In addition, the public preview release has been updated to include implementation guidance for every practice in alignment with the Technical Reference Guide. Note: This release was issued prior to the final CMMC rule publication in this month (October 2024). You may download a copy at: [link] Please share feedback at [link].

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Government Is Both Similar To and Different From the Private Sector [The public sector] doesnt, obviously, move at the same pace that it does on the private side. You cant leave all those people behind, but you cant also ignore the next generation who wants to engage in a different way, Barker said.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

One reason for the holdup is the requirements that public-sector organizations must meet. In June 2024, it announced the Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework to accelerate the adoption of new tech, particularly high-demand generative AI (GenAI) solutions. But agencies are increasingly unwilling to wait.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To learn more about the transformative potential of Google Cloud Workstations, download the full Forrester TEI study. By embracing this cloud-native solution, government organizations can avoid costly mistakes, streamline operations, and empower developers to focus on what they do best: building cutting-edge solutions that serve the nation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle. The AWS IMAGINE Grant is a public grant opportunity open to registered nonprofit organizations and nonprofit healthcare providers who are using cloud technology to accelerate their missions. The first application deadline is June 3, 2024.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The number of phishing attempts — the most common type of cyberattack — increased 62% from 2023 to 2024, for instance, and identity-related incidents have directly affected 84% of organizations this year, a 68% increase from 2023. This article appears in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.”

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Every public-sector entity — city, county, school, library, police station, etc. A third priority has been readying the North Dakota public sector for future events “because it’s not if the next bad thing will happen, but it’s when,” he said. That’s a problem for any organization, and certainly for government.

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GovLoop

MARCH 12, 2024

Finding qualified employees to handle it, especially in the public sector, can be difficult. To learn more about AI’s transformative impact in government and prospects for 2024, download the guide here: Get the guide Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Favorite Agencies struggle with data for many reasons.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

Microsoft is leading the charge, deploying innovative AI solutions tailored for public sector needs. Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“Generative AI specifically enables agencies to automate complex tasks such as content creation, data analysis and predictive modeling,” said Maria Fahmi, Executive Vice President, Technology & Engineering, with V3Gate, which specializes in providing emerging technology to the public sector. “It

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

“The intent of zero trust is [that] you have two things that are each trusted, communicating over an untrusted channel,” explained Josh Bressers, Vice President of Security at Anchore, whose software composition analysis platform helps secure public-sector applications and automate compliance with government security standards.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They may lack modern security features, and they are difficult to patch and update,” said Bryan Schneider, Director, Public Sector, with Fortinet. In fact, a recent survey of WaterWorld and Wastewater Digest members found that 82% view cybersecurity risk as a threat to populations and public health.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

said Adilson Jardim, Salesforce’s Senior Vice President, Public Sector Solutions Engineering. ” For more examples of how agencies are making real-world use of AI technology, download it here: Get the guide Photo by Kevin Ku at Pexels.com Favorite In government, “there are silos of data everywhere,” Jardim said.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Under these guidelines, federal departments and agencies are tasked with implementing zero trust to strengthen their cyber defenses by the end of fiscal 2024. ” To see more about how agencies are implementing cybersecurity, download the guide. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) make this an explicit priority. Get the guide.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

“These models are trained on a broad range of data, a wide understanding of language and concepts and images,” said John Dvorak, Chief Technology Officer, Red Hat North America Public Sector. Fine-tuning is essential to maximizing the relevance of the model, the accuracy, the effectiveness for the specific use cases that you have.”

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GovLoop

APRIL 9, 2024

While government will always struggle with bureaucracy, and public-sector hiring may lag that of private industry, agencies often can do more to draw talented people to government and compel them to stay. Lee suggests that looking at live metrics actually better indicates who’s being engaged and how they are responding.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The 2024 version of the United Nations (UN) annual report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World found that about 29.6 Download DIEM_2023_-_Fields_descriptions for the field descriptions of the DIEM data. percent of the global population, or about 2.4 You need your DIEM credentials for this solution.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Especially for organizations with relatively small development teams, GenAI “is where the immediate, low-hanging fruit is,” said Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Consultants, Public Sector in North America, at Pluralsight, which provides skills training through an online data-analytics platform.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sector received huge investment from venture capital, private equity firms, and IPOs (initial public offerings) on the back of the rise in hybrid learning. However, as HolonIQ reports in its 2024 Global Education Outlook , funding sources slowed across the board in 2023, dropping 59% from 2022 levels.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

Prior to COVID-19, said Matthew Rose, Industry Principal, Global Public Sector, of Snowflake, the Government Accountability Office reported that some federal systems were as much as 60 years old. Also, national rulemaking about AI safety and security is increasing pressure on agencies to refresh their IT infrastructure.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

said Jeremy Wilson, EDB’s CTO – North America Public Sector. To read more about how agencies are raising their cyber game, download it here: Get the Guide Photo by Josh Sorenson at pexels.com Favorite Legacy databases often can’t interoperate and integrate with these technologies.”

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GovLoop

APRIL 30, 2024

In a hybrid cloud architecture, they must deliver search in a new way — one where “users don’t have to worry about data that’s distributed and disconnected sometimes,” said Dave Erickson, Elastic’s Public Sector Distinguished Architect. “We We need to make it simple for users to ask the same question everywhere.”

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GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

Consider: On average, it takes more than 98 days to fill a public-sector job, which is more than double the private sector average. Partnership for Public Service Using Data Organizations are going beyond interviews and anecdotes, relying instead on quantitative data, such as that from anonymous monthly or quarterly surveys.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

Workforce and Privacy are Top-of-Mind for Agency Leaders It was no surprise to attendees of the NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference that AI dominated the conversation. However, more training, upskilling, and cultural change are required to prepare the public sector workforce for AI innovation. Download the Study 1.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Between Commercial, Government, DoD & Secret Offerings - Sept 2024 Update This article is the second of a series in the Microsoft Tech Community Public Sector Blog and touches on several key principles for compliance, including data residency versus data sovereignty.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This powerful tool combines large language models (LLMs) with your organization’s data to enhance productivity and innovation in the public sector. Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Newsworthy Highlights Elevating Government Productivity: Microsoft 365 Copilot at the Forefront The digital transformation within government sectors is accelerating, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in this evolution. Microsoft is leading the charge, deploying innovative AI solutions tailored for public sector needs.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 22, 2023

Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments. We highlight the stories of public servants around the globe, while fostering a community of decision makers. If Edge is not installed, they will have the option to download it.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 17, 2023

Certain parts of the service will retire sooner unless users take action Several Microsoft 365 connectors will be retired and will stop working for Teams and Outlook References and Information Resources Microsoft 365 Public Roadmap This link is filtered to show GCC, GCC High and DOD specific items.

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GovLoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has published three draft standards for quantum-resistant encryption tools , which are expected to be finalized in 2024. The private sector should follow the government’s model in preparing its own network and systems for our postquantum future,” states the National Cybersecurity Strategy.

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