AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. In February 2024, AWS announced a collaboration with the U.S. The NSM emphasizes the need for rapid AI adoption in national security.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Our goal is to expedite the digital evolution of public services and safeguard government operations through cloud computing technology. On September 11, 2024, AWS announced the launch of the Provincial and Municipal Cyber Grant Program across Canada at the AWS Summit in Toronto.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order. Our professional services teams can assist agencies in addressing their specific needs, ranging from consulting to implementation.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

government established FedRAMP to reduce redundant work by government agencies, to provide a standardized approach for assessing, monitoring, and authorizing cloud computing products and services under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and to accelerate Federal agencies’ adoption of secure cloud solutions.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC subject to US Government authorization. Wave 1 (October 2024): Copilot Graph-grounded chat (‘Work Tab’): Quickly access relevant department data, policies, or citizen inquiries without extensive searching.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

From government agencies to public health organisations, the need for robust data protection measures has never been more critical. Enhancing compliance and trust By implementing 3M Bright Screen Privacy Filters, public sector organisations can enhance their data protection measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Yaara Tam, head of multinational organizations, and Barbara Baeyens, head of Benelux, announced the launch of new AWS learning plans for civil servants , specifically designed for European Union (EU) government agencies to help government employees build cloud skills and accelerate digital transformation.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

State and local government agencies quickly have begun to include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in IT modernization plans. Here we explore the AI challenges state and local agencies face and six best practices to guide government AI adoption strategies. Download the Study 1.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

DHS highlighted UCMM in its “Integrated Strategy for High-Risk Management,” a biannual update to the Government Accountability Office. The UCMM framework has been a key in aligning recovery actions from the SolarWinds Incident and guiding implementation of critical cybersecurity capabilities and above guidance requests,” the report states.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 25, 2024

The public sector's need for intelligent AI In the past year, generative AI has emerged as a focal point for innovation, offering the potential to transform how government agencies operate and serve their communities. 1 Source: Google Cloud TIPS poll 2024, Fed and SLG (Market Connections)

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Center for Community Progress is exploring an emerging trend where land banks and land conservancies partner to implement vacant land stewardship. A land bank is a public entity with unique powers to put vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties back to productive use according to community goals.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this article, our colleagues at Future Healthcare Today explore how AI solves Health and Human Services challenges The impact and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) have been top of mind for government agencies in 2024.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For government agencies’ cybersecurity operations, AI holds especially great promise. These capabilities are more important than ever because as attackers weaponize AI, agencies need to respond by implementing defensive AI in their networks. “It

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI offers government agencies unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and deliver better services to citizens. Best practices can help implement AI safely, securely and effectively. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2024

To be efficient and effective, government agencies need interoperable systems that securely connect employees, constituents and partners to the resources they need across the enterprise. To do that, they need identity management to be rooted into centralized policy engines. Policy-based access control helps here. “We

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

For example, a recent directive from the US Government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires all US federal government agencies to transition to electronic records by June 30, 2024.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

For government agencies’ cybersecurity operations, AI holds especially great promise. These capabilities are more important than ever because as attackers weaponize AI, agencies need to respond by implementing defensive AI in their networks. “It

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC, subject to US Government authorization. Phase 1 (October 2024): Business Chat (‘BizChat’): a central hub that brings together all your data —right in the flow of your work.

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GovLoop

MAY 9, 2024

Here are some ways government agencies are using data to make a difference. By analyzing post-transaction survey results, survey responses from employees and customer behavior data, such as average length of time to complete an online form, organizations can streamline service delivery and implement more human-centered design.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft 365 Copilot, a groundbreaking tool set to redefine how government agencies work. Where to Start with Microsoft Teams Apps in Gov Clouds Customers in our Office 365 government clouds, GCC, GCCH, and DoD, are continuing to evolve how they do business in the hybrid workplace.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

That’s why we’re excited and honored to partner with government agencies that deliver mission critical services by harnessing the power of tools and capabilities in Microsoft 365 Government. Microsoft 365 Government Community Call Join Jay Leask and other members of the Government Community live on LinkedIn!

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

The order provides guidance on responsible AI development and deployment, and sets a timeline for agencies to develop plans to implement generative AI safely. However, adding generative AI to your agency is not a simple process. “If We offer a workshop that looks at the suitability of AI for your agency,” says Groat. “We

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft 365 Copilot, a groundbreaking tool set to redefine how government agencies work. Microsoft 365 Government Community Call Join Jay Leask and other members of the Government Community live on LinkedIn! When this will happen: January 1, 2024. will be returned.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Government agencies can leverage real-world data from their communities to improve public acceptance for automated enforcement or other mitigating actions. Safety starts with every driver and voter Technology can help make roads safer, but it’s not the whole solution.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JUNE 10, 2024

Rather, the root cause has been the long-running blocking of reforms to reinstate price competition in housing and mortgage markets, which contrasts with other industries where such reforms have instead been successfully implemented in past decades. Brokerage commissions. 15 Credit reports. 1 See White House Fact Sheet 3/7/24: [link].

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Last month, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted its fourth Gov2Gov event: Responsible AI Implementation at the Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC. The event convened senior public sector leaders and decision-makers from across the US Government (USG) to hear from White House officials and chief AI officers from federal government agencies.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Government agencies’ decade-long transition into the cloud is steadily — and rapidly — evolving toward the adoption of multi-cloud strategies. In August 2024, the Biden administration moved away from defining different tiers of authorizations (previously JAB and Agency) and toward one designation of FedRAMP Authorized.

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GovLoop

MARCH 14, 2024

The release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy in March was just one of several efforts in 2023 to put government agencies on better cyber footing. June Several federal and state agencies are among hundreds of organizations targeted by Russian hackers who exploited a flaw in a common application used to transfer data.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Despite digital-first customer service taking off in the private sector, citizens still strongly prefer phone calls and in-person visits for engaging with government agencies. It could be that they enjoy interactions with dedicated and knowledgeable staff members.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The AWS Skills to Jobs team has implemented Tech Alliances to support our customers by finding the qualified talent they are looking for,” said Valerie Singer, general manager of AWS worldwide public sector global education.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

5 First, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that currently fund about half of America’s near-$13 trillion of first-lien mortgages, will routinely fund mortgages with as low as a 5 percent down payment. 1 See “Down Payment Assistance Programs & Grants by State 2024,” [link].

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Made in Baltimore market was part of Artscape 2023. And 10 years ago I suggested that Morgan State should have moved their architecture school to the district (" Morgan State University should move their architecture and planning school to Downtown/Station North Arts District ," ).

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GovLoop

JANUARY 6, 2025

The good news is theres a growing body of guidance on how to meet these goals, starting with the EO and OMBs implementation memo, M-24-10. Dont Forget Privacy and Security Government agencies collect a lot of data about the people they serve much of it confidential or personally identifiable information (PII).

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