Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. US persons in US locations).

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 1, 2024

AI applications not categorised as high-risk or banned are subject to lighter-touch regulation, allowing for innovation while ensuring compliance with fundamental rights and safety standards. These include providing comprehensive technical documentation, disclosing training data summaries, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. If regulations are not followed, a genAI model could unintentionally locate and train on data that should have been disposed of.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) 1 published its “Report on Nonbank Mortgage Servicing 2024” 2 (the Report) earlier this year. Finally, I will present a list of various pragmatic actions from which policymakers can select several they view as most well-suited for implementation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

AWS enables government agencies and regulated industries to experiment and innovate in a secure, compliant manner. We recently launched Guardrails for Amazon Bedrock (Preview) , which helps customers implement responsible AI policies when building generative AI applications. Want more in-person public sector content?

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cunningham notes that for cities, the goal is not just to acquire technology, but to implement solutions that enhance public services, improve efficiency and demonstrate responsible use of taxpayer funds—in both the short and long term. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

Similarly, the Irish Government has developed its own National AI Strategy , which was updated by the new government and in response to European Union (EU) AI regulations. At the EU level, the AI Act has provided a clear framework for local regulation transposition, offering safeguards for development without hindering innovation.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 1, 2025

Our conclusion: Governments dont need more AI; they need the right AI built for the realities of public service, integrated into existing workflows, and implemented with frontline professionals, not imposed on them. Be aware of data privacy and security concerns and ensure compliance with regulations. How savvy are your citizens?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

However, the UK Government’s 2024 cyber breach report indicates that not all businesses are able to conform to the ten steps to cyber security, especially in the SME sector. Compliance standards are implemented within the public sector to achieve minimum cyber security standards.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

From China to India to the United States, governments have stepped up to consider how to start regulating AI. At the AI for Good Global Summit, government leaders, policymakers, researchers, and technologists came together at the first-ever” AI Governance Day – From Principles to Implementation” on 29 May 2024.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This is where 3M Bright Screen Privacy Filters for Laptops come into play, offering a simple yet effective solution to enhance on-screen privacy and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and damage to an organisation’s reputation.

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

At the 2024 National Governors Association Winter Meeting , governors spoke about the Disagree Better Initiative , which seeks to decrease toxic polarization and increase positive, healthy debate in working through policy disagreements. Grappling With Polarities We’re living in a turbulent, divisive time, and governors are aware of it.

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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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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Final Rule, released in October, provides guidance on which provisions regulated entities should use to receive CRA credit. We applaud federal regulators for recognizing the powerful role land banks play in efforts to uplift disinvested communities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Implemented judiciously, such strategy empowers evidence-based governance through democratized data. Data sovereignty—having control over digital assets—is increasingly important to customers, especially as regulations evolve. It would delineate centralized protocols for organized data collection, storage, sharing and application.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 21, 2024

During Public Service Recognition Week 2024, the Partnership for Public Service shined a spotlight on dedicated individuals who work behind the scenes to serve their communities and country. Below, I profile two of these individuals. Read our previous blog post to learn about the others.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 5, 2024

NIST plans to publish final versions sometime in Spring 2024. These publications are important because one of the primary requirements for CMMC is that organizations will need to implement most, if not all, of NIST 800-171r3’s controls for Level 2 certification.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Acquisition Regulation supplement (DFARs) 252.204-7012 requires Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to meet a baseline for compliance. CIS & CRM : The Control Implementation Summary report includes control implementation responsibility and implementation status of the FedRAMP security controls.

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 25, 2024

Elevating public sector missions with intelligent AI Robust data management practices, policies, and infrastructure are the cornerstone of successful AI implementation in government. 1 Source: Google Cloud TIPS poll 2024, Fed and SLG (Market Connections) Air Force: In a drive to accelerate processes and improve efficiency, the U.S.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024 U.S. A funding roadmap While funding for water systems to better understand how to achieve compliance with recent EPA PFAS regulations is available, time is of the essence. These two items are discussed further below. Schneider , P.E.,

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 4, 2024

As a result, secure networks are often implemented using encryption algorithms and IPsec VPN tunnels. Spitfire’s Fixed Line Connectivity can also be implemented to establish seamless communication within the hospital. In this case, a public IP address is needed, which then leaves the device open to attack.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

Agency leaders are both optimistic and cautious about AI’s impact on their organizations: AI solutions can streamline agency operations and enhance human capabilities but implementing them adds myriad considerations to agency IT modernization strategies. However, complying with these laws is complex. Download the Study 1.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meanwhile, building community trust, advocating for policies that facilitate construction, and implementing bold, forward-thinking strategies despite short-term political considerations remains essential. "We The increasing political resistance has left decision-makers at an impasse regarding the addition of new supply, panelists said.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Best practices can help implement AI safely, securely and effectively. Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said. Establish stringent security measures to safeguard sensitive information and comply with relevant regulations.”

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GovLoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

Yet implementing zero trust in legacy database management systems has proven to be problematic. “A Special Attention to Security In fact, security is a top focus for EDB, whose products are developed specifically to support national security requirements and other highly regulated areas of government.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Updates to the UK Cyber Essentials Scheme For this reason, cyber regulations have had to evolve. Come the 2024 deadline, telcos will then be required to follow the legal duties specified, including: The identification and assessment of any equipment that is directly or could be directly exposed to potential attackers.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 11, 2024

In response to that growing criticism plus how much has changed in markets, legislation, and regulation during the 90-plus years of the FHLBanks’ existence, its regulator – the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) – announced in 2022 that it would undertake a review of the entire System. billion for fiscal 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 7, 2023

JSVA is a critical step in demonstrating that DIB contractors have the cybersecurity maturity required to be a Department of Defense (DoD) trusted partner and is available until the DoD finalizes its rulemaking for CMMC, which is expected in mid-2024. In other words, cybersecurity is critical to our contracts.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Due to a lack of recycling infrastructure, many countries deal with e-waste by exporting large amounts to developing regions that lack proper waste management systems and regulations. 2024 issue of Government Procurement. This factor might be included as an important score in the overall evaluation rating scale.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

AWS is a long-term AI/ML innovator in highly regulated hyper-scale cloud AWS realized more than a decade ago that technology leaders with US data residency, ITAR, FedRAMP High, and DoD SRG IL-4/5 compliance requirements needed a technology platform with AI/ML capabilities to promote innovation responsibly.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 11, 2023

JSVA is a critical step in demonstrating that DIB contractors have the cybersecurity maturity required to be a Department of Defense (DoD) trusted partner and is available until the DoD finalizes its rulemaking for CMMC, which is expected in mid-2024. In other words, cybersecurity is critical to our contracts.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2023

When this will happen: We will begin rolling out this change in mid-August 2023 and expect to complete by late March 2024. When this will happen: We will begin rolling out to GCC early January (previously early June) and expect to complete by late January 2024 (previously early July). What actions do I need to take?

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 20, 2023

Administrators will need to look at the new location when verifying issues with Teams meeting add-in from the log files, when this change is implemented. March 31st, 2024: The legacy PDF engine in the Microsoft Edge PDF reader is scheduled to be removed (and opt-out no longer available) on March 31st, 2024.

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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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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. The FHFA, from its founding in 2008 to 2021, was an independent regulator.

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