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Agencies Need Data Backup and Recovery to Combat Increasingly Complex Ransomware

FedTech Magazine

The White House recently released a memo directing agencies to align part of their fiscal 2026 budgets with the five pillars of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, as part of its response to escalating…

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AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

This global initiative is open from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2026. To respond to these challenges, AWS is committed to helping public sector organizations unlock the potential of generative AI and other cloud-based technologies to positively impact society.

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Envision 2026 Futureproofs the Business of Government

California Department of Technology

November 20, 2024 This week’s launch of Envision 2026: California Technologys Future signals the start of a transformative statewide technology strategy aimed at improving the delivery of digital government services. Continue reading Envision 2026 Futureproofs the Business of Government at TechBlog.

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Coming to a city near you: AWS State, Local, and Education Learning Days

AWS Public Sector Blog

By 2026, more than 90 percent of organizations worldwide will face challenges related to an IT skills shortage, according to a 2024 survey from the International Data Corporation (IDC).

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Cities and Towns Navigate the 2026 SLFRF Spending Deadline

NLC (National League of Cities)

In the four years since its passage, the impact of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on Americas local communities cannot be overstated. ARPAs State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) provided integral relief for local governments to ensure stability for their communities and residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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CDT Unveils Envision 2026 to Futureproof the Business of Government

California Department of Technology

Continue reading CDT Unveils Envision 2026 to Futureproof the Business of Government at TechBlog.

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Smart Cities Depend on Edge Computing, but Securing It Remains a Challenge

State Tech Magazine

Spending on edge solutions worldwide is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, rising to $317 billion in 2026, according to IDC’s latest study. State and local governments are embracing edge computing in a big way. Several factors are contributing to this increased investment. At the state and local level, edge is the backbone of smart cities.

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