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AWS transforms DC police department’s data processing system by utilizing Spark on Lambda

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC (DC-MPD) is one of the ten largest police agencies in the United States, serving as the primary law enforcement entity for the District of Columbia. Embracing cutting-edge technology, DC-MPD has integrated evidence analysis techniques with state-of-the-art information technology to advance crime-mapping, real-time crime statistics dashboards, and summary statistics for a holistic view of crime dynamics.

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Which criteria guide constructions of ‘deservingness’ in public policy?

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Sonja Blum and Johanna Kuhlmann In public policy, target group constructions are crucial. Groups are granted additional rights, while rights from other groups are withdrawn, certain groups of people or other entities are regulated, while burdens elsewhere are lifted.

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Leverage generative AI for biocuration using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Nova foundation models

AWS Public Sector Blog

Personalized therapy for diseases such as cancer utilizes an individuals unique genomic profile to guide treatment decisions. However, the effect and clinical significance of most genetic variants are uncertain. Accurate classification of the clinical significance of novel genetic variants requires extensive curation of peer-reviewed biomedical literature.

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Review: HPE Aruba Networking Central Adds Complete Control for an Entire Enterprise

State Tech Magazine

State and local government networks have always been complex, with different departments and agencies often adding resources, apps and hardware as needed to meet their mission goals. The move to cloud has only expanded network footprints, as has the trend toward more remote and hybrid offices. In environments like that, troubleshooting network issues, whether they are localized or widespread, can be extremely tricky.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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What’s Really Slowing Down Your ROW Permits (And How to Fix It For Good)

OpenGov

Whether it’s coordinating trench work or responding to a snow complaint, the key is connecting what’s happening on the ground to what’s happening in the system.” – Kennedy Hayes, Solutions […] The post Whats Really Slowing Down Your ROW Permits (And How to Fix It For Good) appeared first on OpenGov.

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When Will Everything Make Sense

Careers in Government

The best among us make numerous mistakes each day, while the worst commit the most unspeakable atrocities. The post When Will Everything Make Sense appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Cybersecurity KPIs That Matter Most in Government

State Tech Magazine

When cybersecurity succeeds, there arent any negative outcomes. But when theres no fallout, it's harder to make the case for the resources needed to prevent bad outcomes in the future. No news is good news in cybersecurity, unfortunately, says Gary Coverdale, CISO for Santa Barbara County, Calif. Until that wake-up call, leadership struggles to connect the dots between cybersecurity and their opportunities to supply business to their stakeholders.

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The Rise of Community Land Trusts in Hawai‘i

Next City

A growing network of community land trusts is working to provide permanently affordable homes for Hawai‘i’s people – and redefine the narrative on housing in paradise to emphasize collective wellbeing.

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What’s Being Done to Prevent Future Passport Processing Backlogs?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Are you planning to travel abroad anytime soon? Got your passport ready? If not, you may be happy to hear that wait times for new or renewed passports have been decreasing since a huge backlog in 2023. Todays WatchBlog post looks at our new report.

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From good to great: How benchmarking drives continuous improvement

Open Access Government - Technology News

Rockford Associates discusses the importance of benchmarking and its benefits for businesses in various sectors In todays competitive business environment, organisations must continuously evaluate their performance to maintain and improve their market position. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through benchmarking against similar businesses and organisations.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

At AWS re:Invent 2024 , which took place last December in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled an array of cutting-edge innovations during a week of keynotes, innovation talks, breakout sessions, product launches, interactive demos, and networking opportunities. For stakeholders in the public sector, the conference offered a whole host of important announcements, compelling themes, and inspiring customer stories.

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Google Agentspace achieves FedRamp High authorization

Google Public Sector

We're excited to announce that Google Agentspace is now authorized for FedRAMP High, bringing Google's powerful search technology and agentic capabilities to the enterprise. Agentspace is available within Google Cloud's Assured Workloads, expanding our AI portfolio for public sector organizations and offered on a per-user basis. This announcement builds upon our recent update , which introduced Google's advanced Gemini models, Vertex AI Search, and features like private data grounding achieving

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Solving Unemployment Insurance Challenges So States Can Build Resilient, Accessible Programs

Government Technology Insider

Forever-modern unemployment insurance (UI) programs are essential to serving states diverse populations of current and future claimants, but successfully delivering a complete overhaul of legacy UI systems can be a complex undertaking. With an understanding of the obstacles states face and the goal of building more resilient and accessible government systems, UI programs can overcome barriers and achieve forever-modern results.

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Gas Stoves Can Pose Health and Safety Risks—What’s Being Done to Make Them Safer?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Millions of Americans have gas stoves in their homes. While some swear by them, others have concerns about their health risks. We recently looked at what some experts had to say about gas stove safety. We also reviewed what is being done to improve.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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The Parks Maintenance Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

OpenGov

Weve got charts showing how much of our work is proactive now versus five years ago. Its a completely different storyand we can prove it with data. – David Angeles, […] The post The Parks Maintenance Upgrade You Didnt Know You Needed appeared first on OpenGov.

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What To Expect From the White House’s AI Action Plan

FedTech Magazine

The White House is gathering industry feedback as it drafts policies aimed at keeping the U.S. at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. Global competition around AI is intensifying as the technology reshapes industries, meaning the forthcoming AI Action Plan will arrive at a pivotal moment. The Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a request for public comments on an AI Action Plan Feb. 6, and some experts are already calling for voluntary, industry-led technical and safe

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New Super-Turing AI mimics human brain

Open Access Government - Technology News

Super-Turing AI: Artificial intelligence has already proven its skills in handling complex tasks that would take humans a lifetime to complete, from analysing large amounts of data to performing complex calculations But do we know the actual cost of using AI? AI systems require a large amount of energy consumption to function. Current AI models rely on expansive data centres, consuming enormous amounts of electricity to support their computing power.

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Leadership: Team Development

Careers in Government

Great leaders understand that a core part of their role is to develop their team for both the present and the future. The post Leadership: Team Development appeared first on Careers in Government.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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The three pillars of data-driven government

Google Public Sector

Over just the past few years, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) have remarkably transformed IT and data science at the enterprise level. Yet, the public sector is still working through some significant growing pains adapting Data & AI strategies and infrastructure to improve and accelerate public services. Google's experiences across the Public Sector have led us to offer an adaptable framework for governments for defining and refining your governments AI & data access

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Maintaining What Matters: How Colorado Springs Simplified Roadway Maintenance

OpenGov

This isn’t just a better way to do inspections. It’s a better way to tell our story to council and the community. – Rae Vigil, Engineering/GIS Supervisor, Colorado Springs What […] The post Maintaining What Matters: How Colorado Springs Simplified Roadway Maintenance appeared first on OpenGov.

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Data Poisoning Threatens AI's Promise in Government

FedTech Magazine

Data poisoning presents an imposing cyberthreat to artificial intelligence amid agencies digital transformations because its designed to be subtle. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that focus on disrupting systems or stealing data, data poisoning aims to undermine the very foundation of AI decision-making in government and the sectors with which it partners.

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Georgia’s IT Modernization Efforts: Harnessing AI for Smarter Government

Government Technology Insider

In an effort to improve efficiency while addressing challenges like workforce adaption and data privacy, Georgias state and local agencies are rapidly integrating AI and GenAI into their IT modernization efforts. 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.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Build a Culture of Respect

Careers in Government

When employees experience respect and validation, they bring their best. They take the initiative, collaborate effortlessly, and go the extra mile for customers. The post Build a Culture of Respect appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Google Public Sector takes center stage at Next ‘25 - Sessions you can't miss

Google Public Sector

Google is leading a new era of innovation across the public sector. Google Cloud Next 25 , taking place in Las Vegas from April 9-11, 2025, is the ideal opportunity to see firsthand how our AI and security solutions are transforming education and government. Our jam-packed agenda at Next '25 features a wide-range of speakers and sessions to dive deeper into how public sector organizations are leveraging technology to achieve their mission.

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A Finance Leader’s Guide to Modern Financial Management

OpenGov

In government finance, modernization is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean? Ask Amber Griffith, a member of the professional services team at […] The post A Finance Leaders Guide to Modern Financial Management appeared first on OpenGov.

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Defense Hiring Managers Are Changing Their Ways in Search of Skills

FedTech Magazine

The militarys ongoing transition to skills-based hiring demands considerable changes to branch hiring manager practices. For instance, the Marines now require hiring managers to identify the skills pertaining to each job, revise job descriptions so necessary skills are highlighted and use skills assessment tools in their job applicant evaluations. Skills-based hiring isnt a new concept; industry already does it.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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Crown Workforce Management reaffirms commitment to public sector efficiency with G-Cloud 14 framework

Open Access Government - Technology News

Crown Workforce Management has reaffirmed its position as a trusted workforce management provider for the UK public sector by securing a place on the G-Cloud 14 framework This enables public sector organisations, including NHS trusts , local authorities, and emergency services , to procure Crowns cloud-based time and attendance, scheduling and workforce management solutions with ease.

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Building a Secure Future: Retirement Planning Tips for Public Sector Employees

Careers in Government

Public-sector employees typically have access to various retirement plans, notably defined benefit pension plans The post Building a Secure Future: Retirement Planning Tips for Public Sector Employees appeared first on Careers in Government.

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A Forever-Modern Digital Infrastructure Supports Service Delivery and AI Exploration

Government Technology Insider

As Georgia continues to explore AI for service delivery and back-office optimization, an agile, adaptable foundation is critical to success. Read on for a white paper exploring how a forever-modern digital infrastructure, tailored to agencies unique needs, can help reach residents with essential services and drive a more efficient and effective Georgia.

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Spend Control 2.0: Moving Beyond Requisitions for Modern Financial Management

OpenGov

Public sector leaders are no strangers to financial scrutiny. Every dollar spent must be accounted for, justified, and optimized for maximum impact. Yet, many agencies still rely on outdated procurement […] The post Spend Control 2.0: Moving Beyond Requisitions for Modern Financial Management appeared first on OpenGov.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.