AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Throughout it all, theyve maintained critical services for residents while adapting to an ever-evolving threat landscape.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Inclusive community engagement is more than just a strategyits a cornerstone of meaningful connections and shared progress. In saying this, many organizations are implementing innovative and inclusive approaches to ensure diverse voices are heard and valued within the community. In this article, well explore inspiring examples of inclusive engagement done right, highlighting creative initiatives that overcame barriers, amplified underrepresented voices, and ultimately brought people together for

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article looks at how fraud has evolved, why continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for fraud investigators, and some practical ways to stay sharp in the fight against fraud Fraud isnt new; humans have been conning each other since the first trade deals. But in todays hyper-connected world, the game has changed. From simple tricks like forging signatures to complex schemes involving cryptocurrencies and AI, fraud has evolved into a multi-billion-pound global menace.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Government cant afford to have the same delayed response to artificial intelligence cyberthreats that it did to recent compromises because the emerging technology is both rapidly improving and easier for bad actors to deploy. AI-powered bots are aggressors that can stage brute force phishing attacks on agency emails and infiltrate targets that previously took years to breach by adapting to their environments, using machine learning to pass information between agents and plan their next moves.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Cities have long held a sense of competitive cooperation. While cities do seek to help each other across a unified public square, they also hope to stand out as leaders. The Connective, a smart region initiative originating out of the greater Phoenix area, builds on this by facilitating a unique model that enables the creation of solutions to shared challenges, a rising tide that lifts all boats.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

One of the hottest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) is the emergence of the autonomous agent, an advanced form of AI that is tailored to execute specific tasks and to improve on its own performance as it goes. And unlike generative AI, an agent is able to carry out its work with minimal human intervention. Think about autonomous agents as digital employees that works alongside human employees, said Paul Tatum, Executive Vice President for Solution Engineering at Salesforce, which rec

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

NHS is trying to fight the current strain on emergency departments by using new approaches, including artificial intelligence (AI), to identify patients most likely to use emergency services frequently Adopting AI in the NHS aims to provide targeted support to vulnerable individuals before they reach A&E, improving their health outcomes and reducing pressure on already overburdened hospitals.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For decades, Dallas College has been a beacon of affordable higher education in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Founded in 1965, this community college has welcomed more than 3 million students through its doors, empowering them to forge new careers, obtain vital training, and give back to their community. However, as enrollment swelled over the years, Dallas Colleges legacy call center struggled to keep pace.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Students from poor or low-income households are typically eligible for free or reduced-price meals through their schools. This includes charter schools, which are growing in number and often have a greater percentage of students eligible for free or.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For all their efforts to reignite growth, telcos have yet to overcome their fundamental challenges. Doing so is still feasible, but the viable paths will require unprecedented transformation.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Year in and year out, the U.S. Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. For many agencies, the challenge is learning to communicate those insights effectively. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Post-quantum cryptography standards highlight the need for governments to prepare for emerging quantum computing risks Previously considered a distant concern, quantum computers may soon compromise the governments most sensitive data. Here’s how to get ready. In less than a decade, quantum computers have undergone one of the most impressive transformations in technological history.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The World Health Summit 2024 served as a pivotal platform for global health leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address pressing healthcare challenges and explore cutting-edge solutions. With more than 3,500 participants from 140 countries, 21,000 online viewers, and 65,000-plus social-media engagements, the summit was a testament to the commitment of global healthcare leaders to addressing health inequities and improving patient outcomes.

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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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GovPilot

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The holiday season is a time of giving, but for many families in our communities, the financial strain can make it difficult to provide their children with gifts.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Value at stake provides a framework for companies to approach risks and opportunities from sustainability.

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Policy Chats

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In this episode, CEO of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, Carolyn Fajardo talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about modern approaches to food insecurity and long-term, sustainable solutions. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside About Carolyn Fajardo : Carolyn Fajardo, born Carolyn Solar, is a Latina and the first in her family to earn a bachel

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A few years ago, CDW restructured our cybersecurity team, and we made it similar to the one at my previous job, where I was CISO for the U.S. Senate. In the Senate, we focused on how we could be more proactive, predictive and adaptive and how to use threat intelligence to gain a better understanding of adversaries and what they can do. We sought to be more aware of what adversaries are doing and how to pivot as they pivot.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The scientific landscape is rapidly evolving, and the sheer volume of research output can be overwhelming. For professionals across industriesfrom academia to healthcare to pharmaceuticalsstaying abreast of the latest developments is crucial. The National Center for Biotechnology Information s (NCBI) PubMed Central (PMC), a leading resource for biomedical literature, offers a vast repository of full-text biomedical and life sciences journal articles.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Lawrence, IN just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Companies that are effective at separations can significantly outperform their peers. Our latest survey highlights the opportunities, and complexities, of achieving a successful separation.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Projects relying on the 421-a completion extension in tandem with Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) are expected to deliver both more housing and deeper affordability to several neighborhoods across the city, according to a recent data analysis by the NYU Furman Center. However, if completed, the proposed projects would continue a long-standing trend where a limited number of community districts produce housing at relatively high rates, underscoring the need for policies that promote equitabl

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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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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For state and local governments and educational institutions, the threat landscape can seem increasingly daunting. Even as malicious actors grow more sophisticated and lethal, agencies continue to face significant obstacles in their efforts to defend their systems and data: cyber workforce shortages, a proliferation of point solutions that don’t interoperate, and stringent budgets that limit access to much-needed resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Benefit programs like unemployment insurance are complicated and time-sensitive with weekly eligibility requirements. As a result, contact centers routinely experience high call volume that increases exponentially during economic downturns. Yet for many constituents, contact centers are the only lifeline to get the answers they need while looking for work.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Hopatcong, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A former McKinsey consultant-turned-academic explains how embracing uncertainty and exercising sound judgment can lead to better business decisions and drive innovation.

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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Counties across the US are mostly funded by property taxes. If communities within the county decline, and/or costs continue to go up, a county's revenue base is threatened. Cook County, Illinois, which encapsulates Chicago, has had property tax issues for some time. High property taxes, higher taxes proportionately on properties owned by lower income households, graft in property tax appeals (" Powerful Chicago official charged with corruption ," " County property tax official running for sixth

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The start of a new presidential administration presents federal leadersboth incoming and outgoing political appointees as well as high-level career civil servantswith various challenges, including the need to share information, make rapid decisions and navigate leadership turnover. In the fall of 2024, the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte & Touche LLP hosted an event to discuss strategies for addressing these challenges, drawing on research from the Partnerships Center for Preside

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This post is part two of a four-part series that addresses how a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) can be a viable solution to address the challenges of digital transformation. Part one focused on what a CCoE is and how it, combined with the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) , can help your enterprise with its digital transformation. Part two focuses on the three nontechnical perspectives of the AWS CAF.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hawthorne, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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