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Technology’s role in sustainability: Takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Breakfast Briefing

AWS Public Sector Blog

There is increased recognition that sustainability cannot be a siloed business unit within an organisation. The main takeaway is that sustainability transformation takes time – but every step along the journey can be meaningful. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

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4 best practices to enhance research IT operations with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Best practices from research IT leaders Achieving an effective and sustainable hybrid cloud model doesnt happen overnight. Rethink funding models Cloud computing shifts research budgets from capital expenses (CapEx) to operational expenses (OpEx). Building budget alerts and alarms can also help control costs in the cloud.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It results from past budget deficits and requires ongoing management through interest and principal repayments.

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Oslo’s ‘Climate Budget’ Is Building a Cleaner City

The City Fix

In the stylish Grünerløkka neighborhood in Oslo, construction workers are busy rehabilitating Sophies Minde, an old medical clinic, into a new nursery school and maternal health center. Tidy piles of building materials along the perimeter of the construction site wait.

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Community Engagement Trends for 2025

Social Pinpoint

Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue. However, there are challenges to consider, including resource constraints , equity issues , and sustainability concerns.

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Introducing the Government Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework

AWS Public Sector Blog

The framework consists of questions, design principles, and best practices across the six pillars: Operational Excellence , Security , Reliability , Performance Efficiency , Cost Optimization , and Sustainability. Find the Government Lens on the AWS Well-Architected website or contact your AWS account team for more information.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.