GovLoop

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The fiscal year 2022 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey found that 69% of respondents reported positive perceptions of agency DEIA practices , but that still leaves almost a third of workers who didn’t. To do it, they need workforce case management.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

What are the benefits of using Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search for knowledge management? How can you get started with Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search for knowledge management? If you need help building out your knowledge management chatbot reach out to your Microsoft Account Team and/or Microsoft Partner to help get started.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. Here are four things every state and local government leader needs to know about Threads to be a successful early mover: Register your username(s) right away.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This demand is especially apparent in the US government space, where these advancements have a direct impact on national security. To bring the power of Azure OpenAI to government agencies, Microsoft is excited to launch an initial preview of Azure OpenAI Service in Azure Government in Q1 CY2024.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. What is a fiscal cliff?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 14, 2023

Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour We live in a world of escalating digital threats to government IT systems. What is GovAssure and how can it protect governments? Now the hard work starts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 5, 2024

Microsoft Copilot for Security and NIST 800-171: Access Control Microsoft Copilot for Security in Microsoft’s US Gov cloud offerings (Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High and Azure Government) is currently unavailable and does not have an ETA for availability. Account Management It is obviously a great starting point to “a.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What do Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers need to know about the State Risk and Authorization Management Program ( StateRAMP) and how can you use AWS to help meeting StateRAMP requirements? StateRAMP is organized as a 501c(6) nonprofit and is governed by a board of directors. What is StateRAMP?

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 24, 2024

At a time when our democracy faces serious threats, partisanship is on the rise and public faith in federal institutions is low , the Partnership for Public Service and the Data Foundation share a mutual dedication to the important task of building trust in government.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For the first article in the series, please refer to History of Microsoft Cloud Service Offerings leading to the US Sovereign Cloud for Government. FedRAMP enables government agencies to accelerate the adoption of cloud services with confidence, knowing they meet high security standards and comply with federal regulations.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cloud security posture management offers a lifeline to agencies struggling to implement cyber best practices, such as continuous monitoring, when going multicloud. CSPM can…

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Four key factors frame the neurodiversity conversation : managing the talent shortage, utilizing the unique abilities of neurodivergent talent, sharing leading practices for recruiting and retaining that talent, and cultivating a network of leaders interested in neurodiversity as a workforce strategy. By Erica J.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 7, 2023

Current and retired federal employees have recently reported widespread problems accessing their retirement savings and account information through the federal retirement system known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Congress asked GAO to examine.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Can someone check my logic on the potential to use Azure Commercial for CUI and ITARs if the following compensating controls are place: All Azure workloads (VM, AKS, Log Analytics) use Azure Disks and Storage Accounts which are encrypted with Customer Managed Keys, using Azure Key Vault (FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certified).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Whether filing taxes, applying for student financial aid, seeking healthcare coverage, or receiving disaster support, customers are increasingly using internet-based web applications as the primary method of interaction with the federal government. To achieve low latency, use Amazon CloudFront in an AWS account in any commercial region.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The federal government manages around 640 million acres, or about 28% of all land across the United States. But increasingly, federal agencies are grappling with how best to manage public lands in the face of challenges posed by more frequent and.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 13, 2023

Oregon Data Center Services handles daily backups for roughly 4,000 state servers, a task made more manageable by a platform that allows its fellow agencies to do some of the work themselves, whether they’re operating applications on the DCS infrastructure or, eventually, in the cloud. But we’ll be in a hybrid state for quite some time.”

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 6, 2023

We’re excited to announce that customers using US Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment and Microsoft Azure can now purchase Windows 365 Enterprise and deploy their Cloud PCs in Microsoft Azure commercial regions. If your organization requires additional compliance or regulatory commitments, please see Windows 365 Government.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They’re not easy to remember or manage, especially for state and local agencies that lack access to password managers or single sign-on technologies. Passwords get a lot of hate, and most of it is warranted.

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GCN

DECEMBER 12, 2023

COMMENTARY | Responsible data stewardship must take many factors into account including legal requirements, data governance, cybersecurity and user privacy.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Healthcare institutions have the opportunity to accelerate their move to the cloud, but first they need more clarity in how to manage healthcare data governance securely and in compliance with all regulations. Develop a risk management framework to support healthcare providers.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, several factors have come together to drive the need for a more robust cyber strategy in government: the changing nature of work, the expansion of IT infrastructures beyond the traditional firewall and bad actors’ focus on exploiting human elements. which provides password management solutions.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Introduction This white paper explores the philosophy and implementation strategy of the Federal Responsible and Secure Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sandbox, an initiative aimed at promoting responsible and secure AI practices within federal government agencies. Notably, the US needs to maintain its competitive advantage by leveraging AI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) government transformation advisor, I’ve observed best practices that deliver success, and in this post, I summarize them.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Data is a critical part of the new drug product life cycle management and journey. Data mesh to the rescue Data mesh is an architectural framework that enables organizations to redefine how they manage and utilize their data assets. By adopting a DaaP mindset, pharmaceutical companies can unlock a host of benefits.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Either outcome allows the attacker to impersonate or spy on the victim, potentially exposing sensitive government data.” His firm is a data-centric cloud security company.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

This set the scene for an explosion of offenders posing as government agents, health officials, and delivery companies, preying on people’s trust and their need for essential supplies. Victims received fake vaccinations and government handout offers to encourage them to hand over valuable financial information.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

As Australia moves forward with its National framework for the assurance of artificial intelligence in government , Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to helping our customers implement AI solutions that align with Australia’s AI Ethics Principles. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. For example, the cost to the UK government of maintaining legacy IT is estimated to be around 50 percent (or £2.3

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pandemic also accelerated government agencies’ adoption of new technologies to support team collaboration and more flexible work environments, including chat, video conferencing, and document sharing. Today, electronic messaging systems, are subject to the same role-based approach to managing communications records as email.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Recent releases of powerful large language models demonstrate that AI technologies are advancing much faster than the standards, benchmarks, policy, governance, or accountability mechanisms necessary to keep them trustworthy. appeared first on Open Access Government. That’s an important start. The AI RMF is a case in point.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector? There is a crisis in cybersecurity skills , and the public sector, including government agencies, will be feeling the cumulative impact this year. How common are security breaches in government?

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

However, improvements in technology are helping local governments provide accurate assessments of flood risk, so steps can be taken to provide early and accurate warning of flood events, minimize potential losses, and improve outcomes and overall resilience after a flood occurs. What’s missing from current methods of managing flood risk?

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