AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). This is why in 2011 AWS launched AWS GovCloud (US), a secure, isolated, sovereign, elastic, scalable, compliant, and resilient isolated hyper-scale cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Providing no-cost AWS Well-Architected Framework security reviews to all government agencies and public sector organizations. With this extended support, AWS reaffirms our strong dedication to supporting provincial and municipal governments at every stage of their cybersecurity journeys.

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zencity

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Public budgeting decisions directly impact communities, influencing everything from local infrastructure to essential services and public safety. For residents, these decisions shape their everyday lives; for government agencies, they represent a chance to build trust Source

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Gartner study predicts that by 2026, more than 70% of government agencies will employ AI to augment human decision-making, marking a significant turn towards automation from 35% in 2022 to more than 70% by 2026. Automated document processing systems, as those implemented in Tarrant County, Texas , and Palm Beach County, Fla.,

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 25, 2024

Enabling cloud-based collaboration with Microsoft 365 has helped government agencies encourage connection and productivity , simplify training and maintenance, and create new channels for citizen interaction. Ready to enhance your Microsoft 365 governance strategy? But this shift to the cloud isn’t without its challenges.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This will give agencies a lot more flexibility to focus on what really matters and deliver solutions that align with todays tech realities. It also means they can scale funding as project needs evolve, to make the right resources available when it counts, not just when the budget is set.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

UCMM has proven invaluable when talking about cyber investments not just with IT experts, but with chief financial officers, budget examiners and lawmakers, he added. The agency also uses the model to track and report on the outcomes of those investments. Focus on Outcomes UCMM’s value extends well beyond risk assessments and planning.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AWS Marketplace helps simplify and streamline procurement for public sector organizations, enabling them to spend their budgets driving their missions forward rather than on administrative overhead. Do you have questions about how AWS can help your government agency provide innovative services for constituents?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Public sector organizations – such as government agencies and schools – are not exempt from these statistics. We are excited to now evolve the prototype into production and offer through the San Diego Regional Cyber Lab to small businesses, academia, and government agencies to help foster greater regional resiliency.”

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GCN

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Despite challenges from budget cycles, regulations and outdated procurement processes, state and local government agencies urgently need cyber solutions that improve operations and cut costs, a recent report says.

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This past summer, the Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration issued a challenge : Create a toolkit of effective approaches to increase public participation and community engagement in government. Both are critical to an effective government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

The state’s Human Services Department (HSD) manages a budget of $7 billion of state and federal funds as it works to transform the lives of 800,000 low-income New Mexicans. Discover how government agencies across the country use AWS to better serve constituents at the AWS Cloud for Health and Human Services hub.

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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In 2025, it's poised to become a cornerstone of public sector operations, transforming how agencies make decisions and serve constituents. By leading with AI-powered innovation, government agencies can improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and provide better services to citizens.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions. The larger the grant amount, the more likely you’ll need to seek government funding : If you are seeking a grant of $100K or more (e.g., RETURN TO OUTLINE.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. Recognizing its significance, the highest levels of government are actively embracing Zero Trust. However, the focus isn’t solely on adopting modern IT; it’s equally about safeguarding it.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Going over budget is not an option. Conclusion With tools like EDP and SEDT, Urban supports a diverse set of builders and users, including researchers, government agencies, policymakers, and community advocates. They often rely on donor and grant funding, so they have to justify every expense to their constituents.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This cost estimate would translate to a budget request, and when approved by the organization’s leadership, IT could turn a requisition into procurement. AWS Budgets allows you to monitor costs and budgets including enabling alarms when spending thresholds are met. AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Center.

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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. billion) of its current IT spending. This impacts the priority status of legacy IT remediation efforts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The deployment and results SOMA is a leading technology partner providing critical response and operating software solutions for law enforcement, first responder, and government agencies. Just that one tool alone is so powerful for our time and budget,” said NPD Sergeant Bucky Culbertson.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Challenge Many government agencies remained overwhelmed with paper, even as the pandemic drove digitization and modernization. As a result, government agencies continue to look for better ways to streamline manual processes that overwhelm their workers and take focus from higher value initiatives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

In San Diego, the second largest city in California and the eighth largest county in the nation, The Regional Task F orce on Homelessness (RTFH) serves as the CoC’s lead agency and oversees its HMIS system. Stay on budget and on timeline because that’s where you’ll lose stakeholder support. Not all HMIS systems are the same.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Food programs in schools, government agencies, and nonprofits face several challenges that impact their effectiveness, budget, and overall community well-being. From tight budgets and staffing shortages to supply chain issues and compliance hurdles, these obstacles complicate daily operations.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

He spotlights the following causes and vulnerabilities that have recently popped up: connected devices and remote work have created new entry points for malicious actors, and budget constraints are often constricting governments from acquiring security infrastructure or access to cybersecurity expertise.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 14, 2024

By Steve Goll, Tyler Technologies As advancements in technology speed up, government agencies face a decision: maintain old legacy systems or invest in modern technology. With a projected $144 billion budgeted for IT by states and local governments in 2024, the stakes are high. How should those dollars be best invested?

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. The complexities of IT for government agencies can be overwhelming,” Kent said. Kent suggested developing a system to document and share large, innovative ideas that require either budget or cross-team buy-in.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Sure, nonprofits would not last long without the resources provided by individual donors, foundations, corporations, and (in some cases) government agencies. Nonprofits do so much above and beyond the services provided by our governmental agencies. Funders and nonprofits – two sides to a very important coin.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 24, 2023

The pair created “Totally Not Stolen,” an application aimed at solving the common problem of rising textbook prices for students on tight budgets. This application allows users to register their books and put them on a free marketplace where anyone can easily request to exchange or borrow books.

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

PT to hear from a government CX expert about how to ramp up the effectiveness of your public surveys. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how government agencies can do better job at training and retaining their workforce. Join us online Wednesday, April 24 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the limited budgets afforded to government agencies , officials may find difficulty in assessing where funds need to be allocated. Local governments center their concerns around the prosperity and success of their community but these efforts may be short-sighted.

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Government Technology Insider

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, while moving application processes online might seem convenient, it has not been without challenges for the government. A recent study found 55 percent of Americans want online services from government agencies, but only 23 percent actually use them. That’s something we need to change. The first challenge is fraud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Governments and the organizations providing technology solutions for the benefits of the citizens are continuously presented with evolving laws and compliance requirements. Learn how more than 7,500 government agencies around the world use AWS to support their missions at the AWS for Government hub.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

Matthew Alexander, Field Solutions Architect with Pure Storage, learned that firsthand when he was a systems administrator/architect with a government agency. The agency shifted to flash-based systems from Pure Storage. Being able to scale granularly where you need it can help with budgets,” Alexander said.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You may receive partial credit for successful proposals but full credit for those that fail: Grantmakers evaluate proposals based on several factors, from the quality of a project idea to the size and reasonableness of the budget to the qualifications of the proposed personnel. As the grant writer, you’re in a vulnerable spot.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The private sector has set the service bar high, and government agencies are striving to deliver the same level of speed and simplicity that constituents have come to expect elsewhere. Citizens want to have government services available to them at their convenience and the ability to easily use technology to communicate their needs.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The further behind your technology is, the more financially difficult modernization becomes because agencies must anticipate their budgets years in advance — often before the tools they need fully exist, Kowalski said. “Not only are you not benefiting from what these tools can provide, … you also can’t contribute anything,” she added.

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