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Transforming public services, improving quality of life, and saving money with AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

Local councils are turning more to AI and changing technology to continue transforming public services and living standards across the country These changes align with the government’s ‘plan for change’ and unlock 45 billion in efficiency savings through technology.

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Swindon Borough Council makes vital public information more accessible using Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector Blog

Emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI ) streamline business processes and allow providers of public services to connect with citizens in new and intuitive ways. Also, as a council with budget pressures, there’s significant financial gain. The importance of inclusion There are 1.5

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Boosting Agility for State and Local Government Finance & Budget Offices

Government Technology Insider

Despite the abundance of modern solutions for transforming financial planning practices, agency finance and budget offices have been some of the last areas to modernize. A cloud-based ERP can help state and local government agencies achieve their goals of providing high value and service delivery at low costs to constituents and stakeholders.

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5 ways AWS empowers GovTech innovation in 2025

AWS Public Sector Blog

Government technology ( GovTech ) companies play a critical role in modernizing public services, enhancing citizen experiences, and driving efficiency in the public sector. Plus, AWS offers flexible deployment options to fit different budgets.

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From public to private sector: Job search tips for former federal employees

Partnership for Public Service

A recent Partnership for Public Service FedSupport webinar focused on translating public-sector skills to the private sector and building effective private-sector resumes. If an interviewer asks about your salary expectations, deflect and ask about what is being budgeted for the position. Do your research.

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Thank You, Local Government Leaders

OpenGov

There’s no better time than Public Service Recognition Week to recognize your tireless efforts throughout the whole year. Our customers inspire us through the important strategic work of budgeting, […]. Every day, leaders of cities, counties, and state agencies are having an incredible impact on our communities.

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AWS Canada launches $5 million Provincial and Municipal Cyber Grant Program

AWS Public Sector Blog

Government institutions across Canada are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and resilient computing environments. Our goal is to expedite the digital evolution of public services and safeguard government operations through cloud computing technology.