GovLoop

JUNE 14, 2024

The NextGen Public Service Award nominations are open , and we need your help to find government workers who have made a positive impact in their workplace. Because of that, each year, we acknowledge and celebrate those who have used their intelligence, exuberance and dedication to improving and invigorating government. Favorite

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits face unique challenges in adopting and deploying generative AI. Strict data governance protocols are typically required. Protecting the privacy and security of this information when using generative AI can be a significant challenge.

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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.

Government 110

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

But the measure of an effective communications platform is how accessible it is for everyone to participate. No Going Back When millions of people began working from home several years ago, seamless communications platforms such as Zoom for Government became invaluable. Governments for Zoom Video Communications.

Communications 65

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Jonty Fletcher, Marketing Manager at Synertec Ltd , focuses on the benefits and challenges of adopting multi-channel communications Multi-channel communications are something that people need to think about. The question is, which method works best in communicating to the recipient? What are multi-channel communications?

Communications 52

Communications Social Media Engagement Local Government 52

Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 3, 2023

Controlling public safety is a major concern of governments, and that’s where public safety technology comes in The legitimacy that results from managing a crisis has an instant and lasting impact on public opinion and the daily lives of citizens. This means that public safety is both a risk and an opportunity.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The quantum clock is more accurate than ever before, it will lose less than one second over billions of year, providing a level of precision that will be revolutionary for military navigations to secure communications. The post The UK’s quantum clock: Changing military precision and security appeared first on Open Access Government.

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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?

Government 97

Government Budgeting Public Sector Sustainability 97

Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Cyberattacks that target our government are all too common these days. Given the external environment, government agencies in particular need reliable continuity plans in the event of an attack. In fact, two policy directives were recently issued to ensure that government entities can continue to operate. More recently, the U.S.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 22, 2024

For state and local government leaders, technology modernization projects are often viewed as monumental undertakings characterized by complexity and uncertainty. Communication plays a critical role in modernization projects.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, “How to Manage an Inclusive Team,” we spoke with Priscilla Stallings, Chief Inclusion Officer, State of Minnesota, who shared insight and advice on creating a team where everyone feels valued and respected. Words must be followed by actions.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 25, 2024

Charles Hardy, Chief Architect of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service, is a licensed architect, workplace strategist and certified construction manager. For more about how governments are embracing change, download it here: Get the guide Photo courtesy of GSA Favorite

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From memory he recited to me a catalogue of omissions, oversights and failures in managing the risks. The real problem is that the British emergency planning, management and response system is fragmented and incomplete. They are managed by the country's local resilience forums. It lacks a national emergency operations centre.

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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.

Local Government 98

Local Government Social Media Government Accountability 98

GovLoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It provides managers with policies and procedures for addressing employee allegations and is separate from the equal employment opportunity (EEO) processes required by the U.S. The agency has an AHP Manager that includes a toolkit for managers and a training course for employees and managers.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency.

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Public Sector Communications Translation Operations 64

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

More than two-thirds of federal employees still work remotely to some degree, according to a November 2023 Office of Personnel Management survey. To make sure employees are best equipped to communicate and collaborate, agencies need four collaboration elements in place. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Favorite

Communications 106

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As six out of 10 government finance teams still rely on manual reconciliation , the survey findings echo this, in which 46.1% The most prominent issues include delinquent payments, lack of compliance and the complexities involved in collecting payments for various government services. Another 19.6%

Government 98

Government Local Government Implementation Public Service 98

Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Forbes McKenzie , CEO of McKenzie Intelligence Services Ltd, maps out the political future in terms of how geospatial tech transforms government strategy From the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to military coups in Africa, geopolitical instability is at its highest in almost eight decades.

Government 72

Government Public Safety Communications Operations 72

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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Government Public Sector Development Economic Development 78

Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 20, 2023

Government agencies bear the responsibility of handling a vast array of critical data, ranging from classified documents and personal records of citizens to national security information. Traditionally, many organizations rely on tools like data loss prevention (DLP) to manage insider risks.

Management 75

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Government (USG) officials, allied nations’ diplomats, and private sector leaders to discuss approaches to shape the global future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized the need for the USG to cooperate with partners and allies in creating guardrails for responsible AI governance. The event convened senior U.S.

Government 84

Government Public Sector Government Agency Implementation 84

GovPilot

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Effective crisis communication is the cornerstone of successful emergency response in local government. Whether dealing with pandemics, natural disasters like hurricanes and floods, or any other large-scale emergency, clear, accurate, and timely communication regarding crises is essential.

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GCN

MARCH 18, 2024

Policy researchers and government administrators often seem like they’re speaking different languages. A new book aims to help experts communicate more clearly, so their ideas can have real-world impacts.

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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.

Government 75

Government Cultivation Accountability Translation 75

Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This initiative will leverage command and control platforms and applications to provide mission-critical assets and personnel management. Previous ISR aircraft performed video and imagery retrieval and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) that was transmitted through satellite communications.

Communications 59

Communications Public Safety Operations Management 59

Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

This year’s winners of the Google Cloud Customer Award in government and education include eight organizations from across the country. Each of these entities is setting new standards for creating meaningful change and leaving a positive impact within their communities.

Education 96

Education Government Public Sector Constituents 96

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

While technological advancements offer exciting opportunities, optimizing these changes pose specific challenges for IT leaders in government. Trust between managers and employees is essential for developing and enabling a productive and collaborative working environment as well as considering the impact of hybrid work on employee morale.

Local Government 74

Local Government Government Public Sector Strategic Planning 74

FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Intense currents driven by space weather can have severe impacts, damaging or destroying critical infrastructure, interrupting the internet and other communications and leading to power outages. The federal government is already making plans to prepare for and respond to the next big solar storm.

Communications 109

Communications Management Government 109

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. created a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Intelligent Digital Evidence Management Systems (iDEMS). Austin, TX Revir Technologies, Inc.,

Public Safety 135

Public Safety Public Sector Laws Supervision 135

Google Public Sector

APRIL 9, 2024

Customers throughout the federal government are using Google Cloud products — the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is deploying Google Cloud to develop AI models to assist augmented reality microscope (ARM) detection of certain types of cancer; the U.S. Air Force is using Vertex AI to overhaul their manual processes ; and the U.S.

Public Sector 116

Public Sector Security Translation Government Agency 116

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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GovLoop

JANUARY 13, 2023

Unfortunately, government services too often fall short of these modern expectations. In the examples where the government properly integrates digital services into organizations, they realize cost, effort and time savings that transform customer and citizen interactions for the better.

Government 73

Government Sustainability Communications Campaign 73

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

Local Government 75

Local Government Government Public Sector Public Service 75

Barrett & Greene

AUGUST 5, 2024

The conversation turned to performance management (one of our favorite topics) and the question was posed to us: “What do you think are the biggest impediments to more widespread use of that discipline? Over many years, we’ve talked to scores, maybe hundreds, of people who have dedicated their lives to managing government performance.

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