Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new revolutionary quantum clock developed by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is expected to transform military operations by providing them with more precise timing This new technology is a big leap forward in reducing reliance on GPS, often vulnerable to jamming and disruption, particularly in conflict zones.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Organizations with high resiliency needs or regulatory requirements, such as government agencies and financial institutions, need to be able to rely on local data processing and machine learning (ML) in remote edge environments. Terrestrial communications infrastructure for remote locations can be costly to deploy and vulnerable to outages.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices. While Wi-Fi 7 can operate on the previously accessible 2.4-

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Mission operation centers (MOC) have been a critical element of humanity venturing into space, ranging from journeying to the moon in the 1960s all the way to present day and launching new satellite constellations. Today’s satellite constellation operators find that, as their constellations grow, the complexity of their MOC increases.

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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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GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Collaborative technology has cleared away physical and operational barriers that once seemed immovable. But the measure of an effective communications platform is how accessible it is for everyone to participate. Governments for Zoom Video Communications. Audio is crisp and clear, and video is in HD.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 11, 2024

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have played a key role in developing a revolutionary switch capable of operating at unprecedented frequencies with minimal power consumption Traditional silicon-based switches, ubiquitous in current telecommunications devices, have limitations in speed and energy efficiency.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 12, 2024

Take any emergency or disaster and you will find that communications is the key ingredient that needs to be present to have a successful outcome. Communications systems are changing rapidly to become lighter with more capabilities, including linking people and organizations with satellites. This is the topic for this podcast.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks. The government benefits from receiving and processing data in real-time. Keeping data secure.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. A great reference for everyone having anything to do with risk and crisis communications.

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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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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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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. These factors mean that governments must do more with less. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust federal funding and a strong market.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The airborne-to-ground 4G/5G Communications pilots begin with equipping DoD aircraft with private 5G platforms for initial entry communications and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), explained Tim Kokinda, 5G Product Director, Cornet Technology.

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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.

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Microsoft Public Sector

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

government customers. To assist in this, Microsoft and CISA will also be providing the Microsoft Expanded Cloud Log Implementation Playbook which will provide an in-depth look at each of the new log events and how they can be used to support hunting and incident response operations at your organization.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 2, 2024

Best of 2023 podcasts: One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

According to Gartner, the consequences to IT operations or supply chains run high at around $540,000 per hour. As we look ahead, more organizations and local governments should consider rehearsing their responses through routine cyberattack simulation drills. That amounts to an average cost of business disruption rising from $3.9

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Satellite communications systems provide the DoD with critical capabilities—from delivering satellite imagery to enabling communications—that support military users operating around the globe. government (USG) space assets in all orbits to provide secure, assured, and low-latency data communications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Moving digital assets to the cloud is one of the first steps governments can take to secure their public services against large-scale disruptions. Enable your organization to scale the planning efforts and push the vision and top-down goals towards the operational leaders. Consider that digital assets have dependencies on other assets.

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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 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

While technological advancements offer exciting opportunities, optimizing these changes pose specific challenges for IT leaders in government. At Microsoft, we're excited to continue empowering government organizations and their workforce to drive innovation in the public sector.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2024

First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts. Combined capabilities ATAK is a geospatial infrastructure and situational awareness application that provides a real time common operating picture of people and assets within a map-based view.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 16, 2023

The airborne-to-ground 4G/5G Communications pilots begin with equipping DoD aircraft with private 5G platforms for initial entry communications and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), explained Tim Kokinda, 5G Product Director, Cornet Technology.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Operational since November 2022, as part of AWS’s total investment of INR 1,36,500 crores (US $16.4 Government organisations can improve e-governance standards and enable on-demand digital services for citizens and businesses across India. Cloud technology is key to accelerating innovation in India’s public sector.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA , Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK. The post Artificial Intelligence in the UK appeared first on Open Access Government.

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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. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners!

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 24, 2023

Fundamental breakthroughs in the AI system The AI system operates based on ten categories of social emotions, enabling it to detect social norm violations precisely. Impactful applications and validation in AI The research holds particular importance in improving cross-cultural interactions and promoting effective communication.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by supporting the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for the Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) cloud service offering. Government statutory or regulatory requirements. (m) Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The past several years have taught government about the importance of collaborative, virtual technology that allows employees to engage and excel from anywhere. It should be seamless and secure, available across one communications platform. Cybersecurity must be at the core of any virtual communications platform.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. A new term to some, “civic tech” relates to technology that directly facilitates CX, constituent experience or communication. When well-designed, it improves constituent experiences (CX) and promotes equity and engagement.

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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. Intelligence Community, and Top Secret missions for the Department of Defense (DoD).

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Barrett & Greene

AUGUST 5, 2024

Over many years, we’ve talked to scores, maybe hundreds, of people who have dedicated their lives to managing government performance. Sometimes solid performance management operations – including the emphasis on evidence-based practices, evaluations, and performance measurements – can be downplayed, unused or ignored.

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