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Prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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Chromeos flex: Addressing profile 2 tech challenges on a budget

Open Access Government - Technology News

Avoiding another CrowdStrike Traditional operating systems, such as Windows, have complex architectures that are susceptible to system-wide failures and rely heavily on software updates and patches from a whole suite of third-party companies that can, and have, introduced new issues.

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Demystifying AI: How RAG boosts efficiency in state and local government departments

AWS Public Sector Blog

With RAG-enhanced LLMs, government departments can: Provide citizens with answers that reflect the latest laws and data Create policies informed by the most recent research and statistics Ensure public communications are not only articulate but also accurate Following are a couple of examples of how these technologies are making a real difference.

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WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative | Could a regional "transport association" be on the horizon, or just a transit bailout?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

According to Twitter and other news sources (" WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative ," DC News Now) WMATA the operator of regional subway and bus services, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, are going to start working together. If it wasn't forthcoming, only then cut service.

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It’s time to evolve IT procurement

AWS Public Sector Blog

Why using old procurement methods is a problem Cloud computing presents a difficult choice for organizations: adopt and shift operating models to take advantage of its benefits or maintain the status quo and miss out. The public cloud makes cutting-edge solutions like serverless, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation available.

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How artificial intelligence can aid urban development

Open Access Government - Technology News

City life features the mingling of automobiles, pedestrians and even pets, and considerations such as public transportation, bicycle traffic and rush hour surges complicate any optimization project. So, too, do the grids and topography that are unique to every city.