AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It also helps push the boundaries of what we believe is possible for satellite operations,” said Max Peterson, AWS vice president, worldwide public sector. AWS is committed to eliminating technical challenges associated with operating in space, including high latency and limited-bandwidth networks.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2025

Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In a joint research initiative with INFINITT, SMC piloted a cloud-native picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in its pathology department in 2019. Typically, biopsy specimens need to be transported by porters, processed and prepped by the lab technicians for microscopic examination, and finally interpreted by pathologists.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Public sector agencies and organizations deploy IoT devices in a variety of areas, such as transportation and infrastructure, crime prevention, education, and utilities and environment. 509 certificates and custom authentication, allowing for secure connectivity between AWS IoT and devices over a Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With the Internet of Things (IoT), selecting the right communication protocol ensures efficient data exchange and seamless connectivity between devices and the cloud. For AWS IoT Core, the primary method of securing communication is through the use of X.509 for all communications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is a guest post by Stephen Saunders, the managing director of EASE Airport Operations, LLC. CVG’s Innovation Center , a living laboratory to test technology and improve processes, designed EASE to help airports solve operational obstacles before they become problems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

If the application is using TLS encryption natively (such as API traffic on https/443), then use Elastic IP addresses (EIPs) to communicate. This option does not provide encryption at the network transport layer. In this case, VPCs can communicate with each other through the Direct Connect endpoint. 8 or 0.0.0.0/0) 8 or 0.0.0.0/0)

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Infrastructure, or the built environment, encompasses all aspects of our lives, and includes real estate, manufacturing, power, utility, and transportation systems. This data helps customers make better decisions to support operational cost optimization and net zero carbon targets.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Within the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) , MVD employs more than 600 customer service representatives in 44 offices across the state to help meet residents’ needs and get them on the road with ease. Innovating for MVD communications MVD wanted to expand what could be done with the Kyndryl service desk.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Interconnected challenges demanding integrated solutions Cyber-resilience gaps in legacy systems pose significant risks to government operations. This approach perpetuates a cycle of outdated systems, increased security risks, and operational inefficiencies.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Alternative forms of student transportation provide options for districts that need to supplement their current bus transportation to best serve their students’ needs. There are multiple ways to procure alternative transportation. How many students are we expecting to transport under this contract?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

As part of this effort, the team has customized AWS Disaster Response vehicles, enabled with technology including AWS Snowball Edge devices and satellite communications. Snowball Edge devices are powerful and portable cloud computing devices designed for rugged deployments in the harshest physical environments.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 17, 2024

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organizations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Weighing approximately 100lbs, it's human-portable, making it easy to transport and deploy in various locations.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 11, 2024

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. Hamburg's transport association is the model.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

MARCH 29, 2023

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In addition to keeping track of items and effectively communicating with stakeholders, the Port in recent times has had to contend with shipping delays and other supply chain issues exacerbated by the pandemic. The Port is driving its mission forward and delivering pioneering innovation for state and local government, with the help of AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The EIS details how AWS plans to invest in the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region during 2022-2036, including both capital and operating expenditures associated with establishing and operating this new Region. A key component of this commitment is powering our operations with 100% renewable energy.

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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. Industry applications in AI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

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. Many recognize the value of the cloud but are hesitant to abandon familiar legacy systems.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They don't communicate "design forward." And you have the great example of Frank Pick who incorporated design into the communications and stations and trains of what we now call the London Underground. For the most part they cover trains and stations, but sometimes but not nearly enough local transit systems operating in Japan.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Enhanced communication Effective communication with other nations, bodies, and rescue organisations is likewise vital. Maintaining vital operations with geospatial information Beyond defending territories and people, governments must maintain essential operations such as transport links during crises.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Recently, I spoke to a senior emergency planner who has worked for years in the transportation and nuclear industries. It lacks a national emergency operations centre. For the ops people in Rome there is a cluster of five emergency operations rooms in a substantial purpose-built complex.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

AFRL , employing 13,000 individuals including on-site contractors, civilians, and military personnel, requires smooth coordination and communication. In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 12, 2023

Artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development, especially when it comes to transportation infrastructure Planning and maintaining communities in the modern world is as simple as threading a needle with an elephant. So, too, do the grids and topography that are unique to every city.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

“Recently, we have seen an unprecedented level of rainfall and extreme weather events,” said Reyes Jiménez, director of comprehensive community risk management of Panama’s National Civil Protection System ( SINAPROC ). It wirelessly connects devices to the Internet and manages communication between end-node devices and network gateways.

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Partnership for Public Service

AUGUST 29, 2023

In our Message for Trust resource, we share eight tips for federal leaders and communicators to build stronger relationships with the public and increase trust in the government and their agencies. Use plain language on your website and in agency communications.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 27, 2023

The comment thread on the NPS post (" National Park Service as operator of local parks in DC ") a couple back reminded me I meant to write about "Loch Raven Reservoir" because it was written about in a recent Baltimore Sun column, " At Baltimore's Loch Raven Reservoir, a good walk spoiled." Cromwell Valley Park is a Baltimore County park.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JULY 3, 2024

economy and often serve in vital front-line occupations related to childcare, food service, retail, personal services, transportation, and agriculture. Despite having some overlapping and complementary goals, economic development and workforce development tend to operate in their respective silos. Low wage workers are core to the U.S.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The pandemic may be officially over, but for better or worse, many changes it brought about in communication habits have endured. These seem to have become permanent in many places, not least because they also do away with the need to transport prisoners to and from court and the related costs and logistics challenges.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Council has lost confidence in the Montgomery County Planning Board and accepted these resignations to reset operations,” said Montgomery council president Gabe Albornoz (D-At Large). “We Although we talked shop from time to time over the years--never ex parte communication though. We became friends, not just acquaintances.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2020

In Colorado, Eagle County began using Google Maps Platform and G Suite to redesign its emergency operations center and improve the delivery of vital crisis information to Colorado residents. Jason Yee, cyberspace operations officer for the 113th Wing of the Air National Guard. "At You can learn more about our work here.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 22, 2024

Newsworthy Highlights Lessons learned from a joint surveillance voluntary assessment for CMMC Microsoft recently had an opportunity to sit down with Derek Kernus, Director of Cybersecurity Operation at DTS, to discuss their experience with the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA).

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

AFRL , employing 13,000 individuals including on-site contractors, civilians, and military personnel, requires smooth coordination and communication. In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers.

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Bang the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In the last few years, there’s been an understandable reassignment of many key communication staff to booster public health campaigns, with few able to prioritize the essential task of updating (now painfully old) policy. One massive benefit of large scale operational and institutional change is the chance to innovate.

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