AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Modernization has become imperative for public sector organizations of all sizes to drive mission outcomes. Amazon ECS presents an AWS-guided solution for effectively managing containers on a large scale.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Addressing these vulnerabilities requires careful modernisation that minimises service disruption while adapting to evolving security threats. This approach perpetuates a cycle of outdated systems, increased security risks, and operational inefficiencies.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Similarly, when adapting to new or emergency conditions, companies can become vulnerable and exposed to inadequate protections in an expanded and under-secured attack surface. When Uber suffered a breach, the company was forced to shut down several employee communication and engineering systems after a hacker gained access.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need to achieve communications interoperability has haunted public agencies for years. The terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 highlighted the need to improve the ability for public agencies from different jurisdictions to communicate with one another. The guest on this podcast is the individual leading those efforts.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Unlike traditional copper-based systems, FWA leverages wireless gateways to ensure reliable communication, reducing the risk of failure and making maintenance easier and more efficient. Kupershtok highlighted that FWA , offers a future-proof solution for modernizing these emergency systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

The SLG Champions Community is made up of government agencies and departments leveraging technology to improve government services. These leaders come from across government including information technology, transportation, public safety, and more.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 16, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How would police communicate and coordinate without computers? That incident is the perfect example of how advancements in technology have led to more effective policing and safer communities. This allows a smaller number of officers to cover a wide area more effectively, providing the necessary level of security.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 28, 2022

An interview with Brian Anderson, Practice Leader for Public Safety at Avaya. On many military bases and agency campuses, local public safety agencies face obstacles in providing a fundamental service: responding to 911 calls. A call from a cellphone will go to a cell tower outside the campus, and from there to a PSAP.

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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. Keeping data secure. A significant element is protecting data from unauthorised access, harm, and misuse.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

USPS is well-positioned to continue expanding and refining Informed Delivery while upholding the high-quality delivery service that the American public anticipates Winner: United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Her clients and projects in Idaho have included the ID Office of Emergency Management and its creation of a statewide Public Safety Communications Commission, in addition to its coordination with FirstNet.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Its tasks will be life-saving response, damage limitation, public safety and launching recovery. On the response front, civil protection everywhere needs to be an order of magnitude bigger and more potent than it is now. The penalty for not investing massively in it will be vast and disproportionate increases in losses.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 6, 2021

This interview is with Craig Martinez, a public safety advisor to T-Mobile with a long background in law enforcement. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government , providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 19, 2022

Bill Schrier, a Public Safety Advisor with many years of experience in government information technology walks us through how 911 Centers function and 911 system plans for the future. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 5, 2021

New York City is a complex place in which to work within public safety. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government , providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The need for dependable and secure communication networks is a growing demand for the operations of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The demonstration highlighted the unique architecture of a mobile, commercial, and private LTE network with full communication and telemetry capabilities.

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

Last year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FEMA announced an additional $375 million for the second year of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). CISA released updates for its Public Safety Communications and Cyber Resiliency Toolkit and, with DHS, its Resiliency Fact Sheet.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Access to sensitive data that is granted to too many employees leaving the possibility of potentially compromised security or privacy. In this, the second episode of this series, we’re looking at two related problems that come up over and over again: Employees who leave their jobs but retain access to sensitive government technology systems.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

USPS is well-positioned to continue expanding and refining Informed Delivery while upholding the high-quality delivery service that the American public anticipates Winner: United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). 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

With the muscular computing capacity and deep-learning capabilities to help optimize an elaborate web of systems and interests – including transportation, infrastructure management, energy efficiency, public safety and citizen engagement – artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

Smart Cities Smart cities signify an evolving urban landscape where the integration of technology, especially information and communication technologies (ICT), into city infrastructure enhances efficiency, sustainability, and livability of the urban environment. Meanwhile, challenges in ethics and data security remain.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Natural disasters can also damage the critical infrastructure that powers emergency services—prompting public sector organizations to consider building more resilient infrastructure. Not just for our agency, but for the people that we serve.”. Leveraging the AWS Partner Network for customized solutions.

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CRA Today

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A basic transaction account is an important first step in establishing a mainstream banking relationship, depositing earnings securely, accessing credit and saving for the future. Nationally, 48% of Black households and 42% of Hispanic households are unbanked or underbanked, compared to less than 14% of white households.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

William Bratton, the former police commissioner for New York City, is attributed as the leading proponent of the "Broken Windows" theory of policing (" Broken Windows: The police and neighborhood safety ," Atlantic Magazine ) which posits that visible disorder in communities--vacant windows, abandoned buildings and cars, litter etc.--left

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The sheer number of transportation infrastructure issues that need to be addressed impacting traffic, safety, and mobility is overwhelming. These 5G solutions can enable real-time data, images, and information to move more quickly and securely to their destination.

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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. Besides investing in infrastructure for real-time data gathering, storage, and processing, governments must also secure the right AI analytics tools to generate meaningful analysis.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Later, as part of BicycleSpace, a bicycle facilities system integration firm, I put together a proposal for activation including a water sculpture and multiple forms of secure, special bike parking. Include movable tables and chairs, secure bicycle parking and other elements. It laid the groundwork for connecting civic assets.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

National security, defence, and law enforcement organizations want to use the cloud so they can share data and communicate in near-real time with their allies to counteract evolving threats to their citizens. AWS provides a global infrastructure and secure, scalable, mission-focused solutions. Watch this TSE animation.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 20, 2025

One of the most effective yet simple ways to achieve this is through automated communications that encourage action and the right next steps. Secure notifications can deliver timely updates that reduce confusion, improve service delivery, and build trust in government. There is no excuse not to offer digital communication methods.

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