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State and Local Governments Use the Shared Responsibility Model for Cyber Resilience

State Tech Magazine

Cyberattacks targeting state and local power grids, communication systems, transportation networks, and other critical U.S. infrastructure have risen dramatically in recent months. These attacks, frequently attributed to foreign threat actors from countries such as China or Iran, pose risks for state and local governments.

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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List

GovLoop

For many agencies, the challenge is learning to communicate those insights effectively. Their research supports policy development around a wide array of issues, from transportation, energy and natural resources to education and housing. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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Automating multi-channel communication for school bus delays

AWS Public Sector Blog

Communication with parents is a must for school districts. For example, most school districts offer some sort of bus transportation to and from school. For example, most school districts offer some sort of bus transportation to and from school. However, cloud-based solutions from Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help.

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How the Oregon Department of Transportation Is Reaching Top Talent

State Tech Magazine

In a recent webinar held by software company Granicus, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Chief Content Strategist Sally Ridenour spoke about ways she and her team work to attract qualified candidates and fill open roles with top talent. NASCIO and NGA found that governments must better communicate why state…

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AWS announces AWS Modular Data Center for U.S. Department of Defense Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability

AWS Public Sector Blog

Department of Defense (DoD) relies on modern military applications that are data-heavy and depend on low latency to enable critical communications and coordination in the field. Customers also have the option to use satellite communications for network connectivity. AWS MDC is available to U.S.

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5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance. Reach out to the AWS team to get started.

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Which to Restore First? Communications or Transportation?

Disaster Zone blog

For earthquakes it can be different.