AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

The IMAGINE conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, Washington brought together education, state, and local leaders to learn, connect, and get inspired about how the latest innovations in cloud technology are transforming what’s possible for local communities. What’s the state’s responsibility in all this?”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Courts and other public safety organizations are being targeted by a rising number of cyber events,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The first one is the goal of achieving a diverse workforce, and the second is the goal of governments delivering equitable solutions to their constituents. Read more about workforce development in the public sector: 5 tips for skilling the workforce of tomorrow from state and local government experts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

US state and local government and education customers can get in-person no-cost training, hands-on help, and more at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) State and Local Learning Days. AWS will offer one-on-one support and more at two AWS State and Local Learning Days events. Connect and network in the co-working space.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The rise in cybersecurity threats means city, county, and education leaders must consider how best to protect constituent and student data, financial information, services, and more. Learn more about AWS for cybersecurity in education and state and local government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Civix worked with the AWS Service Creation team to design and launch a serverless solution on AWS to support filers and campaign management vendors and to increase finance transparency for the constituents they serve. Read on to learn how Civix worked with AWS to create their new solution.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

In government, AI solutions are expected to grow at a compound annual rate of more than 33% through 2024. According Global Market Insights , AI in the education market is anticipated to grow 45% by 2024. With the help of TensorIoT, Citibot has increased citizen engagement with local government by 94%.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Citizens expect to engage with their local government in the same fast, digital manner that they communicate in their daily lives. Plus, AWS works closely with state and local and education leaders to pioneer workforce development programs within their communities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Gain insights from real-world examples and uncover the boundless potential to drive change and forge a brighter future for citizens, constituents, students, service members, patients, and beyond. Find the session options that are most relevant to your organization’s needs with industry-specific guides and tracks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

At AWS re:Invent 2022, I connected with inspiring customers around the world who are using the cloud to drive innovation in government, education, nonprofit, space, and healthcare. And many are rising to the challenge. Los Angeles County, California, has over 10 million residents and employs more than 100,000 staff.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

AWS Solution Spark , launched earlier this year, helps public sector partners develop and accelerate open source solutions across state and local government, federal government, healthcare, and education. State or Local Government Partner of the Year: ai. Education Partner of the Year: Slalom.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Colonel Davis was one of the speakers participating in a panel at the IMAGINE 2023 conference for education, state, and local leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Watch this session and others from the IMAGINE 2023 conference on-demand.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In an increasingly interconnected world, access to the internet has become synonymous with access to educational opportunities. However, a digital divide still persists for constituents, disproportionately affecting underserved communities and hindering their educational prospects.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

With cloud as the new operational foundation, governments can fully embrace innovation to revolutionize constituent services and operational effectiveness. Global training milestone Levy wrapped up his keynote speech by covering training and education. In July, Amazon announced that it met the goal in 2023—seven years early.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

While the digitization of government services and operations has helped enhance the constituent experience, it has also increased the cyber threat surface for governments of all sizes. In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

State and local tax agencies process millions of tax filings and collect billions of tax dollars annually to support essential public services in health, safety, and education, as well as critical infrastructure such as roads and utilities. How the US DOJ Tax Division built a remote telework application in six weeks with AWS.

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GovPilot

MARCH 23, 2023

The Impact of Equity In Local Government The past few years have been a time of reflection due to societal shifts that have brought fresh attention to the treatment of marginalized groups in America. Nationwide, there is an outcry for better equity throughout workplaces, public spaces, educational and governmental institutions.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Google Public Sector is committed to helping advance the missions of education and government agencies through cloud technology in a secure and responsible way. This joint venture highlights the transformative potential of tech partnerships in higher education.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re excited to see many of you back in person for Next ‘23 , Google’s global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from August 29-31.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

That’s half a million people without a home,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS. Do you have questions about how AWS can help your government agency provide innovative services for constituents? Reach out the AWS Public Sector team.

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At Google Cloud Next , our global showcase for the latest technologies and customer success stories, public sector organizations shared their innovative work to support constituents. You’ll hear from top government officials as well as Google experts about how to approach the intersection of AI and security in the public sector.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

A fiscal cliff, a term that underscores the urgency and potential abruptness of the financial crisis, occurs when local governments experience a sudden and severe economic downturn due to declining revenues and increasing expenditures. Recent economic shifts have intensified these issues. What is a fiscal cliff?

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

The website offers: Video messages from governors Research and resources Opportunities to take action Links to related meetings and events Cyber News Feed State and local agencies have made cybersecurity a top priority for 2024. Local governments are a big target for cyberattacks and often don’t have the resources of federal agencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Quickly training and educating team members in cloud technology allowed the Georgia DHS to develop new skills and make sure that the cloud strategy could be technically managed over time. Discover how government agencies across the country use AWS to better serve constituents at the AWS Cloud for State and Local Governments hub.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But agencies also use AI in less conspicuous ways — to accelerate backend tasks and secure IT networks, for instance — and constituents often have no idea when AI makes decisions about their lives. And in Texas, state officials use NLP to read constituent emails and forward them to the correct departments. There’s truth to that.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re excited to see many of you back in person for Next ‘23 , Google’s global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from August 29-31.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Learn how these pioneers are paving new paths with AWS and discover how you can push boundaries and drive your mission forward for constituents. Fraser, chief technology officer (CTO) of New York City, will join Max Peterson, vice president of worldwide public sector at AWS, onstage. The next chapter for the public sector.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Digital inclusion—the efforts of federal, state, and local governments, along with industry partners, to deliver connectivity to underserved and unserved areas— has many moving parts that must all work together to ensure access to connectivity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Nominations are now open for the Future of Government Awards , a new global awards program to recognize the people and projects leading the digital transformation of governments around the world. Learn more about open source solutions for governments.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Over the past two years, federal, state and local government leaders have had to be more agile than ever, adapting to the ever-changing demands that a global pandemic brings, while seamlessly providing the services that constituents have come to expect. Bogi Malecki, Chief Information Officer, New Mexico Higher Education Dept.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 29, 2024

We’ve delivered customized, expert guidance to leaders in over 300 communities and provided hundreds of hours of free educational resources as well as leadership programming to help policymakers, practitioners, and community members across the country return properties to productive use.

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GovLoop

JUNE 11, 2024

The concept of evidence-based policymaking — the idea that policies should be developed and refined based on hard data, not just hunches — can play a critical role in helping state and local agencies identify and mitigate systemic issues that undermine government’s ability to serve all constituents. The result?

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GovLoop

APRIL 29, 2024

At GovLoop, we’re always excited to offer meaningful online training to government employees who need to stay up to date on the latest technology and trends in order to serve constituents effectively. PT to hear from state and local government leaders about how to implement zero-trust principles. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At Google Cloud Next , our global showcase for the latest technologies and customer success stories, public sector organizations shared their innovative work to support constituents. You’ll hear from top government officials as well as Google experts about how to approach the intersection of AI and security in the public sector.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Most state and local governments face the challenges of updating access to services, streamlining internal workflows, and modernizing IT infrastructure. It’s not hard to find opportunities to improve efficiency both internally and in constituent services,” he said.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the limited budgets afforded to government agencies , officials may find difficulty in assessing where funds need to be allocated. Local governments center their concerns around the prosperity and success of their community but these efforts may be short-sighted.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

That’s why it’s crucial to understand the link between government service and trust, said Dean Scontras, Vice President of State, Local and Education at Okta. State and local agencies are modernizing their technology and transforming the way they serve their residents,” Scontras said.

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