AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Agility – Modern data strategy is agile, building and refining data products in an iterative process of testing, experimenting, and learning to inform the next revisions. Learn more about the agile approach for developing government services. Integrating business and technology in this way reflects the importance of data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Patient data is sensitive and in many jurisdictions processing, access, and storage of patient data is regulated by government entities. In the US, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates the processing, maintenance, and storage of protected health information.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

This can be helpful for complying with data residency regulations. AWS provides a variety of services to help you develop and deploy edge AI applications, including SageMaker Neo which optimizes models for running on edge devices and SageMaker Edge Manager which manages models deployed on edge devices.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Develop a Strategic Procurement Plan Procurement shouldn’t be reactive; it should be proactive. Start by developing a strategic plan that aligns procurement goals with your organization’s overall objectives. I always ask myself, ‘How do we get more savings?’ ’ and this is the way to get those.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Almost half of respondents (43 percent) are interested in using generative AI to improve operational efficiency, followed by enhancing communications (29 percent), education and workforce development (28 percent), and enhancing citizen services (21 percent).

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

FedRAMP enables government agencies to accelerate the adoption of cloud services with confidence, knowing they meet high security standards and comply with federal regulations. For more information, please see the section below FedRAMP in GCC.

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CRA Today

OCTOBER 17, 2023

[link] In a recent CRA fundamentals office hours session, we discussed current practices around community development services. One bank professional asked why, at her last bank, they counted the number of hours of qualified community development services, but at her current bank, they count both the number of occurrences and hours.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Research and development (R&D) is the first and most critical stage in a medicine’s journey from lab to patient. This approach has important implications for organizations dealing with protected health information (PHI), complying with ISO 27001, GxP guidelines, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Partnership for Public Service is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $10 million grant from Google.org , the company’s philanthropic arm, to support the development of the Partnership for Public Service Center for Federal AI , a hub dedicated to growing AI literacy and cultivating AI leadership and talent within the federal government.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

It’s a question worth asking, and it may lead to insights that help you develop a better relationship with the public. In an article about rebuilding trust in government, Deloitte Insights broke down government work into six archetypes: retailer, retailer-like, innovator, educator, regulator and enforcer.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In an age where data is the new currency, organizations are constantly seeking ways to harness the power of information to drive productivity and innovation. Then, a generative component, powered by an LLM, processes the retrieved information and generates a coherent and contextually appropriate response.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

Regulators will continue to enhance their focus on oversight, supervision, and enforcement. The adaptation to new regulations, market disruption, and expected lack of clear guidance and training from regulators will increase our risk to regulatory change.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Storing and distributing federal agency documents is often a complicated process; documents can range from structured formats to free-flowing documentation with personal identifiable information (PII) that needs careful redaction. Adaptability – Technology is developing quickly in this space.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

The Canadian government’s Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) program Beyond the Cloud trains people and upskills employees for essential roles such as cloud architects, engineers, and administrators. They develop online portals, mobile apps, and digital platforms to access government services and information.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2023

Google Public Sector has completed the process with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to ensure Google Cloud supports the requirements necessary to store, process, and support criminal justice information (CJI). As a result, public sector customers benefit from compliance and reduced cost of ownership for regulated workloads.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2024

Combined with the fact that the number of stroke survivors living with a disability is projected to increase by a third over the same period, regulators and clinical leaders have recognized that major proactive measures need to be taken to mitigate and curb these alarming trends.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

by Sarah Brown and Allegra Fullerton This quarter’s highlights collection showcases 3 recent articles on policy process theories that make important contributions to this area of policy research and theory development. In our first article, ‘Organisation, information processing, and policy… Continue reading →

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

APRIL 24, 2024

As New York City grapples with its most severe housing shortage in over half a century, state and local policymakers are actively seeking a range of ways to promote housing development using institutionally-owned land, including Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs). As the following figure shows, the predominant site type is much smaller.

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A Library Writer's Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Call for Contributions INCONECSS Conference: Research support in an Age of AI INCONECSS is an international conference for researchers, librarians and other information specialists supporting researchers, faculty, teachers and students in Economics and Business Studies. Who can monitor and select important developments?

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Achieving FedRAMP authorization complements other government-focused efforts for Google Security Operations, including Google Cloud Cybershield™ , which enables governments to build an enhanced cyber threat capability, get actionable insights in real time, and develop skills and processes that drive effective security operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Fachklinikum Mainschleife manages around 30 critical applications, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and practice management systems. Max Grundig Klinik aimed to renew their entire IT landscape. Architecture Figure 1.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2024

They may not be the typical software development skills that come to mind when we’re considering bringing in new technologies. And not just any human, but one who has developed a certain level of maturity, cultural awareness and capacity for critical thought. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

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CRA Today

APRIL 10, 2024

link] In the past, regulations narrowly defined the provision of financial services. To qualify a community development service, it has to have a primary purpose of community development, be offered on behalf of the bank, and must be related to the provision of financial services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Hear the Texas Workforce Commission discuss the critical importance of integrating AI competencies into existing programs and from industry employers on AI skill development. Plus, opportunities abound to engage with AWS Partners that can design and develop ready-to-use solutions to help your team and organization meet goals faster.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Healthcare institutions have the opportunity to accelerate their move to the cloud, but first they need more clarity in how to manage healthcare data governance securely and in compliance with all regulations. Develop a risk management framework to support healthcare providers.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

Data Handling and Privacy: Copilot operates within your Microsoft 365 GCC tenant compliance boundary, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected and that all AI-driven processes are conducted securely. This is required to help protect US government sensitive information which should not leave the GCC compliance boundary.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2023

Open software accelerates developer adoption by leveraging existing expertise and does not require customers to learn new, proprietary systems. Customers can enjoy a consistent developer experience and access to a robust set of managed services, while being able to tailor deployment and operations to address their specific requirements.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Messaging app–specific malware is being developed and is freely available for download, allowing attackers to steal information such as passwords, security credentials from VPN clients, and more. The problem is that consumer apps are designed for massive scale and extensibility, not necessarily for security.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I’ve fed it information about my agency and then asked what sort of general competency framework may be helpful to develop.… Security, privacy, regulations and risk management should be priorities and must be in place before it’s implemented.” Guidance and regulations needed. It did a pretty good job!)

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CRA Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Your job is making sure you capture and identify all eligible community development activities going into a regulatory exam. But what about your regulator? This week’s article will outline the milestones regulators move through as they approach a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) bank examination. . Notification.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

CMMC Level 1 requires organizations to perform basic cyber hygiene practices to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI), which is any information provided by or generated for the DoD that is not intended for public release. We approach our guidance holistically, for each control and its applicability to identity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

To increase national competitiveness, the MoU will drive a wide range of educational initiatives to develop Armenia’s workforce and prepare Armenian workers for the jobs of the future. This is a part of our government 2021-2026 program and it can be achieved through investment in digital trust and appropriate norms and regulations.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 7, 2024

As New York City faces its worst housing crisis in over 50 years, policymakers are looking to connect affordable housing developers with a range of institutional stakeholders from hospitals to faith-based organizations to find ways to increase the supply of homes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

As customers move more data to the cloud, it becomes increasingly important to take necessary precautions and measures to prevent sensitive information from unauthorized access or use. The LZA for Healthcare uses AWS best practices established through the experience of customers from regulated industries.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India [1] has announced that it has received cloud service provider (CSP) empanelment from India’s Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) for cloud services provided using the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region [2].

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