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AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the AWS Public Sector Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Initiative. The two-year, $50 million investment is designed to help public sector organizations – and those that directly support their technology needs – to accelerate innovation in support of critical missions using AWS generative AI services and infrastructure, such as Amazon Bedrock , Amazon Q , Amazon SageMaker , AWS HealthScribe , AWS Trainium , and AWS Inferentia.

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Private capital in insurance 2.0: Building the flywheel

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The relationship between insurers and private-capital firms has strengthened in recent years as distinctive investment management has become critical to executing the “virtuous flywheel” strategy.

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Highlights from the 2024 AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote

AWS Public Sector Blog

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and inspiration dominated today’s AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote. But there was no shortage of newsworthy moments and key takeaways that extended beyond generative AI. Dave Levy , vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), delivered the DC Summit keynote. Levy was joined onstage by three special guests who helped him set the tone for the annual two-day event that brings the public sector cloud community together i

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Anaplan CEO: How decision excellence drives enterprise performance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Charlie Gottdiener discusses the growing importance of enterprise connectedness and the planning software provider’s research quantifying the business value of better decision making.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Supreme Court rules that government can ask social media platforms to remove misinformation

GCN

Justices said in a 6-3 decision that Louisiana and Missouri did not have standing to sue. The ruling comes as a relief to state and local officials as they look to crack down on election-related misinformation ahead of November.

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Implementing the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act

Homeroom

It has been nearly 18 years since Congress ended the joint consolidation loan (JCL) program; no new JCLs could be issued, and JCLs could not be reconsolidated or separated. Borrowers who were married and combined their individual federal student loans into a single joint Direct Consolidation Loan or joint Federal Consolidation Loan with their spouse Continue Reading The post Implementing the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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5 Things to Know About Quantum Computing

GovLoop

Andrew Wilson is Chief of the Quantum Physics Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is developing quantum technology that aims to improve timekeeping and atomic clocks — a perhaps under-appreciated but core NIST mission. While it’s true that quantum computing is complicated, Wilson offers several thoughts that help clarify where quantum is today.

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The HALO Trust is working with AWS to clear mines faster and save lives in the world’s conflict zones

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $4 million to support the work of the HALO Trust and trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) with drone imagery to locate minefields and other explosive remnants of war in Ukraine. Innovating with AWS will enable HALO to make wider use of the high-resolution drone footage it collects, including testing machine learning (ML) models for identifying mines.

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The Benefits of Smart Buildings for State and Local Government Campuses

State Tech Magazine

Although smart city technology has long been a focus for local governments, a great deal of energy and investment has been put into projects such as smart streetlights, transportation infrastructure and digital kiosks. Less heralded has been the smartification of the humble government office building, be it city hall, the headquarters of a state government agency or even a remote outpost.

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Management Mistakes to Avoid

GovLoop

It can be stressful to figure out the do’s and don’ts of a supervisory role in your agency – how do you know if you’re on the right track as you lead your team? During the latest New Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session , we invited Erin Muru, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Director of Human Resources FDIC, Office of Inspector General, to talk about the top things you should avoid doing as a government supervisor.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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The state of GCC banking: An exceptional operating environment

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Amid a broadly favorable climate for global banking, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks enjoyed an extraordinarily successful 2023 and are poised for a strong 2024.

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Protecting the Public Sector with Google Cloud's Secure AI

Google Public Sector

In this blog series, Google Public Sector leaders share their expertise on how AI is revolutionizing government services. We'll explore the ways our AI solutions are adaptive, secure, responsible, and intelligent – enabling agencies to serve constituents better than ever before. Explore our thought leadership hub to explore innovative ideas for public service.

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Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but their replacements carry hidden costs

GCN

COMMENTARY | Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just some of the concerns about plastic pipes.

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NEW SPECIAL ISSUE BLOG SERIES ON Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects. BLOG 3: The relative effects of diversity on collective learning in local collaborative networks in Belgium

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Nadège Carlier, David Aubin, and Stéphane Moyson In our recent article published in Policy & Politics as part of a special issue on Policy Learning: Types, Mechanisms and Effects, we researched the relative effects of diversity on collective learning… Continue reading →

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Is it time to dig into rainy day funds?

GCN

Despite reserves bulging and revenue receding, state legislators and governors are reluctant to spend savings.

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5 Emerging Energy Resources for Communities of All Sizes

NLC (National League of Cities)

Cities, towns and villages play a pivotal role in shaping energy policies that affect their communities. To make informed decisions, local leaders must understand the benefits, challenges, and applications of various energy resources. Making strategic energy investments can reinvigorate small town economies, attract new businesses, and build sustainable communities for future generations.

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Cracking Encryption: The Quantum Threat

GovLoop

There’s no doubt that quantum computing offers great promise: Mathematical problems that are impossible today will be trivial tomorrow, allowing for drug discoveries and other breakthroughs. But just as radiation can be used both for good — to treat cancer, for example — and bad, quantum computing poses risk, said Michael Redding, Quantropi’s Chief Technology Officer.

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Small Cities Month: How One Community Made a Big Impact on NLC’s Centennial Roadshow 

NLC (National League of Cities)

Every June, the National League of Cities (NLC) celebrates Small Cities Month, recognizing communities with populations of 50,000 and below and their progressive strides to help move our nation forward. As we continue this annual tradition, this year has special significance as NLC also celebrates its 100th anniversary milestone!

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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The fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy games

GCN

Several states have already clamped down on fantasy apps for getting too close to sports betting. Virginia could be next.

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AWS expands program offering low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector Blog

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in democratic campaigns and elections. To support their effective security and management, election campaigns and committees need access to the latest industry-leading security services and resources, regardless of their budget. That’s why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is continuing its collaboration with Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC) to offer more than 20 cybersecurity-related AWS services for low-to-no cost to all active and registered national party committe

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Biden administration awards $1.8B for urban, rural transportation projects

GCN

The more than 145 projects include funding for urban street upgrades, bike and pedestrian improvements, and highway expansions, among other things.