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AWS transforms DC police department’s data processing system by utilizing Spark on Lambda

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC (DC-MPD) is one of the ten largest police agencies in the United States, serving as the primary law enforcement entity for the District of Columbia. Embracing cutting-edge technology, DC-MPD has integrated evidence analysis techniques with state-of-the-art information technology to advance crime-mapping, real-time crime statistics dashboards, and summary statistics for a holistic view of crime dynamics.

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What’s Really Slowing Down Your ROW Permits (And How to Fix It For Good)

OpenGov

Whether it’s coordinating trench work or responding to a snow complaint, the key is connecting what’s happening on the ground to what’s happening in the system.” – Kennedy Hayes, Solutions […] The post Whats Really Slowing Down Your ROW Permits (And How to Fix It For Good) appeared first on OpenGov.

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Schneider electric addresses sustainability challenges for government use of AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

The potential for AI to deliver a new generation of citizen-centric public services and efficient governance is too great to ignore, but how can it be done while decarbonising and ensuring sustainability goals? Governments are now fully aware of the potential for AI to streamline administration, improve decision- making, provide data-driven insights, and create citizen-centric services, as well as being a key component of increasingly digital economies.

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The Parks Maintenance Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

OpenGov

Weve got charts showing how much of our work is proactive now versus five years ago. Its a completely different storyand we can prove it with data. – David Angeles, […] The post The Parks Maintenance Upgrade You Didnt Know You Needed appeared first on OpenGov.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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New Super-Turing AI mimics human brain

Open Access Government - Technology News

Super-Turing AI: Artificial intelligence has already proven its skills in handling complex tasks that would take humans a lifetime to complete, from analysing large amounts of data to performing complex calculations But do we know the actual cost of using AI? AI systems require a large amount of energy consumption to function. Current AI models rely on expansive data centres, consuming enormous amounts of electricity to support their computing power.

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Maintaining What Matters: How Colorado Springs Simplified Roadway Maintenance

OpenGov

This isn’t just a better way to do inspections. It’s a better way to tell our story to council and the community. – Rae Vigil, Engineering/GIS Supervisor, Colorado Springs What […] The post Maintaining What Matters: How Colorado Springs Simplified Roadway Maintenance appeared first on OpenGov.

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Economic conditions outlook, March 2025

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Uncertainty about geopolitics and trade now loom equally large as perceived economic disruptions, and surveyed executives express more caution about future conditions and company performance.

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Inherited Controls Simplify Cyber Compliance

FedTech Magazine

Sandia National Laboratories holistic approach to zero-trust security makes cyber compliance easier by allowing controls and capabilities to be inherited, according to the organizations chief solutions architect. Speaking Tuesday at the Zscaler Public Sector Summit 2025, Scott Stephens said Sandia Labs transitioned from traditional, on-premises identity management systems to cloud identity management and began leveraging conditional access.

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Shifting gears: What buyers are saying about the luxury-car experience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How does the reality of owning a luxury car match the dream? A new McKinsey survey sheds light on buyers priorities, current experiences, and future expectations.

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Businesses Want H-1B Workers—Even in Tough Times

The Lowe Down

By Aaria Chandwani Foreign workers play a vital role in the U.S. labor market, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Each year, U.S. employers seeking highly skilled international professionals compete for a limited number of H-1B visas. These short-term, nonimmigrant visas grant U.S. companies access to highly skilled international talent, typically for an initial span of three years.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Innovation in US national security: A report card

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our new research assesses the United States progress in advancing its technological leadership in national security.

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Leaders in Latin American CPG: A commercial excellence evolution

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our latest survey reveals that five commercial excellence practices are enabling leading Latin American consumer packaged goods companies to outperform their peers.

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