AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Welcome to the frontier of public sector innovation, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a tool for transformative change. As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Neurodivergent individuals could be part of the untapped talent pool that meets the demand for cyber, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other skills that government leaders agree are hard to find — and even harder to retain. Federal, state and local government agencies concur that recruiting talent has changed with the pandemic.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We’re excited about what we can do with AI in education because we can use it to give teachers more time to engage directly with students.” One of the hardest parts of developing AI that offers a positive impact is ensuring quality, reliable engagement with each user’s specific needs,” says Dr. Nitta.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement across various community services Yet, despite a solid online presence, a substantial 60% of their interactions remain via the phone channel, and many do not have the resources to maintain efficiency.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The selected startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for first responders, emergency services, corrections, and other public safety agencies. The company’s innovative career readiness platform features the Whole Learner Framework, which focuses on engagement and personalized learning.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This formative experience drove his passion to work toward solutions for poor and water-starved countries globally, and in December 2021, Kevin was recruited to join the Google Cloud Government Affairs and Public Policy team, supporting the development of our relationships with the Department of Defense.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Keiron Holyome, VP UKI, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry discusses cyberattacks and the public sector. As such, the danger against the UK’s government departments and public infrastructure is at an all-time high. What organisations are most at risk from cyberattacks in the public sector?

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

Designing and implementing a hybrid work model in the public sector comes with added nuances such as security and privacy concerns, limited technology resources, cultural changes, managing employee performance, and compliance with regulations. That's why we recommend leveraging the adoption tools available on adoption.microsoft.com.

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

During the Government Summit, our Google Public Sector team will convene leaders from federal, state and local governments across the United States as well as select delegates around the world. The live-streamed keynote will highlight agency impact stories and provide the latest news from Google Public Sector.

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GovPilot

MARCH 4, 2024

Local government officials are invaluable when it comes to ensuring their community is run in an organized, efficient, and positive manner, proving to be indispensable for several reasons.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Public safety agencies must understand and address the specific needs of their constituents among a diverse group of communities. How data can help public safety agencies support civilians’ needs. Agencies around the country use the Vitals TM App to improve how they engage with at-risk individuals in their community.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

This is a guest post by Kevin Mills, vice president of government partnerships at Coursera. Public sector agencies today require digital skills to deliver the functions citizens expect, and the innovations necessary to speed up processes and address gaps and inequity.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Our partnership with Kiip is changing the way people in Los Angeles engage with the homeless response system by empowering individuals with a resource to store their most vital documents securely,” said Ben Kay, Associate Director of HOPICS for Access and Triage. Reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Governments can use CGIT to retain the integrity of critical datasets, back up applications, and transfer services to run in the cloud, reducing the risk of compromise and enabling continuity of government. CGIT gives public sector bodies the ability to leverage globally distributed IT infrastructure to underpin their continuity plans.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The local partners do play a really important role [in data], both behind the scenes and then once it comes out, she said. Transparent data collection and dissemination through federal/local collaborations help constituents trust in and engage with the data. You must have the right tools for everyone.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

“The new AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in West Virginia continues our global mission of working across government, education, and nonprofits to support organizations and their enduring need for highly qualified talent that is critical to future growth,” said Valerie Singer, general manager of AWS Worldwide Public Sector Global Education.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS), The Total Economic Impact of Data Integration for the Public Sector analyzes the benefits, costs, and best practices associated with data integration. The study examines the return-on-investment public sector organizations may realize from data integration initiatives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

AWS wants to help startups develop solutions that address the needs of government agencies, with the first cohort focused on justice and public safety organizations including courts, corrections, emergency services, and law enforcement.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

The Skills Center is another resource for individuals looking to increase their tech skills and provides fun and engaging education opportunities for individuals looking to better understand cloud computing. The latest Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing course was held at the AWS Skills Center in Arlington.

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Google Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2024

The 2023 event featured 40 booths from tech companies, including Google Public Sector, that students could freely explore. You can have access, but if you’re not engaged, you can’t take full advantage of what it has to offer. You can have access, but if you’re not engaged, you can’t take full advantage of what it has to offer.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The university has been at the forefront of embracing the importance of cloud computing technology and this collaborative effort will create more valuable experiences for those engaging with the university, including researchers, educators, administrators, students, and parents. Reach out to the AWS Public Sector Team to learn more.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

AWS is vigilant about security,” said Tami Fillyaw, AWS finance and administration leader for state and local government. Fillyaw adds that AWS is architected for government security requirements, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, FIPS 140-2, NIST 800-171, and IRS 1075. Have you identified your stakeholders?

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Google Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When millennials join public sector teams, “they bring experience using the latest and greatest technologies and processes with them,” Guo explained. 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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Rivero, now an executive government advisor at AWS, has experience making data work for government. “The The data governance framework needs to be built on the principle of sharing data, not restricting it,” according to Rivero. “To In Virginia, this data sharing was instituted by Carlos Rivero.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The Working Backwards process is gaining traction among outcome-focused public sector organizations tackling problems ranging from gun violence to cyclist and pedestrian road safety. Workshop attendees engaged with city staff in a series of CIC-led Working Backwards exercises to develop various road safety strategies.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

Addressing these disparities requires careful planning and coordination among state agencies, local governments and private-sector partners. The role of public-private partnerships Procurement teams wear many hats. A note on Tesla However, not all vendor partnerships are without challenges.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 20, 2022

If you’re answering yes to one or either of these questions, it makes sense that you’re considering modernizing your government website. An antiquated website isn’t suited to make important information for your community-members easily accessible, let alone offer online applications for filing documents with your government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

“Generative AI will transform how educators engage students inside and outside the classroom, with personalized education and accessible experiences that provide increased student support and drive better learning outcomes,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Digital government and services Digital government and modernized service delivery remain the second highest priority for state technology leaders in the 2023 report. Citizens expect to engage with their local government in the same fast, digital manner that they communicate in their daily lives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 14, 2023

From July 11-12, 2023, the IMAGINE: Education, State, and Local Leaders conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS) gathered public sector leaders from around the world in Sacramento, CA to reimagine the future of state and local government and education. What if the public sector was edgeless?”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. They continuously monitor workloads and engagement in anticipation of critical incidents. Prepare for incidents.

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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. Reach out to the AWS Public Sector Team today.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, join your public sector peers to learn how you can use cloud technology to drive culture change, digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, and more. Plus, you can engage in experiential learning led by AWS experts and partners and ask questions along the way.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As part of our support, AWS is bolstering our longstanding collaboration with public sector organizations. Providing no-cost AWS Well-Architected Framework security reviews to all government agencies and public sector organizations.

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