American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. Many local governments across the country have set ambitious climate targets, recognizing the substantial contribution of their vehicle fleets to their overall carbon footprint.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The age of digital transformation is upon us, and hybrid cloud solutions are taking center stage in managing state and local government agency operations. But does a hybrid cloud really benefit state and local governments? Does it aid in sharing information and analyzing data as it claims to do?

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

Click the banner below to explore ways to transform government operations. This means prioritizing tools and technology that enable an agency to create a digital experience that is scalable, secure, reliable and cost-effective.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Gartner study predicts that by 2026, more than 70% of government agencies will employ AI to augment human decision-making, marking a significant turn towards automation from 35% in 2022 to more than 70% by 2026. Adopting AI is no longer an option but a necessity for developing efficient, transparent and responsive government operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Mission operation centers (MOC) have been a critical element of humanity venturing into space, ranging from journeying to the moon in the 1960s all the way to present day and launching new satellite constellations. Today’s satellite constellation operators find that, as their constellations grow, the complexity of their MOC increases.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2024

For many local government leaders, artificial intelligence was not a concern before the mainstream rise of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard (now Gemini), in 2023. Now, a recent Bloomberg Philanthropies poll of 100 global mayors found that 96 precent are interested in using generative AI.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For the first article in the series, please refer to History of Microsoft Cloud Service Offerings leading to the US Sovereign Cloud for Government. FedRAMP enables government agencies to accelerate the adoption of cloud services with confidence, knowing they meet high security standards and comply with federal regulations.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

During this term, the court will hear several cases that could impact local governments and their operations. The National League of Cities (NLC), through partnership with the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), has joined a number of amicus briefs supporting and […] Source

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Government finance leaders can apply private sector best practices to rejuvenate government budgeting processes in an uncertain and dynamic operating environment.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

States could have much to gain from using generative AI tools in their operations. A low-risk strategy may be to test some applications while preparing a longer-term implementation plan.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 31, 2024

The US Federal Government has endless opportunity to lead the way as well as adopt best practices for how the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , can be leveraged to fulfill its various missions. Learn more about How Government Tech Leaders Can Prepare for Quantum. Want to learn skills your way?

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As data-driven operations become both larger and increasingly more mission-critical, many organizations are exploring their options. With colo, government entities fill rented space with their own IT equipment. Where does data live? Where does it get put into action?

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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. Several factors contribute to the increased cybersecurity risk during the holiday season, including: Organizations experience reduced staffing as government employees take well-deserved time off.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The company provides web-hosting solutions to governments. The first step is to assess the current state of security: the surface area, the technical situation and the practices and processes that govern the human elements of security. “The In all likelihood, there are multiple issues to address,” Koenig tells Co-op Solutions.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In one instance, insight from sensor data even allowed the city to improve its street sweeping operation. The technology provides real-time data on the city’s 1,750 vehicles, from speed and fuel usage to engine diagnostics and driver behavior. Tourism is a big economic driver…

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 19, 2024

The new Continuing Resolution will keep the federal government open and operating through February and gives Congress new deadlines in March for passing the 12 annual federal appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. This week, a new short-term federal spending bill passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 30, 2023

But achieving these goals requires local authorities and mobile network operators (MNOs) to work closely together. As part of BT Group, sustainability is in our DNA; we have pledged to become a net zero emissions business by the end of March 2031 for our operations and by the end of March 2041 for our supply chain and customers’ emissions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Organizations with high resiliency needs or regulatory requirements, such as government agencies and financial institutions, need to be able to rely on local data processing and machine learning (ML) in remote edge environments. Outposts allows them to do this by connecting them to the power of the Regions. “We

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

GAO audits federal programs and spending to ensure that taxpayer dollars are protected and that programs operate effectively and efficiently. While we share our findings with Congress and the public through hundreds of reports and testimonies issued.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. These factors mean that governments must do more with less. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust federal funding and a strong market.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 11, 2024

Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) has completed multiple FedRAMP High impact level audits, meets security and compliance requirements outlined by the U.S. Federal Government and DoD, and is actively servicing Agency ATOs (e.g. The remainder of this article discusses the FedRAMP Status of Office 365 GCC High and Azure Government.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Forbes McKenzie , CEO of McKenzie Intelligence Services Ltd, maps out the political future in terms of how geospatial tech transforms government strategy From the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to military coups in Africa, geopolitical instability is at its highest in almost eight decades.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This approval gives components the ability to authorize use of the service, bringing the most advanced AI capabilities to our nation's defense and government agencies. Picture logistics operations streamlined by AI, ensuring that critical supplies reach the front lines faster and more efficiently. A soldier using a computer.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Officials set up an emergency operations center to support volunteers who were filling sandbags to mitigate the damage. To connect the government staff operating the emergency operations center, the county’s three-person IT team dropped a switch into a remote barn and configured it automatically. faced flooding.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 11, 2024

GAO’s role as a watchdog agency means we are always looking for ways to improve government programs and operations, and save taxpayers money. We make recommendations to federal agencies and sometimes to Congress on actions they can take to make.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is changing the way government does business. Through automation, predictive analytics and advanced data analysis, AI is set to enhance operations and service delivery, said Chris Steel AI Practice Lead at AlphaSix, which provides data management platforms and tools for data analysis.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 14, 2024

Local governments are increasingly looking to incorporate electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets, says Suncheth Bhat , chief business officer at EV Realty , a firm that helps companies and other organizations across industries optimize their EV fleet operations. He sees a lot of growth potential in local government fleets.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 6, 2024

“Hum faltu hai [in English, “We are useless”] …I don’t even know what the budget of the council is. Nobody tells me about the procurement process [or] the number of tenders that have gone public…I don’t have enough knowledge about.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Today, it can take days or weeks for an organization to recover from cyber incidents and resume operations. State and local government agencies need a clear plan that delivers business continuity, speeds recovery time and…

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Therefore, fragmented data sharing — or no data sharing — among agencies can result in redundant data…

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has experienced a great deal of success in adopting a single identity and access management solution for its employees since committing to Microsoft Azure Active Directory in 2018, the state’s chief operations officer said Monday during the annual conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. (..)

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