Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 3, 2023

Controlling public safety is a major concern of governments, and that’s where public safety technology comes in The legitimacy that results from managing a crisis has an instant and lasting impact on public opinion and the daily lives of citizens. Where does climate come into public safety technology?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Natural disasters can also damage the critical infrastructure that powers emergency services—prompting public sector organizations to consider building more resilient infrastructure. Not just for our agency, but for the people that we serve.”. Leveraging the AWS Partner Network for customized solutions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Courts and other justice and public safety organizations are targeted by a rising number of cyber events , as the digitization of paper workloads increases the amount of sensitive data requiring secure storage. Discover how AWS helps reimagine and build digitally enabled justice and public safety services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Justice and public safety agencies and their solution providers are building highly available, resilient, and secure applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) at a rapid pace. When AWS launched these CJIS Security compliance innovations in early 2019, we did so with reference to our AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. Justice and public safety (JPS) agencies often need to manage access to sensitive case files, evidence, and emergency response systems.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 29, 2023

Cybercrimes in the United States have resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in losses, and threaten public safety and economic security. The victims are widespread and include individuals, schools, businesses, utilities, and governments.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The cost of implementing modern AV systems can be substantial, leaving agencies to wrestle with budget constraints and the need to demonstrate the value of these centers to secure funding. Highlighting the positive impact on public safety, reduced crime rates and enhanced officer retention can make a compelling case for investment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 26, 2022

Carbyne , an Amazon Web Services (AWS) justice and public safety customer and partner, provides 911 call handling systems, offering a cloud-native software as a service (SaaS) platform with two main product offerings for public safety clients: Carbyne Universe and Carbyne APEX. How the City of Fort St.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Government of Canada (GC) organizations handle sensitive data, such as citizens’ personal information and confidential documents, and take on the responsibility of appropriately securing and protecting this data from unauthorized access or disclosure. DRDC had datasets consisting of geospatial imagery that were no longer being fully used.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

While these powerful models help bring generative AI to life, they need to be handled with care to ensure privacy and security, among other considerations. As deputy city manager and chief public safety officer in Maricopa, Ariz.,

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Some municipalities struggle to retain municipal public safety employees and others struggle to secure qualified applicants to fill empty positions. The number of available jobs in municipal government is growing and yet local governments continue to have difficulty filling these positions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

At this level, the AWS Cloud is used to securely store critical datasets in one or more AWS Regions of our government customers’ choice. Essential services for emergency response, public safety, or national security can be designed in a way that allows for the smooth shift of operations between on-premises and the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Modernization has become imperative for public sector organizations of all sizes to drive mission outcomes. Amazon ECS presents an AWS-guided solution for effectively managing containers on a large scale.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

UK public sector organisations are facing threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks on key infrastructure and software security This trend is only expanding as more services become digitised and complex software supply chains multiply the opportunities for malicious actors to infiltrate networks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity: A top priority I also moderated a fireside chat about implementing an impactful, large-scale cybersecurity strategy with Ryan Murray, chief information security officer of the State of Arizona, and Dr. Bianca Lochner, chief information officer of the City of Scottsdale. Watch a recording of this session.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

AWS services supporting the APEX solution include: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) – Secure and resizable compute capacity. A cost-effective and secure step forward Beyond just technological advancement, the county has experienced significant cost advantages.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It can be challenging to keep these exhibits secure, and physical space to store these documents is limited. The CIO determined the best approach for the Judicial Branch was to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ScaleCapacity on a cloud-based solution to meet the requirements for a secure, efficient, and scalable system.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Addressing these vulnerabilities requires careful modernisation that minimises service disruption while adapting to evolving security threats. This approach perpetuates a cycle of outdated systems, increased security risks, and operational inefficiencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

To revive them, NPD made the decision to go live on the SOMA public safety platform—six months ahead of the scheduled cutover date. SOMA’s ecosystem is built from the ground up on a modern technology stack, deployed securely in the cloud in partnership with AWS, with a user-friendly and device-agnostic interface.

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Doing so effectively requires the use of scheduled or dynamically updated messaging via secure software that can handle keeping users and agency office staff aware of mission-critical data. Displays in office lobbies and other common areas can also provide scheduled, easily updated information for visitors.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This project should be able to balance boosting innovation and ensuring safety. The work set by the AI Safety Institute is part of wider efforts to establish the UK as a leader in responsible AI development. By prioritising public safety and trust, the UK government is aiming for a society where AI can be beneficial.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Partners are playing a key role in the continued digital transformation of public sector organizations. Public sector customers are asking for ways to increase the speed, accessibility, security, and resiliency of their systems and data. One partner delivering resilient and secure cloud solutions is BJSS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

In Virginia, the Commonwealth Data Trust is the legal framework that facilitates data sharing between public and private organizations through contractual agreements that define the responsibilities of data trust users to keep trust provided data assets secure, private, and confidential. I knew it was cost effective.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

From July 23-24 in Austin, Texas , join more than 500 leaders across education and state and local government to learn how advancements in cloud technology are shaping the future of education and public services. There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot. Register for AWS IMAGINE now Feeling excited?

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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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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

AI is positively transforming government operations and being used to support mission outcomes across a wide range of services, from improving patient care, enhancing learning and education, improving public safety, streamlining citizen services, and so much more.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Federal, state and local government partners are providing air and infrastructure security, cybersecurity, threat assessments and real-time situational awareness.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It will have the same security, availability, and performance that existing Regions provide our customers. Cheow Hoe and his team overcame challenges by working with AWS to define and build an AWS Dedicated Local Zone to meet stringent data isolation and security requirements.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Additionally, AI can proactively enhance security by detecting and alerting responders to potential threats, even before someone reaches the blue light station. These advancements allow emergency responders to access real-time visual information before arriving at the scene, providing a crucial edge in assessing and managing situations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The US Navy and AWS Partner GBL Systems Corporation worked together to develop FutureOrb ID , which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition, to streamline authentication for access to restricted spaces, improving both staff experience and security. In less than a year, FutureOrb ID went from concept to prototype.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Yes, local governments are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, says Jay Kaine , director of Threat Intelligence at Motorola Solutions and director of the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA). In the public sector, cyber-hackers are operating at record levels of frequency and impact, according to research from the PSTA.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Within the public sector, AI has emerged as a powerful force, notably contributing to digital transformation, fostering collaboration and cost-cutting initiatives, enhancing predictive analytics, facilitating cloud computing, and strengthening public safety and security measures.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

That helps agencies make more informed decisions and predictions, and better understand health, public safety, transportation and other issues. Although familiar AI offerings are free to the public, that obscures hefty costs, including energy and data center requirements. “We What About the Cost?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This approach recognizes that the way the city designs its streets, educates road users, and leverages technology partnerships can dramatically improve safety. Improving public safety and innovating through voice and video technology: The latest from AWS CICs. Building a culture of innovation to better serve citizens.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Similarly, when adapting to new or emergency conditions, companies can become vulnerable and exposed to inadequate protections in an expanded and under-secured attack surface. Critically, there needs to be a secure and reliable communications platform available as part of the CEM plan.

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GCN

APRIL 11, 2023

An autonomous security robot, GPS-enabled projectiles that attach to fleeing vehicles and the agile DigiDog are helping transform public safety in New York City.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

These leaders come from across government including information technology, transportation, public safety, and more. AWS SLG Champions are ambassadors for technology use in the public sector, actively sharing their experiences, solutions, and best practices.

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