AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 13, 2025

The ability to access applications and data from anywhere on any device is increasingly important for remote, disconnected, and distributed workers. In-field researchers and meteorologists throughout the globe depend on real-time data ingestion for essential weather capabilities. The Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) is a weather forecasting and display system used by the National Weather Service (NWS) and other meteorological agencies worldwide.

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Careers in Government

MAY 13, 2025

One prominent difference between the best performance management practices in the private and public sectors is the importance of workforce performance. The post Civil Service Systems Impede Efforts to Improve Performance appeared first on Careers in Government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) has immense potential to deliver inclusive, secure, and foundational digital capabilities for entire nations efficiently and fast. In other words, DPI can deploy national-scale digital services that meet citizens needs. A hyperscale cloud provides the cost-effectiveness, scale, and flexibility needed to meet the erratic and unpredictable demands that successful and widely adopted DPI usage can generate.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

State and local governments require resilient networks to ensure effective service delivery. Law enforcement, public health, emergency response, state benefits, public education, municipal services such as 311, transit and critical infrastructure are just some of the core services that can be disrupted due to network issues. Self-healing networks leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for autonomous network management and rapid recovery.

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Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

APRIL 24, 2025

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating storms to hit the United Stateskilling nearly 1,400 people and resulting in an estimated $125 billion in damage. In the wake of Katrina, many criticized the.

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GovLoop

APRIL 30, 2025

To get feedback from constituents, agencies often ask them to complete a short survey when they visit a website or conduct a transaction. But while a survey can provide useful information, its value is limited because you only know what constituents tell you. And to paraphrase the anthropologist Margaret Mead, what people say they experience and what they actually experience can be two entirely different things.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

In the face of threat actors who are gaining more and more advanced capabilities using artificial intelligence, Massachusetts IT officials are combating fraud and other crimes through six specific initiatives, the commonwealths chief operating officer told a panel of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers Midyear Conference on Tuesday.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MAY 1, 2025

Last year, nearly 40,000 people were employed under subminimum wage certificates. These certificates allow employers to pay workers less than minimum wage and can create employment opportunities for people with disabilities. But in recent years, the.

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Careers in Government

APRIL 24, 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) describes initiatives that promote the representation and involvement of various groups of individuals. The post How Can Public Agencies Support DEI Efforts Amidst Budget Cuts? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 14, 2025

Scottish Government trials new AI to speed up policy analysis and cut costs, with promising early results A government-developed artificial intelligence tool has been used for the first time to analyse responses to a public consultation, showing a massive step in modernising how public feedback is reviewed and used to shape policy. The tool, called Consult, is part of a wider suite of AI tools known as Humphrey, which aims to support civil servants by reducing administrative burden and reliance

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In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Over 7.2 million Americans with visual impairments face barriers accessing critical government information. Equal access to public communications is both a legal requirement and essential service. AWS enables federal agencies to provide accessible communications through automated document-to-speech conversion. This solution combines Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) , Amazon Textract , and Amazon Polly to transform written government documents into high-quality audio content.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2025

About half of all states are using artificial intelligence for chatbots, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Technology Directors. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) also identifies using chatbots to support citizen services as a top generative AI use case for state governments. A new CDW AI Research Report finds that it is increasingly common for organizations across all verticals to use public-facing chatbots for customer interacti

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

The Department of Defenses Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) Toolkit is informing increased adoption of AI governmentwide. Developed by the DOD Chief Digital and AI Office in 2023, the toolkit compiles resources for processes such as identifying useful data sets and flagging bias intuitively to help developers prove to leadership their capabilities are responsible.

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Careers in Government

APRIL 24, 2025

If an effective manager is the key to employee engagement, then learning to interact and deal positively with people is critical. The post Whats with All This Disengagement? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 28, 2025

AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 1, 2025

What if a Medicaid agency could make sure that their leadership and staff had access to a reliable, single source of truth for their data in one unified platform? The implementation of an operational data store (ODS) presents a viable solution. An ODS serves as a centralized repository that consolidates data from various Medicaid modules and applications into a single, integrated system.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 30, 2025

Strategic partnerships between government and industry are driving AI adoption enhancing efficiency, improving citizen services, and shaping public sector innovation, as Rob Worsley, Head of Data, Analytics and AI at Hitachi Solutions Europe explains The UK Government has made its ambition clear: artificial intelligence (AI) must become a core pillar of public service delivery.

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GovLoop

APRIL 30, 2025

As agencies explore a growing range of use cases for artificial intelligence (AI), they face a looming challenge: Their existing IT operations, while perhaps sufficient for traditional applications, are not ready to meet the demands of full-fledged AI initiatives. Replacing a horse-and-buggy with a sports car won’t pay off if you’re still driving on a dirt trail.

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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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Careers in Government

APRIL 24, 2025

Your actions can build a resilient, confident group. When the layoffs stop and the dust settles, youll have a team that has each others backs and is enthusiastic about getting to work. The post How Can Public Sector Employers Improve Morale in the Face of Mass Layoffs? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 30, 2025

Civic groups in Chicago joined in to commission a study, Operationalizing Community Policing Within the Chicago Police Department: A Summary of Current and Promising National Practices , to help the Chicago Police Department realize its goal to become an agency committed to "community oriented policing." 21CPs study which involved interviews with personnel and community stakeholders with direct knowledge of community policing practices in 17 jurisdictions nationally as well as a review of relev

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 2, 2025

Federated learning makes it possible for agency employees to collaborate on advanced artificial intelligence models without compromising data control or operational security. The process serves as a practical alternative to centralizing data for AI training. Data is valuable for agencies, but its also mission-critical, sensitive and sometimes even classified.

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Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

MAY 14, 2025

I wrote a short piece recently based on James Plunketts governing human observation about the energy for reform and even transformation in how we govern, including the work of the public sector, emanating from an energetic edge. And I noted that aspects of James work are being picked up in some strands of work within the UK public sector reform program.

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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 25, 2025

ElysianIT Limited emphasises the need for digital transformation in the public sector, highlighting the significance of robust data management and AI integration to improve operations and decision-making Engage with a village of specialist expertise Whether you see rapidly evolving digital innovation as an ongoing uphill struggle or a world of unique opportunities, there is one view that unites all in the public sector: We must work to embrace this change, not resist it.

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OpenGov

APRIL 24, 2025

In local government, theres no such thing as extra revenue. Every dollar counts. Every fund is tied to services your community expects: public safety, infrastructure, education, and economic development. Thats […] The post What Are You Really Leaving on the Table? A Modern Case for Business Tax Collection Reform appeared first on OpenGov.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

Generative AI , machine learning (ML) , and cloud technologies are revolutionizing the way we work. To succeed in the workforce, proficiency in these technologies is becoming increasingly important. At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we understand the challenges of acquiring new skills and have developed innovative, gamified solutions to make learning more engaging and effective.

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GovLoop

MAY 7, 2025

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, were sharing the thoughts of some of our Featured Contributors about the value and values of public servants. As Sandra Sharp wrote , Many of us were hired into the role of a public servant without an awareness of the honor that accompanies government employment. What does it mean to be a public servant?

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 25, 2025

Mental and substance use disorders are on the rise, alongside other noncommunicable diseases. Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals reclaim years of healthy life and boost the global economy by up to $4.4 trillion in 2050.

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Center for Community Progress

APRIL 29, 2025

People want to live in healthy communities where past contamination no longer poses a risk to the wellbeing of future generations. Brownfield properties, often referred to as brownfields , are a barrier to that vision. Brownfields are vacant, abandoned, and underutilized properties where the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant makes redevelopment challenging and costly.

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OpenGov

APRIL 24, 2025

Every year, local governments invest billions of public dollars into goods, services, and infrastructure. These dollars dont just build roads or buy softwarethey shape opportunity. Every purchase order is a […] The post Contracting for Equity: A Strategic Blueprint for Supplier Diversity in Modern Government appeared first on OpenGov.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

Customers operating in austere Edge environments have unique challenges when it comes to deploying a robust, secure collaboration solution. Having containerized applications orchestrated by Kubernetes is becoming the standard for many always-connected enterprises, but this deployment type is an especially challenging task for customers operating at the edge with limited technical expertise and limited, unreliable, or no internet connectivity.

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