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The public sector cannot underestimate computing’s environmental impact

Open Access Government - Technology News

It’s a potentially huge blindspot for curtailing emissions, and the public sector needs to hold the tech industry more accountable for emissions produced by the infrastructure used to deploy software. Computing’s environmental impact on our planet That developer’s laptop doesn’t operate in a vacuum.

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Fatigue in the Public Sector Workplace: Risks and Solutions

Barrett & Greene

But with heightened turnover in recent years, hiring difficulties, stress, and an onslaught of overtime requirements, more and more public sector workers are experiencing its sometimes dangerous consequences. As a result, public sector managers are becoming more attuned to the issue and are looking for ways to address its root causes.

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October 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments. We highlight the stories of public servants around the globe, while fostering a community of decision makers. Thank you for your patience.

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Thinking bigger about what’s possible and customer-driven innovation: re:Invent 2022 public sector leadership session with Max Peterson recap

AWS Public Sector Blog

Pictured: Max Peterson, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) worldwide public sector; Dr. Peggy Whitson, astronaut and director of human space flight at Axiom Space; and Matthew C. Max also shared news and announcements that can help public sector organizations reimagine what’s possible in how they deliver on their missions.

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April 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 Release News SharePoint Online SharePoint Server 2019 and SharePoint Designer workflows are now supported on SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT 4.1) Wasn't EWS going away?

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December 2022 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365. The ability to exclude bulk emails will be soon in Public Preview. Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments. Release News.

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AWS investment in South Africa results in economic ripple effect

AWS Public Sector Blog

Fast forward to 2018, when AWS announced plans to launch data center infrastructure in the country. AWS’s investment in South Africa from 2018-2022 has contributed ZAR 12 billion in gross domestic product (GDP), while supporting an estimated average of 5,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs locally on an average annual basis.

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