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Future of Government Awards 2023 celebrate use of technology to transform people’s lives

AWS Public Sector Blog

This blog post highlights the 2023 awardees. Digital advocates of the year Winner: Digital Identity Directorate Team – Brazil The Digital Identity Directorate Team implemented the innovative GOV.BR She served as executive director from its formation until 2020.

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November 2023 - Microsoft 365 US Public Sector Roadmap Newsletter

Microsoft Public Sector

Key points: Major: Retirement Timeline: October 2, 2023: Retirement announcement and customers can proactively set a property to block Business Connectivity services features within their tenant. October 30, 2023: Microsoft will begin blocking Business Connectivity Services features based on the tenant property set by the customer.

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2022 Research Innovators celebrate achievements as applications open for 2023

Google Public Sector

In 2020, Google Cloud launched the Research Innovators program to encourage scientific breakthroughs with the latest cloud technologies. To apply to join the 2023 cohort, complete the application by January 29th. Marieke van Buchem , Ph.D. Discover more about the 2022 Research Innovators and their projects here.

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Vermont Chapter Councilor Report – ALA Annual 2023

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Previous reports from me: June 2020 , January 2021 (did not write a report), July 2021 , January 2022 , June 2022 (did not go to ALA ), January 2023 I filled in for outgoing Councilor Marti Fisk who moved, and was elected to a three-year term starting in 2020. Here is my report.

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Improving software security in the public sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

Attacks like the SolarWinds hack in 2020, whose Orion IT software used by thousands of government agencies worldwide was infected with malicious software, raised the alarm for state actors worldwide about the need for strong nation-level cybersecurity strategies. One immediate step is dealing with the existing backlog of known flaws.

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Japan: Science and technology policy

Open Access Government - Technology News

Open Access Government examines some aspects of science and technology policy in Japan, including cooperation and research promotion The Science and Technology Basic Plan in Japan, based on the Science and Technology Basic Law, was implemented in November 1995. 3) Before this, the role was taken by NAGAOKA Keiko, commencing in August 2022. (4)

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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

Open Access Government - Technology News

In response, the UK Government released a strategy in 2023 with the aim of reducing fraud by 10%. Compliance standards are implemented within the public sector to achieve minimum cyber security standards. Shockingly, 80% of reported fraud is enabled through online means, with many cyber-enabled frauds remaining unreported.