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Preparing for Power Outages in the Face of Solar Storms

FedTech Magazine

This 11-year cycle of the sun’s activity is expected to reach its peak in 2025, with solar flares and eruptions that can wreak havoc on Earth. Intense currents driven by space weather can have severe impacts, damaging or destroying critical infrastructure, interrupting the internet and other communications and leading to power outages.

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Microsoft 365 Government price updates - into effect March 1st 2023

Microsoft Public Sector

On August 2021 we announced an update to our pricing for Microsoft 365 (which applies to all commercial customers: Enterprise, US Government, and Business). In the case of Microsoft 365 Government, due to local regulations, the price update was planned in a phased manner.

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Why government must heed real-time data management trends

Open Access Government - Technology News

Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks. The government benefits from receiving and processing data in real-time.

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The rising impact of 5G connectivity on Britain’s businesses

Open Access Government - Technology News

As the UK approaches the planned shutdown of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), businesses seek innovative solutions to ensure uninterrupted and efficient communication Among the transformative technologies on the horizon, 5G stands out as a potential game-changer.

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A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector Blog

The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers. West Virginia’s partnership with the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance represents a strategic investment in our future.

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UK awards funding to develop quantum computing testbeds

Open Access Government - Technology News

Quantum computing’s outstanding computational power promises breakthroughs in sensing, imaging, and communications, fostering economic growth and creating high-paying jobs. The post UK awards funding to develop quantum computing testbeds appeared first on Open Access Government.

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Telephone fundraising in the digital age: Mapping charities’ future

Open Access Government - Technology News

From boosting donations to recruiting volunteers, the traditional telephone call is unlikely to be replaced by the modern communication methods of today – though it could benefit from an upgrade. Cloud-based communication is software that requires no hardware or wiring and relies on access to the Cloud via the Internet to work.