AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)—the leading UN organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change—the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Institute , and Public Digital , a consultancy whose purpose is to help global institutions thrive in the internet era, announced the recipients of the Future of Government Awards 2023.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A three-month investigation finds that tax abatements are coming at the expense of critical funding for school districts. But not all schools in a community are sharing the cash drain equally.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence can be a valuable military tool, but several top military officials and industry experts said this week that they believe it will work best only if humans remain involved in its use. Speaking at WEST 2024 in San Diego, several officials talked about the coming use of AI in the Navy’s future hybrid fleet, a combination of manned and unmanned vessels.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The FCC is currently turning away hundreds of thousands seeking assistance. If Congress doesn’t soon approve more funding, rural and urban county officials warn, millions will be plunged into “digital darkness.

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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance (Tech Alliance) in India to boost career readiness for learners entering the workforce and bridge the tech talent needs of the country’s employers. The new initiative will help align programs of study with in-demand, entry-level cloud roles in India, with the initial focus to prepare learners for roles such as cloud engineer, cloud administrator, and DevOps engineer.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rochester, Minnesota, launched its Equity in the Built Environment program in 2023 that looks to educate and train women for jobs in construction, project management, interior design, and other careers.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Drug overdose deaths in California state prisons rebounded to near record levels last year, a big setback for corrections officials who thought they were on the right track with medication-assisted treatment efforts. Officials blame fentanyl.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. These principles drive successful service launches, new solutions, and workload migrations. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes. 1.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Communities vulnerable to deteriorating air conditions and the resulting public health issues may find it ever more difficult to adapt to the changing environment, a new report suggests.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to join senior decision-makers and thought leaders from around the world at the 60th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) from February 16-18. MSC is a leading global forum for discussing the most pressing international security challenges. Coming together at forums like this allows us to share our unique perspectives and key insights around critical security topics, helping to drive progress as we work to build a better and safer future.

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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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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The money, which is part of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, will help airports accommodate more passengers, make their facilities more accessible to people with disabilities and prepare for climate change.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By Amy Zhou, Associate Director, Deliver Associates Communities across the country are struggling to fill necessary workforce gaps and create opportunities for young adults to thrive in the places they call home. There is unprecedented federal funding available to foster innovative solutions in education and workforce development, but some communities are being left behind.

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Government Technology Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With mounting global cybercrime, forensic computer analysts are one of the top eight cybersecurity jobs going into 2024 , and certified forensic computer examiner (CFCE) certifications are among the best networking credentials. CFCEs play a pivotal role in digital forensics, bringing a unique set of skills and expertise to complex cases. In the second episode of the newest digital forensics’ podcast, Dig For, Cellebrite’s Jared Barnhart had a rich conversation with Ed Wagrowski, a seasoned detec

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GovCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Partnerships play a critical part of the innovation work across the Defense Department. The complex global threat landscape, in both the kinetic and cybersecurity domains, requires partnerships to solve some of the most pressing national security challenges. Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare Jennifer Edgin discussed at AFCEA West the ways her office is leveraging partnerships, using emerging technology and modernizing its systems.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Without the necessary support, developmental disabilities can have profound impact not only on the child, but their family, and the wider community. When children in the U.S. are diagnosed with a developmental disability being able to access support services is critical to helping them achieve their highest quality of life. Early intervention services, provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to children between birth and age three, can have widespread social and econom

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here at OpenGov, we’re working hard to incorporate AI into everything we do so we can save you time and make your life easier. Every day, we’re pushing forward the […] The post Super-Charge Inventory Creation, Inspections, and More with AI-Powered Capture for Cartegraph Asset Management appeared first on OpenGov.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

North Bergen, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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GovCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Partnerships play a critical part of the innovation work across the Defense Department. The complex global threat landscape, in both the kinetic and cybersecurity domains, requires partnerships to solve some of the most pressing national security challenges. Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare Jennifer Edgin discussed at AFCEA West the ways her office is leveraging partnerships, using emerging technology and modernizing its systems.

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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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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Rutland, VT expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Metrics are critical to assessing a contract's or program's success in IT procurement at the Navy. Measuring success can be difficult without these clear parameters. Justin Fanelli, acting CTO at the Department of the Navy and technical director at Navy PEO Digital and Enterprise Services, discussed with us at AFCEA West the ways in which the Navy is measuring program success.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For 77 million people in America — 1 in 3 adults — a criminal record creates significant barriers to finding a job, receiving an education and maintaining safe housing. And for decades, the process for clearing such a record has been a bureaucratic nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In a dozen states, Republicans and Democrats alike have taken steps to change what can be an unforgiving system by shifting the responsibility of clearing criminal records from individuals to the governme

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GovCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Leveraging the next generation’s digital skill sets, comfort with technology and innovation is key to the Marine Corps' vision for its future software-savvy workforce. Lt. Col. Charlie Bahk, director of the Marine Corps Software Factory launched last year, tells GovCIO Media and research at AFCEA West that “all you have to do is just kind of get out of the way a little bit.

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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The U.S. Marine Corps is in the middle of modernizing its networks into a single enterprise network to improve identity management and services. The team is upgrading software and hardware to improve latency and cybersecurity, and is leveraging artificial intelligence as part of these modernization plans. At AFCEA West, Shery Thomas, cyber technology officer at the Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, discusses the state of the Marines' network modernization and the ways his teams are ensurin

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