AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

India has made great strides in supporting the availability of primary education across the country. However, providing high quality pedagogy and content delivery in the classroom remains a challenge. According to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) released in 2019 , 70 percent of students in grade three remain behind grade level, 57 percent of students in grade nine cannot solve a simple division problem, and almost 50 percent of students drop out of the school system before reaching

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GovPilot

JUNE 23, 2023

Government data breaches pose one of the largest threats for US government entities in 2023 and beyond. As geopolitical tensions rise between Russia and the West, targeted cyber attacks against the federal, state, and local governments are increasingly likely. In fact, the FBI recently warned that ransomware is straining local government services, as local governments are favorite targets of hackers, second only to academic institutions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

More access to funding for underrepresented start-up founders can unlock massive investment and innovation opportunities. These founders are not just underrepresented—they are underestimated.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

Now that nearly a quarter of the Electronic Registration Information Center's members have left or are planning to leave the group, Kentucky's secretary of state says the state could be paying more for less information.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles to improve disease prevention and treatment, agricultural production, energy sustainability, and more.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

Despite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack. Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

A simple geographic information system-based framework can help cities weigh safety, access and equity considerations when deciding where to locate air taxi hubs.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agencies hire a grant consultant to start or help grow their grant portfolio. And while that may seem like a simple solution to your grant woes, a they do not magically appear and take all the work off your plate. A good working relationship requires ongoing communication, shared resources, and joint effort. So, what should you expect when you hire a grant consultant?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

Several trends may make leasing preferable to financing, but many consumers remain unsure about the process.

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JUNE 23, 2023

COMMENTARY | When IT systems align to their end users’ day-to-day processes, tasks and needs, agencies can increase productivity while more than making up for any marginal cost differences.

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

The Department of Defense outlined an aggressive zero-trust strategy in the past year, an “ambitious undertaking” in its deputy CIO’s words, and one that entails both the adoption of new technology and a cultural shift. To support this shift, the DOD stood up a Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, helmed by National Security Agency veteran Randy Resnick and tasked with developing and aligning zero-trust efforts across the department.

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Careers in Government

JUNE 23, 2023

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking input on guidelines for mitigating the risks of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 23, 2023

In her latest book, Joanne Lipman dispels the myth of abrupt transformations and outlines a concrete path to reinvention.

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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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