AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we believe in the power of cloud technology to transform healthcare and improve lives. Because of this, at AWS re:Invent 2024 we announced a commitment of up to $2 million in AWS credits to help four Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health (SWH) launchpad awardees address critical unmet challenges in women’s health.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Each year, Congress budgets billions of dollars for programs that could support American Indian and Alaska Native communities. But much of this money doesn’t reach Tribes. In a new report, we looked at the barriers and other challenges Tribes face.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we are committed to empowering our partners to accelerate their cloud innovation journeys. Our AWS Partner Transformation Program (PTP) is an important part of this commitment, offering comprehensive assessment, training, and enablement to help our public sector partners build successful and profitable AWS-based businesses.

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Park Leaders

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“Signs don’t do much. It’s the educational programs where you’re actually talking to people that are the most effective in changing behaviors.” Sean Underhill is a park ranger from Prescott, Arizona helping get city-level park programs up and running. He shares insights into their extensive volunteer efforts and a new ranger program that is building a bridge between parks and local communities.

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Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of business innovation for over 140 years. The school has a long-standing emphasis on the use of data and technology in both its research of business ideas and its approach to student learning. In keeping with this philosophy, Wharton fully migrated its infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2020 so it could move quickly and adapt to the latest technological advancements.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is changing the way government does business. Through automation, predictive analytics and advanced data analysis, AI is set to enhance operations and service delivery, said Chris Steel AI Practice Lead at AlphaSix, which provides data management platforms and tools for data analysis. “Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently launched Mumbai’s first-ever climate budget, making it the first city in India and the fourth in the world (after Oslo, New York and London) to launch a climate budget. While Mumbai works to expand and institutionalize their.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To realize gen AI’s full value, insurance leaders must know how it works and what problems it can—and cannot—solve. Likewise, data and context are vital to innovating solutions for changing demands.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for constituents of all backgrounds, all across the country. The season is marked with many local celebrations that take place ; friends and family gather from all around to get together.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In critical moments when every second counts, justice and public safety ( JPS ) agencies need technology solutions that are secure, reliable, and fast. But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. To address these needs, CentralSquare is on a mission to migrate more than 1,000 on-premises JPS agency workloads to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Agencies can ensure that their servers are secure from the start by working with a proactive industry partner to implement a comprehensive strategy. The risk of adversaries compromising the IT infrastructure supply chain is ever present, putting agency data and potentially even lives at risk, as evidenced by the Hezbollah pager blasts in September. Agencies must comply with a series of mandates — including last year’s Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Cha

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI ). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.

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A Library Writer's Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The editors of a book project, Libraries and the Futures of the Humanities, call for chapter proposals for a volume that Rowman & Littlefield has invited us to submit, focused on how libraries can play a role in reimagining the humanities during a time of crisis and opportunity. We invite proposals for chapters in five sections, focusing primarily on academic libraries and archives: Framing the Question: discussions on the history and concept of the humanities in relation to libraries Across

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A new total-body PET scanner revealed at St Thomas’ Hospital in London is up to 40 times more sensitive than previous scanners and is set to revolutionise how diseases are diagnosed and treated in the UK The new PET scanner is up to 40 times more sensitive and 10 times faster than existing PET scanners, offering huge potential benefits for both patients and medical research.

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A Library Writer's Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CFP URL: [link] Session Proposals Due December 13 Review the information below, which will be required when you submit your session proposal. Submit A Proposal Requirements Each session must have an organizer responsible for finding session presenters and coordinating logistics. All organizers must be affiliated with an institutional member or be an AASLH individual member.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The year 2024 was filled with both excitement and thoughtful consideration in the nonprofit sector as the world seeks to understand and apply transformative cloud technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance impact and increase productivity. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is privileged to work alongside organizations in the social sector who are using these tools for the benefit of people and our planet, and who are leading conversations about how to do it responsibly.

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