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Behind the technologies at the forefront of improving NOAA hurricane data

FedScoop

Collecting data from inside a hurricane can feel like sticking toothpicks in a donut. Each of those devices is dropped from one of the agency’s “Hurricane Hunter” aircrafts, falling through the storm like a toothpick piercing a donut and collecting data about temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed on its downward path.

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Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses

FedInsider

He served on active duty in the United States Navy as a Cryptologic Chief Warrant Officer, retiring in January 2005. Close Moderator & Contributing Editor , FedInsider REGISTER The post Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses first appeared on FedInsider.

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Unlocking Your Agency’s Data Treasure Trove with Large Language Models (E161)

FedInsider

We’ll ask if turning to “synthetic” data is the answer to generate insight on sensitive data while not compromising personal and identifiable information. To view this webinar: Unlocking Your Agency’s Data Treasure Trove with Large Language Models. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today.

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VTG Acquires Digital Transformation Services Provider Vana Solutions; John Hassoun Quoted

GovCon Wire

Vana Solutions is a Dayton, Ohio-based company founded by Srujal Sheth and Sunit Sheth in 2005 and is focused on delivering cloud services, advanced analytics, data fabric platforms and

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The 3 revolutions of public procurement in Africa

Open Contracting Partnership

The key features of the first generation reforms that took place between 2000-2005 addressed aspects of legislation, centralization and independence, and professionalization. Early reformers in this first revolution were Ethiopia (2005), Ghana (2005), Kenya (2007), Tanzania (2004), Uganda (2003), and Zambia (2006).

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Driving people-centered digital transformation in public safety with AWS

AWS Public Sector

Share data and facilitate collaboration For first responders, poor communication can have dire consequences. Accurate data is essential—whether it’s finding the closest resources to respond to a fire or identifying a stolen vehicle from a different district or state. Unfortunately, the blaze was too far gone by the time they arrived.

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The Toxic Risks of Non-toxic Product Claims

The Softly Spark

The 2005 California Safe Cosmetics Act (CSCA) prohibits 24 chemicals from cosmetics. Accordingly, the NAD determined that this data is insufficient to convey that the product is not harmful. This Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act , which went into effect at the beginning of this year, bans the sale of cosmetics that contain specific chemicals.