AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The survey asked 839 IT decision-makers in US government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations about how their organizations envision incorporating generative AI into their unique missions. Public sector organizations can also rest assured that AWS has extensive experience serving government and highly-regulated industries.

Education 119

Education Innovation Efficiency Import 119

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

Efficiency 75

Efficiency Government Government Integrity 75

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

million contract to provide a next-generation travel and expense management service for the federal government. He continued: “ETSNext will further category management objectives by consolidating more than 30 data models used across the ETS2 systems into one centralized model.” million transactions a year.

Management 116

Management Contract Category Management Transportation 116

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As public health resources shift away from the pandemic response, jurisdictions now seek ways to modernize their public health infrastructure to avoid previous challenges such as data fragmentation, incompleteness of health data, and lack of interoperability.

Data 132

Data Quality Electronics Innovation 132

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nearly two years after launching its bureau chief data officer program, the Department of State is seeing success and aiming to almost quadruple the size of its current cohort, Farakh Khan, director of communications, culture and training at the agency’s Center for Analytics, told FedScoop in a recent interview.

Data 117

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 117

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. government has ramped up efforts to reserve more contracts specifically for small businesses. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | Training Certificate The federal government has a complex hiring process, governed by a host of regulations and policies.

Data 130

Data Participation Leadership Networking 130

FedTech Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

The government is awash in data that could help drive mission success, elevate constituent encounters and drive new efficiencies — if only agencies could put that information to practical use. There are incredibly large sets of data at almost any given agency,” says Jason Payne, CTO of Microsoft Federal.

Efficiency 162

Efficiency Data Government Government 162

American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse. As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, the message for government agencies is clear: the future is now, and the future is AI.

Government 114

Government Government Budget Integrity 114

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 26, 2024

By Torplus Yomnak, Co-Founder of HAND Social Enterprise and the Director of the Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration (KRAC) In May 2021, amid the pandemic lockdowns, a villager in Thailand took a stroll on the outskirts of their town, making an unexpected discovery that would stir the local community.

Corruption 113

Corruption Data Procurement Public Procurement 113

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A commitment in Mongolia’s Open Government Partnership action plan proposes engaging with civil society on public procurement. Enter Data Club This is where our work at the Mongolian Data Club comes in. Connecting the data in our own database and making it available in an “umbrella” platform is critical.

Data 123

Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. Many local governments across the country have set ambitious climate targets, recognizing the substantial contribution of their vehicle fleets to their overall carbon footprint.

Management 118

Management Government Government Efficiency 118

FedScoop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking expertise from the public regarding the implementation of a framework for artificial intelligence governance and mitigating the technology’s risks. The post VA seeks information on AI governance and framework appeared first on FedScoop.

Government 117

Government Government Inventory Integrity 117

GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

As soon as agencies started thinking in terms of enterprise-level data initiatives, their existing data solutions became legacy systems. The problem is the necessary data is scattered across the organization and stored in siloed systems both on premises and in the cloud or, more likely, in a multi-cloud environment.

Data 97

Data Efficiency Purchasing Engineering 97

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s world of siloed and scattered data, agencies often have an incomplete picture of their constituents. But adopting an integrated, digital data platform can vastly improve how agencies do business and interact with the public. But agencies that look more deeply can greatly impact lives.

Integration 97

Integration Integrity Data Quality 97

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Most experts agree that the long-term potential of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on building a solid foundation of reliable, readily available, high-quality data. One area where data quality and readiness play a particularly crucial role for federal, state, and local government agencies is identity management.

Data 92

Data Quality Management Integrity 92

GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. I thought about that while listening to a recent GovLoop virtual event on data virtualization.

Data 105

Data Education Quality Budget 105

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Criteria for those evaluations will be developed jointly by the AI data labeling company and the AISI. AISI is a landmark step, providing model builders an efficient way to vet the technology before reaching the real world. It also has prior experience working with the government on testing and evaluation.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Demand Participation Collaboration 98

GovLoop

JUNE 13, 2023

Any agency undertaking an enterprise-level data initiative is likely to experience some serious growing pains. The problem is the necessary data is scattered across the organization and stored in siloed systems both on premises and in the cloud or, more likely, in a multi-cloud environment. One problem is scale.

Data 94

Data Management Distribution Efficiency 94

FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From automating mundane tasks and increasing productivity to quickly and efficiently processing large amounts of data that was once locked in data silos, the possibilities are becoming realities. We saw these advances in government enabled by one particular technology: cloud. Take for instance the U.S.

Government 101

Government Government Data Efficiency 101

Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Coalition members generally support the use of these new data management technologies.

Transparency 98

Transparency Data Procurement Management 98

FedInsider

JULY 12, 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As agencies face unprecedented data volumes and velocity, managing the speed and size of the data flow efficiently becomes a significant challenge , especially with the growing use of AI-based analytics.

Data 93

Data Participation Engineering Management 93

FedScoop

JULY 5, 2024

Now armed with a robust artificial intelligence use case inventory and a splashy new data-tracking tool , SSA’s technology leaders feel especially bullish about where they stand in their digital journey. For a “data rich” agency like SSA, Brown said it made sense to O’Malley to give website users the ability to “see that granular data.”

Data 120

Data IT Budget Leadership 120

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As six out of 10 government finance teams still rely on manual reconciliation , the survey findings echo this, in which 46.1% of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Despite this reliance, only 19.6%

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

AWS Public Sector

JULY 16, 2024

EVe’s transformation journey Since its inception, EVe recognized the pivotal role of data and has become a data-driven organization. The initial step involved calling up a comprehensive tender to establish a secure, scalable, and flexible data platform. NTT Data e-Mobility data platform.

Data 84

Data Total Cost of Ownership Distribution Transportation 84

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

ETSNext will further category management objectives by consolidating more than 30 data models used across the ETS2 systems into one centralized model,” Burke said in a statement. GSA posted its request for proposals for ETSNext in October 2023.

Category Management 96

Category Management Transportation Transportation Efficiency 96

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Data resilience is critical to smooth operations at your agency. Avoid Weak Links: No application or data set is too small or inconsequential to be protected. Understand Your Resilience Requirements : While technology is key to data resilience, it won’t work nearly as well without a change in thinking and processes.

Data 97

Data Accountability Efficiency Import 97

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Machine learning and artificial intelligence already are playing a significant role in reworking call centers, in government agencies and private industry alike. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

Government 131

Government Government Participation Media 131

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Data can improve traffic congestion, enhance delivery of critical government services, and save millions of dollars, according to a recent study by Forrester Consulting. The study examines the return-on-investment public sector organizations may realize from data integration initiatives.

Integration 83

Integration Integrity Data Education 83

AWS Public Sector

JULY 2, 2024

Data sovereignty refers to a concept where individuals, organizations, or governments have control over their own data and infrastructure, ensuring independence, privacy, and security. This post walks through how data sovereignty can be achieved leveraging edge AI with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Data 81

Data Networking Efficiency Import 81

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). What is Smart Public Procurement?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

Federal News Network

JUNE 17, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reiterated something it has been pointing out for years: The government wastes billions and billions of dollars on duplicative and overlapping activities. The government wastes billions and billions on duplicative and overlapping activities. Steve Goodrich I certainly have.

Government 105

Government Government Accountability Leadership 105