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

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Almost half of respondents (43 percent) are interested in using generative AI to improve operational efficiency, followed by enhancing communications (29 percent), education and workforce development (28 percent), and enhancing citizen services (21 percent). The benefits can’t be ignored.

Education 119

Education Innovation Efficiency Import 119

FedScoop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The request for information , published last week, is part of an overarching goal to implement AI across the VA. Some of the outcomes that the VA is looking to foster include an established AI management framework, efficient AI use case management, data integrity, enhanced service delivery, improved services for veterans and more.

Government 108

Government Government Inventory Integrity 108

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Successful adoption of generative AI, especially within the public sector, requires organizations to enable systematic experimentation and exploration, with their own data, for their workforce and constituents. Protecting the privacy and security of this information when using generative AI can be a significant challenge.

Government 98

Government Government Accountability Education 98

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Data and AI-driven tools can increase visibility into, and lessons learned from hiring, onboarding, and turnover, but understanding the significance of those findings and their impact on the workforce and overall mission success is key to realizing the full potential of HR modernization. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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 159

Efficiency Data Government Government 159

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But effective implementation of these plans is being hampered by a lack of reliable, factual and understandable information sources for citizens and civil society to monitor the operations of state-owned mining companies for efficiency and corruption risks. Enter Data Club This is where our work at the Mongolian Data Club comes in.

Data 123

Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 12, 2023

That’s why Netsmart, an industry leader in electronic health records (EHRs) for human services and post-acute care, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) joined forces to advance artificial intelligence (AI) for community-based care providers, through the development of an AI Data Lab.

Data 131

Data Collaboration Networking Electronics 131

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 105

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 105

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

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Data resilience is critical to smooth operations at your agency. With 79% of agencies targeted by ransomware within the past 12 months, it’s time to take precautions so your sensitive information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. Avoid Weak Links: No application or data set is too small or inconsequential to be protected.

Data 97

Data Accountability Efficiency Import 97

AWS Public Sector

MAY 22, 2024

The COVID-tracking and health data system built for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic had become clunky, difficult to customize, and expensive to maintain. Because the district’s data contained sensitive student health information and images, the data had to be encrypted during transit and migrated securely.

Data 126

Data Education Collaboration Price 126

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

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

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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Brookhaven National Laboratory improperly managed its sensitive information, technology and other property, putting it at risk for potential unauthorized access, according to a new report from the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General. The Energy IG found that the Long Island, N.Y. the report states.

Export 99

Export Inventory Transportation Transportation 99

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

GovLoop

MAY 6, 2024

With the rise of remote work and the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT) generating large volumes of data in the field, agencies want to provide staff the ability to analyze and use that data in the field as well. But there’s a catch: They also need to secure that data. This is the concept of edge computing.

Data 97

Data Distribution Management Efficiency 97

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 116

Data IT Budget Leadership 116

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 83

Transparency Data Procurement Management 83

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

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

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

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.

Integrity 83

Integrity Integration Data Education 83

FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2025

Ross Graber, a Twitter and Google alum, is now the Department of Energys chief information officer, sources confirmed to FedScoop.

Risk Management 81

Risk Management Engineering Management Networking 81

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This common SaaS landscape can lead to data silos where data becomes isolated in disparate systems and difficult to centralize for business insights. Pairing operational metrics from project management systems with human resource (HR) data to streamline internal workforce reporting. Jump to Orchestration section ).

Data 81

Data Integrity Integration Management 81

AWS Public Sector

JULY 30, 2024

Efficient code review processes are vital across all customer segments, both commercial and public sector, where strict regulations, data security, and service excellence are paramount. Streamlined code reviews maintain software quality, mitigate security risks, and enhance operational efficiency.

Efficiency 75

Efficiency Quality Engineering Integrity 75

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

An artificial intelligence service deployed within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being put to the test for things like modernizing its websites and capturing information on school closures, the agency’s top data official said. That process tends to be “tedious” and “manual,” Sim said.

Efficiency 133

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 133

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. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Public safety for these events isn’t just about preventing incidents—it’s also about ensuring that events operate efficiently while keeping attendees comfortable and secure. It’s important to have a robust system in place to control access while ensuring that staff and attendees can move freely and efficiently.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. ” – Vendor Manager | ONE AMERICAN BANK Use Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions Modern procurement relies heavily on data.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

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

FedScoop

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Modern solutions integrating third-party consumer data and device intelligence are becoming essential to combat synthetic identities and safeguard public services, according to a new report produced by Scoop News Group for TransUnion. Download the full report. The report also emphasizes that digital fraud threats are intensifying.

Integrity 65

Integrity Integration Import Data 65

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 18, 2024

While ASPPH provides many services, members consistently rank the curated data resources published on the Data Center Portal (DCP) as a top benefit. ASPPH’s technical team has built custom web applications that capture and store data in a relational database. The production server stored raw data from multiple sources.

Data 78

Data Education Distribution Collaboration 78

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

By migrating to the cloud, customers are able to move away from having to buy, own, and maintain physical data centers and servers. In this post, we explore how Peraton used AWS to migrate and build out a virtual data center in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions within a six-month time frame with an advanced and secure end-state architecture.

Data 78

Data Professional Services Integrity Integration 78

AWS Public Sector

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 ).

Innovation 59

Innovation Collaboration End to End Efficiency 59

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A bipartisan bill that aims to enhance the Congressional Research Service’s access to executive branch data was passed by the House of Representatives Monday via voice vote as lawmakers seek to assist their support agencies. The Modernizing the Congressional Research Service’s Access to Data Act ( H.R. CRS is a case-in-point,” Rep.

Data 72

Data Capacity Education Budget 72