How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On 13 November 2023, the UK Government published guidance setting out its ambitions for innovation procurement under the new Procurement Act 2023 (not yet in force, of which you can read a summary here). That is particularly impactful for newer, more innovative solutions which the authority may not be familiar with.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now, agencies want to remain ahead of the curve, continuing to innovate and keeping up with the latest trends in technology to meet their mission effectively. You’ll learn more about the products and processes that help foster cultures of innovation, workforce productivity and more. Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. · Favorite.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

To help meet this demand for talent, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance is expanding into Texas, with support from key collaborators across industry, education and government. Recently, Texas has been recognized for its innovative approach to aligning education policy to its economic goals.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2024

The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers. West Virginia’s partnership with the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance represents a strategic investment in our future.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

However, public sector organizations face several challenges such as optimizing resources, adapting to changing needs, improving patient care, personalizing the education experience, and strengthening security. based researchers and educators access to advanced computing, datasets, models, software, training, and user support for AI research.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 26, 2024

aims to support a “broad and diverse” interdisciplinary research community for AI innovation through capacity building and partnerships at higher education institutions and other organizations, according to bill text shared with FedScoop. The Expanding AI Voices Act from Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla.,

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Govshop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Hicks announced $238 million in government funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to establish eight Microelectronics Commons Regional Innovation Hubs. These eight Innovation Hubs will participate in the Microelectronics Commons, a national network focused on creating direct pathways to commercialization for microelectronics researchers.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

“The AWS Skills to Jobs team has implemented Tech Alliances to support our customers by finding the qualified talent they are looking for,” said Valerie Singer, general manager of AWS worldwide public sector global education. “We This alliance focuses on providing pathways to jobs in digital product development and engineering.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Cloud computing is a key enabler of digital transformation, and underscores the innovation charter in all kinds of organisations today,” said Valerie Singer , general manager of AWS Worldwide Public Sector Global Education.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 2, 2024

With that mission at the forefront, the technologists and librarians at Northwestern University Libraries (NUL) continually strive to improve their online libraries to enable user discovery and innovation. Learn more by visiting the AWS Cloud for Higher Education hub. There wasn’t a specific technical challenge we were trying to solve.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 30, 2024

This post is part of a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. Médica Panamericana , in partnership with BinPar , is constantly innovating to provide its readers the best possible experience.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

Amazon has launched the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge , a global university competition to drive secure innovation in generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) technology. The goal is to discover innovative ways for LLM creators to mitigate risks and implement effective safety measures.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 9, 2024

As discoveries and innovations are translated to practice, it is essential that we engage and enable diverse communities to participate in this work,” NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan said in the release. NSF has enlisted the help of the Ford Foundation, the Patrick J.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers. AWS Partners are already scaling innovation for citizen services rapidly through AWS generative AI services. The bundles are available on AWS Marketplace.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Metis Eduventures Private Limited is the education technology (EdTech) company behind Adda247 , India’s largest test prep platform. Its mission is to make quality education widely accessible, even to those outside major cities. Metis has readied more than 50 million students for 400 different exams in 10 regional languages.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Participants could be tapped for cybersecurity-specific excepted service positions by the CISA director, who would be required to submit a report to Congress on the program every two years. The bicameral legislation comes following a number of federal efforts to strengthen the U.S. cybersecurity workforce.

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Select GCR

APRIL 16, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office’s Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship program provides resources and insights into launching, growing, and protecting a business, with a focus on trademarks and branding. This program also offers opportunities to learn from veteran innovators and access tailored resources such as training and mentoring.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Innovative Methods With CSGMP, we go beyond traditional approaches to ensure your business achieves unparalleled visibility and engagement with key government contacts. Participation is Required Each client must participate for SGCR to stay on the defined schedule.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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FedInsider

AUGUST 17, 2024

CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Continue reading to find out what you need to consider to safeguard your indoor air quality (IAQ) and Fellowes’ advanced solutions available to participating agencies through OMNIA Partners. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introductory course The School of Applied Research in Public Procurement sought to develop participants’ skills in monitoring, research, policy analysis, and promoting public procurement reforms and open contracting in Central Asia, with a vision to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds.

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GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

You’re uninterested in networking with fellow govies: Chatting with your hundreds of your peers to share innovative ideas and make meaningful connections? You don’t want to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits: Furthering your career path by learning new skillsets that you can apply to your agency today?

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FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PDT | 3 CPE | Sacramento, CA California may be the home of Silicon Valley and the birthplace of many innovative technologies, but as the biggest state (by population) and the fifth-largest economy in the world ( more than 14% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product), it faces nation-sized challenges.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With troves of information available, the marketplace should be a breeding ground for data innovation, revealing opportunities. At GovSpend the challenge is similar, as the core data assets are mined and aggregated from tens of thousands of Federal, state, and local agencies and educational institutions sources.

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FedInsider

MARCH 6, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. for state government, local government, and educational (SLED) accounts. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 19, 2024

Last year, the Coalition was fortunate to raise $13,000 for PPH through the generosity of our members and participants of the tournament. In 1991, Dr. Bergin went on to spearhead the founding of The Bergin College of Canine Studies; the only school dedicated to educating dog trainers. This year’s Joseph P.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We believe in the power of education to shape the future of procurement, offering courses that cater to both new and experienced professionals. Through interactive online courses and peer-to-peer learning, we provide an educational experience that equips learners with theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 1, 2024

Renaissance Learning is a global leader in the pre-K–12 education technology (EdTech) space. At the event, DnA team members participated both in person and remotely in India, providing an opportunity for several DnA team members to meet and adding to a healthy team equation.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Education: Beyond registrations and certifications, we educate our clients on government contracting so they can succeed. We will continue to innovate and improve our services to provide more value and deepen the trust we have built with our clients. This team is dedicated to teaching you everything you need to know.

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FedScoop

APRIL 2, 2024

By embracing automation and developing a citizen developer program, the DLA enables operational innovations, directly impacting the speed and efficiency of its services. McKeown outlined key initiatives in cloud adoption, DevSecOps and zero trust architecture to combat advanced threats and ensure system resilience.

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Both levels of government see innovative technologies as key to delivering superior experiences, which in turn create a critical advantage to build a stronger economy. CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

The first ICCA Congress with recorded participants was held in Rotterdam in 1966, painting a picture of exclusivity and limited access. The 1966 Congress had 131 participants, predominantly from Western Europe, with only three attendees from outside this region—one from Yugoslavia, one from the USA, and one from Romania.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Since signing on as city manager for fast-growing Hutto in 2022, Earp has leveraged his passions for leadership, finance and education to help reshape the city’s operations with an emphasis on collaboration. You see participants changing the way that they’re thinking about things during the sessions,” Earp says.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 2022, more than 200 government agencies, educational institutions and healthcare organizations were victims of ransomware attacks. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

Participants can compete for set-aside contracts specifically reserved for 8(a) certified firms, which can be crucial for gaining a foothold in competitive markets and securing stable revenue streams. How 8(a) certification benefit small businesses?

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Select GCR

JULY 16, 2024

Participants can compete for set-aside contracts specifically reserved for 8(a) certified firms, which can be crucial for gaining a foothold in competitive markets and securing stable revenue streams. How 8(a) certification benefit small businesses?

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