AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

The prototype employs innovative applications of optical character recognition (OCR) technology and the novel use of computer vision techniques that will alleviate bottlenecks in and enhance the efficiency of the drug labeling review process. The agency is actively exploring how the CLAT ML prototype could be used in other review processes.

Efficiency 128

Efficiency Evaluation Innovation Collaboration 128

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

American City & Country

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Taylor offers the following technology solution: “For instance for diesel fuel there are combustion catalyst companies out there like Fuel Ox who will get you 5 to 10% better fuel efficiency and also decrease your emissions by up to 60% while extending the life of all the internal components of the engines through lubricity agents and detergents.

Engineering 115

Engineering Efficiency Sustainability Public Procurement 115

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. People: Cultivate a mindset that prioritizes machine learning You’ll also need to cultivate teams that embrace and harness generative AI effectively and efficiently. In other words, you’ll need to do important groundwork before you produce results.

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

USFCR

APRIL 23, 2024

Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress Logistics and transportation form the backbone of our national security and economic vitality, and their importance in today's world cannot be overstated. As a business owner in this dynamic industry, you have the power to make a real difference in the world.

Transportation 87

Transportation Transportation Logistics Efficiency 87

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said. Any efficiencies that we can gain through these types of innovations, we’re always trying to support and encourage,” Sim said.

Efficiency 139

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 139

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Generative AI is critical to future of public service The overwhelming majority of respondents (89 percent) think it’s important for their organization to adopt generative AI , with a quarter reporting that they believe it’s critical—and we agree, the future of public service requires the power generative AI brings to the table.

Education 118

Education Innovation Efficiency Government 118

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face. Depending on the use case, it’s important to use high-quality data that is representative of the model’s intended use. peft==0.11.1

Import 122

Import Data Quality Efficiency 122

GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2024

People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very important.”

Leadership 98

Leadership Import Accountability Efficiency 98

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

GovLoop

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Imagine listening to your emails pile in your inbox while you are working on a major project before attending an important meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Why Saying No Is Important. Before declining a request from your supervisor or co-worker, it is important to assess if this decision is absolutely necessary.

Import 105

Import Efficiency Capacity Education 105

American City & Country

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI-powered technologies are now providing law enforcement professionals with real-time situational awareness capabilities, serving as a key force multiplier that allows police to deploy resources more efficiently. How modern police technology is making law enforcement more efficient Of course, the incident in Georgia is just one example.

Efficiency 105

Efficiency Collaboration Import Data 105

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Standardization in tech upgrades will become increasingly important as agencies deal with a proliferation of agency records in electronic formats, officials added. The ability for us to do the search has enabled us to finish these in a more timely and efficient way, which we couldn’t do previously.”

Accountability 142

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 142

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Offering isolation and security, containers help applications run in their own independent environment, minimizing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, which is important for public sector organizations as they handle sensitive data. Web portals provide efficient and user-friendly platforms for various applications.

Efficiency 126

Efficiency Total Cost of Ownership Data Insurance 126

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

According to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — which established and expanded the program — its goals are to promote “data fluency and data collaboration;” “increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas;” “data integration integration and standardization;” and increase efficiencies in the department.

Data 126

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 126

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

Business leaders say they view both as important drivers of growth and innovation, and increasingly they’re using technology to achieve their sustainability goals. Cloud technology has an important role to play here, and has the potential to address, mitigate, and help solve some of the biggest sustainability challenges.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Innovation Efficiency Supply Chain 81

FedScoop

JULY 2, 2024

While these advancements have the potential to enhance efficiency and advance financial inclusion, there is growing evidence that they can also perpetuate and exacerbate existing and historical biases, leading to discriminatory outcomes that adversely affect marginalized and underserved communities,” the letter stated.

Price 124

Price Import Utilities Efficiency 124

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Amazon Web Services tech expertise will help Armenia develop ways to quickly and efficiently digitize its systems and data,” said Administrator Power in joint remarks with Minister Hayrapetyan.

Collaboration 119

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Government 119

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Unless this has been done recently, or there’s been zero change or staff turnover since the last audit, the most important thing is to know where to focus. Koenig says that if IT leaders don’t have a comprehensive picture of the state of security, they risk neglecting something that is important.

Government 110

Government Government IT Supply Chain 110

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

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Obviously you can see the efficiency rationale for them using a tool like this,” Patel said. “I I think it’s important for the public to understand what the tool is and how it works, and in particular, to ensure that the tool is not consistently elevating tips relating to certain types of people to the front of the line.”

Inventory 139

Inventory Thresholds Media Electronics 139

FedScoop

DECEMBER 5, 2023

That would then lead to increased sustainability and better operational efficiencies, where storage systems and vehicles are concerned. “The impact of quantum or encryption, that’s an area where we really need to be thinking very hard right now,” Dunkin said. “As

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Collaboration Efficiency Import 111

FedScoop

OCTOBER 8, 2024

AI is about to be embedded into almost every new product and service and it is critically important for VA to lead by example in establishing and adhering to rigorous standards,” the RFI states. “By Additionally, the contractor would be responsible for supporting the VA’s current AI use case intake, inventory and review processes. “AI

Government 126

Government Government Inventory Integration 126

FedScoop

MAY 3, 2024

The IRS will continue focusing on making improvements and efficient use of funding,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said in a press release. “We But to stress the importance of continuing this momentum, the IRS will continue working to make a difference for the nation’s taxpayers.

Electronics 123

Electronics Sustainability Collaboration Efficiency 123

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We We depend on our cloud operations, we depend on our daily technology to function every day, and this is getting at it.”

Purchasing 135

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 135

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our online passport renewal system is an important example of how the Department is modernizing government services for the benefit of Americans and delivering on” President Biden’s 2021 customer experience executive order , Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “Our

Goods & Services 118

Goods & Services Participation Efficiency Accountability 118

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 78

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Local governments should keep in mind that digital transformation does not mean simply replacing manual processes with digital technologies, but also evaluating existing strategies and workflows—and, more likely than not, redesigning business processes for maximum efficiency and productivity to get the most benefits from the new technologies.”

Purchasing 108

Purchasing Procurement Evaluation Efficiency 108

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 7, 2024

Given this, the efficient enforcement of AML laws is a driving force in preventing illicit activities and deceptive practices within professional sports. Thus, the absence of extensive federal legislation has left sports betting largely unregulated at the national level.

Balance 104

Balance Corruption Networking Collaboration 104

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although manual testing is necessary in some situations, such as when precise knowledge of a specific function is important, it doesn’t scale to meet the number and variety of applications in agencies’ growing lists of initiatives. A manual approach is slower than automation and unlikely to find errors as quickly.

End to End 105

End to End Integration Integrity Efficiency 105

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognizing that initial reports may not contain complete information, even incomplete early reports provide the government an important opportunity to limit the extent of damage to its systems and data,” the proposed rule states. I would say the most important thing is we just do things in an orderly manner.

Professional Services 110

Professional Services Import Data Balance 110

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Building a serverless OCR solution, powered by ML Acentra Health’s IDP solution for its BFCC-QIO work helps clients extract important data from documents and forms in seconds, supporting efficient resolutions to appeal and quality of care cases for Medicare beneficiaries. And the benefits don’t stop there.

Quality 72

Quality Efficiency Data Innovation 72

FedScoop

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The update to FOIA.gov — one of the most notable upgrades to the site since the 2018 release of the National FOIA Portal — checks an important box for the Department of Justice in its ongoing efforts to meet pledges in the Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan. The post FOIA.gov unveils new search tool appeared first on FedScoop.

Logistics 90

Logistics Efficiency Import Government 90

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Per the SEC , information is material “to which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would attach importance in determining whether to purchase the security registered.” Investors should now be able to understand material cybersecurity risks and how companies manage and mitigate them.

Risk Management 108

Risk Management Management Import Purchasing 108

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. Streicher added that mediation could also enhance efficiency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52