Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

GSA’s assistant commissioner for the office of strategic innovation, Charlotte Phalen, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more details. So I think the biggest improvement that I’m seeing as the data posture within the FAS, within GSA continues to expand and grow is efficiency. How quickly are they receiving it?

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 31, 2025

Enter Renzo Rodriguez, director of federal technology and innovation at Amazon Web Services, and now co-chair of WashingtonExecs Cloud Council for 2025. Hell focus on actionable ways to apply emerging tech like GenAI, 5G/6G networks and space-cloud convergence while keeping mission, security and compliance front and center.

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FedInsider

JULY 15, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2023 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Reston, VA 5G networks have become more common over the past few years. At the 5G Americas conference in October 2023, the keynote speaker said the U.S./Canada Canada region leads the world in 5G subscription penetration (41%), followed by China (33%), and Europe (just 13%).

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

The Efficiency of Open Procurement report, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , concludes: “Closed and opaque approaches to procurement are flawed. Unexamined custom and practice, for example, outdated processes or habitually reusing established contracts, limits visibility, reduces competition, and stifles innovation.”

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In January 2020, Amazon Web Services (AWS) inaugurated a Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The UBC CIC efficiently manages multiple AWS accounts for project collaborators by using a bulk creation approach, which addresses time sensitivity and reduces errors.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Welcome to the frontier of public sector innovation, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a tool for transformative change. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

Despite a common misconception about government, state agencies regularly innovate on behalf of their constituents. In this post, we share examples of innovation from New Mexico and North Carolina. The DHHS took an innovative approach to implement a solution rapidly. There are several options to consider.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry. Sometimes, quality, delivery, innovation, or other benefits are more important than price. The post Acquisition reform through best value and the schedule first appeared on Federal News Network.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Across the public sector, leaders are seeking to leverage generative AI to become more efficient and agile. Generative AI Innovation Center expertise : Ideate, identify, and implement generative AI solutions securely with guidance from the Generative AI Innovation Center.

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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. Group purchasing also gives you access to a network of vetted suppliers, simplifying the selection process. “I

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The application runs on AWS and extracts accurate insights from road networks at scale in developing countries based on publicly available data. Alteia uses computer vision and geospatial imagery to efficiently extract road network data from satellite data.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and inspiration dominated today’s AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote. AWS also announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment to three nonprofit organizations who are mission-driven innovators for pediatric and children’s causes. Learn more about the Impact Initiative and get started.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government spending on cybersecurity capabilities have focused more on innovation rather than interoperability, which sets back the efficiency of their cyber infrastructure, said Drew Epperson , vice president of federal engineering at Palo Alto Networks.

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FedInsider

JUNE 27, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2023 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Reston, VA 5G networks have become more common over the past few years. At the 5G Americas conference in October 2023, the keynote speaker said the U.S./Canada Canada region leads the world in 5G subscription penetration (41%), followed by China (33%), and Europe (just 13%).

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Great Government Through Technology

MAY 17, 2024

Next-Gen Network: Riding the wave into the future Greetings, tech enthusiasts and future-forward thinkers! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI)? Learning from the past, building for the future NGNI is drawing inspiration from the past while eyeing the possibilities of tomorrow.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From creating secure private networks that U.S. From creating secure private networks that U.S. One of the next steps is O-RAN – Open Radio Access Networks. Da Silva’s areas of interest include wireless network, 5G and beyond.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 3, 2024

However, this March 3rd, World Wildlife Day is celebrating the impact of technological advancements in the world of wildlife conservation by spotlighting digital innovation and modernized conservation methods with their 2024 theme, “ Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.”

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Compared to its predecessor, IPv6 expands the range of network and system IP address possibilities as more internet-connected devices come online and adds enhanced security and operational efficiency.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

“This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Leveraging technology such as fleet management software and telematics can significantly improve operational efficiency. Adopt a preventive maintenance strategy.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Department of Defense has adopted advanced telecommunication capabilities to support a variety of new technologies including creating private networks for the military, integrating 5G capabilities, improving supply chain logistics and more. Da Silva’s areas of interest include wireless network, 5G and beyond.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

The release features a broad array of innovations to empower customers to better manage their spend and suppliers. The new release enables visibility into a supplier’s Sub-tier network so customers can better understand their true supply chain risk. Level AA criteria to provide access for all workers.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Individuals associated with the proposed Commission on Government Efficiency will quickly learn what Congress already knows. The Department of Government Efficiency, which will actually be some sort of commission, and then it really puts their programs at risk. And enacting full appropriations as soon as possible will help do that.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This flagship event will bring together Scotland’s public procurement community to engage across a range of learning, networking and collaboration opportunities. Stay Ahead of the Curve with Innovation in Procurement The theme of the conference will focus on the ‘ Transformative Potential of AI, Technology, and Innovation in Procurement’.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For instance, 5G networks must have state-of-the-art security and encryption, since they will be targets of cyber attacks, espionage and data breaches. Allocating the radio spectrum requires careful, efficient management. There are challenges to incorporating 5G.

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FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

The TMF will provide NASA with nearly $6 million to automate network management, standardize network configurations and modernize legacy infrastructure across all of the space agency’s locations, according to a press release from the General Services Administration.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Certainly cloud has evolved since then as well, and we’ve got some new players in the market with some new innovative technologies. In the meantime, contractors are warily, I guess, eyeing this Department of Government Efficiency. At the same time, do we want some efficiency in government? Is there room for efficiency?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Central Command (March 1995 – Feb 2000) Head of Customer Support & Dep COTR, Supercomputer Center; Deputy Chief – Communications and Networks, Naval Oceanographic Office (Oct 1989 – Feb 1995) Retired U.S. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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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

AUGUST 26, 2024

By using AWS services, credit unions can achieve greater agility, cost-efficiency, and innovation in their operations. Features such as encryption, identity and access management, and network security fortify the infrastructure, and provide credit unions with peace of mind regarding data integrity and confidentiality.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Other AI use cases with the USPS involve documenting legacy code and writing new code, strengthening logistics and transportation networks and using a natural language processing agent to handle customer calls regarding passports. Using AI to make that work more manageable and efficient is undeniably a top priority for the agency. “We

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy. Separating workloads into different accounts isolates risk and simplifies protective controls such as IAM policies and Service Control Policies, enabling innovation.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

In recent years, Körber’s global supply chain management network has been intergrated increasingly into all relevant processes – from product development to requirements processing – due to its significant contribution to the company’s success. Learn more about Körber on www.koerber.com.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The next-generation communications standard already in development – 6G – is a revolutionary technology that will provide unprecedented speeds and low latency, making it perfect for innovative use cases such as smart homes, autonomous transportation systems, healthcare, and even with holographic media, sensing and 3D mapping applications.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The first-of-a-kind AI Data Lab built on AWS speeds up innovation, allowing Netsmart to rapidly deploy new technology and capabilities designed for clinician satisfaction, streamlined operations and enhanced outcomes. The AI Data Lab is also deploying predictive models that can help prevent hospital admissions.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 16, 2025

John Nemoto, CGI Federal John Nemoto Vice President, CGI Federal As a senior cloud and cybersecurity expert, John Nemoto provides innovative cloud-based solutions for clients in the national security sector, including the Department of Homeland Security.

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