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Innovations in Data: Put Digital Twins to Work

GovLoop

In that vein, a public/private partnership in Orlando has developed a digital twin of the region that can be used to test new transit routes, plan for the effects of climate change or improve disaster response and recovery plans. The city could test different detours to see which might best mitigate traffic snarls.

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U.S. Government officials, allies, and private sector leaders discuss responsible AI innovation

AWS Public Sector

Government (USG) officials, allied nations’ diplomats, and private sector leaders to discuss approaches to shape the global future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI). Matthew Graviss, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at the Department of State, discussed how the Department is implementing AI into “every aspect of diplomacy.”

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Implementation Challenges for the Procurement Act 2023

How to Crack a Nut

I have put together a consolidated overview of the primary challenges for the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, to be included as a country report in a forthcoming issue of the European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review. In case of interest, it can be downloaded from SSRN: [link].

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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

But timelines, bureaucratic hurdles, and intricacies of the procurement process prevent the swift adoption of cutting-edge technology and potential for collaboration with innovative organizations that are essential for reforming existing processes. Continually promoting competition helps to ensure access to innovative solutions.

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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

That has undermined the innovators and rewarded those willing to put profits ahead of national security. John Weiler is cofounder and executive director of the IT Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC.org), a public/private partnership dedicated to driving commercial innovations and fair/open competition in the public sector.

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NSW Department of Education works with AWS to transform tech skills and the digital jobs landscape

AWS Public Sector

In alignment with the NSW Public Education 2023 action plan , AWS supports students directly with quality career-related learning experiences, and the innovative VET Virtual Work Placement Program. The program exemplifies how public-private sector partnerships can innovatively work to address the digital skills gap.

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How DOD and Google Public Sector partnered using AI to fight cancer

FedScoop

The initiative is a collaboration between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs (VA), DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit, Google Public Sector and Jenoptik. In addition, this endeavor’s success underscores the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in driving innovation and advancing healthcare.