FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. This legislation would bolster the United States’ leadership and innovation in AI while also establishing commonsense safety and security guardrails for the highest-risk AI applications.” John Thune, R-S.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,

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FedScoop

MAY 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators would compete for $1 million prizes awarded by the National Science Foundation under new legislation from three members of the Senate’s AI caucus. The time has come for a prize program to further encourage innovation in artificial intelligence.” Cory Booker, D-N.J.,

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 7, 2024

This innovative prototype allows citizens to discover the stories behind Singapore’s iconic landmarks from their devices at any time. Their innovative and immersive AR web app delivers content on demand over the internet, using a mobile or tablet, with no need to download another native mobile app.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of Energy is awarding $125 million in new funds to a pair of Energy Innovation Hubs teams that will focus on battery research and energy storage technology, the agency said in an announcement Tuesday. The first team, based out of the agency’s Argonne National Laboratory, is the Energy Storage Research Alliance.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 26, 2024

Regulating too quickly may impede innovation and economic growth, among other things, whereas not regulating quickly enough may increase the risk of harm to the public.” and Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee ranking member Gerry Connolly, D-Va.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“By codifying the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, we can improve technologies for these scenarios and ensure efficient and effective use of our scarce spectrum resources — helping to keep America on the front lines of innovation.” 1343 , a bipartisan bill from Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., that passed the House by voice vote last April.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The UK Government has recently published its official response (the ‘response’) to the public consultation of March 2023 on its ‘ pro-innovation approach ’ to AI regulation (for an initial discussion, see here ). The government is also using the procurement power of the public sector to drive responsible and safe AI innovation.

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Federal News Network

MAY 7, 2024

which would require USPS to collect, track and publicly report all deaths from vehicles transporting mail. DoD secures funding for first tranche of Replicator - DoD) Some lawmakers want to press pause on the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition. Lawmakers contend that is an incomplete picture of the data.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

It is indisputable that AI revolutionizes various industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and transportation. AI development companies are pushing beyond the limits of innovation and pursuing market innovations. What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial intelligence is used to

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Defense Innovation Unit has begun seeking proposals from industry sources capable of developing a hybrid architecture designed to integrate government and commercial networks to enable space-based communication capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 26, 2024

As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation. These constraints are a powerful focus for innovation.

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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. From a security standpoint, Mehra said USPS has adopted zero trust and really “taken it to heart.”

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Awarded via a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III sole-source follow-on acquisition, the contract calls for upgrading existing data transport and processing as well as space domain awareness capabilities, […] Space engineering services provider Omitron will continue developing technologies through a $46.3

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Tune in now on your favorite Podcasting platform to hear our experts weigh in on which use cases can make this innovative technology sustainable and trustworthy. In this role, he leads the Agency’s IT innovation and AI programs, and is responsible for IT architecture and design. To view this webinar: Generative AI in Government.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I’m curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides for federal civilian agencies – from transportation, citizen services, healthcare, and veterans to science, education, energy, and the environment – in today’s current state. Check out AWS Federal Civilian Government Innovate Day On Demand.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

ranking member of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation. The EPA and the Department of Transportation have partially fulfilled these obligations, while 13 haven’t addressed the requirement at all. Gerry Connolly, D-Va.,

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

We are delighted to be the chosen partner of an innovative organization such as John Cockerill,” said Gilles Bismuth, SVP Sales South Europe & MEA at Ivalua. . Ivalua’s platform provides just that.”. “We To learn more about John Cockerill, please visit their website.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The firm aids organizations in transportation electrification, including the shift to EVs. By assessing their fleet’s performance and needs regularly, local governments can make informed decisions about transitioning to more efficient technologies, rightsizing or downsizing their fleet, and implementing other strategic changes.”

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

Since then, 229 organizations have contributed innovations to the program to help address disparities in social determinants of health around the world. Innovators wanted The work is just beginning and AWS is excited to support many more organizations of all sizes from around the world. Working to solve the health equity gap?

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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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AWS Public Sector

JULY 16, 2024

In alignment with Singapore’s ambitious sustainability objectives , the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is intensifying its efforts to spur the adoption of electric vehicles. This contributes to the nation’s goal of achieving 100 percent cleaner energy vehicles by 2040, and the effort leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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NASPO

MAY 13, 2021

A reoccurring challenge in public procurement is: How can government keep up with procuring technological innovation? The state of Minnesota Office of State Procurement (OSP) faced this question in 2018 when the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) approached OSP looking for a procurement solution to their predicament.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Some states also offer additional certifications such as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification through local transportation authorities. Utilizing the full range of benefits and resources available through MWBE certification can lead to increased innovation and creativity in your businesss supply chains.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Thanks to the automation, transparency and seamless collaboration tools offered by Ivalua’s unified, cloud-based spend management platform, customers can improve profitability, drive innovation, improve ESG performance, and reduce risk.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services. –

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 3, 2024

Within the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) , MVD employs more than 600 customer service representatives in 44 offices across the state to help meet residents’ needs and get them on the road with ease. Innovating for MVD communications MVD wanted to expand what could be done with the Kyndryl service desk.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 30, 2023

How you use your organization’s data is the key to accelerating innovation and accomplishing your organizational goals. By engaging with an AWS Partner, you can harness data and analytics to drive innovation, see results quicker, and create customizable solutions for your customers based on past, accurate data.

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GovLoop

APRIL 9, 2024

For instance, Granicus helped the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) modernize its external recruitment efforts for specialized roles, such as bridge engineers, by using Granicus’ govDelivery, network benefits, and solution consulting. Granicus supports public agencies through all four stages, she said.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The AASHTO Annual Meeting is one of the industry’s most important gatherings of transportation, government and commercial organizations. The Annual Meeting offers transportation executives the opportunity to network and share the latest in industry policies and innovations.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 18, 2024

Infinite Composites said Wednesday that the financing agreement is tailored to its Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract with the U.S. Army, facilitating internal growth investments and enabling the rapid development of aerospace and transportation pressure vessels.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Transportation to the conference will be provided for guests staying at the Residence Inn Marriott via shuttle in the morning and evening on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax Merrifield , located 1.5 miles away from the Fairview Park Marriott.

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Inside Government Contracts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Certain off-site worker activities that were previously exempt could also now be subject to DBA requirements with this expanded definition, because the definition of “site of work” was also modified in the final rule to apply to certain “transportation” activities between related worksites.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With the Open Mobility Foundation, Seattle’s Department of Transportation is creating a way to digitally define loading zones and measure their effectiveness through a Curb Data Specification (CDS). The drivers may end up blocking a lane, increasing congestion and air pollution, and they may be delayed as well.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The dramatic gains in insurance coverage in the state were achieved by Covered California’s dedicated staff and their innovative use of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Delivery of healthcare solutions in the cloud When the ACA was signed into law, many states raced to help their residents find and enroll in health insurance.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Featured Speakers: Jaime Fitzgibbon × Jaime Fitzgibbon AI/ML Program Manager Jaime Fitzgibbon is a Program Manager in the Defense Innovation Unit’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Portfolio and founder of Ren.ai.sance Insights, an AI-focused advisory network based in Vienna, VA. He has been in this role since July 2023.

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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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GovLoop

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Traditionally, the government sector has not been known to be on the innovative side of technology, so it’s hard to attract the … younger generation [that] wants to have a Facebook-style interface [and] instant gratification,” he said. But innovation is possible, and Liska offered three ways to achieve it. Favorite.

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