5 (free) things governments can do to reposition for the future
Practical actions that governments can take to step-change the way they use innovation to achieve their economic, social, and sustainability objectives.
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Right benefit, right person, right time: How AI is reshaping administration of benefits programs worldwide
When people need support most, speed, dignity, and trust matter. Governments are using AI-enabled identity, evidence, and data to deliver benefits more fairly and efficiently while supporting frontline staff and safeguarding public funds.
The future of “smart” cities starts with people, not technology
I love cities. I’ve been fortunate to live, learn, and work in some of the best in the world. Cities are hubs of cutting-edge technology and human productivity. But they also have rich histories, beautiful architecture, and complex cultures. Cities are places where the old constantly meets the new.
The critical role of public finance in the economic rebuild
The current economic landscape To learn more about how public finance organizations can be a leading agent for the economic rebuild of our communities, register to watch this webinar “The key role of Public Finance Organizations in the economy rebuild.
3 ways digital transformation makes governments more responsive
COVID-19 placed enormous demands on government services—demands that are not likely to go away. Moreover, the private sector now looks to government to facilitate the data transparency, digital processes, and data security needed to fuel recovery. Governments now understand those old ways of doing business no longer work.
Enabling defense and intelligence missions with the cloud
The impact of COVID-19 and the increasingly complex global security environment have made one thing is clear: defense and intelligence agencies must quickly adapt to change. Forces and defense organizations need to make decisions quickly, and data is the lifeblood of every mission.
Honoring the female trailblazers of global defense
As a Defense and Intelligence team, we want to give a special salute to all of the women leaders, trailblazers, and heroes serving national security missions around the globe. We are grateful.
Strong distributed workforces mean stronger governments
Last year’s switch to remote work was as unexpected as it was rapid. But the future of government work is not either “remote” or “work from home.
Preparing for the post-pandemic fallout in child welfare
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought pain to people and economies around the globe. But the invisible damage has yet to appear. Well-meaning lockdowns will have unintended consequences after a year of isolation for vulnerable children and families.
How digital transformation is advancing Defense and Intelligence
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, largely driven by exponential improvements in compute power, storage capacity, and global connectivity. These advances have ushered in a new ‘digital age’ in which data is the most valuable commodity and drives disruption across all industries—Defense and Intelligence included.
Why Zero Trust is the right mindset for the defense and intelligence industry
In July 2019, Kurt DelBene, Milo Medin, and Richard Murray wrote, The Road to Zero Trust (Security), for the Defense Innovation Board. In it, they stated: “…cybersecurity is at a critical juncture.
3 practical reasons to embrace remote government access
COVID-19 has given governments a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reimagine the way they interact with businesses and serve people. Largely due to the pandemic, the technology needs and expectations of government agencies have grown exponentially. This has driven the need to virtually maintain operations while continuing to serve the community.
The importance of remote access to government agencies
The need to remotely access government services, in previously unimaginable ways, is here to stay. Read more to learn about successful approaches that governments worldwide have taken to build agility and resilience while continuing to digitally serve their communities.