When public safety and defense organizations embrace the cloud
Governments must focus on how first responders and defense organizations maintain a level of transparency but also ensure they spend their taxpayers’ money wisely.
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Ports of the future: Building a framework for the modern port
Ports have evolved far beyond logistics hubs. Today, they function as essential infrastructure supporting global trade, public revenue flows, operational safety, energy transition, and reliable, day‑to‑day operations across complex ecosystems.
Let the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — and gaming — begin!
At the National Veterans Wheelchair Games this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs is creating an e-gaming lounge, equipped with Xbox Adaptive Controllers to make gaming accessible to those with limited mobility.
Digital tools help reduce fire and crime incident response times
Public agencies are shortening emergency response times and adding situational awareness with cloud technologies that provide data from new and traditional sources.
Louisville signs digital alliance with Microsoft
Louisville and Microsoft signed a three-year digital alliance to boost the region’s digital transformation .
Customer service on a statewide level
Louisiana’s Health and Human Services decided to revamp their call center operations through a case management system that could integrate seamlessly with existing state systems.
Measles and mumps? Data sharing on the cloud to improve public health
As once forgotten diseases start to reappear, state and local government agencies are looking to find new ways to ensure positive health outcomes for their citizens.
How IoT solutions make a city safer, greener and easier to govern
We will focus on three common benefits of smart cities and offer insights into how officials can achieve positive results that are both manageable and scalable.
Launching an intelligent future with AI
Microsoft is sponsoring The Atlantic’s summit on the future of AI and to share how this powerful technology is already producing results for DC Water.
Congratulating NASCIO on 50 years of government excellence
Ahead of its 2019 Midyear Conference, Microsoft recognizes the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) as it celebrates 50 years of fostering government excellence.
Could blockchain become government’s best ally in driving tax compliance?
Tax compliance has become a huge issue for most governments worldwide. Blockchain could help them to increase their effectiveness while reducing the cost of doing tax compliance.
Cedar Rapids Fire Department: How Data Analysis Helps Their Citizens
We sat down with Chief Andrew Olesen of the Cedar Rapids, IA Fire Department to discuss the importance of data to his operations and the impact to their citizens.
Social services must adapt to fit changing societies—can AI and blockchain help?
Hear how public health and social services organizations are using intelligent technology to provide better, more secure services.