Improving public safety with holographic computing
Holographic computing, which anchors digital images to physical objects in the real world, is just around the corner. And the implications for public safety and national security are enormous.
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How cities build resilient infrastructure with trusted AI
Cities worldwide are using trusted AI to strengthen urban infrastructure, improve sustainability, and ensure resilience against future challenges.
Making sense of data and progress on a global stage
On its own, data is not a panacea for real-world problems. In fact, in its raw form, it can distract and overwhelm decision makers. But, when aggregated and analyzed, data is an essential part of measuring success, identifying opportunities for progress, and setting priorities for the future.
U.S. Air Force soaring to the Cloud with Office 365
For the United States Air Force, one of largest departments within the Department of Defense (DoD), having instant access to secure email and unified capabilities that enable real-time conversations can make all the difference when it comes to responding to threats at a moment’s notice or nimbly managing service-wide logistics.
Sharing smart approaches to city transformation
Building smart cities on a large scale requires both innovation and collaboration. City Protocol Society is working to bring about a shared approach.
The Natural Capital Project
Microsoft and The Natural Capital Project are transforming the way we evaluate the services that nature provides.
Improving the patient-caregiver experience with technology
Our Microsoft CityNext Health solutions team was pleased to host a San Francisco event, attracting 40-plus clinical and IT executives, including medical directors, chief medical/information officers, clinicians and other healthcare leaders.
Making our cities more resilient
As we work to make our cities great places to live, the exchange of ideas is critical. And that’s exactly what the 2015 Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) & Mayors’ Forum is all about.
Award-winning solution keeps Auckland ahead of the growth curve
Auckland, New Zealand, has big plans for our city’s transportation infrastructure. We can’t afford to think in half-measures, because Auckland continues to grow at a dramatic pace.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department minimizes risk through better government insight
For the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), protecting more than 3 million citizens requires minimizing risk. The OCSD has historically relied on separate, paper-based processes across its management of commendations and complaints, traffic collisions, and other processes.
Modernizing project management in the public sector
It is a beautiful thing when a plan comes together, but execution is another story. With a lot of moving parts, projects can often become over-complicated, unorganized, and mismanaged.
Leading law enforcement agencies adopting Microsoft Azure Government services, citing Microsoft’s CJIS compliance approach
From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Oakland Police Department in California, law enforcement agencies are transforming with modern mobile and cloud technologies, enabling their success.
Cybersecurity and the cloud: Why cities should get on board
Almost every presenter I heard at CityAge Now mentioned cybersecurity and data integrity, with some presentations focusing on best practices and new ways cities are tackling the issue.