Lessons from the pandemic are shaping the future of public safety
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a seismic shift in how public sector organizations engage with their communities and constituents.
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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.
How technology is helping in the fight against the pandemic
The global pandemic is far from over, we want to take this opportunity to recognize and applaud the continued heroic efforts by front-line workers—healthcare workers, first responders, service workers, and others—around the world. They put their lives at risk every day to save patients and keep critical operations running.
Embracing security and digital transformation in the COVID-19 era
As the world emerges from a global pandemic, nations face a pivotal moment for government technology. Governments at every level are at the brink of digital transformation, but at the same time vulnerable to cyberattacks. Going forward, governments must invest in new technology and top-tier security software to deliver services while protecting critical infrastructure.
Leveraging the value of our partnerships to empower Defense and Intelligence
Microsoft has developed one of the largest technology ecosystem in the world, which provides opportunities for our partners in the defense industrial base to digitally transform and deliver mission capability.
Collaborating with partners to empower our government customers
As we celebrate our partner community at our annual Microsoft Inspire event this week, it’s important to reflect on the pivotal role our partners play in helping us to empower every government agency and every person on the planet to achieve more.
Governments and the Cloud—4 key benefits of using Hybrid Cloud
Clouds are ever evolving. In technology terms, we generally think of it as a ‘hyperscale cloud’, built with near infinite scale and almost limitless possibilities. The pragmatic reality of adopting cloud, especially within government, is shades of grey in nature.
AI at the tactical edge for search & rescue operations
In the 1960s, military strategist John Boyd developed the concept of OODA – Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. This combat philosophy emphasized agility over brute force: If you see more, understand better, decide faster, and react more quickly than an adversary, you likely win.
3 key outcomes of a more collaborative government
As governments worldwide consider how best to safely welcome a majority of their employees back to the workplace, a fair question is how much that in-person interaction adds to the digital collaboration that has taken place over the past year.
5 elements of mobility that will drive digital transformation
Mobility and transit are not only changing how people move around, they are key components of a changing urban landscape. Development of automated vehicles continued over the past year; electric vehicles are helping to tackle climate change; and a wealth of public and private mobility developments in cities have given residents more travel options than ever.
Empowering governments to support skills and talent development
Over the next five years, more than 149 million tech jobs are expected to emerge in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. Because of this, supporting global economic development lies in empowering workers with the skills they need to be successful and thrive in this digital economy.
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.
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.