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- Accelerating Economic Growth in India with Digital Skills and Credentials
Accelerating Economic Growth in India with Digital Skills and Credentials
Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi is the former Chairperson of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) in India. Dr. Kalsi shares how NCVET have been developing a vibrant education and skilling ecosystem, to deliver results both for individuals as well as for the economy of India.
Read the interview - 7 Top Questions Government Leaders Are Asking About AI
7 Top Questions Government Leaders Are Asking About AI
Reflections from Ernie Fernandez, Microsoft VP for U.S. State and Local Government, on the common questions he’s hearing from Government leaders
Read the article - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 67: Cyber, Communications and Collaboration in Defense: Insights from Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.)
Episode 67: Cyber, Communications and Collaboration in Defense: Insights from Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.)
Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn (Ret.) is the former Commander of the US Defense Information Systems Agency. He joins guest host AT Ball to share his insights on establishing cyber as domain, the role of technology in collaboration and communication, and the importance of understanding the needs of those in the field.
- Enhance public sector services with generative AI
Enhance public sector services with generative AI
Take this new Microsoft Learn course and discover how AI can enhance productivity, improve cognition, and accelerate discovery in public sector organizations.
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Building tomorrow’s cities today: the role of AI in shaping urban futures
Read this blog on LinkedIn by Angie Heise, CVP for Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, as she examines how AI is transforming cities and shares resources to build the skills to adopt new technologies.
Read on LinkedIn - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 66: Using Generative AI to improve oversight of government spending
Episode 66: Using Generative AI to improve oversight of government spending
Fabio Correa Xavier is the CIO of the Court of Accounts in the State of São Paulo, Brazil (known as TCESP). The Court of Accounts oversees government spending of over $100bn, for the state of 44 million people. Fabio and his team have been early adopters of Gen AI to transform their ways of working.
- Coordinating Care for Vulnerable Populations
Coordinating Care for Vulnerable Populations
Explore how governments can empower collaboration across teams and agencies, and transform social care with an innovative and person-centric approach.
Learn more - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 65: Innovative Culture and AI: Digital Transformation in the City of Kelowna
Episode 65: Innovative Culture and AI: Digital Transformation in the City of Kelowna
As the CIO for the City of Kelowna in Canada, Jazz Pabla led a small team charged with delivering digital services and meeting the developing needs of a growing city. He meets host Olivia Neal to explore how the team used Generative AI to test new approaches to service delivery, to support developers, and to create a culture of innovation that attracts and keeps talented people.
- Top Technology Trends in Government for 2024
Top Technology Trends in Government for 2024
Aimed at CIOs, digital leaders and decision makers in Government organizations, this new Gartner research identifies the top technology trends emerging in 2024, provides strategic planning assumptions, analysis and recommendations on action to take now.
Read the research - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 64: Accessibility Fundamentals: Collaborating for Impact
Episode 64: Accessibility Fundamentals: Collaborating for Impact
Rich Corbridge is the Chief Digital and Information Officer for the Department for Work and Pensions in the UK. Rich shares how DWP have partnered with Microsoft to train 26,000 DWP employees on Accessibility Fundamentals.
- IDC MarketScape: Smart Cities Platforms
IDC MarketScape: Smart Cities Platforms
This IDC study represents a vendor assessment of the current market for worldwide Internet of Things applications platforms for Smart Cities.
Read the findings - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 63: A Connected and Citizen-Centered City: Lessons from Brussels
Episode 63: A Connected and Citizen-Centered City: Lessons from Brussels
Mary Odile Lognard shares the approach that she and her team have taken to enable the digital transformation of the City of Brussels. She introduces BRUCE, the new omni-channel platform used by the city, explains the impact of this work, as well as her lessons for others.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 62: Transforming Public Sector Services with Generative AI
Episode 62: Transforming Public Sector Services with Generative AI
Robyn Scott, CEO and Co-founder of Apolitical, uses examples from Japan, Canada, and Portugal to explore the potential for generative AI to transform government operations. She shares the lessons other public sector organizations can learn and the ‘balance towards optimism’ of public servants.
- Reimagining Public Sector Services with Generative AI
Reimagining Public Sector Services with Generative AI
New report from Apolitical and Microsoft shares case studies of Generative AI being used by public servants around the world.
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Use-Case Prism: Generative AI for Government Contact Centers
To support you in building your understanding and awareness of emerging trends, we are offering complimentary access to this new Gartner report for a limited time.
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- A New Era of Tech Empowered Cities
A New Era of Tech Empowered Cities
IDC research shares insights on Generative AI opportunities for cities, and local and regional Governments.
Read the findings - Advancing AI Procurement and Adoption
Advancing AI Procurement and Adoption
This paper explores the political, socio-economic, and legal issues associated with the procurement of AI technologies by the public sector. We share the work Microsoft is doing to promote the responsible use of AI as well as the work we are doing with our customer community to build trust in AI.
Read the paper - Artificial Intelligence in Government
Artificial Intelligence in Government
Watch this video with Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer for Worldwide Public Sector Dave Sloan to learn more about artificial intelligence and the key role it can play helping you digitally transform your government organization.
Read more - Kuwait’s Digital Landscape
Kuwait’s Digital Landscape
This paper provides a holistic understanding of the digital landscape within Kuwait, encompassing an analysis of the challenges, opportunities, and potential areas for growth.
Read more - Public Sector Talks: Interviews with Government Leaders
Public Sector Talks: Interviews with Government Leaders
Watch a series of insightful interviews with Government leaders who are sharing their learnings from successful digital projects where technology is helping to better serve citizens, customers, and the local economy.
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Navigating the Future of AI in Government
Microsoft partnered with Patricia Thaine, the Co-Founder and CEO of Private AI, to launch a three-part series on the implications of Artificial Intelligence in Government. Explore how Governments around the world are responding to, regulating, and incorporating AI in this insightful series.
Read more - Hype Cycle™ for Digital Identity, 2023
Hype Cycle™ for Digital Identity, 2023
Gartner research finds that “as digital identity becomes fundamental in everyone’s lives, organizations’ identity and access management challenges multiply.” Aimed at security and risk management leaders, this new Gartner report identifies innovations in digital identity, analyses their position in the ‘hypecycle’, and recommends how these can be used to address challenges.
Read more - Top Technology Trends in Government for 2023
Top Technology Trends in Government for 2023
Aimed at CIOs, digital leaders and decision makers in Government organizations, this new Gartner research identifies the top technology trends emerging in 2023, provides strategic planning assumptions, analysis and recommendations on action to take now.
Read more - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 55: Lifelong Learning: Building Digital Skills through Continuing Education
Episode 55: Lifelong Learning: Building Digital Skills through Continuing Education
Dr. Sheila LeBlanc is the Associate Vice President for Continuing Education at the University of Calgary. She explores the role of digital skills in lifelong learning, how demands from students and local businesses are changing, and ways in which using data can improve student success.
- Introduction to Generative AI
Introduction to Generative AI
Watch Kate Maxwell, CTO in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Team at Tech Live London as she presents on Generative AI: Demystifying the Hype, Busting the Myths, and Harnessing the AI Revolution.
Watch the video - Public Sector Tech Community
Public Sector Tech Community
Your community for best practices, the latest news, and discussions surrounding the Public Sector, Local and State Governments.
Join the conversation - Get Certified: Microsoft Certifications
Get Certified: Microsoft Certifications
Earn certifications that show you are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. Microsoft has certification paths for many technical job roles. Each of these certifications consists of passing a series of exams to earn certification.
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Power Platform in a Day workshops
Register to attend a virtual one-day training workshop and learn how to use Microsoft’s Power Platform.
Explore Available Workshops - Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX)
Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX)
Register for this training program that sets a trajectory for aspiring learners and working professionals to be Azure experts. The CLX program offers a personalized journey that aims to optimize learning experience while maximizing return on time invested. The 4 Step Program is purposely driven to deliver exam readiness with a perspective and personalized learning journey, curated to meet every learner’s need.
Register and browse available tracks - Optimize government operations with Azure
Optimize government operations with Azure
In this learning path, you’ll learn about the value that Azure can bring to governments as they transition their workloads to the cloud. Explore how Azure keeps to strong principles and commitments that give public sector customers confidence that their data is secure.
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- Microsoft Training & Special Events
Microsoft Training & Special Events
Explore special events and learning opportunities created to help you expand your expertise, learn new skills, and build community.
Browse the Events Catalog - How do we best govern AI?
How do we best govern AI?
Read this blog written by Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Vice Chair & President about ways governments should consider policies, laws, and regulations around AI and Microsoft’s commitment to ethical AI.
Read the blog - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 54: Curiosity and hope: building foundations for the future workforce
Episode 54: Curiosity and hope: building foundations for the future workforce
Washington State is leading the way in using new technologies to engage students and build digital skills. Host Olivia Neal talks to Superintendent Chris Reykdal to learn how they have adopted programs like ‘Coding in Minecraft’ to build interest and excitement, and to develop the foundations for students’ future success.
- Future of Infrastructure: Episode 20: Delivering Amazing for the World Cup
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 20: Delivering Amazing for the World Cup
Mohamed Abuagla is the Chief Executive for Hayya, the organization in Qatar responsible for helping the country manage the massive influx of people for the World Cup, while providing a seamless experience for fans entering the country, using transportation, and attending the games.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 53: Building a platform for digital skills
Episode 53: Building a platform for digital skills
Host Olivia Neal talks to H.E. Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development of the Future in the United Arab Emirates. She explains how the UAE are approaching building digital skills at scale through their Jahiz platform, and why understanding digital needs to start from the top.
- Future of Infrastructure: Episode 19: Infrastructure is Our User Interface for the Planet
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 19: Infrastructure is Our User Interface for the Planet
Peter Torrellas is President for Connected Communities at Parsons Corporation leading infrastructure-focused business across cities, transportation, and utilities. Peter joined the podcast to talk about embracing the complexity of infrastructure to implement projects across domains.
- Future of Infrastructure: Episode 18: The Power of Having a Vision
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 18: The Power of Having a Vision
Enrique Penalosa, the former mayor of Bogota, Colombia joined the podcast to talk about the importance of having – and sticking to – a clear vision to overcome resistance and drive change at the city level and how it helped him transform Bogota.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 52: The importance of skilling in the digital world
Episode 52: The importance of skilling in the digital world
On this episode, host Olivia Neal talks to Geoff Connell, the Chief Digital Officer for Norfolk County Council. He shares successful approaches for training and upskilling employees, building digital skillsets, and getting the most from your investment in technology.
- Future of Infrastructure: Episode 17: How Art is Driving Change in Philadelphia
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 17: How Art is Driving Change in Philadelphia
Jane Golden is the Executive Director of Mural Arts in Philadelphia. Jane joined us to talk about how engaging communities is driving positive change in the city and how murals are changing SEPTA spaces to improve the passenger experience.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 51: The UK’s Police Digital Service
Episode 51: The UK’s Police Digital Service
On this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Ian Bell, CEO of the UK’s Police Digital Service. He offers an inside look into the role of the Police Digital Service and how it is harnessing the power of digital, data and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves.
- Future of Infrastructure: Episode 16: How Cascais Became a Smarter City
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 16: How Cascais Became a Smarter City
Miguel Pinto Luz the Deputy Mayor of Cascais joined us to share the story of how Cascais prioritizes quality of life, and how it’s putting service delivery and economic development first to achieve it. Listen to learn about Cascais’s transportation system and why accountability and transparency are at the core of how Cascais is becoming a smarter city.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 50: Digital Forensics
Episode 50: Digital Forensics
On this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Detective Sergeant John Price from the West Midlands Police Force in the United Kingdom. He shares insights from the world of digital forensics and how investigators are using technology to help victims more effectively in the modern age.
- Report from Gartner®: Predicts 2023: Justice and Public Safety Seizes New Opportunities to Address Evolving Demands
Report from Gartner®: Predicts 2023: Justice and Public Safety Seizes New Opportunities to Address Evolving Demands
Gartner research finds that Justice and Public Safety (J&PS) organizations have “progressed the foundational elements of digital transformation for a number of years by investing in high-availability networks, IP-based systems, and analytics capabilities.
Read more - Insights into Generative AI Technology
Insights into Generative AI Technology
Continuing our series of insights into the use of generative AI in the Public Sector, Dave Sloan, Chief Technology Officer in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector team shares more detail on the Azure Open AI Service.
Read more - Future of Infrastructure: Episode 15: Charting the Future of Water
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 15: Charting the Future of Water
Peter Fiske is the Executive Director of the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI). He joined The Future of Infrastructure to talk to us about the future of water – and how infrastructure will need to change to combat climate change, become more efficient, and meet demand in the coming decades.
- The new world of court proceedings requires new set of digital tools
The new world of court proceedings requires new set of digital tools
The courtroom has evolved from a pure physical domain to a hybrid of in-person and remote parties. Having an accessible, secure, and single source of truth, available through an integrated technology platform has never been more essential. Learn more about this changing landscape and the digital tools that can be used to transform.
Read the blog - Secure to the Core – Helping Public Safety & Justice agencies to address cybersecurity
Secure to the Core – Helping Public Safety & Justice agencies to address cybersecurity
Watch this webinar to learn about important actions public safety & justice organizations need to take to counter cybercrime.
Watch the webinar - Discover how technology helps manage the growth in digital evidence
Discover how technology helps manage the growth in digital evidence
Most crimes involve digital evidence, but sifting through a high volume of digital content can be time consuming. Read how AI and machine learning can empower investigations to be more efficient and effective.
Read the blog - Transforming forensic services with digital innovation
Transforming forensic services with digital innovation
The volume of digital evidence created in police investigations and judicial proceedings is increasing putting pressure on police agencies and forensic labs. Learn how agencies can use technology to help uncover new capabilities, efficiencies, and cost savings.
Read the blog - Forensic Review Powered by Microsoft Azure and FTK
Forensic Review Powered by Microsoft Azure and FTK
Listen to this podcast hosted by Exterro as they take a deeper look into Microsoft Azure cloud solutions with David Williams from Microsoft’s Public Safety & Justice team.
Listen to the podcast - 5 critical areas emergency response solutions must address
5 critical areas emergency response solutions must address
Efficient, effective emergency response is critical to public safety. Read this blog to learn more about the five critical areas emergency response solutions must address to ensure the highest levels of service.
Read the blog - Revolutionizing Operations for More Effective Emergency Response
Revolutionizing Operations for More Effective Emergency Response
Watch this webinar to learn more about how automating processes, modernizing your communications platforms, and integrating disparate systems can help reduce response times dramatically and ease the burden on first responders.
Watch the webinar - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 49: Tech Saving Lives: A Fireside Chat with Chief Dan Munsey on Transforming Emergency Response
Episode 49: Tech Saving Lives: A Fireside Chat with Chief Dan Munsey on Transforming Emergency Response
On this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to San Bernardino Fire Chief Dan Munsey. Chief Munsey is also Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Technology Council. He shares how embracing new technologies has brought opportunities to transform emergency response and help protect the two million residents of San Bernardino County.
- Generative AI and the Public Sector
Generative AI and the Public Sector
Artificial Intelligence is changing the game for organizations of all types. New advanced natural language processing capabilities have captured the world’s imagination. They have the potential to revolutionize both the way governments interact with citizens and how the sector addresses today’s challenges.
Learn more - Future of Infrastructure: Episode 14: Sustainability is an Opportunity for Transportation
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 14: Sustainability is an Opportunity for Transportation
Laura Tolkoff is the Transportation Policy Director at SPUR – the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association. Laura joined the Future of Infrastructure to talk about why sustainability is an opportunity for transportation, and how SPUR is shaping San Francisco’s transportation system.
- Securing the Future of Education
Securing the Future of Education
Read the blog by Microsoft’s Worldwide Cybersecurity Lead for the Public Sector and Global CTO for Education and learn more about how important it is that as our schools adopt more technology, and cyber threats increase, it’s vital to implement critical safeguards to ensure our schools don’t fall victim to cyberattacks.
Read more - Future of Infrastructure: Episode 13: Promoting Joy: The Role of Parks and Public Spaces in City Infrastructure
Future of Infrastructure: Episode 13: Promoting Joy: The Role of Parks and Public Spaces in City Infrastructure
Phil Ginsburg is the General Manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. He joined the Future of Infrastructure to talk about the importance and often overlooked role of parks as infrastructure that make cities work for their residents.
- Reimagine Education
Reimagine Education
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, educators and learners around the world adapted quickly to a changing environment. Discover how schools are leveraging technology to support and prepare teachers and students for the present and the future.
Read more - Cybersecurity and Student Safety in K12
Cybersecurity and Student Safety in K12
Watch this webinar as technology leaders share their strategies for maintaining an effective balance of student safety, data privacy and cybersecurity in schools.
Watch the webinar - Listen to the Leading Innovation Podcast
Listen to the Leading Innovation Podcast
Listen to the education focused podcast, Leading Innovation that shares ideas, strategies and insights about what’s working in schools and what’s not.
Listen to the Leading Innovation Podcast
- Listen to the SuperSpeaks Podcast
Listen to the SuperSpeaks Podcast
The SuperSpeaks podcast explores the hidden world of superintendents and system leaders of school districts in the US. Join Mark Sparvel from Microsoft Education in his effort to better understand what’s working for school leaders in these unprecedented times.
Listen to the SuperSpeaks Podcast - Microsoft K-12 Education Transformation Framework
Microsoft K-12 Education Transformation Framework
A guide for education leaders to navigate the complexity of transformation, envision what’s possible, and develop a strategy to achieve it.
Learn more - Adoption and implementation of a digital identity strategy
Adoption and implementation of a digital identity strategy
As the world becomes increasingly digitized and many everyday services move online, physical methods of identity verification are, in many cases, no longer fit for purpose. Learn more about how you can adopt and implement a successful strategy.
Read more - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 48: Technology Trends and Decision Advantage in Defense
Episode 48: Technology Trends and Decision Advantage in Defense
On this episode, guest host AT Ball speaks to Retired Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, President of the Naval Postgraduate School. Rondeau offers an inside look into how defense organizations can adopt digital tools and adapt with emerging technology.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 47: Preparing for a cashless, platform-based and technology-driven society
Episode 47: Preparing tax operations for new technologies
On this episode, host Olivia Neal meets Prof. Dennis Weber and Dr. Dennis Post. They share insights from the CPT research project (cashless, platform-based and technology-driven) on the impacts and opportunities for tax operations of emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.
- The Future Powered By Hyperscale Cloud Computing with Dave Sloan of Microsoft
The Future Powered By Hyperscale Cloud Computing with Dave Sloan of Microsoft
Listen to this podcast hosted by Foley & Lardner LLP as they discuss hyperscale cloud computing with Microsoft’s Dave Sloan, CTO for Worldwide Public Sector.
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The Responsible Public Cloud
Read about Microsoft’s vision of the four fundamental building blocks of a responsible public cloud – inclusive economic opportunity, earning trust, protecting fundamental rights and building a sustainable future.
Read the briefing - Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty: The most flexible and comprehensive solution for digital sovereignty
Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty: The most flexible and comprehensive solution for digital sovereignty
Read more about Microsoft’s Cloud for Sovereignty, a solution that enables public sector customers to build and digitally transform workloads in the Microsoft Cloud while meeting their compliance, security and policy requirements.
Read the blog - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 46: Ukraine’s digital identity approach
Episode 46: Becoming a Digital Government: Lessons from Ukraine
On this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Gulsanna Mamediieva, of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. She shares how the government has embraced digital transformation and digital identity, and how this has supported citizens during the war.
- Microsoft for Defense and Intelligence: Secure the digital defense ecosystem and improve interoperability
Microsoft for Defense and Intelligence: Secure the digital defense ecosystem and improve interoperability
Learn more about how to achieve the necessary level of interoperability while ensuring that your data is secure.
Read the blog - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 45: Secure digital collaboration in Defense organization
Episode 45: Digital Collaboration in Defense: Using technology to enable secure cooperation
On the second episode of our Defense and Intelligence mini-series, guest host AT Ball talks to Perry Smith of Myriad Technologies. Perry shares an inside look into the technology that enables secure collaboration between defense organizations.
- Enabling Interoperability in the Future Operating Environment
Enabling Interoperability in the Future Operating Environment
Hear how organizations that are interoperable can respond with agility, leveraging technology to collect, analyze, and disseminate massive amounts of data.
Watch the webinar - Driving a cloud-enabled defense posture
Driving a cloud-enabled defense posture
Join this webinar to learn how cloud technology can help empower militaries to innovate at speed, improve operations, and enhance national security.
Watch the webinar - Modernizing the digital workplace for defense
Modernizing the digital workplace for defense
Watch this webinar and explore how the future defense workplace can meet the needs and expectations of an evolving workforce, and how the hybrid model can improve collaboration, innovation, and well-being for defense workers around the world.
Watch the webinar - AI at the tactical edge for search & rescue operations
AI at the tactical edge for search & rescue operations
Learn how using artificial intelligence technology can help defense & intelligence leaders make near real-time decisions in critical situations.
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- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 44: Defense & Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering
Episode 44: Defense & Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering
On the first episode of our Defense and Intelligence mini-series, Microsoft’s AT Ball is joined by Rob Clifford, Chief Data Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. They discuss how digital engineering and cloud-enabled technologies support mission outcomes.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 43: Lessons Learned from 100 Years of City Planning
Episode 43: Future of Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from 100 Years of City Planning
Tom Wright is the CEO of the Regional Plan Association. He joined the podcast for a discussion of what they’ve learned by taking the long view of city and regional planning.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 42: Future of Infrastructure: Building for Resilience
Episode 42: Future of Infrastructure: Building for Resilience
The Special Advisor for Climate & Sustainability at Columbia University talks about lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy and how a comprehensive infrastructure approach mitigates the impact of climate change.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 41: Building blocks for digital transformation
Episode 41: Building blocks for digital transformation
Ashleigh Sinclair, Managing Associate at Linklaters and Andrew Cooke, Global Policy Lead at Microsoft share insights from their paper on Building Blocks for a Successful Digital Transformation Strategy.
- Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2023: Report from Gartner®
Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2023: Report from Gartner®
Gartner research investigates ten strategic technology trends and recommends actions to address these.
Read more - Modernizing Cybersecurity in Public Finance Organizations
Modernizing Cybersecurity in Public Finance Organizations
There are two major forces driving cyberattacks against Public Finance organizations – money and socio-political disruption. This blog details the potential effects of an attack on a Public Finance organization and what organizations can do now to protect themselves.
Read more - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 40: Digital Innovation in Tax and Customs
Episode 40: Digital Innovation in Tax and Customs
Mick Connolly is the Head of IT Innovation for HM Revenue and Customs in the UK. He chats with guest host Steve Barr about using technology to reach your goals and the importance of innovation in tax and customs operations.
- Living in Unprecedented Times: Focusing on Solutions Through Partnership & Technology
Living in Unprecedented Times: Focusing on Solutions Through Partnership & Technology
This article by Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector Director of the Public Finance Industry Valentina Ion outlines some of the top post-pandemic global challenges how technology has evolved to help us solve these problems.
Read more - Blockchain for Tax Compliance
Blockchain for Tax Compliance
Improve your taxpayer experience by modernizing processes and using digital tools to make faster and more informed decisions. Discover how emerging blockchain technology allows government tax and revenue agencies to become more transparent and fight fraud.
Read more - Building Trust with Secure Services: Six Technology Updates for Government
Building Trust with Secure Services: Six Technology Updates for Government
As technologies evolve and people encounter more and more innovation in their everyday lives, they begin to expect more from government services as well. People also expect privacy and security on all levels, from basic data like name and address, to tax records or health information. Learn about six specific technology updates you can do that have the most potential to deliver trusted and secure services.
Read more - Using Data and Analytics for Maximum Impact in Tax Authorities
Using Data and Analytics for Maximum Impact in Tax Authorities
Learn more about how the use of data has become a valuable raw material for the development of the economy to enable growth, create jobs, improve well-being, citizen safety and much more.
Read more - Microsoft Industry Digital Forum: Key role of Public Finance Organizations in the Economy Rebuild
Microsoft Industry Digital Forum: Key role of Public Finance Organizations in the Economy Rebuild
Hear how Public Finance Organizations can be a leading agent for economy rebuild and gain insights on each country’s approach to managing the COVID-19 crisis and restarting the economy and the role technology plays in these initiatives.
Watch the webinar - Tax Transformation for Economic Advantage
Tax Transformation for Economic Advantage
Watch this webinar and hear from experts about the importance and need of digital transformation within tax agencies and the benefits of doing so. Learn about how the opportunities pursuing tax transformation holds and how you can use technology to drive economy recovery, improve revenue and curb losses.
Watch the webinar - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023
The 2023 Microsoft Digital Defense Report shares unique insights on how the digital threat landscape is evolving and what crucial actions can be taken now.
Read the report - Cyber Resiliency in Government: Key Actionable Insights from the 2022 Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Cyber Resiliency in Government: Key Actionable Insights from the 2022 Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Worldwide Public Sector Security Lead Alvaro Vitta breaks down the 2022 Microsoft Digital Defense Report as it relates to cyber resiliency and outlines four core pillars and actions that governments must take action now on to protect their digital ecosystems.
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- Accelerating Security Innovation for Governments with the Intelligent Cloud
Accelerating Security Innovation for Governments with the Intelligent Cloud
Watch this Microsoft Ignite session and learn more about the needs and challenges in securing hybrid workspaces across government and how to enable secure collaboration across hybrid workspaces.
Read more - Discover 5 lessons Microsoft has learned about compliance management
Discover 5 lessons Microsoft has learned about compliance management
Compliance management is a complex process, one that gets increasingly more complicated the larger an organization grows. Read this blog to learn what you need to know as you embark on your compliance management journey to ensure valuable outcomes.
Read the blog - Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
This Microsoft report outlines five early lessons we can learn from the war in Ukraine and steps we need to take to ensure protection of democracy’s future.
Read the report - Helping state and local government agencies address cyber security
Helping state and local government agencies address cyber security
Cyber-attacks against state and local governments are increasing and with the workforce moving to remote work, vulnerabilities that may have been more fully protected by corporate networks are more easily exploited. Learn how you can ensure quality service delivery, safeguard your data, protect your digital infrastructure, and ensure privacy and regulatory compliance.
Read the blog - Embracing security and digital transformation in the COVID-19 era
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. Read how governments at every level are more now than ever before vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Read the blog - Empowering Women in the Public Sector
Empowering Women in the Public Sector
A new book by e.Republic and Microsoft aims to inspire the next generation of female leaders by sharing the real-life experiences of six public sector women who have made a difference in their organizations and for the constituents they serve.
Read more - The Human Side of Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Conversations with Infrastructure Leaders
The Human Side of Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Conversations with Infrastructure Leaders
There is nothing quite like learning by doing, but the second-best thing is learning from the people who have done it themselves. Over the summer, as a part of the Future of Infrastructure podcast series, I have had the opportunity to sit down with leaders from across the globe who are taking action and getting infrastructure projects done. My conversations have taken me (physically and virtually) to NYC, San Francisco, Cleveland, Geneva and Perth.
Read more - Digital transformation in public transportation
Digital transformation in public transportation
Learn more about how governments can better meet traveler needs.
Read the e-book - Why the future of buildings is efficient, safe, and sustainable
Why the future of buildings is efficient, safe, and sustainable
All over the world government leaders face the same challenge – how to better serve residents and visitors. Whether it’s improving quality of life, the future of work, accessibility or sustainability, leaders are planning and thinking deeply about the future and to prepare.
Read the blog - Hype Cycle™ for Smart City Technology and Solutions, 2022: Report from Gartner®
Hype Cycle™ for Smart City Technology and Solutions, 2022: Report from Gartner®
Read a summary of the Gartner report where they evaluate emerging technologies, solutions, practices, and principles to help people in government deliver sustainable societal outcomes in cities.
Read more - Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 29: Future of Infrastructure: Focusing on Long-Term Outcomes
Episode 29: Future of Infrastructure: Focusing on Long-Term Outcomes
CEO of Infrastructure Western Australia Philip Helberg joined Jeremy Goldberg for our latest discussion on the Future of Infrastructure. Infrastructure has to serve people in the long term and this discussion is all about how to effectively make long term plans for infrastructure investment, and just as importantly, how to know if your plan is working.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 28: Future of Infrastructure: Changing Lanes: Equity in Transit
Episode 28: Future of Infrastructure: Changing Lanes: Equity in Transit
Seleta Reynolds, former GM of LADOT Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) joined Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the impact of our transit system on women and how we can build more effective and equitable transportation systems.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 27: Future of Infrastructure: Be Obsessed with Delivering the Basics
Episode 27: Future of Infrastructure: Be Obsessed with Delivering the Basics
Changing the face of Cleveland’s lakefront has been a long-term project. Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb joined Jeremy Goldberg in our latest Future of Infrastructure episode to talk about the importance of building trust and equity by investing in infrastructure like the lakefront and getting the basics right.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 26: What the UAE government can teach us about innovation
Episode 26: What the UAE government can teach us about innovation
Her Excellency Huda Al Hashimi is the Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs to the United Arab Emirates Government. She also leads the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation.
- IDC Whitepaper: Environmentally sustainable procurement in government
IDC Whitepaper: Environmentally sustainable procurement in government
A new IDC White Paper investigates the expanding role of environmental sustainability in government procurement, with a focus on technology and emerging policies on indirect emissions
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- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 24: Relinking a Community
Episode 24: Future of Infrastructure: Re-linking a Community
How can city leaders tackle the inequities of infrastructure built in the past? In this episode, Mayor Quinton Lucas joined guest host Jeremy Goldberg to talk about the legacy of U.S. Highway 71 in Kansas City, a divided community, and how he is using the U.S.’s Infrastructure Bill to build more equitable infrastructure.
- Public Sector Future Podcast | Episode 23: Coming up: Future of Infrastructure
Episode 23: Coming up: Future of Infrastructure
Public Sector Future host, Olivia Neal, is passing the baton to Jeremy Goldberg for a group of episodes that dive deep into the future of infrastructure. Jeremy explains why this is an important topic, what we actually mean when we talk about infrastructure, and what you can expect to hear in this special miniseries.
- Report from Gartner®: Top Trends in Cyber Security, 2022
Report from Gartner®: Top Trends in Cyber Security, 2022
Around the world Microsoft experts are working constantly with governments and public sector organizations to tackle cyber security threats.
Learn more - World Bank Report: Government migration to cloud ecosystems
World Bank Report: Government migration to cloud ecosystems
The Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise is proud to have supported the development of World Bank’s new report, Government Migration to Cloud Ecosystems: Multiple Options, Significant Benefits, Manageable Risks.
Read more - Lessons from a year of ‘Public Sector Future’
Lessons from a year of ‘Public Sector Future’
Discover lessons learned from Olivia Neal, Director of Microsoft’s Public Sector Center of Expertise, as she reflects on one year of hosting the ‘Public Sector Future’ podcast.
Learn more - Microsoft’s Public Sector Partnership Approach Pivot – developing markets together
Developing Public Sector markets together
Antonio de Palmas, Vice President of Global Market Development in Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector team shares how developing a market together is essential for growth and Microsoft’s Public Sector partnership approach pivot.
Read more - How can lawyers support digital transformation in the Public Sector?
Lawyers supporting digital transformation in the Public Sector
Andrew Cooke, Microsoft’s Head of Policy for Worldwide Public Sector reflects on how lawyers can be agents of change in digital transformation.
Find out more - Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 20 | Inclusivity and Sustainability in Education
Episode 20: Inclusivity and Sustainability in Education
Stefania Giannini was appointed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education in 2018, becoming the top UN official in the field. Prior to this, she served as Minister of Education in Italy, Senator of the Republic of Italy, and Rector of the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
- A smart new way to power electric vehicles
A smart new way to power electric vehicles
Learn how India’s SUN Mobility develops cloud-connected swappable batteries to put us on the road to the future.
Read more - Race and Technology: A Research Lecture Series
Race and Technology: A Research Lecture Series
Microsoft is bringing together leading voices at the intersection of race and technology for discussions around data, the internet, justice, genomics and more in a virtual speaker series.
Find out more - Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 6 | e-Estonia: Using Data to Deliver Trusted Services
Episode 6: e-Estonia: Using Data to Deliver Trusted Services
Siim Sikkut is the Government CIO of Estonia, which has been called ‘the most advanced digital society in the world.’ He was named one of world’s top 20 most influential people in digital government by Apolitical in 2018 & 2019. He is the chair of OECD Working Party of Senior Digital Government Officials.
- Research: Digital Approaches for Sustainability
Research: Digital Approaches for Sustainability
New research from Microsoft and EY explores how digital approaches can support Public Sector organizations in achieving their sustainability goals.
Read the full report - Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 5 | Challenge-based approaches to Public Sector innovation
Episode 5: Challenge-based approaches to Public Sector innovation
Jeremy Goldberg recently joined Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector team. He’s worked in government in the city of San Jose, San Francisco, the city of New York, and most recently was leading technology for the Governor of New York State. We dive into one of the projects he was responsible for in the New York City Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
- THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORK
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORK
Discover how emerging technologies support public sectors and address their goals around efficiency, effectiveness, and equity to provide better services for the public. This report explores education, social services, & law enforcement.
Read the full report - Public Sector Future Podcast: Episode 1 | Rules as Code
Episode 1: Rules as Code
New research is rethinking one of the core functions of government – rule making. In this episode, we talk to Alex Roberts, the Deputy Head of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation at the OECD.
- Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector
Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector
This report identifies leading practices involving the adoption and impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector. Learn about the three elements that public organizations leading in Artificial Intelligence view as important.
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