Governments worldwide embracing IoT
By connecting the people, processes, and assets already at work in government, the Internet of Things (IoT) can help governments tackle their most pressing problems.
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From potholes to personalization: What Abu Dhabi is teaching us about AI-powered smart cities
City governments are embracing generative AI to modernize services, empower employees, and personalize citizen experiences.
Microsoft’s “intelligence-led, first response” approach featured at anti-terrorism conference
Our World Wide and Time Zone Public Safety and National Security (PSNS) representatives participated in a great PSNS event in Japan on October 14–16. The Japan subsidiary arranged for Microsoft to take part in the Special Equipment Exhibition and Conference for Anti-Terrorism (SEECAT) with our partners Genetec Japan and KAGA Solutions Network.
Toni Townes-Whitley on Empowering the Public Sector
Toni Townes-Whitley Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector and Industry As corporate vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, Toni Townes-Whitley is responsible for leading a team of over 2,000 sales professionals serving government, public safety, education, and non-privatized healthcare customers and partners in more than 100 countries worldwide. From enabling and transforming
Transforming the visitor experience in the world’s leading smart city
In Barcelona, Bismart is combining big data and the Internet of Things and Microsoft technologies to develop the best possible solutions for their city.
Startups leveraging the cloud to deliver solutions that solve civic challenges
Startups are using our secure and trusted Microsoft Cloud for Government to propagate and scale solutions that address specific government challenges.
Creating smarter cities with IoT
IoT is poised to help government bring about smarter, safer, and more sustainable communities.
Microsoft and 42 CityNext solution partners to showcase innovations at SCEWC 2015
This year’s SCEWC theme is “Innovation to Inspire and Implement,” and that’s exactly what we will show—innovation to inspire. Sharing our own expertise and those of our partners, we will showcase some of the latest technology and insights that will bring about safer, smarter, and more sustainable cities.
Building lean and agile practices into DevOps
The federal government wants to quicken the pace of software development so it can provide a greater number of high-quality services to citizens.
Toward a Twenty-first-Century Digital Government
Recognizing that too many government websites and mobile services aren’t working as they should, take too long to develop, or are delivered over budget, last year the White House launched the U.S. Digital Service as a way to improve digital government.
Microsoft showcases strong law enforcement momentum for Azure Intelligent Cloud solutions at IACP
Law enforcement agencies are under mounting pressure to keep communities safe, reduce crime, and improve responsiveness. This week, law enforcement leaders and solution providers are gathering at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference to share insights and strategies for leveraging technology to meet these challenges.
Fighting crime with big data analytics
As law enforcement officials gear up for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition this weekend, they are focusing on how they can use technology to make their communities safer. One area in which technology can help is big data analytics.
Civic technologists are transforming government for the 21st century
The Code for America Summit brought together 1,200-plus civic innovators committed to making government work in the 21st century.