The shift to cloud infrastructure has never been more critical for public-sector organizations, especially those tasked with supporting vulnerable populations. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Housing Authority of the City of Austin’s (HACA) recent journey from legacy on-premises systems...
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In the heart of Southern Finland, where the rich tapestry of urban centers blends with serene rural landscapes, the wellbeing services county of Kanta-Häme has emerged as a provocative example of digital transformation within Europe’s public healthcare and social services sector. Facing the twin...
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Kern County, a sprawling heartland of California as its third-largest county, is renowned both for its agricultural productivity and strategic contributions to the energy sector. In the midst of digital transformation, the county government faces modern security challenges—especially as its...
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Windows Office Hours returns on May 15, offering IT professionals another valuable opportunity to connect directly with Microsoft's product and engineering teams. As the digital workplace evolves and organizations strive to adopt Windows 11, migrate workloads to the cloud, and strengthen Zero...
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Here is a summary of the article "Microsoft 365 move prompts broader IT overhaul in Williamson County" from The Southern Illinoisan:
Key Points:
Williamson County officials are considering a significant and likely costly shift to Microsoft 365.
This move follows the discovery that the...
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The shift of KMD, Denmark’s leading IT service provider and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, to SAP S/4HANA Cloud via the RISE with SAP program on Microsoft Azure represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector IT in Europe. This migration is not merely a technical upgrade—it...
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This past weekend, as Microsoft 365 users across the world experienced an unforeseen outage, the disruption sharply highlighted just how dependent our professional and personal lives have become on digital platforms. For those in the thick of Florida’s bustling political heart—where the...
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There’s a curious shiver of excitement running through Denmark’s public sector, and no, it’s not because of the unpredictable Nordic weather or the nation’s legendary love for licorice. The culprit this time is KMD A/S, a stalwart of Danish IT and, as of late, the face of digital bravado by...
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In the heart of a region renowned for its rich tapestry of tradition, ambition, and sand that gets just about everywhere, a quiet revolution is underway. The gears of Saudi Arabia’s digital future have started spinning faster, and the hum of innovation is growing louder, thanks to a strategic...
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Unprecedented Federal Savings Shake Up the Productivity Software Arena
In a bold move to capitalize on ongoing federal budget cuts, Google has secured a landmark agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) that slashes the cost of its Google Workspace subscriptions for...
The cyberthreat landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, challenging public sector organizations with attacks that grow more sophisticated every day. Nation-state adversaries and cybercriminals are harnessing advanced tactics and generative AI-powered techniques to breach security defenses...
Microsoft 365 Copilot is emerging as a game changer for public sector organizations, promising not only a boost in efficiency but also a monumental shift in how work is executed across government bodies. With the forecast that AI could save the public sector up to £17bn by 2035, the conversation...
The US Department of Labor’s (DOL) ambitious move toward Zero Trust security demonstrates how government agencies can harness modern identity management to improve cybersecurity while streamlining user access. Over the past several years, Microsoft has supported federal and state organizations...
EU OS has entered the stage as a bold blueprint for a locked-down Linux solution tailored to European public-sector organizations. This proposal isn’t about rolling out an entirely new Linux distribution overnight—it’s about crafting a comprehensive guide detailing what such an OS should do, how...
Commissioning Alliance, a prominent organization dedicated to supporting local authorities and empowering vulnerable communities, has taken a significant stride in its digital transformation journey by partnering with Simpson Associates. This collaboration aims to upgrade and optimize their...
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Nigeria’s push toward digital transformation just took a significant leap forward. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given the green light for a N242.8 million investment in a Microsoft 365 license for its Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). This move is more than just a...
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a decisive step towards modernizing government operations with a significant investment in digital technology. In a move that underscores the growing emphasis on digital transformation in the public sector, FCTA has approved the...
FCT IRS Embraces the Digital Revolution with a N242.8M Microsoft 365 Investment
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a bold step toward modernizing government operations with the approval of a N242.8M investment in a Microsoft 365 license. Aimed at the Internal Revenue...
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Wike’s recent approval of a N242.8 million investment in a Microsoft 365 license for the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) signals a bold step toward transforming public sector operations in Nigeria. This initiative, approved during a high-level meeting of the FCT Executive Committee...
FCTA's bold leap toward digital transformation marks a significant moment in Nigeria's public sector modernization efforts. The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N242.8 million for the procurement of a Microsoft 365 license for its Internal Revenue Service...