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‘That rhythm is gone’: Washington state legislators on the pros and cons of virtual government

GeekWire

The Washington State Capitol is quiet amid the pandemic as legislators work virtually. But the capitol grounds were eerily quiet in Olympia as the committee hearings took place virtually, like nearly all of the legislature’s proceedings this session. It’s not really working,” Barkis concluded of virtual legislating.

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Why CIOs should invest in digital through economic headwinds

CIO Business Intelligence

But released the next day, the 2023 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey revealed that EMEA-based CIOs expect IT budgets to increase 4.4% Digitally reduce energy usage: Gartner believes that CIOs should use cloud, data and analytics to establish a “base load” – an overview of how much energy the organisation has consumed.

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Fed Tech Roundup November 4

CTOvision

of Energy CTO, Principal. Leidos’ Robert Zitz to Tackle Cyber, Physical Risks at Eisenhower Institute’s Energy Policy Discussion. We have a budget deal. DISA zeroing in on virtualization. Be an Astronaut: NASA Seeks Explorers for Future Space Missions. Deep Water Point Names Peter Tseronis, Former Dept.

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Private 5G networks are sparking innovation at the edge

CIO Business Intelligence

The shift is underway Most notably, the survey suggests that majority of organizations (95%) have formally quantified or are in the process of quantifying the value of private 5G networks, with 89% already allocating the budget needed for private 5G investment.

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The most promising pitches from Techstars Seattle Demo Day 2024

GeekWire

It is working with clients in energy, utility, government, and more. Microsoft has made headlines for its “ copilots ,” or virtual AI assistants designed to improve productivity in various applications. But not every company has the engineering know-how and budgets to build copilots. Enter Tawkit.

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Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill with $1.9B Support for Cybersecurity Efforts

SecureWorld News

Cyber Response and Recovery Act of 2021 : The budget grants $100 million over five years to respond to cyber incidents, according to language in the bill. 40125): An additional $350 million will be dispersed between 2022 and 2026 to develop cyber defenses for the energy sector. Here are a few of the ambitious ways the U.S.

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How to Choose the Best Educational Software for Your Classroom

Kitaboo

Open Access Textbooks Open Access Textbooks are virtual resources that are available for teaching and learning purposes. It also includes applications that leverage virtual reality technology to create immersive educational experiences. The trend is to minimize dependence on IT and maximize the use of cloud-based solutions.