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A public CIO perspective: prioritizing your smart city journey 

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    By Trever EskoPublic Sector Program Manager, Microsoft Services Industry Solutions
The term “smart city” is a simple phrase that encompasses a broad and complex set of digital transformation initiatives and programs. Such programs need to include modern citizen services, operational automation, intelligent management of infrastructure and utilities, and new capabilities to improve transportation and communication. Microsoft is helping to lead the way at this year’s...

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Transforming smart cities with AI, IoT, and cloud technologies 

According to the United Nations, more than 55 percent of the world’s population now lives in urban areas—and by 2050, that number could jump to 68 percent. With rapid urbanization on the rise, cities around the world face pressure to keep up with the pace of change and meet the growing demand for better, faster,...

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Data sovereignty for defense 

Just like all organizations, defense agencies have a lot to gain by moving from an on-premises environment to the cloud—including more effective communications with allies and partners....

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Microsoft takes to the skies with UAS program for DOI 

When a hiker goes missing or a large-scale natural disaster unfolds, it is often the remote pilots at the Department of the Interior (DOI) who respond. Increasingly, instead of traditional aircraft, remote pilots maneuver unmanned aviation systems (UAS), or drones, on these critical missions. That is why Microsoft is proud to provide DOI’s Office of...

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Managing human capital in challenging times 

Attracting, developing and retaining a high performing, engaged and diverse workforce are among the top goals of most human resources professionals. Those objectives also are why Microsoft sponsored a panel of federal government and industry HR executives to exchange best practices for managing human capital in challenging times. That forum has now resulted in a...

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