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Reimagining digital identity for government services 

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    By Trever EskoPublic Sector Program Manager, Microsoft Services Industry Solutions
COVID-19 has required governments to reimagine digital services. The cornerstone of such services for citizens, residents, and businesses must be an authenticated and verifiable digital identity, powered by a secure, trusted platform....Read more
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Court is in session, just not in a courthouse 

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    By John ManningAssociate Architect, Public Safety & Justice, Microsoft Consulting Services
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    Michael DunnDirector, Business Strategy, Microsoft
What was needed by court systems was a more tailored solution to meet the needs of a court. Virtual Hearings was the answer to the ask of customers to help replicate the functionality of the court process from a remote posture....Read more
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Today’s technology is transforming home health care 

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    By Eric BashaDirector of Business Strategy, Worldwide Government Industry
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    Damon HouseSr. Business Program Manager Public Sector, ASIST Team Microsoft Enterprise Services
Public health organizations are chartered with ensuring the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Their scope of responsibility is wide-ranging and varies from country to country, and they are required to provide direct healthcare services to their citizens, including epidemiology and disease prevention. In the area of providing care, public health organizations, along...Read more
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4 best practices for hyperconnected cities to unlock additional value with technology 

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    By Sue WilkinsonBusiness Strategy Lead for Smart Cities
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    Trever EskoPublic Sector Program Manager, Microsoft Services Industry Solutions
Urban residents and businesses are embracing technology and innovation at a faster pace than many cities can react. Leaders need to act now to bridge the widening technology gap and create the digital and technical infrastructure to support efficient and effective services to keep citizens engaged and connected. In 2019, Microsoft partnered with ESI Thoughtlab...Read more
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3 core ideas for empowering citizens, societies, and governments 

Promote citizen well-being, influence positive societal change, and enhance your government services Exponential change is happening in the world around us and within governments. This change is being driven by one core idea, expectations of governments are changing. Modern technology is causing a shift in societal behavior. Citizens and residents expect their governments to adapt...Read more
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Key learnings for building smart communities at Smart City Expo World Congress 2019 

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    By Ruthbea YesnerVice President, IDC Smart Cities & Government Insights
The 9th year of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), held in Barcelona from November 19–21, did not disappoint. In fact, after nine years of attending, I’m surprised each year at how the event continues to grow, improve, and remain exciting. The numbers suggest that I’m not alone in finding value in the conference...Read more
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Innovation now for the Smart City of tomorrow 

Barcelona may be one of the world’s major global centers for tourism, the economy, trade and culture but, starting today, it’s the apex for smart cities. Our Microsoft for Smart Cities team and partners are excited to join government and civic leaders as well as experts at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC2019) to...Read more
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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,...Read more