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Reuters | January 16, 2020

The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday announced changes to economic data “lockup” procedures, which would result in the removal of computers from its Washington newsroom effective March 1. BLS Commissioner William Beach said the changes were in line with recommendations by the Labor Department’s Inspector General back in 2014, and was intended to keep data secure prior to public release, stay ahead of rapidly changing technology and remo...

Google Cloud | August 31, 2020

Google Cloud and Simple Technology Solutions (STS)—a Google Cloud partner and small business specializing in multi-cloud solutions for the federal government—today announced they are working with the U.S. Navy to modernize the maintenance and repairs inspection process for Navy vessels and facilities. STS will use Google Cloud artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies on inspection drone-captured images to detect, prioritize, and predict its maintenance need...

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Nearmap | July 01, 2022

Federal government agencies in the U.S. announced streamlining access to powerful geospatial intelligence and location data services from an approved contractor on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Nearmap, which is an Australian location data and aerial imagery technology company that provides high-resolution and frequently-updated aerial images. Since Nearmap on the GSA schedule offers streamlined access to scalable and accurate aerial mapping tools, locat...

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Technation | April 11, 2022

Technation, Canada’s leading technology association, is pleased to see increased investments in cyber and digital government in 2022 Federal Budget. The Association has long advocated for government to significantly enhance federal investments in cyber security as Canada’s current level of investment is not sufficient to secure our economy, critical infrastructure, or government enterprises. Technation is pleased to see the commitment of $875.2 million over 5 years to ...