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Open-source solution to CARES Act grants management
June 18, 2020 | NewsWith the free toolset, State governments can find newly available CARES grants, track the status of internal grant approvals, build workflows for signing off on subgrants and comply with transparency and reporting requirements.
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NIH opens COVID-19 big data hub to researchers
| NewsThe National Institutes of Health launched a secure, cloud-based research hub that will apply machine learning to a massive clinical COVID-19 dataset to inform best practices for resource allocation, drug discovery and treatment options.
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Police ties to Ring home surveillance come under scrutiny
| NewsMany law enforcement agencies have been launching voluntary doorbell camera registries so they can call on homeowners' videos to expedite investigations.
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RPA takes on more services delivery
June 17, 2020 | NewsOne positive outcome of the coronavirus pandemic has been agencies’ increased ability to quickly adapt to new circumstances, thanks, in many cases, to their use of robotic process automation and chatbots to deliver internal and external services.
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FirstNet board gives thumbs up to 5G, deployables investment
| NewsMore than $200 million will be invested in network upgrades and expansion of FirstNet’s fleet of deployable assets.
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What lies beneath the data: Reduced child abuse reports hide a dangerous reality
| NewsData and analytics can provide insights into domestic abuse plaguing both children and adults during the pandemic.
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Pandemic, privacy rules add to worries over 2020 census accuracy
| NewsDisruption from the pandemic adds to existing worries around the accuracy of this year’s census data, including the introduction of a technique to protect residents’ privacy and a potentially low response rate stemming from distrust in the government.
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Cloud CRM enlisted in COVID contact tracing
June 16, 2020 | NewsSome state public health agencies are using Salesforce’s Work.com to help with contact tracing ahead of reopening.
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Machine learning optimizes efficiency of cloud databases
| NewsOPTIMUSCLOUD works by using machine learning to develop algorithms that help optimize cost and performance of both the virtual machine selection and the database management system options.
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Effective intergovernment communication fosters clear, calm crisis management
| NewsEmergency notification systems facilitate the distribution of updates from collaborating government agencies so that all civilians are receiving one clear, unified message about what’s happening.