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Jul 25, 2026

Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending July 24, 2026

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order pausing new hyperscale data center construction This will provide New York State with an opportunity to better determine how these massive facilities could impact New York State's electric grid, clean water, utility bills, and its local communities.

The State of AI in Government: Research, Reality and the Road Ahead   [A Webinar]   Learn how government organizations are approaching AI adoption, governance, and long-term success. Register

Deferred Maintenance and Its Impact on Communities This eBook examines the problem of deferred maintenance for America's infrastructure, considers ways to identify deferred maintenance issues early and explores options for addressing them quickly. DOWNLOAD

Capital Planning in the Public Sector: Constraints, Community and Countermeasures This guide examines how state and local governments approach capital planning when budgets are constrained and infrastructure needs continue to grow. DOWNLOAD

The Cable Industry Is Investing in America's Connected Future Cable broadband providers fuel American innovation by increasing access and opportunity. America's technology future depends on investing where it matters most— connection. Learn more.

Making Sense of AI in Public Services A practical guide for public sector leaders choosing between generative AI tools, chatbots, and agentic AI. DOWNLOAD

Preparing for Medicaid's New Redetermination Mandates Learn how to prepare for more frequent eligibility reviews, strengthen constituent communications and reduce administrative burden ahead of new Medicaid mandates. DOWNLOAD

Why Identity Is Now Core HHS Infrastructure For HHS agencies, identity verification is no longer a support function. This paper explains how modern identity platforms give agencies a consistent, risk-based way to verify new applicants and returning beneficiaries. DOWNLOAD


Selected Webinars focusing on public sector operations being  offered during the week ending August 7, 2026.

Register now and watch at your leisure!

How Evolving AI Is Transforming Public Sector Outcomes Hear how AI is redrawing the threat landscape and why Zero Trust is quickly becoming the baseline. WATCH NOW

AI-Powered SOC Modernization: Building 24/7 Cyber Resilience  AI-powered SOCs help security teams detect threats faster, automate response and extend 24/7 cyber resilience with limited staff. WATCH NOW

AI vs. AI: The New Fraud Threats Targeting Government  Programs  AI-driven fraud is scaling fast — learn how agencies can detect synthetic identities and stop improper payments before they happen. WATCH NOW 

Preventing Outbound Email Data Loss Across the Public Sector  Learn how behavioral AI and adaptive email security help public sector organizations prevent misdirected emails and data loss. WATCH NOW

Workforce Management and Security Resilience with FedRAMP and StateRAMP Learn how agencies can strengthen their security posture with FedRAMP and StateRAMP compliance. WATCH NOW

Building a Strong Foundation for AI in Government IT Learn how to modernize and adopt AI while maintaining compliance, reducing risk and increasing efficiency. WATCH NOW

 


 

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