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Quantum computing is coming faster than many organizations realize. If you're looking for a straightforward guide to understanding the technology, its potential impact, and how to prepare for what's next, our new guide, "Mapping a Course to Quantum Computing," is a great place to start. You'll explore sections including: ➡️ The Power Couple of Emerging Tech: AI & Quantum Computing, as explained by Damir Cavar, Associate Professor of Computational Linguisitics and Adjunct Professor, Indiana University Bloomington ➡️ Build Your Quantum Computing Vocabulary ➡️ Prepare for Quantum’s Very Real Encryption Threat with expertise from Jim Smid, Principal Architect - DoW and Intel Community, Palo Alto Networks ➡️ Start Preparing Systems & the Workforce for Quantum Era featuring insights from Michael Epley, Chief Architect and Security Strategist, Red Hat 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWhN2Ewb

Nominations for the NextGen Public Service Awards are about to wrap up! 🎉 Don't miss your chance to tell your colleagues that you not only noticed their hard work, but that it made a significant impact in the way your organization delivers public service. ➡️ Nominations will be accepted from now through July 31 at midnight! Award winners will be notified Aug. 20 and the category winners are recognized at the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit on Oct. 21. [Nominate Now] https://lnkd.in/gb8RA4RN #nextgen #nextgenpublicserviceawards #publicservice #government

Be sure to join us TODAY at 2–2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT, as we host a panel of experts who will discuss common transformation barriers for government agencies and how teams are working through them: https://lnkd.in/eqKduXjV

AI isn't a destination. It's a journey. The agencies seeing results from AI aren't chasing the latest hype. They're building the right foundation, starting with real challenges, and scaling responsibly. This new video with Karthik Anbalagan, General Manager of Emerging Technologies at Granicus, explores practical lessons on turning AI ambition into meaningful outcomes for employees and residents alike. [Watch the Video] https://lnkd.in/e7SCRfRN #GovernmentIT #GovTech #AI #PublicSectorInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AIGovernance

Innovation doesn't have to come at the expense of security: agencies can harness powerful AI capabilities while keeping sensitive data under their control. Watch this new video with Cloudera to explore the technology and tools helping government teams put AI to work faster. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ezqGAq6v #AI #GovTech #PublicSector #Innovation

AI isn't just changing how attacks happen. It's changing how agencies can defend against them. In this new video, you'll hear from John Harmon, Regional Vice President for Cyber Solutions for Global Public Sector at Elastic, how AI-powered security can help government teams automate routine tasks, improve visibility across environments, and empower staff to focus on the work that matters most. See how agencies can combine innovation and strong cybersecurity to stay ahead of emerging threats: https://lnkd.in/ekXFRyH5 #PublicSector #CyberDefense #AI #GovernmentIT #CyberResilience

State governments are moving beyond AI pilots and into real-world use cases. The new 2026 Government AI Landscape Assessment from Code for America takes a closer look at how states are building responsible AI capacity, where progress is happening, and where the biggest gaps still remain. The report also highlights how AI is starting to make a real difference for clients and caseworkers. It is a helpful read for anyone looking to understand where state governments stand today — and what it will take to turn AI interest into practical impact. 🟣 Read the full assessment here: https://hubs.ly/Q04fhhGT0

What does successful transformation in government actually look like? It's not just about new technology. It's about helping agencies deliver faster, more responsive services while maximizing limited resources. Join us online Wednesday, July 29, from 2–2:50 p.m. ET/11–11:50 a.m. PT, for a discussion with state and local government leaders who are turning transformation goals into tangible results. [Register Now] https://lnkd.in/eqKduXjV You'll hear from: 🗣️ Lu Córdova, State of Colorado Governor's Office, Strategic Planning & Projects 🗣️ Pamela Duncan, Chief Transformation Officer, Department of Enterprise Services, State of Washington 🗣️ Lynn Fyhrlund, Chief Innovation Officer, San Bernardino County, California 🗣️ Gary Barlet, Public Sector, Chief Technology Officer, Illumio 🗣️ Ryan Alcorn, Principal, AI Strategy, Euna Solutions 🗣️ John Harmon, RVP Cyber Solutions, Global Public Sector, Elastic 🗣️ Adam Roth, Vice President, Partnerships & Government Relations, Euna Solutions 🗣️ Jason Truppi, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, ForceMetrics

‼️Be sure to join us later today from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT, as we chat with Julia Barr, Senior Manager, Partnership for Public Service, about empowering your employees to grow, solve problems, and take ownership of their work. [Register Now] https://lnkd.in/ev2tUUSU

How well do you know what's connected across your operational technology environment? For many government agencies, legacy systems, unmanaged devices, and limited visibility can create cybersecurity blind spots that increase risk and impact resilience. In this new video with Claroty, you'll learn how CISA's OT asset inventory guidance can help you: ✅ Improve visibility across your OT environment. ✅ Reduce cybersecurity risk. ✅ Strengthen operational readiness. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eVyuZvRp #Cybersecurity #OperationalTechnology #CriticalInfrastructure #OTSecurity