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Cloud adoption can transform government service, boosting agility, security, and citizen trust. But success takes more than technology. Our latest post explores the benefits, challenges, and key considerations for agencies making the…

Product leaders don’t need AI to replace expertise; they need it to create space for better ideas. Joshua Bonebrake shares how he uses AI to prototype faster, support developers, and stay focused on what matters: collaboration,…

Informal culture plays a critical role in public sector change. By focusing on trust, clear communication, accessibility, peer support, and transparency, agencies can drive engagement and adoption without new funding. People, not just…

Amy Wright shares her journey from early AI experimentation to confident, creative use. In this blog post, Amy explores how improving prompt skills and using AI responsibly can unlock smarter workflows, expand methodologies, and support…

Legacy systems drain resources and create security risks. Open source software offers a secure, cost-effective way for government agencies to modernize, one function at a time. With no license fees, faster patching, and strong community…

Ashok Kari shares how AI has transformed the way he learns, codes, and collaborates. In this blog post, Ashok reflects on using AI as a coding companion that accelerates research, boosts productivity, and supports team workflows. He…

Legacy systems may still function, but they can hold back innovation, security, and efficiency. At The Canton Group, we guide organizations through practical, low-risk modernization. Start small, avoid the “big bang” approach, support…

OCM Practice Leader Ramin Malek shares how his approach to AI has evolved from casual experimentation to meaningful collaboration. In this blog post, Ramin explores how AI has become a “thought partner” in his daily work, helping him…

Siloed legacy systems are one of the biggest obstacles facing government agencies today. When departments can’t securely share data or integrate workflows, efficiency suffers and so do the people they serve. In this blog, The Canton…

Shahab Farooqui reflects on his evolving journey with AI from early academic curiosity to real-world experimentation with tools like RPA, GitHub Copilot, and generative AI. Drawing from both professional and personal use cases (…

What does “Brain” mean in a Bot? The “Brain” refers to the system’s core intelligence, in an enterprise The Brain is the orchestrator of intelligent behavior, it is what empowers bot to be flexible, not fragile. It encompasses…

Scott Sax shares his journey from AI novice to strategic adopter, using tools like ChatGPT to streamline RFPs and project planning. Drawing parallels to mentoring students and early project management software, he explores how AI…