AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

In mid-February of 2022, the US federal government began planning the return-to-office after the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers needed the ability to review and approve telework requests, and executives needed to be able to gain insights on the Division’s telework arrangements—all while keeping sensitive information compliant and secure.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

A passionate team of AWS developers and engineers in Cape Town, South Africa, created a single virtual server instance allowing South African customers to access practically unlimited cloud computing capacity without needing an on-premises data center. Since then, AWS has invested ZAR 15.6

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

On Tuesday, November 29 at re:Invent 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Max Peterson, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) worldwide public sector, spoke about how the transformative power of the cloud is enabling organizations to move with speed and agility while making sure mission-critical workloads stay secure and protected.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 21, 2022

Registration is still open for the IMAGINE 2022 conference presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Register now for the IMAGINE 2022 conference in Seattle. Check out the breakout sessions for the IMAGINE 2022 conference here. Register now for the IMAGINE 2022 conference. Get inspired by public sector leaders and peers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In today’s digital age, security has an expanded definition. While physical security remains a critical focus, businesses and other public sector organizations are bolstering their security posture towards a less visible vulnerability: data and computer systems. million , and experts predict the threat to grow.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the third in a three-part series on securing the software supply chain.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2022, Emory launched the AI.Humanity initiative to explore the societal impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence its future development to serve humanity. Emory worked on its HPC solution with AWS and SchedMD , the developer of an open-source compute workload management software called Slurm.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted. In Varnado’s estimation, custom development was key.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

UK public sector organisations are facing threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks on key infrastructure and software security This trend is only expanding as more services become digitised and complex software supply chains multiply the opportunities for malicious actors to infiltrate networks.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 5, 2024

Microsoft Copilot for Security and NIST 800-171: Access Control Microsoft Copilot for Security in Microsoft’s US Gov cloud offerings (Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High and Azure Government) is currently unavailable and does not have an ETA for availability. Future updates will be published to the public roadmap here.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Simplifying and securing communication to engage the school community. Teachers can use Flathat to simply and securely connect with students and parents on a day-to-day basis, without reaching out to each student or parent independently. AWS Promotional Credit has given us the freedom to iterate and fast-track our product development.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

At AWS re:Invent 2022, I connected with inspiring customers around the world who are using the cloud to drive innovation in government, education, nonprofit, space, and healthcare. For that reason, we recommend organizations create data management strategies that will continuously improve the integrity, access, and security of their data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Operational since November 2022, as part of AWS’s total investment of INR 1,36,500 crores (US $16.4 Similarly, financial services organisations can benefit from agile, efficient, and security-compliant cloud solutions at scale, providing consumers faster and secure digital banking, insurance, and payment innovations.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

AUGUST 13, 2024

The challenges facing real estate development today are well-known. A June 2024 survey of the nation’s largest developers found that two-thirds of multifamily projects in the pipeline are delayed because they are no longer economically feasible under current conditions. How have developers adapted to rising costs?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We rarely go for long without hearing of an information security breach or cyber-attack to which a public sector body or local council has fallen prey despite significant ongoing efforts and resource deployment to prevent them. Aberdeenshire Council had 243 data breaches between 2020 and 2022.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Leveraging AWS’s breadth and depth of cloud services will support our ministry to become more agile, efficient, secure, and cost-effective, and scale our diverse information systems. We are excited to work with AWS to improve our nation’s digital competency and capacity,” said Professor Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Permanent Secretary, MHESI.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This blog post is the first in a regular series aimed at informing local government partners about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. In 2021, for example, a developer able to secure a $5 million loan with 3.5% With an interest rate of 8.5%

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Digital public infrastructure (DPI) describes the foundational digital capabilities nations provide to facilitate efficient and secure interactions within society, such as proving identity, paying for goods and services, proving an entitlement, or sharing data. Employers can easily verify candidate certifications and qualifications.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The data shows that affordable housing developers continue to struggle with closing financial gaps in their projects (Table 1). The median development cost per unit remained steady at $250,000, more than 50% higher than in 2020. In response, developers increasingly relied on local governments to fill the financial shortfall.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mason will also develop a unified platform using the AWS Cloud to improve processes for students coming from community colleges and transferring into the university, eliminating obstacles and barriers to student success. In 2022, Mason celebrates 50 years as an independent institution. Located near Washington, D.C.,

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Arnie Armstrong, Cyber Security Principal at Made Tech , explains why a user-centred cyber security approach is vital to local government We often hear that the biggest cyber security vulnerability in any organisation is its own employees, but is this really the case? Could user-centred cyber security be the answer?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In fact, a staggering 87 percent of public schools reported that the pandemic had negatively impacted their students’ social-emotional development during the 2021–2022 school year. AWS expertise accelerates app development Robust support from AWS at every step helped The Happy Sad Company move quickly through app development.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Ensuring the availability and security of critical applications is paramount. Additionally, the global hardware shortage in 2022 exacerbated the challenges to meet the tight deadline. Healthcare organizations worldwide are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partner solutions to modernize, transform, and innovate their businesses.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

In 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched curated solutions for nonprofits in the AWS Solutions Library and AWS Marketplace. They range from architectural guidance to ready-to-deploy solutions, and also include offerings developed by AWS Partners. However, it’s vital to store this data securely and share it responsibly.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

India has one of the largest developer user bases in the world and the third largest startup network. This network is augmented and supported by large scale government programs like the National Skills Development Center ( NSDC ). And, in 2022 alone, AWS created 1,000 jobs in Singapore.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

CSS built and now operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the US, supporting Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae’s 70 percent market share of the industry with flexibility, scalability, and security at its core. CSS uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power their solutions in the cloud. Plus, CSS realized $10.7

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

At this level, the AWS Cloud is used to securely store critical datasets in one or more AWS Regions of our government customers’ choice. Essential services for emergency response, public safety, or national security can be designed in a way that allows for the smooth shift of operations between on-premises and the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

By the end of 2022, 63 percent of journeys fulfilled these criteria. With this data, we challenged tech app startups to develop new ways to make our roads safer and smarter during roadworks. RoadLab 2.0 , launched in November 2022, focuses on improving portable traffic signals to reduce congestion.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2023

LSI focuses on research and development (R&D) of innovative technologies that impact healthcare, self-care, and the community. LSI set out to develop an IoMT solution with the capability to detect and prevent critical health events. The user can then create a simulation and run it to generate the device and its attributes.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Read this guide to learn about the value of mobile ecommerce apps for retailers, crucial aspects to consider before starting app development, and seven steps for creating a robust mobile solution to drive on-the-go sales. Establish your goal The next step is to develop an understanding of what you want to achieve with a mobile app.

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Microsoft Public Sector

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Microsoft’s newest security brand category, Microsoft Priva, was first announced at Ignite in 2021—today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Priva for the Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Announcing New Teams Developer Portal for GCC. Security/Identity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Given this crisis, how can we achieve zero fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 15, 2022

With budget left to spend before September 30, agencies need to obligate their remaining 2022 fiscal year funds. AWS Training and Certification offers learning paths, onsite training, virtual training, and can work with your organization to develop a customized learning strategy.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. The UK government’s Roadmap for digital and data 2022-2025 acknowledges the challenge that legacy IT poses. Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Summary City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)—the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation—participates in two no-cost Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiatives to advance and develop undergraduate technical programs. CCC has invested in skilled instructors and is providing student outreach.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

Between the pandemic, record-breaking data breaches, ransomware attacks and the shift to virtual services, federal agencies are looking for ways to continue developing their technology services to meet changing needs. National security…

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 29, 2023

Ransomware was up 25% in 2021 year accordingly to Verizon’s data breach investigations report 2022. The list of threats continues to rise, while State and Local Government leaders have more demands and less resources to combat the ever-growing security risks. Reinforce your security defenses with a data loss prevention plan.

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