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2022 Education Public Sector 
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. These reasons are still important, but public sector organizations are realizing additional benefits and potential.
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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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Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
With UK councils targeted with an average of 10,000 cyberattacks every day since the beginning of 2022, building a cyber-resilient public sector is becoming ever more important. On average, UK councils have been targeted with 10,000 cyberattacks every day since the beginning of 2022.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Application modernization helps public sector customers innovate faster with resilient, highly available, and scalable applications. In this blog post, learn how public sector customers use AWS serverless and containers technology to modernize their applications. Building modern applications with serverless.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
Learn three important considerations for public sector procurement of cybersecurity solutions, as well as best practices from Amazon Web Services (AWS) for leveraging these new cybersecurity programs. This means that each public sector organization is responsible for the security of their own critical applications.
Google Public Sector
MAY 17, 2023
When Google Public Sector was announced in June 2022, it was a sign of Google’s strong commitment in serving the needs of U.S. federal, state, and local governments, and education institutions. Since then, Google Public Sector has furthered its work to accelerate the digital transformation of U.S.
Microsoft Public Sector
JANUARY 22, 2024
Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
George Mason University (Mason) is on a mission to build a more student centric and technologically advanced education institution. George Mason University has proven to be a leading education institution in the nation’s capital for a number of years,” said Kim Majerus, vice president, US education, state, and local government at AWS. “As
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AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 31, 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to boost innovation using cloud technology. Through this collaboration, AWS will support MHESI to identify pilot workloads for the ministry to start migrating to the AWS Cloud.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent returns to Las Vegas, Nevada for 2022, from November 28 through December 2. How can public sector attendees prepare for re:Invent and make the most of their experience? Look for inspiration from public sector leaders and customers. All you need is your re:Invent badge.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, public sector organizations have an opportunity to rethink what’s possible and for the upcoming year. And this year, there are more public sector specific content and opportunities for hands-on learning than ever before. Check out the Education and EdTech Attendee Guide here.
Microsoft Public Sector
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Microsoft 365 Government Adoption Resources Empowering US public sector organizations to transition to Microsoft 365 What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Ignite 2023 Teams Connect shared channels in GCCH & DoD - Work seamlessly and securely with those inside and outside your organization.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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. According to IBM’s annual data breach report, 83 percent of organizations experienced more than one data breach in 2022.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
By analysing data from over 900 public sector bodies, the ranking is calculated based on the percentage growth in direct public spending with these tech firms. How companies get nominated Companies must have received at least £100,000 in direct public sector spending during the specified financial year to be considered.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 12, 2023
re:Invent 2022 included a slew of new service and feature announcements, with something to offer for every industry. Discover some of the key announcements related to K12 education : New features to power education data analytics. AWS offers a multitude of data services to help schools unlock these use cases and more.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Pictured: Max Peterson, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) worldwide public sector; Dr. Peggy Whitson, astronaut and director of human space flight at Axiom Space; and Matthew C. Max also shared news and announcements that can help public sector organizations reimagine what’s possible in how they deliver on their missions.
Google Public Sector
AUGUST 29, 2023
The public sector continues to inspire us with their dedication to leveraging technology and serving their constituents. This year’s winners of the Google Cloud Customer Award in government and education include eight organizations from across the country. Collectively, they are forging a path toward a more promising future.
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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. Dive deep into learning sessions for education, state, and local leaders. Check out the breakout sessions for the IMAGINE 2022 conference here.
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Microsoft Public Sector
JUNE 20, 2023
Newsworthy Highlights How Microsoft 365 helps public sector organizations embrace generational diversity Empowering your workforce with modern productivity, collaboration, and security tools can help your agency embrace generational diversity and across four critical areas: recruitment, retention, productivity, and learning.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Jen Easterly, United States Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency since 2021, poses for a portrait with Amazon Chief Security Officer Steve Schmidt, ahead of an event on business cyber security initiatives at Amazon on September 29, 2022 in Seattle. 29, 2022 in Seattle. Photo by Daniel Berman/Amazon.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Keiron Holyome, VP UKI, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry discusses cyberattacks and the public sector. Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and severe, as shown in our latest 2022 Threat Report. What organisations are most at risk from cyberattacks in the public sector?
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AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Plus, when educators connect and communicate with each other, they can help improve the culture of education, use their data more effectively, and deliver better results for students. Discover how four AWS EdStart Members use AWS to create more connected and engaging educational experiences for learners around the world.
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Microsoft Public Sector
AUGUST 21, 2023
Microsoft Tech Community for Public Sector Your community for discussion surrounding the public sector, local and state governments. We highlight the stories of public servants around the globe, while fostering a community of decision makers. Thank you for your patience.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 22, 2024
In May 2022, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the US, encountered a problem. Enter Kokomo24/7 , a health and safety software education technology (EdTech) platform committed to creating safer schools and communities. Learn more by visiting the AWS Cloud for EdTech hub.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Best practices for public sector organisations to avoid and quickly recover from cyber and ransomware attacks. In its 2022 annual review, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advised that over the past 12 months, businesses and organisations in the UK reported hundreds of cyber incidents, many of which were ransomware attacks.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In the past few years, governments, schools, hospitals, and many public sector entities have had to scale and accelerate their digital transformation rapidly with limited resources. Our team’s goal is to help partners be profitable while accelerating digital transformation for UK&I public sector customers.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into K12 education that teaches skills-based learning with real-world applications can help students develop critical thinking skills. There is a continuing global shortage of STEM talent and many communities in the US do not have equal access to high-quality STEM education.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Over six weeks from early November through mid-December, the program will immerse startups in cloud education with hands-on technical training in capabilities like machine learning (ML) and high-performance computing (HPC). Applications are open today and proposals are due by October 21, 2022.
Google Public Sector
JULY 12, 2022
According to the Nutanix 2022 Enterprise Cloud Index 1 , 75% of public sector organizations agree that multicloud is ideal, and more public sector organizations than average have adopted multicloud as a primary IT operating model (outpacing the global average). References: 1.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It costs real money when the public sector gets hit with a ransomware assault. Kaine points to two potential danger spots for public sector IT departments: external access points like email systems where employees can fall for a phishing scam, and exposed cloud application logon points that haven’t been properly secured or patched.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector? There is a crisis in cybersecurity skills , and the public sector, including government agencies, will be feeling the cumulative impact this year. How common are security breaches in government?
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AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 16, 2023
Public sector agencies today require digital skills to deliver the functions citizens expect, and the innovations necessary to speed up processes and address gaps and inequity. Fortunately, disrupting these preconceived notions and inspiring enthusiasm for data literacy is at the crux of many public sector learning initiatives.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In a March 2022 survey of 147 state and local government leaders by the Center for Digital Government , more than half of respondents said they plan to procure citizen-facing applications and storage and backup infrastructure in the next one to two years. However, some public sector organizations are challenged by procurement.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 14, 2023
From July 11-12, 2023, the IMAGINE: Education, State, and Local Leaders conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS) gathered public sector leaders from around the world in Sacramento, CA to reimagine the future of state and local government and education. Kim Majerus at the IMAGINE conference.
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Google Public Sector
DECEMBER 6, 2022
To help raise awareness of technology solutions that aim to reduce digital inequities in Los Angeles County, Google Public Sector partnered with the Internal Services Department (ISD) to host the inaugural “2022 Tech Empowerment Day.” Students as well as educators benefitted from experiences with so many different technologies.
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Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Building an Innovative, Agile Culture to Drive Change Zack Kahn, Division Chief for IT Operations, USAID Bogi Malecki, Chief Information Officer, New Mexico Higher Education Dept. To experience these sessions and many others, register today for the 2022 Google Government Summit. People matter in achieving mission success.
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Google Public Sector
JANUARY 10, 2024
A founding sponsor of Tech Empowerment Day in 2022, Google Cloud again served as a key partner in ensuring students gain hands-on experiences with modern technologies. The 2023 event featured 40 booths from tech companies, including Google Public Sector, that students could freely explore.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
The company’s goal is to change mindsets about waste, encourage positive attitudes, and promote concrete actions that will support improved waste disposal for individuals and commercial enterprises through culturally-relevant and innovative education and training solutions. Learn more about AWS’s commitment to health equity.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 12, 2023
Cloud computing technology is transforming education, driving new expectations in personalized learning, academic medicine, and research. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been at the forefront with innovative educators, researchers, and medical professionals to modernize classrooms, labs, libraries, and medical centers.
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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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Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Attendees are eligible to receive up to five continuing professional education (CPE) credits. There are only a few weeks left to register for Google Government Summit 2022. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required. Hear from other government agencies about their own AI journeys and how to navigate AI for your agency.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
This is a guest post by Rikesh Shah, outgoing head of open innovation at Transport for London, on behalf of the AWS Institute from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a thought leadership and executive education program to accelerate digital transformation for public sector executives.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
And do we need more education within teams? The creation of the National Cyber Force in 2020 and the release of the National Cyber Strategy 2022 represented both a significant step up in our offensive cyber capability and a renewed focus on supporting the public sector’s defensive cyber capabilities.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 9, 2023
While remote and hybrid work has certainly decreased again this year, the number of people working remotely remains higher than before the pandemic with around 22% of the UK workforce working at least one day a week from home and 13% working exclusively from home in September 2022.
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