AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today, I have the privilege of announcing our 2023-2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant winners. Designed to provide high quality and culturally rich online learning experiences – both inside and outside of the classroom – HBCUv will launch its course sharing network and community engagement platform in 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

Through a cloud-first strategy, the country has modernized its public services, boosted economic growth, and developed a culture of innovation. In 2020, Bahrain established the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) to strengthen digital security. The Kingdom of Bahrain shows how this can be done.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. With the European Council expected to follow suit, we appear set to see the first common EU data space come into force by the close of 2024. At AWS, security will always be our top priority.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Raman joined Levy onstage for a wide-ranging fireside chat that touched on how the CIA is approaching and using AI, emerging technologies, and how investing in workforce development helps keep pace with rapid technological advancements. How the Army is developing its AI strategy Young Bang, the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Credit issuance determinations will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the customer’s experience developing new technology solutions, the maturity of the project idea, evidence of future solution adoption, and the customer’s breadth of generative AI skills.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

By 2026, more than 90 percent of organizations worldwide will face challenges related to an IT skills shortage, according to a 2024 survey from the International Data Corporation (IDC). Browse the catalog of 2024 session presentations here. Discover how these events can help you and your organization grow and lead in the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers. More than 20 AWS Partners and customers have committed to the Egypt alliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Because of this, at AWS re:Invent 2024 we announced a commitment of up to $2 million in AWS credits to help four Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health (SWH) launchpad awardees address critical unmet challenges in women’s health. The Aspira Women’s Health lab team. “The

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proud to join senior decision-makers and thought leaders from around the world at the 60th edition of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) from February 16-18. MSC is a leading global forum for discussing the most pressing international security challenges.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As organizations prioritize AI, the CAIO role becomes even more multifaceted, demanding not just technical expertise but also visionary leadership to drive organizational culture change and develop a truly AI-enabled workforce.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With support from AWS, Wharton will roll out a virtual teaching assistant (TA) in the autumn of 2024, powered by generative AI, to answer students’ specific course-related questions in real time. Alig credits AWS for helping speed the POC’s development, saying, “The AWS team was instrumental in training and testing the LLMs.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 4, 2025

In December of 2024, Congress formally reauthorized the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S. The EDA reauthorization (S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Whether through data-driven administrative decision-making, generative AI infrastructure for research, or enhanced learning tools for the classroom, higher education institutions are developing and applying technology in innovative and helpful ways. Read on for detailed descriptions of each partner presentation.

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Google Public Sector

DECEMBER 30, 2024

2024 was a year of incredible innovation and progress, as we continue to invest in bringing the best of Google AI to our customers around the world. Open foundation models to help developers more easily build AI models for healthcare applications, initially focused on imaging applications in radiology, dermatology and pathology.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In August, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) released the latest funding awards for 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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

As European institutions race to meet ambitious digital transformation goals for 2024-2029, workforce skills development has become critical. Connect with our EU public sector learning team We understand that every EU institution has unique learning needs and specific questions about cloud skills development.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot. Hear the Texas Workforce Commission discuss the critical importance of integrating AI competencies into existing programs and from industry employers on AI skill development. Read on for seven more reasons to attend—plus one special perk for Texan attendees.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re interested in learning more about this TTM, please speak to your AWS Partner Development Manager or contact AWS. In the public sector, security and compliance are pivotal aspects of digital transformation. As we look to 2024, I’m excited about the achievements our partners will accomplish.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

When this will happen: Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-August 2024 and expect to complete by mid-August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC High, GCC): We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Half of UK organisations have a cyber security skills gap With the need very clear, a UK Government study published in July 2024 reported that over 50% of UK organisations had a cyber security skills gap. They are actively seeking cyber security roles yet are struggling to gain employment.

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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. NIST plans to publish final versions sometime in Spring 2024.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024. When this will happen: Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. Its time consuming with development and change process effort. It lacks governance, for example, knowing who changed what and when.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Understanding Compliance Between Commercial, Government, DoD & Secret Offerings - Sept 2024 Update This article is the second of a series in the Microsoft Tech Community Public Sector Blog and touches on several key principles for compliance, including data residency versus data sovereignty.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how Thorn used Amazon Web Services (AWS) in conjunction with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize their internal customer support for organization-wide IT, security, and engineering. Thorn is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

During the panel, Tsui and Shen shared how their institutions use AWS to augment and enhance their research operations with more scalability, security, and collaboration alongside their on-premises infrastructure. Secure global collaboration: The cloud helps research teams share data and discoveries securely and compliantly with ease.

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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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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 27, 2024

However, there is one lingering question that has always and continues to be in the background: “How to balance accessibility, productivity and security in an AI world.” Before jumping in with Accessibility and Security discussion, I wanted to quickly review AI and Copilot to share why so many users are excited. What is AI and Copilot?

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Its no wonder, then, that government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. For instance, they must be sure of cloud security and unbiased datasets feeding AI. In February 2024, the fund called for faster evaluation of project proposals that support government adoption of AI.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Within the public sector, AI has emerged as a powerful force, notably contributing to digital transformation, fostering collaboration and cost-cutting initiatives, enhancing predictive analytics, facilitating cloud computing, and strengthening public safety and security measures.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

On June 27, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Atlantic Council Geotech Center co-hosted an event, “An Allied Approach in the Age of AI,” during the annual AWS Summit Washington, DC. The group emphasized the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to developing and implementing governance strategies to achieve shared objectives.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Adaptive Security: Artificial intelligence will rapidly become a standard part of most threat detection and incident response plans, augmenting not replacing staff. 5 Tech Trends to Watch According to Gartner, here are the top technology trends that government chief information officers should watch.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

This post outlines how AWS tools and services can support government agencies in adhering to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles when developing AI and machine learning (ML) solutions. AWS provides many security tools to maintain data privacy and is accredited to operate at the IRAP PROTECTED classification level.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Schools and institutions of higher learning have a responsibility to provide a secure online experience for their students and staff. This simplifies the creation of a proof of concept and reduces development cost. This provides an effective way to increase security and control over network traffic flows. Describe firewall.

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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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