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Bahrain’s cloud-first success story

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2020, Bahrain established the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) to strengthen digital security. By using cloud infrastructure, Bahrain has enhanced the security of its services, increased system reliability, and enabled data-driven decisions across government entities.

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How AWS can enable the Government of Canada’s 2023-2026 Data Strategy

AWS Public Sector Blog

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Advancing data governance and stewardship practices to build trust and enable secure data sharing between departments, including safeguarding privacy.

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AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

However, public sector organizations face several challenges such as optimizing resources, adapting to changing needs, improving patient care, personalizing the education experience, and strengthening security. This global initiative is open from June 26, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

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Smart Cities Depend on Edge Computing, but Securing It Remains a Challenge

State Tech Magazine

Spending on edge solutions worldwide is expected to be $208 billion in 2023, rising to $317 billion in 2026, according to IDC’s latest study. State and local governments are embracing edge computing in a big way. Several factors are contributing to this increased investment. At the state and local level, edge is the backbone of smart cities.

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Coming to a city near you: AWS State, Local, and Education Learning Days

AWS Public Sector Blog

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). These one-on-one conversations address attendees unique organizational challenges related to cloud technology.

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Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry and AWS sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a part of our government 2021-2026 program and it can be achieved through investment in digital trust and appropriate norms and regulations. To increase national competitiveness, the MoU will drive a wide range of educational initiatives to develop Armenia’s workforce and prepare Armenian workers for the jobs of the future.

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Thailand’s Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Ministry collaborates with AWS to boost innovation and upskill public servants

AWS Public Sector Blog

MHESI will also use AWS training programs to upskill employees on AWS Cloud skills across over 200 education institutions and over 20 MHESI-managed research and education agencies across Thailand by early 2026. Dr. Prama Sastraruji, Director of UniNet.

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