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Enabling AI leadership in the age of government efficiency

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Global leaders are convening in Germany this week at the annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) to discuss key foreign policy and security challenges. government security and compliance needs with the launch of the AWS GovCloud (US) Region in 2011. In the U.S.,

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4 steps EdTechs can take to grow their profitability on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This blog post outlines the profitability framework that Amazon Web Services (AWS) uses with customers. More than 4,500 EdTechs globally turn to the scalability and security of AWS to deliver their solutions. EdTech leaders must strike the right balance of investment to drive growth, and a return on investment for their owners.

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Best practices for project management in the AWS Cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.

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How to optimize costs for grant-based research projects with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Customers with strict procurement or cost allocation processes can consider Reserved Instances, as these can be purchased for one- or three-year terms and can secure a definitive cost. If the workload has a set architecture and steady usage, customers may consider Standard RIs that support securing instances for a specified time period.

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University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Governing an innovation hub using AWS management services

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This post discusses the management of AWS in higher education institutions, emphasizing governance to securely foster innovation without compromising security and detailing policies and responsibilities for managing AWS accounts across projects and research. How does the UBC CIC monitor and implement security?

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Higher education cloud financial planning: A former CFO’s perspective

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Financial planning needs to be understood as a positive feature of digital transformation, even if it means changing how financial plans are developed and managed. In this blog post, I discuss strategies to consider when deciding to migrate to the cloud. Sustainability, agility, and security certainly matter to them.

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Meet the featured customer speakers for the Worldwide Public Sector Innovation Talk at re:Invent 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Karen Johnson provides executive leadership for Administrative Services, Financial Management, and Information Technology at Covered California. His responsibilities include managing and directing the program’s overall technology strategy, architecture, application development, and cybersecurity.

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Explore the possibilities of cloud at AWS State, Local, and Education Learning Days

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Examples of themes are artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), application modernization and security, and data and analytics. It is followed with a full day of three-to-five concurrent tracks offering breakout sessions, chalk talks, and hands-on workshops. There is also an executive track for IT and business leaders.

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The true costs of resiliency decisions

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Other categories, such as “Cost to security,” have both breadth and depth implications to other implicit costs based upon resiliency level decisions. In addition, some types of implicit costs, such as the ones relating to availability, maintenance, and staffing have larger breadth, thus higher implicit costs.

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It’s time to evolve IT procurement

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Those who slow-walk cloud adoption in hopes of a compromise often face issues such as inconsistent standards, confusion, security risks, and cost overruns. Many recognize the value of the cloud but are hesitant to abandon familiar legacy systems. Realizing this, many executives are now accelerating cloud adoption.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. Technology, especially AI, is crucial in enhancing budget accuracy and financial management, enabling more dynamic resource allocation.

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Empowering Change: How Grant Writing Certification Transforms Nonprofits and Communities

Grant Central USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, securing the necessary funds to fuel impactful initiatives is an ever-present challenge. Grant proposals, whether to government bodies, private foundations, or corporations, provide a vital avenue for securing these funds. Certification serves as a mark of credibility and expertise.

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Become a Grant Writing Pro: Certificate in Grant Writing Program for Beginners and Experienced Writers

Grant Central USA

JUNE 14, 2023

These certifications provide applicants with the knowledge and skills needed to write grant proposals, understand the process and terminology of federal grants, and secure funding. With some hard work and dedication, you'll be able to make a real impact helping organizations secure the funds they need.

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Grant Writing Certificate: Your Path to Success as a Professional Grant Writer

Grant Central USA

MAY 29, 2023

Additionally, it is important for experienced grant writers to have experience with budgeting and other financial management skills to create a realistic project plan. By following the tips and recommendations in this blog post, you will be well on your way to becoming a certified grant writer.

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Aligning cloud adoption with business outcomes, organizational capabilities, and governance through a CCoE

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The illustration highlights which domains and capabilities to undertake at each stage. Governance perspective Governance is a critical pillar of the AWS CAF and a key responsibility of the CCOE.

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Enabling AI leadership in the age of government efficiency

4 steps EdTechs can take to grow their profitability on AWS

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Best practices for project management in the AWS Cloud

How to optimize costs for grant-based research projects with AWS

University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Governing an innovation hub using AWS management services

Higher education cloud financial planning: A former CFO’s perspective

Meet the featured customer speakers for the Worldwide Public Sector Innovation Talk at re:Invent 2023

Explore the possibilities of cloud at AWS State, Local, and Education Learning Days

The true costs of resiliency decisions

It’s time to evolve IT procurement

The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Budgets in 2024

Empowering Change: How Grant Writing Certification Transforms Nonprofits and Communities

Become a Grant Writing Pro: Certificate in Grant Writing Program for Beginners and Experienced Writers

Grant Writing Certificate: Your Path to Success as a Professional Grant Writer

Aligning cloud adoption with business outcomes, organizational capabilities, and governance through a CCoE

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