AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We previously reviewed AWS serverless and container services to build modern applications in the previous blog post, “ Modernizing public sector applications using serverless and containers.” Running containerized on-premises or self-managed workloads involves significant overhead to manage operational resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Whether theyre migrating agencies to the cloud or building AI-driven solutions, GovTechs must balance technological advancement with compliance regulations, budget limitations, and evolving government needs. In this blog post, we discuss five key ways AWS supports GovTechs in their mission to serve government agencies and citizens.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Digital twin technology helps drive the digital transformation of the space sector by optimizing complex spacecraft design, engineering, and operation. Then, you can use the scene composer feature to place multiple models in a single scene to create visual representations of their operations. What is a digital twin? ISS digital twin.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

If youre working in highly regulated industries like the federal government or national security, you face unique challengesfrom managing complex legacy systems with accumulated technical debt to keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Summary Highly regulated enterprises and government agencies still maintain critical applications operating on legacy mainframe systems. According to GAO, reliance on older languages carries risks “such as a rise in procurement and operating costs, and a decrease in the availability of individuals with the proper skill sets.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Both institutions faced the discontinuation of existing outsourcing contracts and required a seamless transition to a new IT operating model. Their existing partner provided infrastructure services but lacked expertise in healthcare application management, which is crucial for digitization efforts in their regulated segment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Read related stories on the AWS Public Sector Blog: How to migrate on-premises workloads with AWS Application Migration Service. Use Migration Evaluator in protected or regulated environments by anonymizing sensitive network data. How Rockdale County improved operations and security with the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 22, 2024

Cloud computing is pivotal to allow the federal government to gain operational efficiencies and drive innovation securely and cost efficiently. The AWS GovCloud (US-East) and (US-West) Regions are operated exclusively by US citizens who work within US territory. Deploy edge solutions using AWS MDC Figure 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. This blog post provides technical guidance for UK organisations to implement their landing zone in-line with guidance from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) using the LZA.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

This can be helpful for complying with data residency regulations. This approach allows them to maintain greater control over their data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Offline operation – Edge AI on AWS allows edge devices to operate offline or with limited connectivity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The LZA is built to support customers with regulated workloads and compliance requirements. The LZA helps establish platform readiness with security, compliance, and operational capabilities. It is important to note that the LZA solution will not by itself make you compliant.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This blog post provides an overview of their migration experience and how other healthcare organizations can fulfill compliance requirements with AWS. They can result in the cancellation of operations or examinations. This comprehensive regulation places obligations on how personal information is collected, processed, and safeguarded.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Shared Responsibility Model can help relieve a customer’s operational burden as AWS operates, manages, and controls the components from the host operating system and virtualization layer down to the physical security of the facilities where the service operates.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 28, 2024

In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted the proposed EHDS Regulation. EU member state projects EU Member States will each have their own projects and regulations, which will contribute to the implementation of the EHDS. The electronic patient record (EHR) will serve as the central hub for healthcare data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Architectural diagram described in this blog of TLS encryption at the application layer between partition. Architectural diagram described in this blog of Site-to-Site VPN between partitions using Transit Gateway and EC2 based appliance. Pattern 1: Connectivity over the internet using native TLS encryption Figure 1.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

State and local government (SLG) agencies now have procurement questions to ask and decisions to make to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall process within a heavily regulated procurement environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

In addition, there are a multitude of regulations and compliance requirements to meet, adding another layer of complexity to the already intricate web of data privacy controls. The LZA for Healthcare helps establish platform readiness with security, compliance, and operational capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 8, 2024

To adapt, some institutions are adopting more agile operating models to support research. How can we maintain open and collaborative research networks, while also meeting security and compliance regulations? Historically, universities have operated in an open model with less direct governance as compared with private entities.

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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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector government transformation specialists researched what technology leaders in government and in the highly regulated private sector believe their main IT challenges are.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Civix built the Ethics API in the AWS GovCloud (US) Region, which is designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads and address the most stringent US government security and compliance requirements. Plus, Civix worked with AWS to design the Ethics API with AWS serverless technologies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Through the accelerator, startups can experiment with AWS technologies and accelerate growth with foundational knowledge of cloud architecture, operations, and data. Startups operating outside of healthcare with relevant, evidence-based solutions can also apply as an opportunity to evaluate their solution’s fit within healthcare.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We also define the roles and responsibilities between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the customer to provide clarity for successful deployment, improve operational availability, and enhance security posture. If installed indoors, the MDC requires adequate air circulation to maintain the same temperature and humidity range while operating.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

They are trying to unlock insights from their data, deliver better customer experiences, and improve operations using cutting-edge technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other data analytics tools. Large databases also demand increased oversight of operations and maintenance activities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can use the LZA to better manage and govern their multi-account environment. In this blog post, explore the technical considerations related to integrating your LZA landing zone with your VMware Cloud on the AWS environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

This blog post will explain why consumer messaging apps are a bad choice and why Amazon Web Services (AWS) Wickr is an appropriate solution for US government customers. Wickr RAM can be installed with confidence that communications will remain secure and private, regardless of the device used.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In this blog post, we show you how to deploy CloudWatch canaries using a CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodeCommit , AWS CodeBuild , AWS CodePipeline , and AWS CloudFormation. SFI has been providing application sustainment operations to FMCSA since April 2021. Note: This solution was developed and implemented by Spatial Front, Inc.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

This document-heavy workflow, often reliant on manual processing, can result in delays, errors, and increased operational inefficiencies, causing frustration among both employees and stakeholders. This increases the risk of data breaches and puts agencies in jeopardy of violating strict compliance regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 11, 2023

All of this increases the operational risk and the operational cost – and can make it difficult to analyze data holistically. Governance – According to modern data-driven practices, organizations federate or distribute governance to balance nonnegotiable security, privacy, and regulation concerns with the need to innovate.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Whether it’s dealing with supply chain disruptions or pivoting in response to new regulations, being flexible in your procurement strategies is essential.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

These issues compound for sharing data outside the organization, as this requires organizations to address several rules and regulations that govern the access and sharing of data. In this blog post, learn key Amazon Web Services (AWS) concepts and services that can help agencies modernize their cloud and data architecture.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A delay in operations when hardware is out of commission costs valuable time, resources, and labor. These solutions use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and data analytics tools to monitor operations, detect anomalies, and predict possible defects or breakdowns in equipment before they happen.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

How PDNS services work Organisations in the public sector, and other regulated industries, often have a need to ensure that important workloads or devices are not easily compromised. This could be due to limitations such as lack of access to a comprehensive array of threat intelligence sources provided by externally-operated services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

The new emergency amendment requires that impacted TSA-regulated entities develop an approved implementation plan that describes measures they are taking to improve their cybersecurity resilience and prevent disruption and degradation to their infrastructure. It automates security tools that have built-in governance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Patient data is sensitive and in many jurisdictions processing, access, and storage of patient data is regulated by government entities. In the US, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulates the processing, maintenance, and storage of protected health information. Figure 10.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2023

This provides significant cost savings for in-vitro diagnostic labs––approximately 5–10% of the total operating cost. This helps BioMark extend its network and services to multiple regions in Southeast Asia while supporting the secure transmission of sensitive patient data and compliance with international regulations.

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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 delivers an industry-critical function and is regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The majority are subject to Federal Records Act (FRA) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations that require them to collect, store, and manage federal records that are created, received, and used in daily operations. Building confidence with AWS Wickr.

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