AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Recently, AWS joined the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Education—among other leaders in the government and education community—to commit to improving the cybersecurity resilience of K12 education. According to Arden Peterkin, information security officer at Gwinnett County (Ga.)

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Even as malicious actors grow more sophisticated and lethal, agencies continue to face significant obstacles in their efforts to defend their systems and data: cyber workforce shortages, a proliferation of point solutions that don’t interoperate, and stringent budgets that limit access to much-needed resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agencies can no longer rely on traditional network access methods, such as virtual private networks (VPN) and conventional wide-area network (WAN) technologies, to provide employees and users with a reliable and secure remote access experience. model for securing internet points of presence and external connections for the government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether youre a nonprofit leader in business, technology, or operations, youll gain actionable insights, connect with peers, and explore how the latest AWS innovations can empower your mission. This no-cost, in-person event helps nonprofits rethink whats possible for their missions with cloud technology.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Provincial and municipal governments are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of their technology solutions. Government institutions across Canada are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and resilient computing environments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) works with higher education institutions, research labs, and researchers around the world to offer cost-effective, scalable, and secure compute, storage, and database capabilities to accelerate time to science. To adapt, some institutions are adopting more agile operating models to support research.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To modernize their healthcare infrastructure and improve data security, Bavarian hospital Fachklinikum Mainschleife , in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Kite Consult and consulting firm Oberender AG , undertook a massive initiative: the migration of their entire IT infrastructure to AWS.

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

Digital transformation and modernization activities were fast-tracked across the public sector to allow government agencies to operate at full capacity under unusual circumstances. Furthermore, cloud-based applications can receive updates as soon as they are available, providing increased functionality and security.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the number of research workloads in the cloud grows, researchers face challenges in managing strict budgets with unpredictable workloads and fluctuating needs. The cloud offers on-demand resources and pay-as-you-go pricing, benefitting those with fluctuating workloads, strict timelines, and tight budgets. Savings Plans. Advance Pay.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This helps teams have a common framework, align on security and compliance requirements, and coordinate with the right personnel. Document security and compliance requirements – For public sector customers, minimizing security and compliance risks are integral factors to consider in the strategy to manage cloud projects.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

With many constraints and demands on local budgets, getting additional resources can be difficult—forcing educators to do more with less. Educators know that more resources can help provide personalized approaches that better address students’ individual learning needs.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One of the primary challenges is the daily influx of “real time” data that could significantly enhance situational awareness during operations. It can help law enforcement agencies transform data into actionable intelligence, streamlining operations and enhancing overall situational awareness. Navigating the information flood.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 23, 2023

The global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets – so how can we plug the cybersecurity skills gap? Indeed, (ISC)² estimates that the global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets effectively.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 16, 2023

To serve its growing population and economy at scale, Arapahoe County needed a better way to manage its rising data center maintenance costs while balancing flat year-over-year budgets. This means the migration will maintain the same level of security, compliance, and performance agencies expect from their existing VMware environment.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It features changes to the repayment/reimbursement requirements and new criteria for evaluating project proposals with a stronger focus on bolstering security, privacy and protecting against operational risks. Consider how the technology will affect security and the user experience. Be intentional with your investments.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With the responsibility of protecting attendees, crowd control, and maintaining security, procurement teams play a critical role in making sure the staff has everything they need to execute the event. Procurement teams must source reliable security services that can scale up depending on the size and complexity of the event.

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Google Public Sector

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In 2025, it's poised to become a cornerstone of public sector operations, transforming how agencies make decisions and serve constituents. With limited staff and budget, Sullivan County created a solution that supports citizens beyond traditional work hours while freeing up government workers to focus on strategic work.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of EdTech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. The 10-week Accelerator program kicks off this week at Amazon’s Headquarters in Seattle.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Intelsat operates one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), powering inflight internet for 23 commercial airline partners and nearly 3,000 aircraft. This blog post shares the lessons learned from Intelsat’s successful domain migration with AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. billion) of its current IT spending. This impacts the priority status of legacy IT remediation efforts.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A zero-trust architecture (ZTA) security approach is essential for federal agencies, as it requires continuous verification and strict access controls, protecting sensitive government data.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The integration of AI into defense operations promises unprecedented efficiency, operational superiority, and strategic advantages. The Department of Defense believes so much in AI technology that they budgeted $1.8B This proactive approach is crucial for safeguarding national security.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

On the surface, the value proposition associated with cloud migration—trading up-front hardware expenses and ongoing operation and maintenance of on-premises infrastructure for on-demand, pay-as-you-go cloud computing—seems like it would be very compelling to a CFO. Sustainability, agility, and security certainly matter to them.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 25, 2025

This isnt without its challenges, but by engaging the right partner, selecting the right platform and up-skilling your team, you can enable seamless data integration, secure data collaboration, and advanced analytics. Our expert data solutions also ensure data security and regulatory compliance, protecting sensitive information.

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GovLoop

APRIL 30, 2025

How to Handle the Evolving Cyber Landscape Agencies have always understood the importance of a secure network, but now cyber professionals also must account for changing policies and mandates. Fortunately, new technologies, processes and workforce improvements are helping government keep up. Join us online Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Securing critical digital assets is vital to continue delivering key public services in a crisis, as citizens depend on many of these services more than ever in austere conditions. Moving digital assets to the cloud is one of the first steps governments can take to secure their public services against large-scale disruptions.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In an era characterized by workforce shortages, limited budgets and escalating demands for rapid service delivery, government agencies are frequently hampered by antiquated technology infrastructures that AI-driven technologies are tactfully modernizing. where funding was realigned to support shifting priorities effectively.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More than 4,500 EdTechs globally turn to the scalability and security of AWS to deliver their solutions. At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation. The following framework demonstrates how EdTechs can improve their understanding of cost and profit drivers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 15, 2022

With budget left to spend before September 30, agencies need to obligate their remaining 2022 fiscal year funds. You can find thousands of software listings from popular categories like security , business applications , and data and analytics , and across specific industries, such as healthcare , financial services , and public sector.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 1, 2025

The key is understanding the sectors needs, current operations, and existing solutions before introducing new technology. This means ensuring that data is interoperable, high-quality, and secure and that governance is in place to manage it. What are your budget constraints? What are the data challenges and legal restrictions?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Security considerations The following security considerations apply to all use cases: AWS GovCloud (US) is an isolated partition of AWS with internet access and its own AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM ). SDKs automatically sign requests using the Sigv4 protocol, which secures requests in several ways. Example SCPs.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the idea of widespread AI adoption in the public sector may take time, the financial and operational benefits could be substantial. By harnessing AI, the UK could address pressing budget and staffing challenges, improve service delivery, and create a more efficient, future-proof public sector.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

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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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. It extends beyond a singular component, impacting all facets, and operates holistically. However, embracing new approaches introduces challenges.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 5, 2024

Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne , walks us through fighting the fog of war with data and AI in this U.S. These include logistics, finance, healthcare, research and development, testing and evaluation, operations and maintenance, construction, etc. Military campaigns and operations occur here.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Furthermore, K12 IT teams are understaffed and typically lack a dedicated security officer and Security Operations Center. In September 2022, the State of Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) launched a new program to bolster the cybersecurity of Arizona’s most vulnerable cities, counties, and K12 school districts.

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