AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

In this post, I share how we at AWS are collaborating with national cyber regulators and other public sector entities to enable secure adoption of the AWS Cloud across countries public sectors. To support AWS customers in demonstrating their compliance with the BIO framework, AWS developed a Landing Zone for the BIO framework.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Develop comprehensive incident response plans and procedures to handle potential outages or incidents during the holidays. Services such as AWS incident detection and response (IDR) are available for AWS enterprise support customers. They continuously monitor workloads and engagement in anticipation of critical incidents.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In addition to matching generative AI development priorities to business needs, leaders and technologists must sufficiently understand the capabilities of generative AI in order to validate if it is the right tool for the job. Develop the foundational capabilities that enable this journey.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article looks at how fraud has evolved, why continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for fraud investigators, and some practical ways to stay sharp in the fight against fraud Fraud isnt new; humans have been conning each other since the first trade deals. But in todays hyper-connected world, the game has changed.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Housing Supply Accelerator Convening The Housing Supply Accelerator, a partnership between the National League of Cities (NLC) and the American Planning Association (APA), is dedicated to locally driven housing supply solutions.

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GCN

JANUARY 8, 2024

After years of adjusting land-use regulations, Minneapolis boosted its housing stock by 12%, while rents grew at just 1%. Meanwhile, the rest of Minnesota increased its stock by 4% as rents rose 14%.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

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. 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.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The final FAA piloting training regulations came together quickly—just 16 months after they were first proposed, a timeline “almost unheard of” in federal rulemaking, according to FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “The regulation published today will ensure the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 30, 2024

In partnership with FDA’s DMEPA team, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner ICF is developing a machine learning (ML) prototype known as the Computerized Labeling Assessment Tool (CLAT). DMEPA reviews premarket and postmarket drug labeling to minimize the risk of medication errors.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Too often, policymakers lack access to relevant data that could better inform the development of these new policies. The research center developed a platform, QuantGov , with assistance from Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources, including Amazon Bedrock , AWS Lambda , Amazon API Gateway , and Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 2, 2024

This can be helpful for complying with data residency regulations. AWS provides a variety of services to help you develop and deploy edge AI applications, including SageMaker Neo which optimizes models for running on edge devices and SageMaker Edge Manager which manages models deployed on edge devices.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

OCTOBER 3, 2024

State and local governments are exploring ways to take a more direct role in financing, preserving, and developing housing to address the nation’s housing shortage with an array of public development models, according to a new policy brief by the NYU Furman Center and its Housing Solutions Lab. A Decline In U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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. This impacts the priority status of legacy IT remediation efforts. we can invest in common elements and try to reuse them….

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Regulatory reforms Governments update regulations and policies to remove barriers to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) Governments collaborate with private sector companies, industry associations, and academic institutions to develop joint initiatives and projects to advance digital transformation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Their existing partner provided infrastructure services but lacked expertise in healthcare application management, which is crucial for digitization efforts in their regulated segment. Additionally, the solution incorporated robust governance and control mechanisms to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

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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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2025

Government use of AI The UK Governments AI Opportunities Action Plan gives a detailed overview of how it will develop AI with specified growth zones and a focus on public services. It extends to infrastructure, skills development, and unlocking public and private sector data to become a global leader.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

The DOJ Tax Division development team knew there had to be a simpler way. The application and code management was built using native tools in AWS GovCloud (US), which is designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S. The HR staff would then record these forms into a database.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 1, 2024

AI applications not categorised as high-risk or banned are subject to lighter-touch regulation, allowing for innovation while ensuring compliance with fundamental rights and safety standards. The post EU AI Act: Regulation to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Open Access Government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Powering India’s digital transformation and economy Access to cloud computing lowers the cost of starting new businesses, encourages innovation, spurs development of new technologies, and enhances e-governance services. Examples include initiatives such as the development of Co-WIN , which has supported more than 2.20

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 19, 2024

Its impact on everyday software development varies significantly depending on the risk level of the AI system in question. According to Hermanns, most programmers will not see substantial changes unless they are developing high-risk AI systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Healthcare institutions have the opportunity to accelerate their move to the cloud, but first they need more clarity in how to manage healthcare data governance securely and in compliance with all regulations. Develop a risk management framework to support healthcare providers.

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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. ReDuX also enables architects and developers to efficiently convert legacy functions into cloud-native microservices.

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GCN

APRIL 5, 2023

Few regulations exist in the U.S. for government use and development of AI, but a recent letter penned by major tech leaders, including SpaceX, Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk, highlight the need for stricter AI governance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Research and development (R&D) is the first and most critical stage in a medicine’s journey from lab to patient. HIPAA sets strict regulations around the use, disclosure, and safeguarding of PHI, which includes any individually identifiable health information. In 2023, 55 new drugs were approved by U.S.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Asaf Somekh, co-founder of Iguazio, says that generative AI can improve customer experiences in Europe by improving natural language translation and explains how regulation can provide clarity for companies looking to develop AI-led products and services.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Containers also facilitate rapid development and deployment of services, allowing organizations to roll out new applications and updates quickly. Customers are also adopting Kubernetes as a platform strategy and creating internal developer platforms (IDPs) to empower application teams to self-serve infrastructure provisioning requests.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The fire in London spurred renewed scrutiny of fire safety regulations globally following a report that showed there was a drive by both major political parties to free businesses from the burden of safety regulations. Throughout history, the adoption and enforcement of building codes came as a last step instead of the first.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The LZA is built to support customers with regulated workloads and compliance requirements. Additionally, the LZA solution is covered by Developer through Enterprise AWS Support Plans , should you need assistance. For the protection of sensitive data, AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS) is used to encrypt data at rest.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Once Civix outlined their priorities to AWS, the AWS teams hosted personalized development sessions tailored to designing the solution. The AWS teams established weekly touchpoints to elaborate on best practices for each of the phases of design, development, and validation. In just nine months, the Civix Ethics API was born.

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GCN

MAY 5, 2023

Some public officials and business leaders have called on tech companies to pause AI development to reduce overall risk and ensure benefits are widely distributed, but one expert says enforceable regulations may be necessary.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Develop a Strategic Procurement Plan Procurement shouldn’t be reactive; it should be proactive. Start by developing a strategic plan that aligns procurement goals with your organization’s overall objectives. Stay Agile and Adaptable The procurement landscape is always evolving, and being agile is crucial to staying ahead.

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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. Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is a solution to automate the deployment of a secure cloud foundation on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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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 uses AWS best practices established through the experience of customers from regulated industries.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the USAF’s legacy maintenance systems were unable to scale to address myriad use cases and needs, RSO and the CBM+ program office turned to AWS Partner C3 AI to develop a new solution. AWS GovCloud (US) is designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads that address the most stringent U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Digital Agency’s government cloud As the central command for Japan’s digital transformation, the Digital Agency began pursuing the development of a government cloud in 2021. By using these reference architectures, the agency aimed to streamline the development of government cloud systems and ensure they adhere to industry best practices.

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