AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Many organizations within state and local government (SLG) and education must build digital environments and services that meet a variety of dynamic security and compliance considerations, such as StateRAMP and Federal Information Security Management Act ( FISMA ).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies in history, offering higher education institutions the opportunity to re-imagine a world where learning is highly personalized, seamless, and available to everyone.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

To address these needs, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts AWS State, Local, and Education Learning Days , a series of no-cost in-person events nationwide. These one-day events provide IT professionals and business executives in state and local government (SLG) and education with hands-on learning opportunities to grow their cloud skills.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The survey asked 839 IT decision-makers in US government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations about how their organizations envision incorporating generative AI into their unique missions. The benefits can’t be ignored.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The company is a licensed independent CPA firm providing tax and business consulting services to their clients, which includes governments. Local governments have been a unique entity in the cyber-security landscape because of their lack of ability to pay ransomware,” Mahna explains. What’s more, local governments remain vulnerable.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to boost innovation using cloud technology. Through this collaboration, AWS will support MHESI to identify pilot workloads for the ministry to start migrating to the AWS Cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 24, 2024

From July 23–24 in Austin, Texas, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders brought together hundreds of technologists, innovators, and learners to discover how technology, paired with human ingenuity, can change the world. Learn more about the 2024 AWS Champions.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

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State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A tremendous amount can be done with AI to improve citizen services and empower employees, and you shouldnt be sitting on the sidelines, says Mike Hurt, vice president of state and local government and education for ServiceNow.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 30, 2025

The Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launches in the UK to address the growing need for AI skills and tech job readiness Amazon is launching the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in the UK in collaboration with education institutions, government leaders, and enterprises, with a goal to provide 100,000 people with emerging technology skills by 2030.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A crowning example of this may be our school systems, which had to shift — practically overnight — to virtual learning models to keep our children’s education going. But what about our critical government agencies? Hospitals turned to virtual care visits to limit the spread of dangerous viruses. As CIO of Elkhart County, Ind.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Curriculum Associates is an education technology ( EdTech ) company using data-driven technology to bring personalized, evidence-based learning to K12 education institutions. Their personalized assessment and instruction products serve more than 13 million students and over 1 million educators around the world.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. But can this groundbreaking innovation help in addressing more complex societal issues, such as the equality of access to education? This helps educators make deeper connections with students.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

With more than 85 percent of its governments workload now hosted in the cloud, Bahrains approach offers insights for other nations embarking on their own digital transformations. In 2017, the government introduced its Cloud First Policy, which acknowledged cloud computing as a key enabler for digital transformation.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This demonstrates the importance of educating staff, because… Mann recalls a phishing email in late July that was sent to 34 employees, asking them to enter their Microsoft 365 credentials. After receiving several help desk tickets, he was able to remediate the problem using the department’s Barracuda Networks dashboard.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The initiative brings together a coalition of Fortune 500 companies and other employers, government agencies, workforce development organizations, and education leaders to better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers. Each Tech Alliance continues to improve tech talent readiness within its respective geography.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Consequently, there is a widening skills gap that the education sector needs to address. To help meet this challenge in Australia, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has deepened its strategic collaboration with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education (DoE) , which prioritises both educator and student upskilling.

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Careers in Government

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Creating a secure work environment is crucial for government employees who handle sensitive information remotely. The post Remote Work Risks: How Government Employees Can Stay Secure appeared first on Careers in Government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

According to multiple state and local government surveys conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG), only a small minority of US states, counties, and cities have migrated more than 50 percent of their systems/applications to the cloud. Public sector entities use cloud technologies but the degree of usage varies. Collaborate.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Leaders in higher education recognize that generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other advanced technologies are rapidly changing how education and research happen on campus.

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Careers in Government

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Government agencies play a vital role in planning, supporting and advancing growth and stability in our communities. The post Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers and education industry experts highlighted earlier this year in the “ Innovation drivers in higher education ” report, student demand for comprehensive sustainability strategies is a key factor in driving this change. Sustainability is becoming a priority topic across public sector organizations.

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

At the same time, nearly half of American workers believe they’re underemployed or working in roles that do not fully utilize their education, experience or training. These simultaneous dilemmas pose significant workforce development challenges for many…

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

To help meet this demand for talent, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance is expanding into Texas, with support from key collaborators across industry, education and government. Recently, Texas has been recognized for its innovative approach to aligning education policy to its economic goals.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Learn more about how education customers are using AWS services and how AWS is enabling sustainable solutions.

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Careers in Government

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In government, data science drives everything from traffic optimization to predicting economic trends. The post Navigating a Career in Government with Data and Security Expertise appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Government Technology Insider

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Of the many lessons learned during the pandemic, one of the most impactful is that education doesn’t–and shouldn’t–happen only in the classroom. The digital world and the multitude of online educational tools offer so many learning opportunities that can help students and teachers prepare for the future.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

This initiative aims to foster collaboration among employers, academic institutions, and governments, ensuring that academic curricula aligns with real-world demands of businesses. However, educational institutions face challenges in keeping up with this rapid pace, both in terms of the quantity and quality of the talent trained.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Citizens expect governments to continue to operate despite floods or heat waves endangering data centers, malicious actions taken against IT infrastructure, or power grid failures. This means they can focus on the operational aspects of maintaining key government services using the range of continuity options AWS provides.

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Careers in Government

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Searching for government jobs across different regions presents unique obstacles, including limited local opportunities. The post Navigating Your Government Job Search: Strategies for Success appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 15, 2025

The post Government Efficiency and Its Unexpected Direct Impacts on Jobseekers appeared first on Careers in Government. Job seekers should stay informed and anticipate changes by monitoring policy discussions and budget proposals that affect federal hiring.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2024

Educational institutions around the world seek reliable options that allow administrators, professors, teachers, and students to maintain connectivity and productivity on- or off-campus. In 2023, more than 2,000 education customers around the world subscribed to software in AWS Marketplace. What is AWS Marketplace?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

To address this problem, AWS, talent developers, and educational institutions have developed a map of skills necessary for the primary entry-level technology job roles. Since its launch in 2023, the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has already engaged 1050 educational institutions and more than 250,000 learners worldwide.

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Careers in Government

JANUARY 27, 2023

government work can provide a steady, reliable income. The post 5 Government Jobs You Can Get with a MBA Degree appeared first on Careers in Government. What’s more, many of the positions require the same skills people are using their MBAs for in the private sector.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

Government (USG) officials, allied nations’ diplomats, and private sector leaders to discuss approaches to shape the global future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasized the need for the USG to cooperate with partners and allies in creating guardrails for responsible AI governance. The event convened senior U.S.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were looking forward to participating in a panel at the upcoming annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) about Trust in Government. The real work of government -- delivering services like health care, transportation, education and public safety seems to have taken a back seat.

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Careers in Government

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Government agencies are constantly targeted by cyber terrorists and spies. People who want to access government systems take information. The post Why Relocating for a Government Job is Worth It appeared first on Careers in Government.

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