AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). Since 2011, AWS GovCloud (US) has earned CIO trust to become the low-risk cloud of choice to host sensitive and highly-regulated workloads.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Moving sensitive US government data to the cloud requires the meticulous application of a proven migration methodology, skilled resources, a robust solution, and a mature logistics model. This was the first time the government agency and Booz Allen used MAP. AWS MAP accelerates migration timetable and reduces cost.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Public safety agencies are deploying reliable and responsive applications for communication, resource allocation, and coordination—all essential in times of emergencies and disasters. An example event could be a student submitting a college application or a government agency approving a permit.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Organizing unstructured data using generative AI from AWS Before policymakers can write a new regulation, they need to understand what other policies and documentation exist that relate to the same topic. In the past, performing this research was overwhelming due to the sheer amount of policy documents available.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Yaara Tam, head of multinational organizations, and Barbara Baeyens, head of Benelux, announced the launch of new AWS learning plans for civil servants , specifically designed for European Union (EU) government agencies to help government employees build cloud skills and accelerate digital transformation.

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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.

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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. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a 2023 report identifying critical federal IT legacy systems in need of modernization that were written in older languages, such as COBOL.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the intricate web of government agencies, the smooth exchange of data is paramount to provide citizens seamless access to digital services. Multiple agencies need to manage data sensitivity and confidentiality, which, if leaked or stolen, can be detrimental to both the citizen and the reputation of the government.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 22, 2024

The AWS US commercial East and West Regions also offer government customers and their partners the flexibility to design secure cloud solutions in adherence to the FedRAMP Moderate baseline and DoD Cloud Computing SRG for Impact Levels 2. Numerous US government agencies operate missions outside of the United States.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

General Services Administration requires government agencies to keep a backup of all emails related to agency business transactions. This applies while employees are working and after they leave, and includes specifications for where agencies must retain and record all of their emails.

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GCN

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Despite challenges from budget cycles, regulations and outdated procurement processes, state and local government agencies urgently need cyber solutions that improve operations and cut costs, a recent report says.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Google Public Sector and Carahsoft are launching an Authority to Operate (ATO) accelerator to support independent software vendors (ISVs) in their journey to achieve compliance authorizations, such as FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and StateRAMP programs, to serve government agencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There are hundreds of US federal government departments and agencies. 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.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

From government agencies to public health organisations, the need for robust data protection measures has never been more critical. This is where 3M Bright Screen Privacy Filters for Laptops come into play, offering a simple yet effective solution to enhance on-screen privacy and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Seismic bracing To the extent required by regulations or building codes, you must maintain appropriate seismic bracing or anchors for the MDC while it is installed in your facility. The installation pad itself must be capable of bearing at least 50,000 pounds without settling.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

He adds that his firm can provide key pointers to project managers: “SiteOne is experienced in working with government agencies and departments through the bid process to make sure the correct products and services are sent to the field and with all the required documentation.”

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 27, 2025

Highlighting findings from NASCIO 2024 Mid-Year Conference and a study on AI implementation, this article looks at the opportunities and challenges AI presents for government leaders. If regulations are not followed, a genAI model could unintentionally locate and train on data that should have been disposed of.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 7, 2023

Connected vehicle data is emerging as our best source of data for government agencies to make infrastructure investments, but these data sets are enormous. One such example of leveraging BigQuery’s public datasets to conduct analysis is in the State of California.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The deployment and results SOMA is a leading technology partner providing critical response and operating software solutions for law enforcement, first responder, and government agencies. AWS GovCloud (US) is an AWS Region designed to host sensitive data, regulated workloads, and address the most stringent U.S.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Tailored for IT professionals, administrators, and decision-makers in government agencies, these readiness days offer practical, actionable insights to help you drive secure productivity, efficiency, and innovation in your organization. Reserve Your Spot Today!

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex security standards can better manage their compliance requirements and protect their sensitive data. Over 7,500 government agencies are using AWS and over 14,000 education institutions of all sizes—from primary and secondary schools through higher education—use AWS.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Congress has mulled the creation of a new bill that would drive more transparency from government agencies about their procurement of cloud services, ensuring agencies aren’t overpaying for them from a single vendor. Regulators in Europe and APAC are scrutinizing cloud licensing practices.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

By participating in the TBSB program, EDS accelerated their timeline to earn an AWS Migration Competency , and developed their go-to-market strategy to better address their government customers’ challenges. Euris Health Cloud can achieve this reduced timeline while maintaining security and compliance regulations, regardless of the location.

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GovLoop

MARCH 21, 2024

In their raw form, broad-based foundation models are not ideally suited to support the nuanced needs of government agencies, Dvorak said, which deal in “unique libraries or vocabularies, terminologies and processes, which aren’t necessarily captured or semantically linked in the model.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How can we use real-time data platforms to improve the cybersecurity skills gap crisis in government and the public sector? There is a crisis in cybersecurity skills , and the public sector, including government agencies, will be feeling the cumulative impact this year. How common are security breaches in government?

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 5, 2024

Enhance Accountability and Transparency Transparency is a cornerstone of democracy and plays a crucial role in fostering accountability within government agencies. Transparency builds trust and credibility both within agencies and with the public. These are messages the public is more likely to share.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

September 2024 Update Microsoft 365 Commercial + Azure Commercial FedRAMP in Azure The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. US persons in US locations).

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GovLoop

AUGUST 11, 2022

But within government agencies — which aggregate vast troves of our personally identifiable information (PII) — the management of our private data can be confused, outmoded and insecure, making it tough for agencies to comply with security mandates and exposing each of us to financial and other calamities.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Government organizations are in the top five industries targeted by cyberattacks, according to this year’s M-Trends report , a special look at the evolving cyber threat landscape published by Mandiant. The IRS 1075 control package maps to FedRAMP High controls, and includes Access Transparency control for U.S.

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The federal landscape frequently changes due to legislative reform, new regulations or societal demands. This adaptability benefits employees and contributes to the agility and effectiveness of government agencies. Keeping pace with change. Improving employee satisfaction and motivation.

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GovLoop

JULY 1, 2024

How to Get Security Compliance Under Control With increasing cybersecurity threats, agencies are trying to figure out the best way move forward. To do that, agencies are tasked with meeting an increasing number of stringent cybersecurity regulations to mitigate risk and improve cyber posture. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Customers often prefer their partner to effectively manage their cloud environments, providing cost and performance optimisation, through to routine maintenance and development, while supporting compliance with security regulations and policies.

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GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

Government agencies have masses of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security numbers, health records and financial details, at their disposal, and they need effective ways to gather, manage, store and secure it. Government Regulation The federal government has some laws related to sector-specific data privacy.

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GovCast

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Corrigan joins CyberCast to break down these threats and what they mean for government agencies, what CIOs can do about them and the role of procurement regulations in strengthening those defenses. -China Economic and Security Review Commission Feb. national security and critical infrastructure.

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GovLoop

MAY 28, 2024

PT to hear from a government expert about the top mistakes managers typically make and how you can avoid them. PT to hear from government and industry experts about ways to set up your organization for success with FOIA requests, regulatory compliance, investigations, and strict deadlines. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

Copilot can help draft personalized responses to common questions about government services, permits, or regulations, ensuring that citizens receive timely and accurate information. Citizen Services: Improve response times and accuracy in addressing citizen inquiries.

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Eligibility Eligible applicants are non-federal entities such as local government agencies (including local hospitals/health centers and utilities) and institutions of higher education in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Per 2 CFR 200.444, OIA cannot provide funding to the Judicial branch of local governments. insular areas.

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