AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Many public sector customers are interested in building secure, cost-effective, reliable, and highly performant applications. Modernization has become imperative for public sector organizations of all sizes to drive mission outcomes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) for public sector customers We unveiled an array of products and services centered around generative AI, ranging from Amazon Q , an AI-powered chatbot, to the latest generative AI enhancements in Amazon Connect , and a multitude of others. Watch a recording of this session.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

At AWS re:Invent 2022, I connected with inspiring customers around the world who are using the cloud to drive innovation in government, education, nonprofit, space, and healthcare. These reasons are still important, but public sector organizations are realizing additional benefits and potential.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Several factors contribute to the increased cybersecurity risk during the holiday season, including: Organizations experience reduced staffing as government employees take well-deserved time off.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

The public sector faces unique challenges that demand innovative solutions to improve productivity and service delivery. This capability is crucial for effective public sector planning and decision-making. This capability is crucial for effective public sector planning and decision-making.

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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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Government Technology Insider

JANUARY 23, 2025

Over the past decade, the role of IT in government operations has evolved significantly and public sector IT distribution has adapted to meet these new demands and complexities. In the latest episode of the Government Technology Insider Podcast , host Lucas Hunsicker sat down with former public sector CEO, Art Richer.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

State government needs policies and procedures to ensure data is accurate and handled properly from the start. Data governance fills that role: It helps organizations define and manage the ways in which data is input, stored, accessed and ultimately deleted. So, what Is Data Governance?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2025

Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

The cybersecurity challenge in UK education Recent data from the UK government reveals the significant cybersecurity challenges facing UK educational institutions. To learn more, contact your AWS Account Manager or email edu-grant@amazon.co.uk. Together, we can build a more secure and resilient future for education in the UK.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

government, this moment marks a crucial inflection point: embrace bold modernization of digital infrastructure and AI investment or risk being outpaced by global competitors. federal governments digital transformation effortssuch as optimizing data centers and computing infrastructurehave made significant progress over the past decade.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

Frustration over black-market fuel prices led to public protests. The Sri Lankan government urgently sought a solution to equitably manage fuel distribution through systematic rationing, requiring rapid digital intervention. The right team Sri Lankas ICTA is the governments policy-making body for digital transformation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Public sector organizations across the globe want to harness the power of data to make better decisions by putting data at the center of every decision-making process. For government organizations, a more detailed understanding of citizen ambitions and requirements creates a better citizen experience.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As state and local governments charge out of the days of the pandemic, leading IT officials are bursting with transformative initiatives that are reshaping the public sector technology landscape. In their work, these officials rely more than ever on partnerships across jurisdictions and with the private sector.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The benefit of AI in the public sector The report builds on previous research that suggests that generative AI could contribute over £400 billion to the UK’s economy by 2030, driven by productivity gains across various sectors. First, it calls for better integration and structuring of public sector datasets.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

For stakeholders in the public sector, the conference offered a whole host of important announcements, compelling themes, and inspiring customer stories. In this post, we highlight the key takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024 for government agencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Applications and user experiences are poised to be reinvented with generative AI, and the public sector is no exception. Governments, education institutions, nonprofits, and health systems must constantly adapt and innovate to meet the changing needs of their constituents, students, beneficiaries, and patients.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dave Levy, vice president of worldwide public sector at AWS, delivers his Innovation Talk. Dave Levy, vice president of AWS worldwide public sector, delivered his talk, “ Empowering citizens through digital innovation ,” on Monday, November 27.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 19, 2024

Citizens are increasingly engaging with public sector entities through digital surfaces and touchpoints. Every touchpoint is an opportunity for the public sector to give their consumers an experience tailored to their preferences and needs. Data ingestion – Once the data is prepared, you can proceed to ingest the data.

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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. By leading with AI-powered innovation, government agencies can improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and provide better services to citizens.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 1, 2025

Rice University and Google Public Sector are partnering to launch the Rice AI Venture Accelerator (RAVA) , designed to drive early-stage AI innovation and commercialization. Data & Analytics Modernized API management via Apigee to build, manage, and secure APIsfor any use case, environment, or scale.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce the release of a public-sector focused eBook on generative artificial intelligence (AI). However, we recognize public sector work holds unique obligations around accountability, accuracy, and equitable outcomes that must guide any technology changes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 29, 2024

In such circumstances it becomes imperative to have a robust mechanism in place for managing and improving the resilience posture of your applications. In the public sector, the applications and the respective infrastructure, whether on premises or in the cloud, should be able to cater to the RTO and RPO for the applications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This post can serve as a resource for public sector leaders, utilities, and environmental agencies seeking to harness the power of the cloud to create a more sustainable water future for the EMEA region and beyond. This collaborative approach is crucial in addressing the complex, broad-reaching nature of water challenges.

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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. Figure 1: LISA Model Management console with both Amazon ECS (e.g.,

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Icelandic Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs launched an ambitious initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of public services in Iceland in 2019. Though Iceland is a small country, it now ranks fifth in the UN’s global E-Government Survey from 19th when the project started.

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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 ). Plus, AWS Config rules can now support proactive compliance.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Let’s explore what cooperative purchasing entails and delve into the myriad ways it can revolutionize public sector procurement. What is Cooperative Purchasing?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Davy Levy, vice president of AWS worldwide public sector, delivers the keynote at the Brussels Public Sector Symposium on 12 March. On 12 March, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public Sector Symposium Brussels returned to the Brussels Expo in Belgium. Good governance is fundamental for responsible systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While physical security remains a critical focus, businesses and other public sector organizations are bolstering their security posture towards a less visible vulnerability: data and computer systems. Public sector organizations – such as government agencies and schools – are not exempt from these statistics.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

AWS is addressing this challenge head-on with specialized learning solutions designed specifically for EU government professionals. Thats why weve established a dedicated EU Public Sector Learning team, comprised of experts who work exclusively with European government institutions to address their specific cloud skills needs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. This blog post highlights project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Compliance is essential, but ensuring compliance in the cloud with various regulations and standards can be challenging, especially for public sector organizations. Topics include AWS Audit Manager , AWS Config , AWS Systems Manager , and AWS Security Hub.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. Although authentication is often managed through external identity providers (IdPs) such as Amazon Cognito , authorization logic is usually implemented within the application code.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 25, 2025

As the public sector strives to enhance data decision-making, real-time business reporting, and innovating business processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies becomes paramount. Luke Smith, ElysianIT ( www.elysianit.com ) Technical Director, says: The challenge for the public sector comes down to accessing skills.

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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. CGIT gives public sector bodies the ability to leverage globally distributed IT infrastructure to underpin their continuity plans. Introducing CGIT.

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