AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This post discusses the management of AWS in higher education institutions, emphasizing governance to securely foster innovation without compromising security and detailing policies and responsibilities for managing AWS accounts across projects and research. These OUs help apply management controls like service control policies (SCPs).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Modular Data Center (MDC) is a service that enables rapid deployment of AWS managed data centers for running location- or latency-sensitive applications in locations with limited infrastructure. Start by completing and submitting the contact form on the AWS MDC page in the AWS Management Console (Figure 2).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

They must comply to specific regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensure data sovereignty within EU borders, follow strict public procurement rules, and maintain the highest standards of citizen data protection.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Fachklinikum Mainschleife manages around 30 critical applications, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and practice management systems. Max Grundig Klinik aimed to renew their entire IT landscape. Architecture Figure 1.

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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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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

Managers needed the ability to review and approve telework requests, and executives needed to be able to gain insights on the Division’s telework arrangements—all while keeping sensitive information compliant and secure. This took time away from managers to focus on more critical work and wasn’t scalable.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Building modern applications with containers Containers are lightweight, versatile, and portable units that are revolutionizing the way modern applications are built, deployed, and managed. Running containerized on-premises or self-managed workloads involves significant overhead to manage operational resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

As customers move more data to the cloud, it becomes increasingly important to take necessary precautions and measures to prevent sensitive information from unauthorized access or use. Monitor and manage your landing zone – Monitor and manage your landing zone using AWS services such as AWS CloudTrail , AWS Config, and Amazon CloudWatch.

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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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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Personalized, automated notifications keep all stakeholders informed in real-time. Data entry errors Transcribing information from physical documents into digital systems introduces the risk of human error, and these mistakes can have serious consequences.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2023

When used in coordination with services such as AWS Control Tower , the LZA provides a comprehensive no-code solution across more than 35 AWS services and features to manage and govern a multi-account environment. The LZA is built to support customers with regulated workloads and compliance requirements.

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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 27, 2025

Crown Workforce Managements inclusion on the framework means that public sector organisations can quickly and confidently deploy workforce solutions that improve efficiency and compliance. Compliance with working time regulations and other workforce policies, reducing risk and ensuring transparency.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Cyberattacks and cybersecurity regulations In recent years, healthcare organizations have experienced an increase in cyberattacks such as ransomware, unintended data access, and distributed denial of service (DDoS). This comprehensive regulation places obligations on how personal information is collected, processed, and safeguarded.

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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. You also need to adhere to your specific regulations’ requirements.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Messaging app–specific malware is being developed and is freely available for download, allowing attackers to steal information such as passwords, security credentials from VPN clients, and more. Today, electronic messaging systems, are subject to the same role-based approach to managing communications records as email.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

CSDs help evaluate treatment options, screen patients who may be at risk for drug abuse problems, and make informed decisions about prescribing medication. Organizations should also conduct their own risk assessments and audits to ensure full compliance with regulations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

Many of these campaign officials and employees, collectively known as filers, utilize third-party campaign management systems to help with this and other aspects of their campaigns. In 2021, Civix, also an AWS Partner, saw an opportunity to streamline how filers and third-party vendors manage and report disclosure data to states.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

Now available in the AWS GovCloud (US-West) Region , AWS IoT TwinMaker-powered solutions can comply with regulations such as International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ) and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program ( FedRAMP ) High baseline. Next, you can create a physical model of your object.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In an age where data is the new currency, organizations are constantly seeking ways to harness the power of information to drive productivity and innovation. Then, a generative component, powered by an LLM, processes the retrieved information and generates a coherent and contextually appropriate response.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

” – Vendor Manager | ONE AMERICAN BANK Use Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions Modern procurement relies heavily on data. Using a cooperative purchasing program ensures compliance with state and federal laws while reducing the risks associated with supplier management.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 31, 2024

As a business leader, you know the value of having access to the right information at the right time. Azure Cognitive Search is a cloud search service that can index, understand, and retrieve the right information across your enterprise content. What are the benefits of using Azure OpenAI and Cognitive Search for knowledge management?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Majerus will be joined by Amanda Crawford, the executive director of Texas Department of Information Resources (TXDIR) and the chief information officer (CIO) for the State of Texas; and Heather Lyke, the director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Institutions need to invest in change management to see results. However, this flexibility requires careful cost management. Tsui recommends using tools like AWS Cost Explorer , which lets users visualize and manage AWS costs and usage over time, and AWS Budgets to estimate, track, and monitor research costs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Some US federal agencies and those who collaborate with them must support an automated, secure, and scalable multi-account cloud environment that meets Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. The LZA uses AWS services that are in scope of FedRAMP compliance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Federal agencies typically collect, manage, use, and distribute a wide array of documents. Storing and distributing federal agency documents is often a complicated process; documents can range from structured formats to free-flowing documentation with personal identifiable information (PII) that needs careful redaction.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The solution uses CodeCommit for centralized code storage and management, CodeBuild for the build process, CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC) resource deployment, and CodePipeline for continuous delivery. Create a new CodeCommit repository Sign in to the AWS Management Console and navigate to CodeCommit.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Shared Responsibility Model can help relieve a customer’s operational burden as AWS operates, manages, and controls the components from the host operating system and virtualization layer down to the physical security of the facilities where the service operates. Credit unions face unique security, regulatory, and compliance obligations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

The Canadian government’s Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) program Beyond the Cloud trains people and upskills employees for essential roles such as cloud architects, engineers, and administrators. Aporta, backed by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service provides insights on how to manage open data.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

For instance, a production database might be storing both regulated data such as Federal Tax Information (FTI) and non-FTI data in a single relational database. For example, you can separate regulated data from non-regulated data and apply appropriate security controls to reduce compliance risks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS solution AWS built the LZA solution to significantly reduce the time it takes for customers to set-up a landing zone designed to align with compliance goals in highly regulated industries. This helps streamline access to the cloud without having to define and manage another set of identities and processes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

When users can search, analyze, and draw conclusions in seconds—from information across their organization or the internet—they can make informed decisions at speed. AWS enables government agencies and regulated industries to experiment and innovate in a secure, compliant manner.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Radiology centers face many challenges, like shortages in personnel and budget; interoperability issues between different IT systems and long-term storage of images; and strict laws and regulations regarding IT security and data protection. For over two decades, this medical data has been stored in on-premise data centers.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cooperative purchasing , by combining the needs of many agencies, not only lowers costs but also improves access to quality products and services, simplifies procurement processes, and ensures compliance with regulations. Visit the OMNIA Partners website for more information, resources, or to connect with a representative.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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. For more information, visit the AWS Wickr web page , and contact the AWS Wickr team.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A data-driven approach can help public sector agencies react quickly to unforeseen events, improve decision making, and provide the public with accurate information for their activities and well-being. A decentralized framework is managed by the data owners and can choose what is shared within a node and what is shared across the data mesh.

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