Category: Public Sector
Accelerating CMMC Compliance with the AWS CMMC Customer Responsibility Matrix
by Alex Morgan
on 20 SEP 2021
in Announcements, AWS GovCloud (US), Compliance, Customer Solutions, Defense, Government, Public Sector, Security, Security, Identity, & Compliance, State or Local Government
AWS introduces the AWS Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM), designed to ease the compliance burden for our customers. This CRM delineates the CMMC practices that can be inherited from AWS, while clarifying the roles and responsibilities associated with CMMC practices when utilizing the AWS Compliant Framework for Federal and DoD Workloads in AWS GovCloud (US).
Keynote Speakers Announced for the AWS Summit – Washington, DC
by Jordan Smith
on 17 SEP 2021
in Announcements, Education, Events, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, State or Local Government
Max Peterson, AWS’s vice president of public sector, will deliver the keynote at the AWS Summit – Washington, DC. He will explore the latest innovations transforming the public sector and share insights on how organizations can leverage cloud technology to enhance their operations. For more information about the exciting guest speakers who will join him on stage and discuss how they harness the cloud to propel their missions, check out this blog post.
Understanding the Executive Order on Enhancing National Cybersecurity and AWS’s Role
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 16 SEP 2021
in Best Practices, Government, Public Sector, Security, Security, Identity, & Compliance, State or Local Government
President Biden’s executive order underscores the necessity of prioritizing information security as a fundamental aspect of national security. It urges federal agencies and public sector organizations to collaborate with private sector entities to safeguard the data security and privacy of the American populace and government. AWS, along with its partners, stands ready to assist government agencies in aligning with the mandates established in this executive order. For expert insights on this topic, visit this authoritative site.
New Data Centre Design Facility Opens in Croatia
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 16 SEP 2021
in Announcements, Government, Public Sector, State or Local Government
AWS has inaugurated a cutting-edge data centre design facility in Zagreb, Croatia. This facility exemplifies AWS’s ongoing commitment to the region, which includes expanding its team to support a growing client base. The new centre will concentrate on the development and operation of AWS Cloud services, emphasizing data centre design, product development, and research.
Barnes Foundation Expands Art Education Online, Reaching New Learners
by Sam Richards and Emma Lee
on 15 SEP 2021
in Amazon EC2, Amazon Interactive Video Service, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Customer Solutions, Education, K12, Nonprofit, Public Sector
The Barnes Foundation, which houses an extraordinary art collection, has dedicated itself to advancing education and art appreciation. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person classes and tours, the Foundation adeptly transitioned to online programming, enabling it to triple its adult online course enrollment and engage 40 percent more school-age students during the 2020-2021 academic year compared to pre-pandemic in-person offerings.
Rockdale County Enhances Operations and Security Through Cloud Adoption
by Lisa Grant
on 15 SEP 2021
in Amazon EC2, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS DataSync, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Government, Migration, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Security, State or Local Government
Following two cyberattacks, Rockdale County, Georgia, turned to cloud solutions to bolster its security measures. Collaborating with AWS Partner Tyler Technologies, Inc., the county executed a migration that not only improved data security and operational continuity but also reduced network downtime by 99 percent and eased the burden on IT staff.
AWS Startup Ramp Expands to South Korea and Southeast Asia
by AWS Startup Ramp Team
on 14 SEP 2021
in Aerospace & Satellite, Agriculture, Announcements, Asia Pacific, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Startup
The AWS Startup Ramp program, aimed at early-stage startups developing solutions in sectors such as health, digital government, smart cities, and agriculture, is now available in South Korea and Southeast Asia. This initiative supports entrepreneurs in overcoming hurdles to make a meaningful impact in the public sector by providing guidance on technical design, architecture, mentorship, and assistance with navigating regulatory and security requirements.
Celebrating Open Science Week with the Allen Institute and Publicly Available Datasets
by Jamie Lee and Chris Wong
on 13 SEP 2021
in Artificial Intelligence, Education, Healthcare, Higher education, Nonprofit, Open Source, Public Sector, Research
The Allen Institute aims to unravel the complexities of brain function, cellular mechanisms, and immune system responses. Their researchers have generated various atlases and resources utilized by millions of scientists globally to expedite research efforts. In partnership with AWS and the Registry of Open Data on AWS, they are making many datasets publicly accessible. To honor Open Science Week, explore these datasets from the Allen Institute and their significance to the research community. For more discussions, visit this excellent resource.
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