Utilizing AWS for Compliance with IRS Publication 1075
Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075 (IRS 1075) offers essential guidelines for U.S. government agencies, agents, and contractors who access Federal Tax Information (FTI). It ensures that they implement appropriate policies, practices, controls, and safeguards to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of FTI throughout its lifecycle. Protecting FTI is vital for agencies that receive, process, store, or transmit this sensitive information. AWS and its Partner programs empower agencies to secure FTI and uphold the confidential relationship between taxpayers and the IRS. For additional insights, check out this other blog post here.
Tackling Housing Challenges with the Cloud: Baltimore Introduces My Digital Data Locker
by Sarah Johnson
on 09 MAR 2021
in Announcements, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
Eliminating rehousing obstacles, particularly for the chronically homeless, is a crucial aspect of community efforts to address homelessness. This month, the City of Baltimore is launching My Digital Data Locker, an innovative cloud-based solution that provides individuals experiencing homelessness a secure space to manage digital copies of essential documents. This service addresses a significant barrier to housing: the storage and access of vital documents. The solution leverages the cloud.
Fostering a Culture of Lifelong Learning for the Workforce
by Jessica Lee
on 09 MAR 2021
in AWS Educate, AWS Partner Network, Education, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Thought Leadership
Education has always been important to me, as it shapes our world and determines our future. At AWS, we collaborate with K12 schools, higher education institutions, educational technology providers, and learning organizations to enhance both teaching and learning experiences. These institutions and their devoted educators work tirelessly to deliver education to today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. These students will play a crucial role in helping AWS, our customers, and partners, as well as industries and governments worldwide, continue to innovate. Together with educational institutions, we aim to provide access to cloud computing and technical skills for everyone, regardless of their knowledge level. Discover how AWS is facilitating individuals on their cloud career journey for reskilling and upskilling. For more on this, check out this expert source.
Developing Innovative Solutions for Nonprofits to Enhance Fundraising and Mission Delivery
by David Miller
on 08 MAR 2021
in Customer Solutions, Nonprofit, Public Sector
Nonprofits and cultural organizations require support to effectively serve and impact both local and global communities. Amazon’s Raise-up Buildathon, presented by AWS, empowered developers, tech enthusiasts, and advocates to create cloud solutions that improve digital capabilities for fundraising, content delivery, and mission execution. Most winning solutions are accessible to nonprofits and cultural institutions through open source. Learn more about these remarkable solutions, which range from donor management to augmented reality, and how they can enhance outreach and expand donation streams.
Finding Hope on International Women’s Day
by Emily Carter
on 08 MAR 2021
in AWS Training and Certification, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Thought Leadership
As I travel globally, I make it a point to connect with women leaders across various organizations, industries, and backgrounds. In our discussions, I seek to understand their aspirations and dreams. Through these conversations, I observe both a strong desire to envision a brighter future and the challenges associated with balancing commitments that often disproportionately affect women. The statistics are concerning: there is a decline in the percentage of women participating in the global labor force. Recently, I shared steps we can take to recover from the past year’s setbacks. Today, I want to recount three stories that inspire hope for achieving gender parity collectively.
Introducing Research Computing with RONIN on AWS
by AWS Public Sector Blog Team
on 04 MAR 2021
in Announcements, AWS Partner Network, Education, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Research
To enhance visibility and management of AWS resources and expenses while reducing the cloud skills training required for operations, AWS Partner RONIN developed the RONIN research computing platform. This platform enables researchers to create the specific computing or storage resources they need within minutes. With the flexibility and scalability of the cloud, researchers can store and analyze larger datasets, collaborate globally, and quickly adapt to evolving technologies and research methodologies.
Facilitating Remote Education in Guatemala with Scalable Learning Platform Mineduc Digital
by Laura Smith, Chris Brown, and Manuel Cuellar
on 03 MAR 2021
in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Customer Solutions, Education, K12, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Serverless, Technical How-to
AWS Partner ITZ Data, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Canadian Embassy in Guatemala, assisted the Ministerio de Educación de Guatemala in launching Mineduc Digital—the nation’s first online platform enabling students to access digital self-study guides from any internet-connected device. The Ministry implemented the solution in under two months, marking a significant step toward the digital transformation of its education system. The solution was developed on AWS.
Maintaining Continuity for On-Premises WordPress Sites Using AWS
by Samuel Green
on 03 MAR 2021
in AWS Professional Services, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector, Technical How-to
Applications based on the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) stack are widely used—WordPress, in particular, has become a go-to platform for many. For organizations looking to maintain continuity in their on-premises WordPress sites while leveraging AWS for enhanced performance and scalability, a thorough understanding of best practices is essential.
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