Category: Public Sector
California Leverages Open Source and Cloud Solutions to Innovate
by Alex Johnson
on 16 OCT 2020
State governments, including California, are undergoing a significant transformation in how they deliver essential information, services, and programs through technology and cloud solutions. These government entities are embracing methodologies that have gained traction in the tech industry, such as user-centered design, agile development, data science, modular contracting, and modern technology platforms. A number of states, California among them, are harnessing Amazon Web Services (AWS) to respond adeptly to unprecedented challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling them to make swift decisions to safeguard their communities. For further insights on this topic, you can check out another blog post here.
Key Areas for Cybersecurity: Remote Workforce, Web Portals, and DevSecOps
by Linda Greene
on 15 OCT 2020
The 2020 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study indicates that 54 percent of states lack confidence in their ability to secure emerging technologies. Traditional cybersecurity measures often lead to narrowly focused solutions that fail to provide comprehensive protection. This limitation can hinder an organization’s capability to monitor and react to security threats in real-time. As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud-based workloads, security frameworks and components must be crafted and integrated using a Security by Design (SbD) strategy. Our AWS Partners have introduced pre-configured security solutions that empower clients to deploy applications employing SbD approaches, alongside AWS security tools to ensure ongoing alignment with security protocols. For more authoritative insights, check out this link.
Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation: NOAA’s Commitment to “Science, Service, and Stewardship”
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 15 OCT 2020
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its mission focused on “science, service, and stewardship.” Over the past fifty years, NOAA has showcased its capacity for technological innovation to gather and comprehend data, as well as disseminate that information to the public. AWS has supported NOAA’s initiatives, particularly since 2015 by providing public access to the agency’s environmental datasets through the Registry of Open Data on AWS.
Ensuring Business Continuity for the Future of Work
by Sara Mitchell
on 15 OCT 2020
The abrupt shift to remote work has posed a significant challenge for many organizations and employees. However, we have discovered that remote work can indeed be effective when the right technologies and leadership converge. Explore impactful stories that illustrate how governments have excelled by leveraging the cloud to quickly adapt to this new landscape and depart from traditional practices. This is an excellent resource for understanding these transitions better.
Upcoming AWS Public Sector Summit Online: Keynote and Customer Speakers Announced
by Jenna White
on 14 OCT 2020
The AWS Public Sector Summit Online is set for October 20, 2020—registration is now open and free of charge. Hosted by Max Peterson, AWS’s vice president of international sales for the worldwide public sector, the opening keynote will feature inspiring narratives from leaders committed to their missions with AWS. Max will share valuable insights into public sector trends while discussing digital transformation, business continuity, resilience, security, privacy, and workforce development.
Tackling Environmental Challenges with the AWS Cloud
by Rachel Summers
on 13 OCT 2020
Azavea champions the use of geospatial technology to enhance communities and the environment. They have been harnessing this technology to assist their clients in addressing complex issues across various domains, from urban ecosystems and infrastructure planning to climate change and energy. As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), we invited Rachel Summers, product manager at Azavea, to discuss how her organization is utilizing AWS and open data to create tools that empower users to confront environmental challenges and facilitate informed decision-making.
New IDC Whitepaper Released: Navigating Security and Compliance in the Cloud
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 13 OCT 2020
A new whitepaper by IDC, sponsored by AWS, titled “How Government Agencies Meet Security and Compliance Requirements in the Cloud,” explores the motivations behind federal agencies transitioning more of their systems and information to the cloud as a foundation for IT modernization. The paper highlights the executive and legislative initiatives that are accelerating agency cloud adoption, the risks faced by IT leaders who delay cloud migrations, and how secure, compliant cloud environments enable agencies to protect sensitive workloads effectively.
Introducing AWS ClearStart for the Swedish Public Sector: Accelerating Security and Compliance
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 13 OCT 2020
To enhance security and regulatory compliance, AWS ClearStart has been announced for the Swedish public sector, offering innovative solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of government agencies.
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