Category: Public Sector
Accelerate CMMC Compliance with the AWS CMMC Customer Responsibility Matrix
by Alex Martinez
on 20 SEP 2021
in Announcements, AWS GovCloud (US), Compliance, Customer Solutions, Defense, Government, Public Sector, Security, Identity, & Compliance, State or Local Government
Amazon is introducing the AWS Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Customer Responsibility Matrix (CRM). This innovative AWS CMMC CRM simplifies the compliance process by providing a clear breakdown of the CMMC practices that customers can adopt from AWS. It also delineates the roles and responsibilities associated with CMMC practices when utilizing the AWS Compliant Framework for Federal and DoD Workloads in AWS GovCloud (US). For further insights, check out this blog post to keep you engaged.
Announcing the Keynote Speakers for the AWS Summit – Las Vegas
by Jamie Elliott
on 17 SEP 2021
in Announcements, Education, Events, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, State or Local Government
The AWS Summit – Las Vegas keynote will be led by Sarah Thompson, vice president of public sector at Amazon. Thompson will explore the latest breakthroughs occurring within the public sector and share essential insights on how organizations can continue to innovate with the cloud. Learn more about the exciting speakers who will join her on stage, explaining how they leverage the cloud to enhance their missions. Also, visit this link to find an authority on this topic.
Understanding the Executive Order on Enhancing National Cybersecurity and How AWS Can Assist
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 16 SEP 2021
in Best Practices, Government, Public Sector, Security, Identity, & Compliance, State or Local Government
President Biden’s executive order highlights the critical need to prioritize information security as a fundamental aspect of national security. It urges federal agencies and public sector organizations to partner with private entities to enhance the data security and privacy of American citizens and government. AWS and its partners are prepared to assist government agencies in aligning with the directives outlined in this executive order.
AWS Establishes Data Centre Design Facility in Croatia
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 16 SEP 2021
in Announcements, Government, Public Sector, State or Local Government
AWS is proud to announce the opening of a new data centre design facility in Zagreb, Croatia. This facility is part of AWS’s ongoing commitment to the region, which includes expanding teams to better support the increasing number of customers and partners. The centre will focus on the development and operation of AWS Cloud services, emphasizing data centre design, product development, and research.
Barnes Foundation Takes Art Education Online, Achieving Record Learner Engagement
by Laura Kim and David 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 is home to a renowned collection of art, featuring some of the most significant impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings. Central to its mission is the promotion of education and art appreciation. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted in-person tours and classes, the Barnes Foundation swiftly transitioned to cloud-based solutions, enabling them to launch new online programs. This pivot led to a tripling of enrollment in adult online courses and allowed them to reach 40 percent more school-age students during the 2020-2021 academic year compared to pre-pandemic figures.
How Rockdale County Enhanced Operations and Security Through Cloud Technology
by Emily Davis
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
After experiencing two significant cyber attacks, Rockdale County, Georgia, turned to cloud technology to bolster its security posture. Collaborating with AWS Partner Tyler Technologies, Inc., they migrated to the cloud, which not only improved data security and operational continuity but also reduced network downtime by 99 percent, simplifying budgeting while alleviating the workload on IT staff.
AWS Startup Ramp Now Available in 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 is a program designed for early-stage startups creating solutions in areas such as health, digital government, smart cities, agriculture, and space technology. It aims to support entrepreneurs as they build, launch, and scale their innovations. The AWS Startup Ramp works to eliminate obstacles for entrepreneurs seeking to make a difference in the public sector by offering technical design and architecture reviews, mentorship, credits, and assistance with market entry strategies, helping them navigate the complex regulatory and security landscapes in the public sector.
Celebrate Open Science Week with the Allen Institute and Accessible Open Datasets
by Karen White and Tim Chen
on 13 SEP 2021
in Artificial Intelligence, Education, Healthcare, Higher Education, Nonprofit, Open Source, Public Sector, Research
The Allen Institute is dedicated to understanding how our brains, cells, and immune systems function healthily and how they malfunction in disease. Their researchers have produced and shared atlases mapping the brain, gene-edited stem cell lines, and numerous other resources utilized by millions of scientists worldwide to accelerate their research. In partnership with AWS and the Registry of Open Data on AWS, they have made many of their datasets publicly accessible. In honor of Open Science Week, explore some of these open datasets from the Allen Institute and their influence on the research community.
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