AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: Government
Preparing for CMMC 2.0 compliance: What contractors can do today
CMMC compliance will soon be a must-have for federal contractors, so they need to plan now for how to achieve it. The path towards compliance differs according to the level needed and the assessments involved. Fortunately, there is no shortage of resources available to help—including from HAQM Web Services (AWS) and its partners.
Ukraine’s new digital vision for education
While Ukraine endures war, the pursuit of knowledge remains an unbreakable link to its future, a future that the Ukrainian government is actively building today. An educated population is their strongest weapon, and the country is nurturing a generation that is equipped and empowered to rise above all challenges and build a stronger Ukraine for tomorrow.
Deploying AWS Modular Data Center: From ordering to delivery and installation
The HAQM 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. It reduces deployment time in remote areas and supports up to five racks of AWS Outposts or AWS Snow Family devices. In this post, we guide you through the end-to-end process of deploying the MDC at your site.
How AWS can help mission-focused organizations comply with the White House National Security Memorandum on AI
On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. HAQM Web Services (AWS) is uniquely positioned to address the critical needs of the defense and national security customers in advancing their AI capabilities. Our comprehensive suite of AI and high performance computing (HPC) capabilities offers flexible and robust solutions to meet the NSM’s goals and empower national security missions.
Using Login.gov as an OIDC IdP with HAQM Cognito user pools
As federal agencies strive to enhance digital services and create a seamless customer experience, integrating robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions has become paramount. HAQM Cognito, a robust user identity management service offered by HAQM Web Services (AWS), provides a secure and scalable solution for managing user authentication and authorization. When combined with Login.gov, a trusted identity platform developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), federal agencies can unlock a powerful combination that streamlines user access while maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance.
Harnessing cloud solutions to tackle water challenges
In this post, we explore how HAQM Web Services (AWS) cloud-based technologies can be used to address diversified and dynamic water challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As climate change and demographic shifts continue to strain water resources, the need for innovative, technology-driven solutions has never been more urgent.
European Commission transforms public procurement across Europe with AWS and NTT Data
To address fragmentation challenges, the European Commission launched the Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS), a pioneering initiative to consolidate, harmonize, and facilitate access to public procurement data across the European Union (EU). HAQM Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partner NTT DATA have been selected to implement this project, and you can read this post to learn more.
New AI/ML solutions in AWS GovCloud (US) underpin responsible innovation
How can technology leaders rapidly deliver responsible artificial intelligence-based innovation while aligning with the broad spectrum of strict regulatory requirements? The answer is simple: HAQM Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) provides the technology that underpins a solid foundation for securely and compliantly building and deploying AI capabilities. Read this post to learn more.
AWS collaborates with Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education’s JPPKK to build next-generation AI workforce
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how we work and is reshaping the workforce of the future. However, a recent study conducted by Access Partnership for AWS revealed that 81 percent of Malaysia’s employers struggle to find the AI talent they need, despite nine in 10 stating that hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for them. To address the nation’s AI skills gap, AWS and Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuni (JPPKK), an agency under Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), teamed up to introduce new training initiatives targeting both educators and students to uplift Malaysia’s TVET (technical and vocational education and training) community.
How federal agencies can optimize document processing using advanced AI with human oversight
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. And because federal agencies cover a wide breadth of domains, it is challenging to develop a one-size-fits-all approach for document processing. In this post, we explore an example of how a federal agency can use HAQM Web Services (AWS) to design and deploy a solution that addresses this document processing challenge.