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US government agencies can communicate, collaborate securely with AWS Wickr

AWS Public Sector Blog

The pandemic also accelerated government agencies’ adoption of new technologies to support team collaboration and more flexible work environments, including chat, video conferencing, and document sharing. Users might think they don’t have better options, so let’s dispel some myths.

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Three ways government agencies can modernize with IDP powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

As talent shortages grow, job vacancies are commonplace across governmental agencies. Add the challenge of retaining existing talent and government agencies face a perfect storm. Due to a technology called intelligent document processing (IDP), agencies can accomplish their missions faster—even as vacancies mount.

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Google Public Sector announces continuity-of-operations offering for government entities under cyberattack

Google Public Sector

Given the external environment, government agencies in particular need reliable continuity plans in the event of an attack. In fact, two policy directives were recently issued to ensure that government entities can continue to operate. government agency is expected to have a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in place.

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How Mission-Critical Operations Centers Improve Public Safety

State Tech Magazine

Keeping citizens safe is a primary task for thousands of state and local government agencies across the U.S. — As agencies advance their use of IT in various ways, they’re finding that the data they produce and collect can be used to further improve public safety. one in which technology plays an increasing role.

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Fact or Fallacy: Hybrid Cloud’s Potential Benefits to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The age of digital transformation is upon us, and hybrid cloud solutions are taking center stage in managing state and local government agency operations. But does a hybrid cloud really benefit state and local governments? Does it aid in sharing information and analyzing data as it claims to do?

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Booz Allen speeds migration and reduces costs for a US government agency with the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)

AWS Public Sector Blog

Moving sensitive US government data to the cloud requires the meticulous application of a proven migration methodology, skilled resources, a robust solution, and a mature logistics model. This was the first time the government agency and Booz Allen used MAP. AWS MAP accelerates migration timetable and reduces cost.

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Fact or Fallacy: 7 Tips for Cloud Migration

FedTech Magazine

Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies.