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Brightpoint uses AWS to build CARA, an AI-powered chat assistant connecting families to critical resources across Illinois

Brightpoint uses AWS to build CARA, an AI-powered chat assistant connecting families to critical resources across Illinois

Learn more about CARA – an intelligent, multilingual, and judgment-free digital assistant that makes it easier for families to find and connect with the right support anytime, anywhere.

CMMC Level 2 compliance on AWS: Why control ownership is where organizations struggle

CMMC Level 2 compliance on AWS: Why control ownership is where organizations struggle

This post brings guidance on Customer Responsibility Matrices (CRMs), authorization boundary definitions, and multi-provider control ownership into a single actionable framework for defense contractors preparing for third-party assessment.

Deep dive into FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators: Decoding the 63 KSIs

Deep dive into FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators: Decoding the 63 KSIs

In this post, we break down every KSI theme, categorize each indicator by validation approach, and provide a practical gap analysis framework so you can begin preparing your cloud service offering (CSO) for FedRAMP 20x authorization on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Automate AWS GovCloud (US) account creation using AWS Organizations APIs

Automate AWS GovCloud (US) account creation using AWS Organizations APIs

AWS GovCloud (US) is an innovative cloud solution that includes a pair of AWS Regions providing a cloud computing environment designed specifically for government agencies, contractors, and organizations that handle sensitive, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-controlled data and require US citizenship or entity status. AWS GovCloud (US) regions exist as a separate partition from […]

Framework for platform expansion to Europe, Middle East and beyond

Framework for platform expansion to Europe, Middle East and beyond

In a previous post on the Public Sector Blog, we covered six key strategies in which Amazon Web Services (AWS) empowers AWS Partners to expand their platforms globally to reach more customers while meeting requirements such as data residency and sovereignty. These ranged from using AWS Global Infrastructure to AWS services that make it easier for […]

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5 ways AWS empowers GovTech innovation in 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been a trusted collaborator and advisor to GovTechs for years, providing the tools, expertise, and support they need to build and grow their solutions effectively. In this blog post, we discuss five key ways AWS supports GovTechs in their mission to serve government agencies and citizens.

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4 best practices to enhance research IT operations with AWS

Academic research IT departments around the world face the same challenge: how to balance their existing on-premises infrastructure with the opportunities of cloud computing. At the Supercomputing 2024 (SC24) conference, Amazon Web Services hosted a panel featuring two research IT leaders: Circe Tsui, associate director of solutions architecture at Emory University in the Office of Information Technology, and Dr. Robert Shen, director of the RMIT AWS Supercomputing Hub (RACE) at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). During the panel, Tsui and Shen shared how their institutions use AWS to augment and enhance their research operations with more scalability, security, and collaboration alongside their on-premises infrastructure. Read this post to learn more.

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Data ingress and egress through Trusted Research Environments and other secure enclaves

Data Review & Transfer Component (DRTC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a seamless solution to review, approve, and automate sensitive data transfer requests into and out of secure enclaves. In this post, we take you through the benefits of using DRTC to review data and other research artifacts for sensitivity prior to transfer into and out of these secure environments, in particular Trusted Research Environments (TREs).

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Using AWS for EHDS: A technical guide to building a secure health data platform

In an earlier post, Build secure and scalable data platforms for the European Health Data Space (EHDS) with AWS, we discussed a reference architecture for building secure and scalable data platforms for secondary usage of health data in alignment with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This follow-up post walks you through the technical implementation details for building such federated data governance and analysis platforms using AWS. Whether you are a healthcare organization, technology provider, or systems integrator, this post aims to equip you with the technical knowledge to build a secure data platform for secondary usage of health data in alignment with the EHDS Regulation.

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Securing the future of healthcare in the age of generative AI and connected care

The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and connected care devices. This digital revolution promises to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the overall healthcare experience. However, it also introduces new challenges in terms of cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance. To navigate this complex landscape, healthcare organizations are turning to scalable, affordable, and highly available cloud infrastructures such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build resilient, secure, and innovative solutions.