AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Greg Wilson
Greg Wilson is the US federal civilian and financial services business development and capture leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Greg joined AWS in 2015 supporting a broad array of US federal agencies in their acquisition of cloud technologies. He led AWS's responses to a myriad of government requests for information, and he consults regularly with customers regarding cloud procurement considerations. Prior to joining AWS, Greg served in various roles leading federal programs, proposal responses, and technology initiatives.
Cloud procurement best practices for US federal government agencies
At AWS, we want to help organizations modernize IT infrastructure and create scalable mechanisms to manage growing datasets, take advantage of emerging technologies like machine learning, improve citizen services, and innovate for the long-term. Buying cloud computing services requires different skills than buying traditional IT, particularly given cloud’s ability to adjust technology resources dynamically and how this may impact contract solicitations and, more broadly, acquisition strategies. Are you ready to move to the cloud but need some guidance on where to start? Here are some best practices for government customers and procurement teams looking to build a culture of innovation and begin their cloud acquisition journey.