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NATO’s march to multi-domain operations: Transforming the alliance with hyperscale cloud

Across NATO’s 32 member states, today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape requires continuous modernization of advanced technology solutions, underscoring the strategic importance of the alliance’s digital transformation. This modernization effort demands speed, scale, security, and global innovation capabilities to stay ahead. Collaborating with technology leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS) can accelerate innovation and NATO’s ability to deliver mission-ready solutions to counter known and emerging threats.

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Establishing a robust cloud platform and operational model through the CCoE

This post is part three of a four-part series that addresses how a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) can be a viable solution to address the challenges of digital transformation. In this post, we address the three technical perspectives of the Amazon Web Services Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF). While the business, organizational, and governance perspectives of the AWS CAF are crucial, the CCoE must also focus on the technical capabilities required to build and operate a cloud environment that meets the organization’s needs.

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Embracing generative AI to power mission innovation: Insights from AWS US Federal Vice President David Appel

David Appel, vice president of United States (US) Federal Sales at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS), is a determined and inspirational trailblazer who has built a service-based, customer obsessed career focused on making communities around the US and world a better place. In the 11th episode of AWS Behind the Cloud, he shared how mission innovation powered by AWS can help federal agencies solve complex problems and address mission-critical needs. Learn about this and much more by watching the latest episode.

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The importance of democratizing generative AI to fulfill national security missions: Insights from AWS executive Ash Thankey

Ash Thankey, director of national security sales at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS), is an empathetic and energizing trailblazer who has built a career embedded in diversity of thought and problem solving, with customer obsession at the forefront. If there is anyone who knows how to consider multiple viewpoints to make informed decisions that directly assist in mission outcomes, it’s Ash. Learn more as you watch the 10th episode of the AWS Behind the Cloud vodcast.

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AWS Tech Alliance boosts cloud skills and tech jobs across German industries

Since its launch in 2023, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has been joined by more than 650 employers and more than 970 educatio­­­nal institutions, and has engaged more than 53,000 learners with employers across 11 countries. Germany is renowned for its engineering innovation and industry strength in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, and this post highlights the contributions the Tech Alliance is making in the country.

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The need for a Cloud Center of Excellence in digital transformation

Digital transformation initiatives often struggle to achieve their intended goals, with McKinsey and Company reporting that up to 70 percent fail to fully meet objectives. Challenges like time delays, cost overruns, and incomplete functionality can undermine the success of these efforts. This post is the first in a four-part series that addresses how a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) can be a viable solution to address these common pitfalls. Part one focuses on what a CCoE is and how it, combined with the Amazon Web Services Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF), can help your enterprise with its digital transformation.

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The essential role of a landing zone in a government’s digital transformation

Creating a government that is more transparent, better performing, and capable of responding to the needs of its citizens in real-time is not without its challenges. Governments must navigate a complex landscape of legacy systems, stringent regulations, and the need to protect sensitive citizen data. This is when the concept of a landing zone becomes essential.

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Working backwards from generative AI business value in the public sector

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of organizations across industries, promising to revolutionize workflows and drive innovation. As public sector entities explore this transformative technology, a critical challenge emerges: identifying and prioritizing high-value use cases that align with specific business objectives and delivering measurable outcomes. In this post, we present an Amazon Web Services (AWS) framework to help public sector organizations navigate generative AI adoption and unlock its true potential.

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Transforming government: 4 approaches to overcome legacy exit challenges

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector government transformation specialists researched what technology leaders in government and in the highly regulated private sector believe their main IT challenges are. This post summarizes the insights and suggests four approaches to consider.