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12 hours ago
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Four Ways Government Agencies Can Achieve True Modernization
Home » Expert opinion » Four Ways Government Agencies Can Achieve True Modernization Discover 4 ways to achieve True Modernization in government. Chris Erasmus shares how AWS helps agencies transform with cloud, AI, training, and smart data use. The current federal administration has issued a challenge to federal agencies: accomplish their missions with greater speed, cost savings, and efficiency. This unprecedented moment of technological opportunity requires a bold strategic vision that can meet today's challenges, and ensure America maintains its global leadership in AI and innovation. Drawing on the extensive experience Amazon Web Services (AWS) has in partnering with public sector organizations worldwide, here are four transformative steps agencies can take to drive meaningful modernization and shape the future of government service delivery. 1. Migrate from on-premises to the cloud to unlock savings and security AWS has years of data showing that migrating to the cloud from on-premises saves money. The choice is clear: if you want to be more efficient, moving to the cloud is the way to go. When customers migrate to the cloud, some cut their related IT expenditures by almost two-thirds which can generate major savings for taxpayers. AWS works with thousands of public sector organizations to migrate to the cloud securely. Cloud enables customers to instantly scale resources to meet fluctuating mission needs, shift from capital expenditures to a more flexible pay-as-you-go model, and leverage built-in security and compliance frameworks specifically aligned to government requirements. AWS supports 143 security standards and compliance certifications, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, FIPS 140-2, and NIST 800-171, helping satisfy compliance requirements for virtually every regulatory agency around the globe. AWS's security-first architecture, combined with continuous monitoring and automated threat detection, provides agencies with stronger security posture than most can achieve on-premises. This comprehensive approach not only reduces costs, it strengthens security and accelerates innovation. 2. Adopt AI tools to boost efficiency and productivity Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming government operations by automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and improving citizen engagement. Every day, AI-powered digital transformations are moving beyond proof of concept into fully operational solutions. For example, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which is not government but operates under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversight, achieved a 40 percent reduction in effort for technology upgrades and maintenance tasks using AI-powered development tools, while also improving code quality and integrity by 30 percent. The U.S. Navy Reserve is seeing the benefits of AI after deploying a Q&A chatbot in just four months that now helps more than 56,000 reservists find critical information faster. Built on AWS GovCloud, the chatbot uses generative AI to aid reservists in accessing information quickly, reducing the need for support calls to their command. These are just two examples of how AI is transforming government across multiple fronts—from automating document and records management, to deploying virtual assistants to provide 24/7 support, and implementing predictive analytics that can anticipate service needs and optimize resource allocation. These capabilities enhance productivity while allowing government employees to focus on higher-value work that directly improves mission outcomes. AWS announced the Generative AI Impact Initiative, a two-year, $50 million investment designed to accelerate AI adoption among public sector organizations. Since then, customers from around the world have increased innovation using AWS generative AI services and infrastructure, such as Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, and more. 3. Invest in upskilling and workforce training Technology is only as effective as the people who use it, and agencies that invest in continuous learning and workforce development are able to more fully realize the benefits of modernization. Upskilling is time and resources well spent. This is why AWS offers a wide range of training and certification programs designed specifically for public sector professionals, helping agencies close the digital skills gap and build a future-ready workforce. Federal employees can also take advantage of our newest programs: AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate. Training has been a longstanding investment for AWS. In December 2020, AWS committed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to provide free cloud computing skills training to 29 million people worldwide by 2025. More than a year ahead of schedule, AWS has surpassed this ambitious goal, having helped more than 31 million learners across 200 countries and territories build their cloud skills through its free training initiatives. This milestone represents AWS's relentless drive to democratize access to cloud careers and uplift communities worldwide. 4. Optimize budgets through data-driven decision making Efficient budgeting requires real-time visibility, strategic planning, and accountability. Cloud-based analytics tools can empower agencies to make smarter financial decisions and maximize the impact of public funds. According to an ESG Economic Validation study, 83 percent of organizations reported that AWS helped them improve their ability to perform analytics on their data, and organizations leveraging AWS analytics tools experienced a 37 percent improvement in the speed of data-driven decision making—enabling more strategic resource allocation and budget optimization. AWS tools can empower agencies to gain financial transparency and control through real-time cost monitoring and forecasting dashboards that track and predict spending patterns, resource optimization capabilities, and performance metrics that align spending directly with mission outcomes and citizen satisfaction. With solutions like Amazon DataZone, agencies can implement comprehensive data governance while democratizing access to insights. The Defense Innovation Unit used cloud technology to optimize air logistics, which has critical impact on national security. With the ability for on-time package delivery worldwide, AWS used its internal air logistics optimization engine to create a service that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) tested. During a demonstration, Amazon developed several route options which reduced the number of needed aircraft by up to 50 percent, drove mission operation cost savings by 12 percent, and reduced pallet delivery expenses by 10 percent. Conclusion Achieving meaningful modernization is not just attainable for government agencies—it's essential for America's continued AI leadership. By migrating to the cloud, adopting AI, investing in workforce development, and optimizing budgets, federal agencies can transform their operations while simultaneously strengthening the nation's position at the forefront of global innovation. At home, these modernization efforts create a powerful foundation for advanced AI applications that directly improve Americans' everyday interactions with government, building trust in institutions while ensuring taxpayer dollars deliver maximum value. AWS remains committed to working as a trusted mission partner with the federal government to achieve these goals through secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions that accelerate America towards technological advancement and AI leadership. By Chris Erasmus, The Country Manager, AWS, UAE
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Report: Amazon loses one of its top AI bosses
Amazon has lost one of its top AI bosses in a major blow to Jeff Bezos. Vasi Philomi - who until recently helped to oversee generative artificial intelligence development at Amazon Web Services - has left after eight years, Reuters reported. Philomin helped lead generative AI efforts and product strategy, and oversaw foundation models known as Amazon Titan. Rajesh Sheth, a vice president previously overseeing Amazon Elastic Block Store, had assumed some of Philomin's responsibilities, Amazon told Reuters. In his biography, Philomin said he helped create and lead Amazon Bedrock, a hub for using multiple AI models and one of AWS's premier products in its battle for AI supremacy. Amazon is working to bolster its reputation in AI development, after rivals like OpenAI, and Google have taken an early lead, particularly with consumer-focused models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman complained that Zuckerberg was attempting to poach his top talent with huge salaries as Meta also scrambles to catch up. Amazon has invested $8 billion in AI startup Anthropic and integrated its Claude software into its own products including a new revamped version of voice assistant Alexa that it's rolling out to customers this year. In December, Amazon introduced its Nova AI models which provide for text, video and image generation. Earlier this year, it added to the lineup with a version called Sonic that can more readily produce natural-sounding speech. Companies are employing creative techniques to hire top AI talent, including using sports industry data analysis to help identify undiscovered talent, Reuters reported last month. However, as Amazon races to produce more advanced AI, it said it expects its own success will lead to fewer corporate jobs, according to a memo from CEO Andy Jassy last week. Job growth limits will be driven in particular by so-called Agentic AI, which can perform tasks with minimal or even no additional input from people.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Mystery tech rival delivers low blow to Jeff Bezos on his wedding day
Amazon has lost one of its top AI bosses in a major blow to Jeff Bezos on his wedding day. Vasi Philomi - who until recently helped to oversee generative artificial intelligence development at Amazon Web Services - has left after eight years, Reuters reported. Philomin confirmed to the outlet that he has departed for another company but did not reveal where. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the departure. It comes as Mark Zuckerberg is said to be personally calling top AI talent at rival companies and offering $100mn sign-on bonuses to join Meta. Philomin helped lead generative AI efforts and product strategy, and oversaw foundation models known as Amazon Titan. Rajesh Sheth, a vice president previously overseeing Amazon Elastic Block Store, had assumed some of Philomin's responsibilities, Amazon told Reuters. In his biography, Philomin said he helped create and lead Amazon Bedrock, a hub for using multiple AI models and one of AWS's premier products in its battle for AI supremacy. Amazon is working to bolster its reputation in AI development, after rivals like OpenAI, and Google have taken an early lead, particularly with consumer-focused models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman complained that Zuckerberg was attempting to poach his top talent with huge salaries as Meta also scrambles to catch up. Amazon has invested $8 billion in AI startup Anthropic and integrated its Claude software into its own products including a new revamped version of voice assistant Alexa that it's rolling out to customers this year. In December, Amazon introduced its Nova AI models which provide for text, video and image generation. Earlier this year, it added to the lineup with a version called Sonic that can more readily produce natural-sounding speech.
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Exclusive: Amazon loses AWS generative AI boss as tech talent shuffle heats up
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 (Reuters) - Amazon's (AMZN.O), opens new tab AWS recently lost its vice president overseeing generative artificial intelligence development, as the competition for talent heats up. Vasi Philomin told Reuters in an email that he left Amazon for another company, without providing specifics. A company spokesperson confirmed that Philomin had recently left after eight years with Amazon. Philomin helped lead generative AI efforts and product strategy, and oversaw foundation models known as Amazon Titan. The spokesperson said Rajesh Sheth, a vice president previously overseeing Amazon Elastic Block Store, had assumed some of Philomin's responsibilities. In his biography, Philomin said he also helped create and lead Amazon Bedrock, a hub for using multiple AI models and one of AWS's premier products in its battle for AI supremacy. He was a frequent speaker at AWS events, including Amazon's annual cloud computing conference in Las Vegas. Amazon is working to bolster its reputation in AI development, after rivals like OpenAI, and Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab have taken an early lead, particularly with consumer-focused models. The Seattle-based online retailer and technology powerhouse has invested $8 billion in AI startup Anthropic and integrated its Claude software into its own products including a new revamped version of voice assistant Alexa that it's rolling out to customers this year. In December, Amazon introduced its Nova AI models which provide for text, video and image generation. Earlier this year, it added to the lineup with a version called Sonic that can more readily produce natural-sounding speech. Companies are employing creative techniques to hire top AI talent, including using sports industry data analysis to help identify undiscovered talent, Reuters reported last month. As a result, compensation has skyrocketed for some. However, as Amazon races to produce more advanced AI, it said it expects its own success will lead to fewer corporate jobs, according to a memo from CEO Andy Jassy last week. Job growth limits will be driven in particular by so-called agentic AI, which can perform tasks with minimal or even no additional input from people. "As we roll out more Generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done. We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today and more people doing other types of jobs," Jassy wrote.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Former USPTO Director and AWS/Google Executive Michelle K. Lee Joins Patlytics as Senior Strategic Advisor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Patlytics, the AI-powered patent workflow platform, today announced the appointment of Michelle K. Lee as Senior Strategic Advisor. A pioneering and respected leader in both intellectual property and artificial intelligence, Lee brings unmatched experience leading innovation at the highest levels — including her Presidential appointment as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as her executive leadership roles as Vice President of AI/ML at Amazon Web Services and Deputy General Counsel at Google. Lee's appointment underscores Patlytics' priority to lead the next era of patent intelligence, combining generative AI with deep expertise at the intersection of AI, innovation, and IP. 'With the recent advances in AI, the IP field is poised for disruption,' said Michelle K. Lee. 'By applying generative AI to accelerate infringement and invalidity analysis, patent application drafting, and more, Patlytics is transforming how IP professionals work with patents in ways that are practical, impactful, and aligned with their needs.' At the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Lee led one of the world's largest intellectual property agencies, introduced AI and data analytics to improve patent quality and consistency, and served as the principal advisor to the President, through the Secretary of Commerce, on IP policy. Lee later led global AI/ML initiatives at Amazon Web Services and previously spent eight years as a senior legal executive at Google. Lee also served as the Herman Phleger Visiting Professor of Law at Stanford University and began her career as a computer scientist at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab and Hewlett-Packard Research Labs. Lee was appointed to serve as Special Advisor to the American Bar Association's Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence to study the impact of AI on law practice and the ethical implications for lawyers. Lee is a frequent keynote speaker on AI, innovation, IP, and AI governance. Lee holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT and a J.D. from Stanford. Lee serves on the boards of the MIT Corporation and MassMutual. Lee is also the Founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies, where she advises companies and board directors on digital transformation through artificial intelligence. 'We are honored to have Michelle join as a Senior Strategic Advisor to Patlytics,' said Paul Lee, CEO and co-founder of Patlytics. 'She's seen this industry from every angle, understands what's possible with AI in IP, and brings invaluable expertise and perspectives. Her involvement reinforces what our customers already know: Patlytics is leading the transformation of patent strategy in the age of AI.' About Patlytics Patlytics unlocks massive productivity gains across the patent lifecycle — from patent prosecution, litigation, and pruning to invention disclosure processes. Patlytics' advanced large language models (LLMs) and generative AI-powered engine custom-built for IP is transforming the discovery, analytics, and reporting of intellectual property. Our platform delivers the global market standard of accuracy, speed, and security — enabling patent professionals to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making and IP protection, and reduce costs. Patlytics is the trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, leading Am Law 100 law firms, and enterprise innovators across invention sectors, including Foley & Lardner LLP, Google, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Abnormal Security, Richardson Oliver Law Group, and more. For more information, visit
