Whole-of-state Cybersecurity: Three Procurement Considerations for the Public Sector

The @National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) report on state CIOs’ top policy and technology priorities showed that #cybersecurity and risk management remain at the top. As state and local government CIOs look to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall procurement cycle for #cybersecurity solutions, we have provided a few #procurement considerations. Explore our latest article on the top three procurement considerations for the #publicsector and how #AWS can help accelerate procurement timelines to get agencies the technology they need:
Microsoft Secure Future Initiative (SFI) – Executive Summary, November 2025
Putting security first takes more than policies. It takes engineering discipline and measurable progress. ๐ The whitepaper, “Secure Future Initiative Executive Summary,” shows how Microsoft is advancing security across 6๏ธโฃ engineering pillars, from identity protection to faster detection and remediation. Download the whitepaper to see how these principles support Windows 11. @microsoft-windows
About Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
AI is already part of your Microsoft 365 subscription. ๐ Watch how Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat delivers secure, web-grounded AI at no extra charge. @Microsoft Copilot
Deliver Uninterrupted Operations
Federal agencies can’t afford downtime when cyber threats and outages put mission-critical services on the line. Incision Network LLC can help you deploy HPE Zerto for continuous data protection, rapid cyber recovery, hybrid cloud mobility, and compliance with federal standards. Download the solution brief below to see how HPE Zerto helps agencies modernize resilient, secure IT environments. ๐ก๏ธ @hewlett-packard-enterprise
AI in action:Creating better experiences with Azure AI apps and agents
How much more could your organization accomplish if you were able to reduce time spent on document drafting from 40 hours to minutes? ๐ฏ The eBook, “AI IN ACTION: Creating better experiences with Azure AI apps and agents,” shows how AI apps and agents make it possible. Download your complimentary copy to see how. @microsoft-azure
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Security gaps are often hidden. ๐ Windows 11 is built with security by default to reduce risk. Message us for a security risk assessment and see where you can strengthen protections. @microsoft-windows
4 trends that will shape data management and AI in 2026
๐ According to TechTarget’s article, “4 trends that will shape data management and AI in 2026”, organizations will need to rethink architectures, data pipelines, and governance practices to support enterprise AI at scale. This is essential reading for anyone mapping a data strategy that supports real-time insights and scalable AI. Read the article ๐
If everyone automates, who still thinks? AI agents & the future of marketing
Cambridge Network’s “If Everyone Automates, Who Still Thinks? AI Agents and the Future of Marketing” explores a growing tension in modern work. As AI agents take on more execution and optimization, the article asks where human creativity, judgment, and strategic thinking fit into the workflow โ especially in marketing and knowledge work. ๐ Read the article:
4 steps to adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Getting started with AI doesn’t have to be complicated. ๐ค This infographic outlines 4๏ธโฃ steps to adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, from making it available to driving impact. @Microsoft Copilot
Wrtn Azure OpenAI Service Customer Story
Moving from AI pilots to production requires the right models and a scalable platform. In the video, “Wrtn Azure OpenAI Service Customer Story,” Dongjae “DJ” Lee, Chief Product Officer of Wrtn Technologies, shares how Wrtn uses Azure OpenAI Service and the new o1 model to power AI-driven experiences. Watch the video to see how Azure OpenAI Service helps turn AI ambition into production-ready solutions. @Microsoft Azure