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Government compliance regulations are becoming more complex every year. For businesses, staying compliant means balancing a growing list of laws and policies while facing tighter budgets, limited resources, and increasing scrutiny. Failing to comply isn’t just risky—it can result in hefty fines, reputational damage, and operational inefficiencies. This is where automation can be a game-changer.

Advancing digital transformation in government through Search AI and cloud innovation We’re thrilled to share that Elastic has achieved the AWS Government ISV Partner Competency. This prestigious designation recognizes Elastic as an Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner that has proven expertise in delivering high-quality solutions that help government agencies meet mandates, reduce costs, drive efficiencies, and boost innovation.

A set of reports just launched by research group Market Connections examines trends in cybersecurity across the US and UK public sectors. Let’s take a look at some key findings.

Marketing Connections has published the Next-Gen Government IT: AI and Observability Insights Report in partnership with SolarWinds. The survey targeted 200 public sector IT decision-makers and influencers in the US and 100 of their counterparts in the UK. Here are five things we learned.

In the digital era, state and local governments are increasingly tasked with managing vast volumes of data while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. These regulations, which can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction, often require the retention of data for extended periods — sometimes ranging from one to seven years.

Government contractors are tasked with the monumental responsibility of managing IT operations that are not only vast but critical to their client’s security. From securing sensitive data to ensuring compliance in distributed environments, these challenges demand a powerful and efficient solution. As a trusted choice for endpoint management in the public sector, NinjaOne helps contractors and agencies optimize IT operations, enhance security, and scale quickly.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed some interesting trends in my work with state and local governments. Across my conversations with organizations in this space, there’s a common thread: teams are getting creative about maximizing their limited resources. With budgets either flat or shrinking and operational demands increasing, these teams face tough choices. They’re being asked to maintain or improve services while working with the same, or in some cases, fewer resources than before.