Cloud Archives — 躂圖AV /category/cloud/ Powerful solutions for a complex world Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:17:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 /wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Red-Mark-600px@2x-100x100.png Cloud Archives — 躂圖AV /category/cloud/ 32 32 Work That Matters: Technical Architect Stephen Giuliani Wants to Unleash Collaboration in Government Cloud /ecs-insight/ecs-culture/work-that-matters-technical-architect-stephen-giuliani-wants-to-unleash-collaboration-in-government-cloud/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:01:30 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=29031 Stephen Giuliani, a lead technical architect at 躂圖AV, discusses what it means to bring together the best teams to solve complex problems and the importance of being proactive and pushing the envelope.

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Stephen Giuliani, a lead technical architect at 躂圖AV, has a history of pushing technological innovation and collaboration to help solve massive challenges.

Stephens career has been defined by the need to work well with disparate teams. That was true when he worked on Project Salus, the Department of Defense (DoD) AI project that played a critical role in providing predictive analytics on the effects of COVID-19 (including the impact on DoD command logistics and future planning). And its been true as hes continued to manage multi-hybrid-cloud enclaves for the DoD. His goal? Helping the government respond more effectively to the many national security threats our nation faces, as well as the most critical needs of its citizens.

We sat down with Stephen to discuss what it means to bring together the best industry teams to solve complex problems. Along the way, we got insight into how 躂圖AV stands apart as a systems integrator executing great ideas.

Q: Could you give us an overview of the work you do?

A: Technical architects help plan, design, and build IT systems. In my case, for several years Ive been focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure, which, when youre working primarily with the government and specifically the DoD, means building operational environments that are secure, adaptive, and agile. It also means understanding the balance of the role existing systems play versus the benefits of innovation, migration, etc.

A few years back, I was involved with Project Salus, which leveraged predictive analytics to predict everything from COVID-19 hotspots to logistical issues, to which military bases were best for stockpiling food and supplies. Salus also provided statistical insights into COVID-related anomalies and emergent phenomena that could affect DoDs interests. My part in that was not only acting as the primary data engineer, but also helping design and build the underlying infrastructure that our mission partners Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, Humetrix, LUCD, and others needed to run their operations.

So, the throughline or connective tissue here is collaboration. I help build environments that enable mission partner collaboration on a critical scale, without sacrificing security.

Q: You talk about enabling greater collaboration at the DoD and across the government. Why is that such a critical issue?

A: So, the very nature of these agencies and the work they do has an impact, whether subtle or overt, on the day-to-day life of every citizen of this country. They’re doing critical mission work, and one thing that can happen is solution providers can get stuck in a reactionary mindset where they wait for the customer, be it the DoD or whomever, to bring problems to them before acting. That leads to suboptimal, less efficient government responses. And we most often see this in environments where theres just one provider trying to do it all themselves, with less collaboration and less drive towards innovating new solutions.

The alternative is enabling greater collaboration within environments that are still secure. Collaboration fosters innovation, integration, adoption, and vision beyond what I call the hive mindset.

Q: What is it about 楚唬釦 approach to delivering cloud infrastructure that enables collaboration and, by extension, innovation?

躂圖AV sees the value not only in bringing a proactive mindset to solution delivery, but also in pushing the envelope and even challenging our customers a bit at times. If 躂圖AV has a vision for how the DoD can leverage more collaborative network infrastructure to achieve better outcomes faster, its incumbent on us to articulate and demonstrate that.

Can we bring mission partners in at a secret level to do constructive work? Can we set up network infrastructure that meets the same infrastructure requirements that you would hold U.S. citizens to, while allowing other communities to access it in a controlled, secure way?

We think so, but theres an important balance to strike here because we cant ignore our customers very real and valid concerns around data security. Security is of paramount importance. So, its in that balance where youre ultimately going to innovate. And we get there by bringing in and integrating the best teams and the best ideas, because we know that we’re not the only ones with great ideas, but we have a proven record of executing them.

Q: Any final insights youd like to leave us with?

A colleague of mine once used the phrase the art of the possible to describe how we should think about technical transformation and collaboration in these environments. Its worth asking your customer to rethink how they do things versus whats possible. Are you doing it this way just because thats how youve always done it? Are there opportunities to do something differently, more efficiently, more beneficially than before? So, I think presenting that question, but in very pragmatic terms, is essential.

And finally, Ill just say in cases when we work on something truly innovative and by innovative, I mean the thing didnt exist before and now it does or could thats hugely rewarding. Sure, it’s disappointing if it’s not ultimately adopted, but even those times provide learning opportunities and fuel for further innovation. You know that in this line of work youll ultimately get to see the fruits of that labor.

Work That Matters is a series in which 躂圖AV experts discuss their roles and responsibilities and the larger impact they have in the workplace, community, and world.

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躂圖AV Named AWS Managed Service Provider for Ninth Consecutive Year /ecs-insight/press-release/ecs-named-aws-managed-service-provider-for-ninth-consecutive-year/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:00:54 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=25070 躂圖AV has been named an AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner for the ninth consecutive year and been awarded AWS Premier Consulting Partner status an eighth consecutive time.

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Company also awarded AWS Premier Consulting Partner status an eighth consecutive time

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Lasting Legacy: Migrating, Archiving, and Maintaining DoD Healthcare Data /ecs-insight/case-study/lasting-legacy-migrating-archiving-and-maintaining-dod-healthcare-data/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:53:41 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=21363 Check out how 躂圖AV recently helped NIWC Atlantic migrate and archive their critical healthcare data.

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Looking Back to Stay Ahead: Deadlines & Trends for 2023 /ecs-insight/blog/looking-back-to-stay-ahead-deadlines-trends-for-2023/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:40:20 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=21903 楚唬釦 cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance experts can help our federal clients stay ahead of the curve as several critical deadlines loom in 2023.

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楚唬釦 cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance experts can help put your organization on a path to long-term success in 2023

Every new year brings major changes and developments to the world of cybersecurity compliance, and 2023 promises to be no different. Federal agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) components, in particular, are working to overhaul existing cybersecurity paradigms to meet heightened standards, often on ambitious timelines.

See below for key deadlines and trends to be aware of as we turn the page on 2022, then learn how 躂圖AV experts in cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance can help you identify and close the gaps in your organization.

DoD Zero-Trust Goals

In November 2022, the DoD released its . This strategy anticipated for months following the zero-trust memo issued by the Executive Branch in January 2022 represents a new, Department-wide cybersecurity framework that lays out dozens of capabilities the DoD must realize in order to achieve by fiscal year (FY) 2027.

The current projected timeline has the DoD and its components hitting various zero-trust implementation goals throughout the next several years, with the first deadline coming in Q4 of FY23. By that deadline, the DoD and its components are expected to log all traffic (network, data, applications, and users) in support of the Visibility and Analytics pillar of the DoD Zero-Trust Security Model.

As a leading provider of managed security solutions for the federal government and the defense industry, 躂圖AV knows how to assess your organizations alignment with soon-to-be-mandatory zero-trust requirements and deliver solutions that get you over the finish line.

Stay Ahead of the Curve with 躂圖AV

The clear through-line for 2023 is that federal agencies and especially DoD contractors and companies in the DIB should expect increased oversight, scrutiny, and accountability as security standards are raised across the board.

Dont wait to ensure that your organization is compliant. Decide today to partner with 躂圖AV and let our experts assess your organization, identify areas where you come up short, and put you on a path to long-term success.

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Securing the Cloud with Zero-Trust /ecs-insight/blog/securing-the-cloud-with-zero-trust/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:37 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=20669 Growing cloud complexity demands a zero-trust approach. We can help you implement an effective zero-trust solution and secure your cloud.

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Growing Cloud Complexity Demands a Zero-Trust Approach

Recent federal mandates are pushing government agencies to fully embrace zero-trust, the security framework that assumes no user or application should be inherently trusted. By the end of 2024, agencies need to align to the five pillars of zero-trust laid out in .

However, the intersection of zero-trust with cloud infrastructure still leads to significant confusion, especially as cloud service adoption has grown. How do you secure a decentralized enterprise perimeter that can span multiple public and private clouds, contain multiple interconnections, and rely on various shared security models? To what extent does zero-trust factor in?

The truth is, zero-trust is not just an issue for your cybersecurity or IT teams it represents a better way of thinking about security for your whole digital infrastructure, including the cloud. In fact, cloud complexity and growing attack surfaces demand a zero-trust approach. 楚唬釦 experts can help guide your organization, whether through consultation on cloud security and modernization or the delivery of managed cloud services, to effective implementation of a zero-trust model.

Zero-Trust Enables Secure Access from Anywhere

Zero-trust eliminates one of the central vulnerabilities of cloud infrastructure: the inherent trust approach.

Consider that remote and hybrid work models require organizations to support system and data access from potentially anywhere. If your organization relies on Virtual Private Network (VPN) or firewall solutions for remote access, you often create persistent authorization for those users and applications. In other words, after an initial authentication, those users and applications dont have to repeatedly verify their identities and credentials upon subsequent access attempts. This is a vulnerability that can be exploited through a compromised device or false identity.

Zero-trust shifts access from this inherent trust model to a never trust, always verify model. It requires continuous authorization for access, meaning users and applications must verify upon every access attempt.

Limit Cloud Vulnerability through Micro-segmentation

Zero-trust eliminates another cloud vulnerability by replacing traditional trust zone data architecture with micro-segmentation.

Trust zone architecture operates on the principle that everything inside an organizations network should be implicitly trusted. This means that once a user or application has access, they are free to move laterally throughout the system. This leaves your organization vulnerable to insider threats and ransomware attacks and makes it easier for threat actors to avoid detection and retain access, even if discovered on the machine that was first infected.

Zero-trust relies instead on micro-segmentation, which segments individual systems into separate perimeters. Requiring fresh verification upon every attempt to access each perimeter reduces unsecured lateral movement across your network.

躂圖AV Aligns Your Cloud Infrastructure with Zero-Trust

In addition to our premier cloud platform partnerships and expertise backed by more than 1,000 cloud certifications and accreditations, . We know how to assess your organization’s alignment with soon-to-be-mandatory zero-trust requirements, including your cloud infrastructure.

The clock is ticking on zero-trust adoption. Dont leave your organization vulnerable or risk noncompliance reach out to the experts at 躂圖AV to secure your cloud infrastructure today.

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Kicking Down Doors: Al Hussain’s Journey to Cloud /ecs-insight/blog/kicking-down-doors-al-hussains-journey-to-cloud/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:28 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=11674 Al Hussain made the move from help desk tech to junior cloud engineer at 躂圖AV. With intention, determination, and strong relationships, hes building a rewarding career in IT. Find out more in our series Kicking Down Doors.

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Kicking Down Doors is a series highlighting employees who are on the rise at 躂圖AV.

Our spotlight is on Al Hussain, a cloud engineer at 躂圖AV who currently helps design artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). His hard work, commitment, and desire to learn propelled him forward in his career at 躂圖AV.

For , a deep sense of curiosity has led to a rewarding career in technology. As a kid, Al wanted to understand his environment and how things worked. He loved disassembling objects and figuring out how to put them back together. These interests would ultimately inspire his transition to cloud and lead to a career full of problem-solving and inquiry.

Getting started

Before Al became the cloud engineer he is today, he began his career as an intern with 躂圖AV. He worked with the companys IT experts to design a paperless document handling solution for human resources. Later, after completing his degree in applied information technology (IT) and information security, Al joined the company full time as a systems administrator, where he worked on the help desk to support 楚唬釦 internal IT networks.

Gaining experience

At 躂圖AV, Al quickly realized the potential for cloud technology, and he wondered how he could make the transition to a more cloud-focused role. Taking advantage of 楚唬釦 robust education benefits and career training, Al began to develop and sharpen his cloud skills. When a spot opened up in a Microsoft Azure certification course, Al jumped at the chance to begin his cloud training.

Taking a chance

The training for Azure was complex, but because Al already had a background in Microsoft solutions, he found that he was able to learn the concepts quickly. After he successfully completed the course, the 躂圖AV Cloud Center of Excellence (Cloud CoE) sponsored Al for additional cloud certifications, including Amazon Web Services (AWS). His peers in the Cloud CoE had taken notice of his drive and growing skills, and they began to track his progress and professional development.

Stepping up

When the right opportunity arrived, Al was ready. 躂圖AV landed a contract to provide cloud migration services to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the nations combat logistics support agency. DLA manages the global supply chain for the U.S. military and facilitates the acquisition of everything from fuel and weapons to equipment and raw materials. When it came time for hiring, the Cloud CoE recommended Al for an internal promotion, and he became 楚唬釦 newest junior cloud engineer.

Mentors matter

Al attributes his success to the relationships and mentorships he built along the way. Ive always understood that the best way to learn about a new topic is to talk to the people who are most passionate about it, Al reflected. At 躂圖AV, Ive been able to learn from cloud industry leaders who continue to guide my career development.

All of us have been impressed with Als work ethic and curiosity, said Dr. Imran Bashir, CTO of cloud computing and VP of emerging technologies at 躂圖AV. Als accomplishments and career growth reflect his endless drive to learn and better himself.

Building a career

Today, Al is continuing his upward climb. He now serves as a cloud engineer helping a DoD customer integrate AI models in key research and development projects. He is still driven by the same curiosity he displayed as an intern, and at 躂圖AV he has found the mentorship and resources to satisfy his endless desire to learn.

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Preserving Our Nation’s Heritage /ecs-insight/case-study/preserving-our-national-heritage/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:43:33 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=19410 躂圖AV has developed a pair of cloud governance solutions to help NARA maintain federal compliance and improve their cybersecurity posture.

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Partnering With A Next-Gen MSP /ecs-insight/blog/partnering-with-a-next-gen-msp/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:07:39 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=19279 躂圖AV is a next-generation MSP, providing a range of services to create an end-to-end experience.

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Enter the next-generation managed service provider (MSP): providers who not only deliver innovative solutions but who link solutions from different areas to create an end-to-end service model.

In recent years, tech and data-oriented industries have shifted away from insourced solutions towards MSPs. However, while MSPs represent a cost-effective way to access critical IT capabilities and applications, rarely does one MSP cover all aspects of an enterprise’s technology suite.

One area where partnering with a next-gen MSP can reduce this operational redundancy is cloud services. There are many MSPs who can provide access to basic cloud services, but partnering with a next-gen MSP goes beyond digitizing workflows or decentralizing business operations it empowers an enterprise to streamline and transform its whole operation.

Next-Gen Means End-to-End Service

Partnering with a next-gen MSP means getting end-to-end service. An end-to-end cloud service provider leverages the cloud to increase operational flexibility and link disparate solutions, improving the whole enterprise. Such solutions can vary as widely as:

Asset Management
Open-source Search & Analysis
DevSecOps
AI/ML
Zero Trust Architecture

Gaining access to the scalability and ease of use of the cloud can have a major impact on an enterprises bottom line. However, gaining access to a range of cloud-enabled solutions that touch every aspect of an operation can be nothing short of transformative.

Connecting the Dots

As a leading provider of cloud managed services, including the Audited Amazon Web Services (AWS) MSP program competency, 躂圖AV helps customers build cloud initiatives from scratch, guides them through the adoption and implementation process, and provides ongoing support. With over 1,000 cloud certifications, accreditations, and awards to our name, we accelerate cloud adoption while maintaining business continuity, minimizing risk, and enhancing performance.

Want to learn more about how 躂圖AV can help you transform your operation?

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躂圖AV Named AWS Managed Service Provider for Eighth Consecutive Year /ecs-insight/press-release/ecs-named-aws-managed-service-provider-for-eighth-consecutive-year/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:17:51 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=19011 躂圖AV has been named an AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner for the eighth consecutive year and maintained an AWS Premier Consulting Partner tier for the seventh consecutive year.

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Company also enters seventh consecutive year as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner

FAIRFAX, Va. – June 14, 2022 躂圖AV, a leader in advanced technology, science, and digital transformation solutions, has been named anAmazon Web Services泭(AWS) Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner for the eighth consecutive year. 躂圖AV delivers AWS cloud solutions through premier consulting, audited managed services, and the optimized, value-added resale of the entire global AWS product catalogue. 躂圖AV has also maintained an AWS Premier Consulting Partner tier for seven years in a row.

To achieve these designations, 躂圖AV met strict AWS program requirements, including a rigorous third-party audit in which the company demonstrated operational excellence and value-added delivery across its AWS offerings. Passing this audit demonstrates 楚唬釦 expertise in guiding customers through all phases of the cloud adoption lifecycle, from plan and design through migration, build, and optimization.

We are thrilled to be once again recognized as an essential partner who provides critical value for our customers, said Ross Serino, vice president of Cloud Operations at 躂圖AV. A key part of that value lies in the AWS cloud solutions that empower our customers to realize cost savings, increased flexibility, and improved cybersecurity. Fueled by the thought leadership of our Cloud Center of Excellence and our philosophy of continuous innovation, 躂圖AV is focused on delivering next-generation MSP capabilities for our customers, including helping them realize the benefits of the AWS platform.

With our eighth successful AWS audit in a row, 躂圖AV continues to demonstrate our expertise at delivering cloud solutions using AWS technology, said Michael Scrivener, director of Cloud Solutions at 躂圖AV. With these designations, our customers can feel confident that they are partnering with AWS experts who have the strategic insights and experience to streamline and transform their business operations.

About 躂圖AV
躂圖AV, ASGNs federal government segment, delivers advanced solutions in cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, application and IT modernization, science, and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence, and commercial industries. 躂圖AV maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, 躂圖AV has more than 3,500 employees throughout the United States. For more information, visit 躂圖AVtech.com.

About ASGN
ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is one of the foremost providers of IT and professional services in the technology, digital, creative, engineering and life sciences fields across commercial and government sectors. ASGN helps leading corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offering of professional staffing and IT solutions. For more information, visit asgn.com.

Contact
Ross Serino, Vice President of Cloud Operations
(703) 270-1540
ross.serino@ecstech.com

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Achieve Data Readiness with AI/ML /ecs-insight/blog/achieve-data-readiness-with-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:00:29 +0000 http://ecstech.flywheelstaging.com/?p=11563 躂圖AV is ready to advise and assist in developing and managing an effective AI/ML strategy, helping your organization achieve data readiness.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are invaluable tools to achieving organizational objectives. For organizations looking to optimize their existing processes, interpreting data through an AI/ML-fueled strategy translates to more actionable insights and informed decision-making. As a result, new paths to achieving organizational objectives泭 emerge.

However, as the pace of innovation, automation, and digitization continues to accelerate, the question of expertise becomes increasingly relevant. For those who have not yet incorporated AI/ML into their data strategy, the why and the what can be difficult to grasp, let alone the how.

躂圖AV is ready to advise and assist in developing and managing an effective AI/ML strategy. Read on for three key benefits of AI/ML and how 躂圖AV can help your organization achieve data readiness.

Enhanced Capabilities

AI/ML is an automated process by which computer systems use algorithms and statistical analysis to derive patterns, rules, and insights from large volumes of data. AI/ML moves decision-making away from being deterministic to a probabilistic model based on ongoing data analysis.

Whats critical to understand is that AI/ML is not an end unto itself its a means of enhancing your existing capabilities. This is not a plug-in solution that performs a limited function with a limited ROI, but an improved approach to data analysis and decision making that produces ongoing optimization.

躂圖AV manages models and data pipelines in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises. Our team works with organizations to optimize their AI/ML processes, enhancing their outcomes through model and data optimizations that deliver superior results.

Streamlined Workflows and Introduced Efficiency

Because it automates repetitive, time-intensive tasks at a speed and volume beyond human capability, AI/ML introduces efficiency, the potential for streamlined workflows, and reduced human error into your organization. This translates to reduced costs and increased productivity, while freeing your personnel to focus on more complex tasks that cannot be easily automated.

A core aspect of 楚唬釦 role in managing AI/ML processes is to be an ongoing advisor and strategic partner. Our experts partner with your leadership and key personnel in analyzing your organization, determining where AI/ML could best be implemented, and developing a strategy to meet mission objectives.

Always On Data Analysis

While it is possible to perform round-the-clock data analysis with your analysts working in shifts, AI/ML provides an always on alternative that boosts productivity in other areas by putting time back on the clock for your personnel all while delivering enhanced, more actionable insights. For organizations dealing with especially large volumes of data or extremely time-sensitive mission objectives, these are crucial benefits of implementing AI/ML.

躂圖AV understands that your data is a strategic asset and provides the expertise and resources necessary to unlock its full potential. Our partners across the federal, defense, and commercial industries have access to hundreds of data professionals and dozens of AI/ML engineers and data scientists. Our team holds more than 1,000 certifications, accreditations, and awards.

Is your organization prepared to implement AI/ML and achieve data readiness?

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