Amazon Web Services to provide US government $1B in savings

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8 Aug 2025 • 6:27 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) projected to save the government $1 billion by the end of 2028.
  • This partnership aims to modernize federal agencies by facilitating the adoption of cloud technology, advanced AI, and providing essential training.
  • GSA Acting Administrator Michael Rigas confirmed the deal, stating it is part of the administration’s OneGov Strategy, which focuses on government procurement.
  • The agreement emerges as tech companies, including Amazon, have sought to align with the administration, with Amazon having contributed $1 million to the president’s inauguration committee.
  • In a separate initiative, GSA also partnered with Google, securing a temporary 71 percent price reduction for Google Workspace for federal agencies.

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