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DOT Adopts Google Workspace with Gemini Agency-wide

🔒 The U.S. Department of Transportation has moved its workforce to Google Workspace with Gemini, becoming the first cabinet-level agency to transition away from legacy providers under the GSA OneGov Strategy. More than 12,000 users are already on Workspace, with roughly 40,000 additional employees slated to migrate in 2026. The deployment integrated NotebookLM, Chrome Enterprise Premium, and Workspace Enterprise Plus with Assured Controls Plus, and the foundational system was delivered in just 22 days. DOT emphasizes FedRAMP High authorization, 100% U.S.-based support, and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen security, collaboration, and operational efficiency.

Amazon EKS Auto Mode Adds FIPS Support in GovCloud

🔐 Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) Auto Mode is now available in AWS GovCloud (US-East) and (US-West), automating compute, storage, and networking management for Kubernetes clusters. Its AMIs include FIPS-validated cryptographic modules to help meet FedRAMP-style requirements. EKS Auto Mode handles OS patching, leverages ephemeral compute to reduce persistent attack surface, and dynamically scales EC2 instances to optimize costs while maintaining availability; it supports clusters running Kubernetes 1.29 and later with no upfront fees.