Title
AWS re:Invent 2022 - Deliver secure and seamless digital experiences, faster (PRT003)
Summary
- Linda Su from MuleSoft at Salesforce discusses the challenges and opportunities in the public sector for delivering connected digital experiences.
- A Salesforce and Boston Consulting Group report indicates only 12% of constituents feel digital government services meet their needs, highlighting the importance of self-service, efficiency, and omni-channel experiences.
- IT modernization is essential for delivering innovation, increasing efficiency, and enhancing security, but is hindered by legacy systems, data silos, and manual processes.
- MuleSoft's platform, particularly the MuleSoft Government Cloud built on AWS GovCloud, offers integration and API management to help public sector organizations overcome these challenges.
- MuleSoft Government Cloud provides flexibility, scalability, end-to-end visibility, and enhanced security and compliance, leading to a 74% reduction in maintenance effort and cost for customers.
- The Indiana Department of Child Services success story is shared, demonstrating how they used MuleSoft to comply with federal mandates, launch a digital child services portal, and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak effectively.
- The API-led connectivity approach of MuleSoft is explained, emphasizing the reuse of APIs for faster project delivery and adaptability to change.
- The session ends with an invitation to visit the Salesforce booth for MuleSoft product demos.
Insights
- The public sector is under pressure to modernize IT infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for digital services that are secure, efficient, and accessible across multiple channels.
- Integration challenges due to legacy systems and data silos are a significant barrier to innovation in the public sector, which MuleSoft aims to address with its platform.
- The MuleSoft Government Cloud, leveraging AWS GovCloud, is specifically designed to meet the stringent security and compliance requirements of government agencies.
- The success story of the Indiana Department of Child Services illustrates the tangible benefits of using MuleSoft, including compliance with federal standards, budget savings, and rapid deployment of critical services.
- MuleSoft's API-led connectivity approach not only facilitates current project needs but also sets a foundation for future projects, allowing for greater agility and reduced time-to-market for new initiatives.
- The session underscores the importance of choosing technology solutions that enable reuse and adaptability to ensure long-term value and return on investment.