Salsa Digital, a leading open-source solutions provider, is proud to announce its designation as an AWS Public Sector Partner (Select Tier). This achievement underscores Salsa Digital's expertise in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions for public sector organisations across Australia.
A proven track record of delivering public sector innovation
Salsa Digital has an established reputation for driving digital transformation in the public sector. As the service provider for GovCMS since 2018, Salsa has played a pivotal role in modernising how Australian government agencies manage and deliver digital services. GovCMS, a whole-of-government digital platform, now powers over 400 government websites, providing secure, compliant, and cost-efficient web hosting and content management.
In addition, Salsa has supported major initiatives like WA's wa.gov.au platform, a consolidated portal designed to improve access to government services for Western Australians, and other AWS-powered solutions that enhance service delivery and citizen engagement.
AWS Partnership: A foundation for scalable, secure solutions
The AWS Public Sector Partner designation highlights Salsa Digital's ability to harness AWS services to deliver transformative solutions. By leveraging AWS, Salsa ensures that public sector platforms are:
Secure and compliant: Platforms like GovCMS meet stringent Australian Government security requirements, including IRAP accreditation, by leveraging AWS's robust security infrastructure.
Scalable and resilient: Solutions like GovCMS and wa.gov.au can handle high-traffic events, such as spikes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to AWS's Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and other scalable services.
Cost-effective: By consolidating hosting and streamlining operations, Salsa has achieved a 28% reduction in cost per site for GovCMS while supporting a 4.5x growth in program scale.
Case studies: Success stories with AWS
Salsa Digital’s work with AWS includes several landmark public sector projects:
GovCMS (Department of Finance): Co-designed, built, and now operates Australia’s whole-of-government digital consolidation platform, hosting over 400 websites with AWS EKS as a core component. This platform has achieved significant cost savings and high service reliability.
WA Government Digital Platform (wa.gov.au): Consolidated over 100 government agencies onto a single AWS-backed platform, reducing ICT costs, improving security, and delivering consistent user experiences for citizens.
Secure Information Sharing Portal (Office of National Intelligence): Developed a high-security portal to manage classified content, leveraging AWS services to ensure data sovereignty and compliance with strict government standards.
Explore more case highlighting Salsa Digital’s AWS-backed projects.
Why this matters to public sector organisations
As an AWS Public Sector Partner, Salsa Digital is uniquely positioned to help governments address the challenges of digital transformation. This partnership ensures:
Robust performance: Scalable cloud-native architectures that adapt to changing demands.
Enhanced security: Compliance with stringent standards, ensuring citizen trust.
Cost efficiency: Reduced operational costs and optimised resources, enabling governments to reinvest savings into other priorities.
A shared vision for the future
Salsa Digital’s collaboration with AWS marks a significant step forward in delivering open-source, cloud-first solutions that transform how public sector organisations operate. With a focus on scalability, security, and sustainability, Salsa Digital is empowering governments to innovate and serve their communities better.
To learn more about Salsa Digital’s expertise and AWS-powered solutions, visit Salsa Digital or explore their profile on the AWS Partner Network.
About Salsa Digital
Salsa Digital is a leading digital agency specialising in open-source and cloud-based solutions for the public sector. As the official service provider for GovCMS and a trusted partner for digital platforms like wa.gov.au, Salsa Digital is dedicated to helping governments create secure, scalable, and citizen-centric digital services.