As we step into the new year, the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas team is eager to share a collection of insights regarding technology trends in the public sector for 2023. These insights aim to assist and motivate you on your digital transformation journey throughout the year.
Examining wildfire risks in an evolving climate with open data and AWS
By Dr. Sarah Thompson and Jason Lee
Published on 07 DEC 2022
In Research, Sustainability, Disaster Response, Nonprofit, Public Sector
The Green Earth Foundation, a nonprofit research organization, is dedicated to making climate risk information accessible and understandable for individuals and government entities. As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), AWS invited Dr. Sarah Thompson, the chief research officer at Green Earth Foundation, to discuss how AWS technologies and open data contribute to their mission of delivering accurate climate-related risk information.
Advancing smart and sustainable transportation at the ITS World Congress
By Emily Wang
Published on 23 NOV 2022
In Public Sector, Government, Customer Solutions
This year, the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Congress attracted over 6,000 industry experts from 64 different nations to explore advancements in intelligent transportation technologies aimed at improving safety, mobility, and sustainability. For the event, ITS organized a Global Innovation Competition, sponsored by AWS, to inspire the creation of innovative solutions that leverage cloud technology. Discover more about the winners and their transformative approaches to transportation.
How nonprofits can reshape operations through smart technology
By David Kim
Published on 17 NOV 2022
In Nonprofit, Public Sector, Best Practices, Artificial Intelligence
Today’s nonprofit leaders are presented with numerous technical options. The concept of integrating “smart technology” into your organization can appear daunting, especially when considering the human-centered nature of your work. However, smart technology can enhance your nonprofit’s impact by automating tedious tasks, allowing your team to focus on what truly matters: your mission. Learn how nonprofits can leverage AWS to implement smart technology solutions that drive innovation in their communities.
Forecasting diabetic patient readmissions using multi-model training on Amazon SageMaker Pipelines
By Amelia Carter and Richard Grant
Published on 09 NOV 2022
In Healthcare, Amazon Machine Learning, Public Sector
Diabetes is a widespread chronic condition often leading to hospital readmissions due to various factors. An estimated $25 billion is spent on avoidable hospital readmissions stemming from medical errors and inadequate follow-up care. By predicting diabetic patient readmissions, healthcare providers can offer additional personalized care to mitigate these risks, potentially saving costs and lives. In this article, learn to utilize AWS machine learning tools to develop a system for predicting hospital readmissions among diabetic patients.
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Utilizing data and AI to combat food waste in South Korea with Zero Waste Zero Hunger
By Clara Jones
Published on 28 OCT 2022
In Sustainability, Innovation, Public Sector
The Busan Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) and tech startup Nuvilab to tackle food waste in South Korea through cloud technology. By employing Amazon’s “Working Backwards” methodology with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the team launched the Zero Waste Zero Hunger (ZWZH) initiative, which utilizes AI to analyze food consumption patterns.
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22 newly available open datasets on AWS: Features include polar satellite data and blockchain data
By Mark Robinson
Published on 13 OCT 2022
In Research, AWS Data Exchange, Public Sector
The AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program aims to make valuable, cloud-optimized datasets publicly accessible. The complete list of datasets can be found on the Registry of Open Data on AWS and is now also available through AWS Data Exchange. In this quarter, AWS has released 22 new or updated datasets, including satellite imagery and blockchain data. Here are some highlights.
Building a cybersecurity analytics platform with AWS analytics and machine learning
By Sarah Patel and Thomas Reed
Published on 06 OCT 2022
In Security, Public Sector, Education, Best Practices
Cybersecurity analytics is a structured approach for collecting and analyzing security events. This process enables organizations to proactively conduct security investigations, utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) to address cyber threats effectively at scale. Learn about the essential elements of a cybersecurity analytics framework and how organizations can leverage AWS to construct a robust cybersecurity analytics platform.
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