Category: Public Sector
Emergency Response and Recovery: The Plan for Clark County
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 21 MAY 2018
in Education, Government, Public Sector
During the wildfires that ravaged Clark County in October 2017, the primary focus was on combating the flames that consumed over 110,000 acres and assisting displaced residents in accessing essential emergency resources. Besides shelter, food, and water, time also emerged as a crucial resource. Citizens have heightened expectations for government services, whether at the local or state level, particularly in the aftermath of a disaster. In the wake of the Clark County fires, the existing staffing levels were insufficient to meet the overwhelming demands for services and to inform the public about available resources. To effectively scale their response, QLess, a leader in customer-interaction management (CIM) technology, worked tirelessly to implement its Amazon Web Services (AWS)-hosted solution for Clark County within a single weekend. For more insights on emergency response, check out this other blog post.
Transforming the Future of Work with Innovative Technology
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 17 MAY 2018
in Public Sector
The adoption of advanced technology is a catalyst for inclusive growth, enabling individuals to upskill and businesses to enhance productivity. As more organizations pursue digital transformation, these initiatives often stem from strategic investments aimed at equipping current and future workers for the digital landscape. As highlighted by experts, such as those at this link, technology adoption plays a crucial role in promoting equality of opportunity across sectors.
Melbourne Business School Achieves 99.89% Uptime with Amazon WorkSpaces
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 15 MAY 2018
in Education, Public Sector
Melbourne Business School (MBS), a graduate business institution affiliated with the University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, offers a highly regarded Masters of Business Analytics program, ranked #5 globally. This program equips students with the necessary skills to become data scientists, transforming decision-making processes in business. MBS is utilizing Amazon WorkSpaces to ensure consistent delivery of course content.
Discussion with GBDX for Sustainability Challenge Finalists
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 14 MAY 2018
in Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
The United Nations has outlined 17 goals aimed at fostering sustainable development globally. DigitalGlobe has engaged passionate participants to utilize its GBDX platform and imagery for geospatial projects in vital areas such as disaster response, food security, poverty alleviation, and combating malaria. DigitalGlobe’s GBDX leverages AWS for cloud-based access to a comprehensive 100-petabyte imagery library. With AWS’s support, the GBDX for Sustainability Challenge harnesses the potential of this extensive digital collection to advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Extracting significant insights from satellite imagery at scale is achievable solely because of the AWS Cloud.
Implementing the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 12 MAY 2018
in Government, Public Sector
Security remains a paramount concern for our public sector clients worldwide, and the best approach involves implementing preventative measures before security breaches occur. With the development of the eight key strategies for cybersecurity risk and threat mitigation by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), our clients can now adopt the ASD Essential Eight utilizing our services and support. This set of cybersecurity best practices, when effectively executed, will provide your agency with a foundational cybersecurity posture.
April 2018 Top Blog Highlights
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 10 MAY 2018
in Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
Our public sector blog consistently addresses critical updates and information impacting our audience. Explore our top posts from April, as highlighted by our readers.
Don’t Overlook AWS Database Migration Week
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 09 MAY 2018
in Public Sector
AWS Database Migration Week webinars guide you through the entire process of transitioning your relational database to the AWS Cloud. This week-long series covers assessing migration readiness and selecting the appropriate AWS solution for your application needs. The programming also aids in understanding application porting requirements, evaluating short- and long-term costs, expediting data migration and ingestion, enabling Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) scenarios, and testing and optimizing your database in the cloud.
New Affordable Access to AWS Direct Connect via Internet2
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 08 MAY 2018
in Public Sector
With AWS Direct Connect, Internet2 and NET+ members can now establish private connections between AWS and their data centers, offices, or colocation environments. This setup can lower network costs, enhance bandwidth throughput, and provide a more reliable network experience compared to traditional Internet connections. Internet2, a member-owned advanced technology community, fosters collaboration among U.S. research and education organizations to address common technology challenges and develop innovative solutions for their educational, research, and community service missions.
Final Call for City on a Cloud Applications – Deadline Approaching
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 07 MAY 2018
in Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
The deadline to apply for the AWS City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge is this Friday, May 18, 2018. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas.
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