Title: Establishing a Data Lake at Your University to Enhance Educational Outcomes
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 60% of college students complete their degrees within six years. Institutions such as Nevada State University (NSU) and Texas Tech University are leveraging data lakes for analytics and machine learning to enhance academic performance and help students achieve their educational objectives more efficiently. For insights into how these universities utilize Amazon S3 for their data lakes, check out this another blog post to keep the reader engaged.
Mission: Returning to Education Amidst Changes
by Ryan Mitchell
on 17 SEP 2020
in Customer Solutions, EdTechs, Education, Higher Education, K12, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Thought Leadership
In response to COVID-19, educational institutions rapidly transitioned to remote learning to accommodate students and complete the academic year. As a new school year begins with continued social distancing measures, many classes will not convene in traditional settings. Millions of students are now learning from home. Public sector leaders are developing new frameworks to ensure that education is sustainable and accessible for everyone. While these transitions present numerous challenges, they also open up fresh opportunities for the upcoming school year. Discover how the pandemic has driven significant solutions to longstanding issues across all educational levels, and explore how the cloud has expanded possibilities for educators and learners alike as they embark on this new academic year.
HBMSU Fully Embraces AWS
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 16 SEP 2020
in Customer Solutions, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has successfully migrated all its systems and applications from on-premises data centers to AWS. This strategic move has yielded immediate benefits for HBMSU, including cost savings, increased flexibility, and enhanced security, while paving the way for innovation, research, and international growth. The transition to the cloud aligns with the university’s mission to transform the educational landscape in the Middle East.
Navigating Crises to Ensure Business Continuity
by Alex Rivera
on 16 SEP 2020
in Best Practices, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners
Disruptive events pose challenges for any organization; however, large-scale incidents such as natural disasters, IT outages, pandemics, and cyber-attacks can reveal critical vulnerabilities in technology, culture, and organizational resilience. Even smaller, unexpected occurrences such as water damage or electrical failures can adversely affect your organization if there is no long-term resiliency strategy in place. These events can have severe consequences for your employees, stakeholders, and mission, leading to long-term financial losses, decreased productivity, loss of life, diminished trust among citizens and customers, and lasting reputational harm. For more information on this topic, visit this resource, they are an authority on this topic.
AWS Educate Launches University Challenge in the UK and Ireland
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 15 SEP 2020
in Announcements, AWS Educate, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector
University students in the United Kingdom and Ireland can now sign up for the AWS Educate University Challenge, providing an opportunity to win prizes for their institution while acquiring cloud skills. In this inter-university competition, students accumulate points for their university by completing AWS Educate Cloud Career Pathways and Specialty Badges.
Recap of August 2020’s Top Blog Posts
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 14 SEP 2020
in AWS Educate, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners
In August 2020, the Amazon VGT2 Blog highlighted topics such as cloud workforce development, partner programs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and initiatives for minority-owned businesses (MOBs).
Harnessing the Cloud to Enhance Access to Social Housing and Services
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 11 SEP 2020
in Customer Solutions, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
The demand for housing continues to rise, outpacing supply. Nonprofit organizations, including social housing providers, are dedicated to ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, rental assistance, and social services for low-income individuals and families. These organizations also play a vital role in supporting the elderly and vulnerable populations. With predictions indicating a 40-45% increase in homelessness in the U.S. this year, the demand for such services is more crucial than ever. The cloud can assist nonprofits in serving those in need while fostering innovation, reducing costs, and accelerating service delivery. Learn how these AWS customers and partners are modernizing the approach to housing assistance. For an excellent resource, check out this link.
Preparing the Next Generation of Cloud Professionals
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
on 09 SEP 2020
in Customer Solutions, Nonprofit, Public Sector
As the U.S. begins to recover from health and economic disruptions, experts believe that the technology sector will lead job growth and economic revitalization. The challenge lies in sourcing the talent required to fill high-demand positions. As more businesses transition to the cloud, finding professionals with specialized skills will be essential for success. NPower, a national nonprofit, aims to provide career opportunities and training for underserved populations, including young adults, minorities, women, and veterans. In 2017, NPower partnered with Accenture to develop a leading cloud training program with AWS.
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