Smart Cities, Health, and Innovation: Insights from AWS Cloud Innovation Centers
The global network of Cloud Innovation Centers (CICs) powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks to enable public sector organizations to swiftly develop and test innovative ideas using Amazon’s pioneering methodology. The CIC initiative brings together students, researchers, and AWS’s technological expertise to tackle public sector challenges, while also offering students opportunities for project-based learning. Explore some of the CIC challenges addressed in the third quarter of 2020.
Comprehending Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS): How FSU Developed a Modern Solution for an Inevitable Threat
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 21, 2020
In Artificial Intelligence, AWS Partner Network, CloudEndure Disaster Recovery, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners
In October 2018, Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, devastated the Florida panhandle, marking a record-breaking landfall in the region. Florida State University (FSU) recognized the necessity for a long-term continuity of operations plan, and the destruction caused by Michael underscored the importance of a disaster recovery (DR) service in their operations. Disaster-recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) has emerged as an advanced solution to unexpected disruptions. Regardless of whether the threat stems from natural disasters, technical failures, human errors, or malicious actions, the result is unplanned downtime and the requirement for recovery. Discover how FSU designed and implemented their DRaaS solution within an expedited timeline while optimizing costs, and for more insights, check out another blog post here.
Expediting Cloud Compliance for Sensitive and Regulated Workloads: Join Us for AWS Compliance Week
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 21, 2020
In Announcements, AWS GovCloud (US), Compliance, Defense, Federal, Public Sector
If you’re a technology professional eager to understand how cloud security aligns with compliance requirements, consider attending our AWS Compliance Week webinar series scheduled for November 2-6. This series will provide key insights on architecting compliant, multi-region cloud environments, establishing agile governance for regulated workloads, and leveraging new AWS solutions to expedite compliance. Gain perspectives from government and industry specialists on achieving high compliance from the General Services Administration’s FedRAMP program management office, along with insights from customers like Maxar, Salesforce, and Coalfire, and for further authority on the topic, visit this resource.
Swinburne University Introduces Undergraduate Associate Degree in Cloud Technologies
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 20, 2020
In Announcements, AWS Educate, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector
Swinburne University, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched Australia’s inaugural cloud degree program. The associate degree of applied technologies – cloud technologies will prepare undergraduates for in-demand careers in cloud computing. This degree was developed in collaboration with AWS Educate, Amazon’s global initiative aimed at equipping students and educators with resources to foster skills in cloud technology.
Halcyon and AWS Launch Initiative to Support Women Social Entrepreneurs in Bahrain
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 20, 2020
In Announcements, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Education, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Startup
Halcyon and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have unveiled an intensive incubator program aimed at early-stage women-founded social enterprise technology startups in Bahrain. The 2021 Bahrain Women’s Intensive program will assist social entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures while utilizing AWS Cloud technology for innovation and growth. Applications for this tech startup program are currently being accepted.
A New IT Infrastructure for Our Changing Reality: Highlights from the AWS Public Sector Summit Online 2020
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 20, 2020
In AWS Educate, Customer Solutions, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
During the AWS Public Sector Summit Online, Max Peterson, vice president of international sales for the public sector, discussed the new reality of responding to a global pandemic—and how customers who have embraced digital transformation are already reaping the benefits. Through the experiences of customers and partners, Max shared valuable lessons and how they can be applied to your cloud journey. Key takeaways include: act swiftly, maintain an agile platform, continue innovating, and think big. Read on for more insights.
University of Bahrain Commits to AWS
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 20, 2020
In Announcements, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector
The University of Bahrain (UoB), the largest university in the Kingdom with over 28,000 students, is fully transitioning to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The university is in the final stages of migrating its complete IT infrastructure to AWS. Once completed, UoB will be the largest university in the Middle East to migrate its core applications—including the student information system (SIS), correspondence management system (CMS), homepage portal, and all backend systems—to AWS.
NITI Aayog and AWS Launch Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center in India
By AWS Public Sector Blog Team
On October 19, 2020
In Announcements, Education, Government, Healthcare, Public Sector
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), a policy think tank for the Indian government, has partnered with AWS to establish a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC). This CIC represents a public-private partnership focused on addressing societal challenges through digital innovation. The AWS CIC program offers a platform for nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies to collaborate effectively with other public sector organizations.
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