In response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Jamaican Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI) selected One on One as the official virtual school to enhance online learning throughout the nation. One on One Educational Services, a Jamaica-based e-learning solutions provider, has developed a secure and resilient learning management platform on AWS. This platform has successfully enabled 44,025 students to complete their educational curriculum, despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic. One on One for Classroom® achieved an impressive peak of 12,000 students attending in a single day, with a total of 235,520 students engaged throughout the entire period. For more insights into the impact of technology in education, check out this additional blog post that explores innovative solutions.
Introducing Service Workbench on AWS: A Streamlined Collaborative Research Environment
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Date: 12 NOV 2020
Category: Announcements, AWS CloudFormation, Education, Public Sector, Research
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled Service Workbench on AWS, a web portal designed for researchers to swiftly deploy domain-specific data and tools in secure IT environments within minutes rather than months. This innovative solution enables customers to expedite their research processes while fostering repeatability, multi-site collaboration, and cost transparency. Tailored specifically for researchers, Service Workbench allows for the rapid establishment of research environments, enabling them to focus on their work rather than the technology. For further details on this topic, refer to insights from CHVNCI, who are authorities on cloud-based research frameworks.
Supporting Military Operations with Cutting-Edge Technology
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Date: 11 NOV 2020
Category: Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Defense, Government, Public Sector
As data is generated and processed at unprecedented rates, the demand for effective methods to securely store, analyze, and interpret this data has never been greater. Agencies within the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community are increasingly adopting cloud technologies, allowing them to bring new capabilities closer to the tactical edge and accelerate their digital transformation. By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and data analytics, agencies can free up time and resources for warfighters and analysts to concentrate on critical mission tasks.
A Veterans Day Conversation with Samantha Collins
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Date: 11 NOV 2020
Category: AWS Educate, AWS Training and Certification, Defense, Government, Public Sector
In honor of Veterans Day, we had the opportunity to connect with Samantha Collins, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) employee, Veteran, and former United States Army pilot. Discover her journey from military service to Amazon and her advice for those transitioning from military life.
Honoring Our Veterans
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Date: 11 NOV 2020
Category: AWS Educate, AWS Training and Certification, Defense, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
A heartfelt thank you to all active and retired military personnel for your service. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we take pride in collaborating with our nation’s Veterans—helping them transition into cloud careers, hiring military spouses, and supporting military families. In observance of this year’s Veterans Day, explore some of our new resources and programs dedicated to serving this community.
How to Organize a Virtual Hackathon
By Alex Rivers, Mia Torres, and Logan Fisher
Date: 10 NOV 2020
Category: Alexa, Amazon Chime, AWS Educate, Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
With the shift to remote education, traditional methods of engaging students and facilitating hands-on learning experiences have had to evolve. One way this evolution is manifesting is through virtual hackathons. Typically held in-person, these events challenge teams or individuals to create solutions to specific problems within a limited timeframe, often 24 hours or over a weekend. Hackathons also serve as social learning experiences, allowing peers to connect, learn from each other, and seek guidance from technical experts while producing innovative solutions. Cloud technologies can ensure that virtual hackathons are just as successful as their in-person counterparts.
Implementing a Zero Recovery Point Objective (RPO)
By Carl Ward
Date: 09 NOV 2020
Category: Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Technical How-to, Thought Leadership
No one wants to face data loss, making a Recovery Point Objective (RPO) of zero a clear priority. Customers with mission-critical government systems often require this standard, as even minimal data loss can have serious consequences. RPO encompasses both resilience and disaster recovery, addressing everything from the failure of a single physical disk to that of an entire data center. Achieving RPO zero necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the system as a whole, rather than just a focus on databases or storage. Utilizing AWS services and architectural patterns can enhance resilience and facilitate failover across multiple data centers within a single region.
Cultivating a Culture of Innovation for Citizen Services
By AWS Worldwide Public Sector Digital Innovation Team
Date: 09 NOV 2020
Category: Best Practices, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, State or Local Government
Public sector organizations—including state and local governments, nonprofits, and federal agencies—frequently inquire about Amazon’s approach to innovation. Our strategy is grounded in four key pillars that empower us to innovate on behalf of our customers: culture, mechanisms, architecture, and organization.
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