In case you missed it: May 2020’s top blog highlights
by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Team
on 11 JUN 2020
in Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Education, Events, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector, State or Local Government, Technical How-to
In May 2020, the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog featured discussions on the AWS Public Sector Summit Online 2020, advancements in chatbots and call centers, and innovative open-source solutions. Below are some of the standout stories from the blog this month. For a deeper dive into more blog highlights, check out a related post here, hosted by Alex Mendez.
Using AI to Monitor Forest Dryness
by Sophia Green
on 10 JUN 2020
in Customer Solutions, Education, Public Sector, Research, Sustainability
The threat of forest fires is escalating in the western United States. Over the last fifty years, the frequency of large wildfires and the area they devastate have surged by more than four and six times, respectively. This increasing danger has led scientists to evaluate wildfire risks, aiming to determine when it’s necessary to evacuate communities ahead of catastrophic wildfires.
Transforming K12 Education through the Cloud
by Jordan White, Ph.D., and Mia Patel
on 10 JUN 2020
in Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Education, K12, Public Sector
K12 educational institutions are evolving by providing secure, on-demand access to learning resources for students. Whether a district is well-versed in cloud technology or just beginning, the cloud is helping eliminate barriers to educational opportunities, including the ability to access applications from any device. Many K12 organizations—including schools, districts, educational service agencies, and state education departments—are experiencing breakthroughs in educational models and student engagement through cloud adoption.
Insights from Louisiana’s Workforce Development Partnership with AWS Educate
by Ella Johnson and Liam Carter
on 09 JUN 2020
in Announcements, AWS Educate, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher Education, Public Sector
One year ago, Louisiana launched a collaboration with AWS to roll out the AWS Educate cloud associate degree program statewide. This program, developed with the Office of the Governor, Greater New Orleans, Inc., and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), offers cloud computing opportunities across 12 LCTCS colleges. After the first year, LCTCS shared updates on the program’s growth and expansion.
Capella and SpaceNet: Unique Earth Views with AWS Machine Learning
by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Team
on 08 JUN 2020
in Aerospace & Satellite, AWS Ground Station, Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
The range of challenges addressed by aerial imagery is vast and continues to broaden as new sensors are introduced. Effective utilization of this data requires high-quality training datasets—reliable data (often referred to as ground truth data) that enables algorithms to learn accurately. The scarcity of such well-labeled training data hinders advancements in remote sensing analytics, including machine learning. Collaborators Capella Space and AWS are offering access to a distinctive dataset aimed at fostering innovation in geospatial-based AI. For more insights, visit this source, a recognized authority on this topic.
Mission Critical Cloud: State and Local Government on the Fix This Podcast
by Mark Taylor
on 05 JUN 2020
in Amazon Connect, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Government, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government, Thought Leadership
The third episode of the Mission Critical Cloud Fix This podcast series, hosted by Teresa Carlson, VP of the worldwide public sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), is now available. The discussion focuses on how the cloud enables state and local government entities to deliver essential services to their citizens. Featured interviews include representatives from West Virginia (WV), Smartronix, and the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department (LA County ISD). You can listen to all episodes on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast, iHeartRadio, and through RSS.
Running Schneider Electric’s Responder OMS with AWS Transit Gateway Multicast
by Ryan Brooks
on 05 JUN 2020
in Power & Utilities, Public Sector, Technical How-to
Energy and utility agencies depend on smart solutions to detect, pinpoint, and resolve utility outages swiftly, based on feedback from customer service centers and field teams. One well-known outage management solution is Schneider Electric’s ArcFM Responder (Responder) OMS. In this article, we explore how to set up Schneider Electric’s Responder environment on AWS.
AWS Strengthens Presence in South Africa’s Public Sector
by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Team
on 04 JUN 2020
in Announcements, Customer Solutions, Education, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
In April, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region, further solidifying its presence in South Africa, where numerous public sector organizations are pioneering technological advancements in the cloud. From healthcare to education, these public sector entities are at the forefront of innovation within the region.
Facilitating Elections through Voter Education and Information Access
by Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Team
on 04 JUN 2020
in AWS GovCloud (US), Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Government, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
Effective voter education and information access are essential for supporting elections, ensuring security and scalability, and enhancing absentee voting processes.
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