Category: Public Sector
Efficiently Transporting People and Goods with Cloud Technologies
by Jordan Smith and Emily Johnson
on 08 SEP 2021
in: Amazon Machine Learning, AWS IoT Core, AWS Partner Network, Best Practices, Internet of Things, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
Freight transportation companies and logistics providers face increasing pressure due to surges in e-commerce activity. The necessity for real-time adjustments in global supply chains has compressed planning timelines from weeks to mere hours. This shift demands faster IT processes, quicker data access, and enhanced innovation capabilities. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud technologies can provide significant advantages, including cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and responsiveness in both freight and passenger transport systems.
It’s back: Register for the in-person AWS Summit in Las Vegas
by Alex Martinez and Sophia Lee
on 07 SEP 2021
in: Announcements, Education, Events, Government, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Public Sector
Registration is now open for the free, in-person AWS Summit in Las Vegas, which will take place on September 28-29, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This event is a great opportunity to expand your cloud knowledge and acquire new skills for designing and deploying solutions in the cloud to enhance your mission. Engage in breakout sessions, chalk talks, workshops, and more to discover how the public sector is innovating in a post-pandemic world. For more detailed insights, you can check out this other blog post here.
AWS EdStart Expands in Latin America to Support EdTechs in Colombia and Mexico
by Mia Thompson
on 07 SEP 2021
in: Announcements, EdTechs, Education, Public Sector
During the AWS Digital Experience Latam 2021 event, AWS announced the expansion of AWS EdStart, an accelerator designed to assist EdTech startups in creating educational solutions on the AWS Cloud, now available to customers in Mexico and Colombia.
Creating an Actionable Voicemail System with Amazon Connect
by David Brown, Sarah Green, and Alice White
on 02 SEP 2021
in: Amazon Comprehend Medical, Amazon Connect, Amazon Lex, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Public Sector, Technical How-to
Public sector organizations often struggle with managing overflowing voicemail inboxes, determining responses, returning calls, and keeping accurate records. AWS has developed a scalable call center solution that streamlines the entire process—from call intake to generating actionable insights for responses via artificial intelligence, to comprehensive recordkeeping and storage. This blog provides a step-by-step guide on how to create an efficient cloud call center solution using Amazon Connect. For further information, this is an excellent resource here.
Five Initial Steps for Higher Education Institutions to Embrace the Cloud
by Rachel Adams
on 02 SEP 2021
in: Amazon AppStream 2.0, Amazon Lex, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Control Tower, AWS Partner Network, CloudEndure Disaster Recovery, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher education, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, VMware Cloud on AWS
Higher education institutions that had not considered the cloud prior to the pandemic are now exploring how to embark on their cloud journey. This blog outlines strategies and initial projects that can assist higher education institutions in beginning their transition to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud in a straightforward and efficient manner.
UC Davis CWEE Enhances Water Conservation Research with Secure Data Storage on AWS
by AWS Public Sector Blog Team
on 01 SEP 2021
in: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Customer Solutions, Education, Higher education, Public Sector, Research, Sustainability
To tackle pressing water and energy challenges, scientists require access to robust, reliable data that is often sensitive and must be protected. Data providers, researchers, and institutions must comply with stringent regulations to safeguard this information. The Center for Water-Energy Efficiency (CWEE) at UC Davis utilized AWS to establish a centralized, secure data repository that facilitates streamlined data sharing.
Distributing Positive Content Globally Through AWS Cloud
by Team Goodnet and Liam Roberts
on 31 AUG 2021
in: Amazon CloudFront, Customer Solutions, Nonprofit, Public Sector
Goodnet is committed to sharing uplifting stories from around the world. With the help of AWS, Goodnet can effectively distribute video and written content to a global audience, promoting positivity. Specifically, Amazon CloudFront enables the swift and secure delivery of their articles, newsletters, and videos to their extensive community of viewers.
Assisting Local Governments in Tackling the Housing Crisis with Cloud Solutions
by Linda Carter
on 30 AUG 2021
in: AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Government, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, State or Local Government
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) reports a shortfall of 6.8 million rental homes for low-income renters in the US. Many communities have instituted rent registration and assistance programs to maintain affordability and prevent displacement. AWS customers and partners are utilizing cloud technology to monitor rental unit availability in real time, which supports their efforts in addressing this critical issue.
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria Reduced Costs by 64% by Migrating to Amazon WorkMail
by Samuel King and Daniel Perez
on 27 AUG 2021
in: Amazon WorkMail, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Education, Higher education, Migration Solutions, Public Sector, Public Sector Partners, Research
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