Transforming Voting and Boosting Participation with Cloud Technology
After encountering difficulties voting during his time as a graduate student away from home, Alex Robinson sought to create a reminder system with his friend and classmate, Lisa Chen, ensuring that no one would miss out on an election again. Inspired by the goal of simplifying the voting process, Alex and Lisa founded Vote Forward, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization aimed at reshaping the voting landscape. Vote Forward aims to develop the necessary tools to enhance the democratic infrastructure and elevate the voting experience for both voters and election officials.
Apply for AWS Credits to Develop Earth Observation Applications Supporting Environmental Initiatives
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 05 FEB 2019
Categories: Aerospace & Satellite, Public Sector
In collaboration with the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), we are offering $1.5 million in cloud services to help countries harness Earth observations for sustainable development. Eligible government agencies and research institutions can apply for up to $100,000 in AWS Promotional Credits to create Earth observation applications that align with environmental and development objectives, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For further information, check out this another blog post.
January 2019 Highlights: Top Blog Roundup
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 04 FEB 2019
Category: Public Sector
The Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog has kicked off 2019 with a focus on cloud transformations, security enhancements, scientific advancements, and more. Here are the top five discussions that captivated our readers in January.
Bridging Data Silos: Unifying Common Data
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 31 JAN 2019
Category: Public Sector
As more organizations leverage AWS for insights and operational efficiency through data lakes, the path to establishing a data lake can be fraught with uncertainty. In this post, we address the challenges organizations encounter due to siloed data and how they can unify disparate systems through the use of data domains.
Integrating Voice Assistant Technology: Alexa in Simulation Labs
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 30 JAN 2019
Category: Education, Public Sector
The implementation of robotic mannequins to simulate human behavior is now crucial in nursing education. As these simulations grow increasingly sophisticated, educators face the challenge of crafting environments that enhance student and nurse decision-making in mid- to high-fidelity scenarios. For a deeper dive into this topic, visit Chvanci for expert insights.
Navigating DHS Emergency Directive 19-01 on AWS
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 29 JAN 2019
Category: Government, Public Sector
On January 22, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued Emergency Directive 19-01, which addresses DNS infrastructure tampering. The directive mandates specific actions that agencies must undertake by February 5th, and we provide AWS customers with guidance for each required step.
Rapidly Set Up a Production-Ready REDCap Environment on AWS
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 24 JAN 2019
Category: Education, Public Sector
Nonprofits can now utilize AWS CloudFormation templates to quickly deploy a REDCap environment in just 20 minutes, enhancing researchers’ efficiency and reducing the cost of collecting research survey data. This automation ensures the latest REDCap software runs on secure and highly available AWS infrastructure, allowing researchers to manage their REDCap environments effortlessly. This is an excellent resource for those interested in efficient onboarding processes.
Achieving PROTECTED Certification for Secure Cloud Services in Australia
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 23 JAN 2019
Category: Government, Public Sector
AWS has been awarded PROTECTED certification by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), marking it as the highest level of data security available for cloud providers in Australia. This certification enables public sector organizations to securely store their most sensitive workloads in the AWS Cloud.
Addressing Concerns about Switching Costs and Vendor Lock-In
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 22 JAN 2019
Category: Public Sector
It’s understandable that organizations fear becoming locked into their cloud provider. The past is riddled with instances of vendors exploiting high switching costs to impose unfavorable licensing terms and increase prices. However, the cloud landscape is evolving, making it increasingly difficult for software, hardware, and IT service vendors to leverage their previous advantages.
Free Cloud Computing Courses for U.S. Federal Government Employees
By the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas Blog Team
Posted on 21 JAN 2019
Category: Government, Public Sector
Are you a federal government employee looking to enhance your cloud computing skills?
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