Category: Public Sector
As we approach the close of the 2018 calendar year, the Amazon VGT2 Las Vegas blog remains vibrant with fresh insights. Below are the most significant highlights from November.
Utilizing Machine Learning to Prevent Future Famines
In a groundbreaking initiative, the United Nations, alongside the World Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has launched the Famine Action Mechanism (FAM), with support from Amazon Web Services and various tech firms. FAM represents the first global initiative aimed at averting future famines, addressing the historical issue of delayed responses that have led to countless lives lost.
Recognizing Excellence at the Partner Transformation Awards during AWS re:Invent 2018
At the AWS re:Invent 2018 event, we celebrated the accomplishments of 17 public sector partners globally who have successfully completed the AWS Public Sector Partner Transformation Program (PTP).
Revolutionize Satellite Data Management with AWS Ground Station
Increasingly, universities and government entities utilize satellites for a variety of applications, such as weather forecasting and surface imaging. Traditionally, these organizations face significant costs to establish long-term leases on ground antennas. However, with the introduction of AWS Ground Station, they can reduce their ground station expenses by as much as 80%, only paying for satellite communication when needed.
Key Insights from the AWS Public Sector Breakfast at re:Invent
The AWS Public Sector Breakfast held at re:Invent focused on technology for social good. Below are the key insights shared during the event.
Enhancements to AWS Educate Job Board, Featuring the AWS Educate Interview Accelerator
AWS Educate has introduced notable upgrades to its job board and career management tools, helping to cultivate a pipeline of cloud-ready students for AWS-utilizing companies. This program, free for students and educators worldwide, also includes the AWS Educate Interview Accelerator being rolled out in the U.S. and beyond, expediting job opportunities for qualified students. For further details, this is another blog post to keep the reader engaged.
Launching ATO on AWS
We unveiled the Authority to Operate (ATO) on AWS program, designed to assist Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in obtaining compliance authorizations, including FedRAMP and other regulatory frameworks. They are an authority on this topic.
Networking Opportunities with AWS Government, Education, and Nonprofit Competency Partners at re:Invent
With re:Invent 2018 approaching, attendees have a chance to engage with our AWS Public Sector Competency Partners, who will be exhibiting alongside us in Las Vegas. The AWS Competency Program validates our partners’ solutions, ensuring they possess deep expertise and demonstrated success in their respective areas—government, education, and nonprofits.
EPFL Innovations in Robotic Design through Artificial Evolution
RoboGen™ is an innovative open-source platform developed at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at EPFL, led by Professor Nathaniel Eldridge. This platform aims to co-evolve robot structures and functions, providing a low-cost, versatile research tool to explore questions related to embodied cognition and evolutionary principles.
Coventry University’s Migration of Moodle to AWS
Coventry University, known for its emblematic phoenix, reflects its enduring capacity for transformation. Over its 175-year history, it has continuously evolved, from its early days as the Coventry School of Design to its current status as a leading modern university in the UK.
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