Category: Public Sector
Empowering EdTech Startups with AWS Support
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 24 JUL 2023 in Education
To assist startups in developing innovative educational solutions utilizing AWS Cloud, Amazon, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN), and AT&T, sponsored the Start-up Pavilion and Pitch Fest at the ISTE 2023 conference. The EdTech Start-up Pavilion provides emerging companies with the chance to showcase their ideas at ISTE. Pitch […]
Revolutionizing Healthcare and Life Sciences with AWS
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 20 JUL 2023 in Education, Government, Nonprofit
In the recent AWS Public Sector Summit, sessions were dedicated to healthcare and life science researchers, offering everything from foundational materials to advanced architectures. You can find the complete set of session videos and accompanying slides here.
AWS Collaborates with U.S. Department of State for UN Sustainable Development Goals
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 18 JUL 2023 in Education, Government, Nonprofit
Global leaders at the United Nations have committed to a universal framework aimed at eradicating extreme poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030. Cloud-based solutions and technology are vital to achieving these Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Amazon has joined forces with various organizations to support this initiative.
Adhering to DFARS Requirements with AWS
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 17 JUL 2023 in Government
An increasing number of military clients are leveraging AWS’s cloud services to manage, store, and transmit various types of unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) data. AWS empowers the DoD and its contractors to utilize a secure AWS environment that meets essential mission requirements, bolstering our commitment to national security.
Traverse: Comprehensive Case History Visualization
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 14 JUL 2023 in Government
Understanding past events is key to predicting future safety. Traverse, developed by Northwoods, a member of the Amazon Public Sector Partner Program, reveals hidden data to create a holistic case narrative. It enables child and adult protective services agencies to harness the potential of big data.
Advancing Developer Tools and Platforms in Government
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 12 JUL 2023 in Government, Public Sector, Startup
A guest entry by Nate Ashton, Dcode
Digital transformation is reshaping various sectors, including government, by converting processes and information into digital formats. To effectively navigate this transformation and the DevOps landscape, organizations can recruit individuals with enhanced skills and expertise. For more insights, check out this expert resource.
Enhancing Lives Globally Without Internet Access
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 10 JUL 2023 in Nonprofit
With 500 million smallholder farmers worldwide living on less than $1 a day, they are particularly susceptible to climate change impacts. They face numerous challenges, such as limited access to markets, agricultural inputs, and financial resources. Each day, these farmers innovate diverse solutions to overcome obstacles.
Prince George’s County Empowers Students to Create Apps with Amazon Alexa
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 07 JUL 2023 in Education, Government
Prince George’s County launched a summer internship program for over 20 underserved high school and college students, focusing on app development using Amazon Alexa, Amazon Lex, Echo Dot, and Echo Show. The initiative is led by the county’s IT Department as part of the Tech Prince George’s program aimed at fostering digital skills.
Call for Proposals: Amazon Research Awards
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 06 JUL 2023 in Education
Amazon has announced a call for proposals for the 2023 Amazon Research Awards (ARA), covering various topics such as machine translation, natural language understanding, search, and robotics. This program is open to faculty members at academic institutions in North America and Europe, with grants of up to $80,000 available.
Essential Considerations for Cloud Procurement
by Amazon VGT2 Blog Team on 29 JUN 2023 in Best Practices, Education, Government, Public Sector
Cloud procurement offers the opportunity to reassess existing strategies, enabling public sector organizations to create adaptable acquisition processes that maximize the benefits of the cloud. If you are ready to transition to the cloud and seek practical guidance, consider downloading the whitepaper “10 Considerations for Cloud Procurement” for the public sector and explore these critical components to streamline your cloud procurement strategy.
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