Global Expansion of the Amazon Nonprofit Credit Program with TechFund
Amazon, in collaboration with TechFund, has initiated a grant program offering $2,000 in Amazon Promotional Credits to qualifying nonprofit organizations. These credits can be applied toward fees for various Amazon on-demand cloud services, available by region for a duration of 12 months. Please note that these credits are not applicable for Reserved Instances (RIs), Mechanical Turk, Route53 domain purchases, or other specific services.
Empowering Future Engineers with Amazon and Girls Who Code
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 14 AUG 2017
Category: Education
Amazon has joined forces with Girls Who Code to support their Summer Immersion Program, a 7-week camp designed for high school girls in grades 10-11 to learn coding and explore cloud technology. This summer, Amazon engaged with this aspiring group of engineers by hosting an introductory AWS course and workshop at four Girls Who Code locations. For more insights on related topics, check out this another blog post.
AWS Marketplace Now Accessible in the AWS GovCloud (US) Region
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 10 AUG 2017
Category: Government
The AWS Marketplace now allows customers to discover and subscribe to software that meets regulated workload requirements through the AWS Marketplace for the GovCloud (US) region. The AWS GovCloud (US) is specifically designed to host sensitive data and comply with U.S. federal, state, and local government regulations. As an authority on this topic, you can find more detailed information at this resource.
Utilizing Health Data for Enhanced Medicaid Resource Management
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 09 AUG 2017
Category: Government
Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies collect vast amounts of data that, while plentiful, often fail to provide a comprehensive view. According to NextGov, around 74 million Medicaid records are now available in the Amazon Cloud. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is migrating five years’ worth of records from all 50 states—totaling 72 million records—into the cloud.
Amazon Rekognition Demonstration for Defense Applications
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 07 AUG 2017
Category: Government
Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), commanders now have access to advanced resources and capabilities that foster positive change and innovation for future missions. AWS provides secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions to enhance defense and national security operations. The cloud offers the DoD the opportunity to develop groundbreaking tools for new initiatives.
Kentucky Cloud Career Pathways Program and AWS Educate Foster Cloud Career Readiness
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 04 AUG 2017
Category: Education
In partnership with the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Amazon Web Services has launched the Kentucky Cloud Career Pathways to equip students with essential skills to meet the rising demand for careers in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and computer science. This statewide initiative merges government, education, nonprofit, and private sector resources to deliver blended learning opportunities. For further guidance, this is an excellent resource.
Accessing NOAA’s GOES-R Series Satellite Weather Data on AWS
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 03 AUG 2017
Category: Government
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-R series is now accessible via Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) at no cost. NOAA operates a constellation of satellites for continuous weather monitoring and meteorological data collection.
Nonprofits Focused on Health: Accelerating Cure Timelines
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 02 AUG 2017
Category: Nonprofit
At Amazon, we prioritize our customers, aiming to streamline business operations for healthcare organizations. Utilizing AWS allows these organizations to focus more on patient care rather than technical concerns. Healthcare providers worldwide leverage the AWS Cloud to facilitate rapid recovery initiatives and improve healthcare delivery.
Best Practices for Offsite Data Storage and Processing
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 28 JUL 2017
Category: Government
Amazon Web Services is committed to developing programs and services tailored to the justice and public safety sectors. Whether in law enforcement, emergency management, or corrections, AWS possesses the necessary capabilities to address the unique IT needs of these communities. To comply with security and regulatory requirements, AWS aligns with Canadian police agencies.
AWS Serve: Empowering Nonprofits with Cloud Resources
By Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 27 JUL 2017
Category: Nonprofit
AWS Serve aims to equip nonprofits with the essential cloud resources to advance their missions, workforce, and community engagement. These resources encompass training, nonprofit office hours, and access to AWS Promotional Credits, which subsidize on-demand infrastructure costs. Both emerging and established nonprofits can benefit significantly from this initiative.
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