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ASTERRA helps build a more sustainable Earth by identifying and mitigating ‘lost water’ using AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Combining satellite imagery and AI in the cloud for a more sustainable future Identifying and repairing water leaks helps municipalities reduce risk for human populations and the environment, and save money. Since 2017, ASTERRA has successfully verified more than 100,000 leaks, saving 368 billion gallons of water. Get inspired.

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Bahrain’s cloud-first success story

AWS Public Sector Blog

It set the groundwork for economic sustainability through technology-driven innovation. In 2017, the government introduced its Cloud First Policy, which acknowledged cloud computing as a key enabler for digital transformation. The government also revamped its procurement strategy.

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Highlights from the 2024 AWS Public Sector Symposium Canberra

AWS Public Sector Blog

Since 2017, AWS has trained more than 400,000 Australians on cloud and IT skills. With cloud as the new operational foundation, governments can fully embrace innovation to revolutionize constituent services and operational effectiveness. Learn more about the Impact Initiative and get started.

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AWS launches Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance Thailand to spur the growth of the next generation of digital workforce in Thailand

AWS Public Sector Blog

AWS has trained more than 50,000 individuals in Thailand with cloud skills since 2017. By bringing together government, academia, and industry, we aim to build a sustainable pipeline of tech talent to support Thailands growing digital economy.

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10 ways that governments incentivize cloud use to accelerate digital transformation

AWS Public Sector Blog

These incentives standardize processes and motivate behaviors that achieve the objectives of these initiatives in a way that can be sustained over time. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) invested in the development of Prozorro, which is estimated to have saved Ukraine’s government $6 billion since 2017.

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From Waste to Energy: How Urban Waste is Powering Our Cities

Reprogramming the City

Recent advancements in waste to energy (WtE) technologies have offered a promising solution for repurposing waste into energy, providing a sustainable and efficient means of managing waste while also generating valuable energy. Incineration, for example, can reduce waste volume by up to 90% (European Commission, 2017).

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Accelerating innovation in Australia and New Zealand: AWS Summit Canberra keynote recap

AWS Public Sector Blog

Max shared regional announcements and local stories of how public sector customers are using the cloud to transform citizen services, innovate in healthcare, improve sustainability, and more. Shaping a sustainable future using AWS. Since 2017, AWS has trained more than 200,000 people in Australia through our various learning offerings.