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The economic impact of AWS’s investment in Japan

AWS Public Sector Blog

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we are committed to supporting Japan’s digital transformation (DX) ambition by helping Japanese customers modernize IT and innovate securely at pace, driving sustainable economic growth. We are also focused on helping our customers meet their sustainability goals with cloud technology.

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Working backwards from Vision Zero to improve road safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Working Backwards process is gaining traction among outcome-focused public sector organizations tackling problems ranging from gun violence to cyclist and pedestrian road safety. In 2021, more than 42,000 people died in roadway crashes in the US. Building solutions through public and private sector collaboration.

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Continuing the pace of government innovation with the cloud in Asia Pacific and Japan

AWS Public Sector Blog

During the COVID-19 pandemic, public sector organizations across Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) had to act quickly to find digital solutions to everyday challenges to keep citizens safe while managing an evolving pandemic response. Continue the momentum by scaling digitization. Staying secure with the cloud.

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Accelerating digital transformation to revitalize local economy and improve lives in Japan

AWS Public Sector Blog

A 2021 white paper on information and communications by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications highlighted the gap between urban and local digital transformation initiatives in Japan, with urban areas making more progress and local areas lagging behind. Startups are an important driver of public sector innovation.

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Healthy people, healthy planet: Supporting sustainability in healthcare with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

If the health sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest emitter of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) on the planet. To become more sustainable, the health sector is turning to the cloud. To address these needs, studies show that cloud technology is a key enabler of sustainable healthcare systems.

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AWS investment in South Africa results in economic ripple effect

AWS Public Sector Blog

AWS’s investment impacts other parts of the South African economy as well, helping develop the next generation of workforce, digitally transform businesses, and promote sustainability throughout the country. Amazon is on a path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 – five years ahead of its original target.

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Higher education institutions broaden learning opportunities with AWS Professional Services

AWS Public Sector Blog

With a nationwide decrease in the number of students ages 18-22 enrolling in postsecondary education—known as the enrollment cliff—expected as early as 2025, the UNC System is addressing an increasing need for learning opportunities that enable students who cannot or do not wish to take classes in a traditional on-campus environment.