AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

In 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) Global Hackathon , part of a new collaboration with the International Research Centre in Artificial Intelligence, under the auspices of UNESCO.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Since July 2022, MyappSoftware has included Performance Dashboard in every new launched opportunity as a value-add service. Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure cohort startups selected. This has resulted in more than 80 new opportunities in just five months. Learn more about some of our key programs and resources.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

They need sustainable solutions to address affordability. percent of total spending on cloud technology in the region in 2022. Take the Asia-Pacific region, where spending on healthcare per person is now 80 percent higher than it was in 2009. Despite the growth, healthcare comprised approximately 2.9

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

billion through 2022 to meet customer demand for cloud computing services, according to a new economic impact study (EIS) from AWS. 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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 3, 2022

Welcome to the August 2022 edition of Voices on Infrastructure, which focuses on technology and sustainability in freight transport.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Building a sustainable future will depend upon the buildings themselves being built and operated sustainably.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s an initiative that echoes the necessity for our streets to be cycle friendly , forming part of the wider aim of creating smarter, safer and more sustainable towns and cities, says Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, VivaCity. Cycling levels grew following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, with new highs recorded in spring 2022.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is expected to spur a surge of investment in smart building technology, especially in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. It’s an area that is ripe for innovation…

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’re excited to announce the 2022 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow. Ultimately we want you to have as many resources available to help you and the organization(s) you work with to secure more grants in a less stressful and more sustainable way. 1832 Communications. Cain Nonprofit Solutions. Candid Blog. CharityHowTo.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Meet the fellows of the Halcyon Climate Resilience in Latin America and Caribbean Fellowship This class of fellows spans an impressive array of solutions, from climate change insurance, to natural refrigeration, sustainable finance, Lithium-Ion battery re-use, and new developments in composting.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Central banks sustain aggressive policy tightening; industrial activity picks up in emerging economies; financial-markets uncertainty works to strengthen the dollar.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 3, 2022

Sustainable infrastructure investments in freight transport are growing—and new innovations and markets are paving the road to the future.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As part of the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Dr. Ed Kearns, the Chief Data Officer of First Street Foundation, to share how AWS technologies and open data are supporting their mission to provide accurate and up-to-date information on climate related risks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

The 2022 cohort of the AWS Healthcare Accelerator also had an emphasis on health equity, focusing on helping startups harness the power of the cloud to make access to healthcare more equitable.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mason will drive new innovations to better serve students, work with the defense community, advance its commitment to a more sustainable campus environment, and introduce new educational programs in data center engineering. The goal is to not only improve student outcomes, but create a more efficient and sustainable future for the university.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Entries more than doubled from the inaugural 2022 edition, with 334 nominations from 63 countries across six continents. A core focus of the Future of Government Awards is the importance of open source,” said Joe Hooper, director of the UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation, and Sustainable Development.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 11, 2023

GDP forecasts improve; central banks sustain inflation battle amid cost-of-living crisis; China further eases pandemic restrictions, noting risks.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

These efforts build on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that AWS signed with Armenia’s MHTI in 2022. By amplifying and proliferating this public-private model, we can empower governments, build cyber resilience, and unlock the potential of cloud computing to accelerate sustainable development goals.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JUNE 13, 2023

Our annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report captures our measurable progress toward driving positive, enduring change in the world.

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OpenGov

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software September 29, 2022 – OpenGov Community development is a cornerstone of any municipality. The […]. The post 3 Signs Your Municipality is Ready to Upgrade to Community Development Software appeared first on OpenGov.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What began as a lone, small quantum device on the cloud running rudimentary experiments has evolved into a breakthrough tool used across industries and organizations to explore the frontiers of challenges in healthcare and life sciences, high energy physics, materials development, optimization, and sustainability.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

And, in 2022 alone, AWS created 1,000 jobs in Singapore. AWS is committed to helping cities across the ASEAN enable more resilient, liveable, and sustainable smart cities. And this is just the beginning, with AWS looking to the future to continue to invest in resources to help organizations grow and unlock the potential of the cloud.

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Google Public Sector

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Applying machine learning models to this data can generate predictions that will help Australian rice growers optimize management of their fields to produce more rice more sustainably–even as climate change creates unpredictable or extreme conditions. Discover more about the 2022 Research Innovators and their projects here.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Transforming Transportation 2022 will continue on February 17. Visit transformingtransportation.org to register and watch full sessions. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. The case for decarbonizing transport cannot be clearer: it’s the fastest growing sector of emissions after. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The report presents cloud technology as a key enabler for more efficient and person-centered care, a population-based approach to health, research that drives innovation, and building resilient and sustainable healthcare systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. In 2022, we invested ¥348 billion in capital and operational investments in our data centers in Japan.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2024

More companies are making commitments to address dimensions of nature beyond carbon emissions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Our recent survey illustrates how the liquefied natural gas market has shifted in response to concerns about supply security and environmental sustainability.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 18, 2023

2022 was overshadowed by inflation. As that shadow is lifting, European grocers are gearing up for future growth by investing in private labels, retail media, automation, and sustainability.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Recently, I thought about demolition of historic buildings in cities like Detroit as deaths, and that they were worthy of a listing in my annual article on "Urbanism-related Obituaries (2022)." Doubling down on place values ," 2022 (this entry has 20+ links to other posts) Deaths of newspapers. Mention this a lot.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Infectious disease outbreaks can have enduring influence on urban design and several have irrevocably shaped how modern cities feel and function. For example, parks, wide street design and even the home bathroom are all important legacies of cholera outbreaks; today, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For example, in the 2022 State of Open Source report, OpenLogic found that 77% of organisations were more reliant on open source software than they were twelve months ago, while Red Hat’s 2022 State of Enterprise Open Source report found 80% of companies expect to increase their use of enterprise this software for emerging technologies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

By the end of 2022, 63 percent of journeys fulfilled these criteria. RoadLab 2.0 , launched in November 2022, focuses on improving portable traffic signals to reduce congestion. In a city where streets account for 80 percent of public space, their domination by traffic makes it harder for people to walk, cycle, or take the bus.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2022 was a historic year for cities, towns and villages, with direct federal funding coming to local governments to build and strengthen infrastructure projects around the country. Whether transportation, […] Source.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A new global survey finds that new-business building can boost growth and value. However, to meet revenue expectations in the future, companies must dramatically increase their efforts.

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