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Implementing a unified search platform for educational content on Amazon OpenSearch Service

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Textract is a machine learning (ML) service that automatically extracts text, handwriting, layout elements, and data from scanned documents. Once Amazon Textract completes its analysis, you can request the extracted text and document structure information using the GetDocumentTextDetection API.

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Top highlights from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. This week, the city of Las Vegas served as a vibrant hub of energy and creativity during the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 conference.

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Streamlining naturalization applications with Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector Blog

Public sector organizations worldwide face a common challenge: processing an ever-growing volume of document-heavy applications across various services. While we focus on naturalization as our primary example, the solution discussed can be applied to any public sector use case involving large-scale document processing.

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Unhoused individuals gain shelter, prove their identity using AWS-powered solution Kiip

AWS Public Sector Blog

Access to key documentation is both a struggle and a necessity for vulnerable and at-risk communities. For the unhoused, being ‘document ready’ is essential to avoid delays or denial of access to benefits and services they need. Without proper documentation, unhoused individuals face overwhelming barriers to stability and opportunity.

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Bahrain’s cloud-first success story

AWS Public Sector Blog

For example, citizens can now renew documents such as nationality identity cards, passports and driving licenses entirely online. They can track the renewals progress and have the new document delivered to their home. For example, iGA launched Bahrain Open Data Portal in August 2023 in collaboration with OpenDataSoft company.

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AWS announces 2023 AWS Space Accelerator to advance global space sustainability

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2023, the AWS Space Accelerator will call on teams and resources across Amazon to help emerging startups focus on cloud-powered solutions that support the use of space as a sustainable and usable environment for years to come, as well as solutions that positively impact life on Earth.

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Highlights from the re:Invent 2023 public sector Innovation Talk

AWS Public Sector Blog

In public safety, Bedfordshire’s police force is using generative AI to redact documents for public release 92 percent faster than before. FedNow® launched in June 2023, and is the Federal Reserve’s new system for instant payments. Watch the re:Invent 2023 public sector Innovation Talk.