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4 best practices to enhance research IT operations with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

During the panel, Tsui and Shen shared how their institutions use AWS to augment and enhance their research operations with more scalability, security, and collaboration alongside their on-premises infrastructure. Best practices from research IT leaders Achieving an effective and sustainable hybrid cloud model doesnt happen overnight.

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AWS launches new Sustainable Cities Accelerator for startups 

AWS Public Sector Blog

In fact, the United Nations (UN) estimates that the built environment accounts for about 40% of global energy use and about 30% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. This is why Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the next AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator cohort with a focus on infrastructure.

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Technology’s role in sustainability: Takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Breakfast Briefing

AWS Public Sector Blog

There is increased recognition that sustainability cannot be a siloed business unit within an organisation. The main takeaway is that sustainability transformation takes time – but every step along the journey can be meaningful. This blog post provides a recap of the highlights from the sustainability briefing.

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State and Local Governments Benefit from Data Center Sustainability

State Tech Magazine

In the face of regulatory mandates and pressure from citizens, agencies are rightly looking to make their operations more sustainable. Why Do State and Local Agencies Seek Sustainable Data Centers? They account for 1 to 1.3 That should include data centers, which are large consumers of energy.

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Schneider electric addresses sustainability challenges for government use of AI

Open Access Government - Technology News

The potential for AI to deliver a new generation of citizen-centric public services and efficient governance is too great to ignore, but how can it be done while decarbonising and ensuring sustainability goals? Currently, data centres are thought to account for around 1% of global electricity consumption.

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Innovating for a more sustainable future: Practical examples from two Nordic organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

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Smart city transformation made simple with the globally available AWS Smart City Competency Program

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many governments around the globe are racing to infuse technology into just about every aspect of city operations. As technologists, we need to consider how we can help build efficient, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cities for the future. The World Bank says over 50% of the population lives in urban areas. times to 6 billion.