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AWS launches new Sustainable Cities Accelerator for startups 

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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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Get excited for re:Invent 2023: A public sector guide

AWS Public Sector Blog

To make the most of your experience, mark your calendar for the following public sector sessions and activities. For a high-level overview of public sector sessions, see the Worldwide Public Sector Attendee Guide. Discover new ideas, build connections, and interact with cutting-edge technology.

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

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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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Top announcements from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2022

AWS Public Sector Blog

For any partners who weren’t able to attend on-site, I want to share what the worldwide public sector partners team is working on to better serve partners. AWS ProServe Ready now available in Australia , Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore for public sector customer engagements. Building these systems requires energy.

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

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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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Dispelling the top 8 cloud myths holding back Canadian public sector IT transformation

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Lire cet article en Français Introduction This post addresses eight common misconceptions about cloud computing held by Canadian public sector organizations. Insights equip public sector leaders to make informed decisions and leverage cloud computing’s potential. It can be up to 3.8

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

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As technologists, we need to consider how we can help build efficient, innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cities for the future. To improve the quality of life for citizens by making cities more livable, sustainable, and resilient, cities need to start by addressing the everyday challenges citizens face in cities.