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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Learn about the startups and the problems they aim to solve: 10-8 Systems Mission Viejo, CA 10-8 Systems offers advanced, cloud-native computer aided dispatch (CAD) and records management software (RMS) for law enforcement, emergency services, fire, and private security.

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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

In addition to the risk to life and biodiversity, wildfires can destroy and disrupt property, essential infrastructure, communications, air quality, and more. Amazon Kinesis Video Streams The imagery collected at the tower location is securely streamed into Amazon Kinesis Video Streams.

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Strengthening public safety collaboration with AWS Wickr and the Android Team Awareness Kit

AWS Public Sector Blog

For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts.

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USAID uses Amazon Transcribe to publish speeches in minutes

AWS Public Sector Blog

The United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) is a federal government agency responsible for extending civilian foreign aid and development assistance, such as for countries that need disaster response and recovery resources, are trying to escape poverty, and are engaging in democratic reforms.

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Bringing cloud and AI capabilities to the tactical edge: Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance is generally available

Google Public Sector

Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance offers: Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL5) accreditation: The appliance has achieved Impact Level 5 accreditation, the highest level of security controls and protection required for unclassified, but sensitive information.

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How to get ready for AWS Summit Washington, DC 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

The event mobile app also includes other important event information, such as an Expo and building map, safety and security information, and answers to frequently asked questions. Don’t miss the fully upfitted AWS Disaster Response “rolling lab”—a purpose-built Jeep 4xe Wrangler parked at the L Street Bridge.

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How Satellogic and AWS are harnessing the power of space and cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Customers use this space data for initiatives like global climate monitoring, wildlife protection, disaster response, food security, and broadband accessibility. AWS Ground Station is a managed, pay-as-you-go service that lets customers control satellite communications, process data, and scale their operations.