AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of EdTech solutions, these startups aim to address education challenges such as student engagement, financial literacy, student health and well-being, upskilling, and operational inefficiencies. The 10-week Accelerator program kicks off this week at Amazon’s Headquarters in Seattle.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, two policy directives were recently issued to ensure that government entities can continue to operate. government agency is expected to have a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in place. If one communication system goes down during an emergency, Google Workspace can keep collaboration and communication running smoothly.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

If the application is using TLS encryption natively (such as API traffic on https/443), then use Elastic IP addresses (EIPs) to communicate. As noted in the VPC FAQ when using public IP addresses, all communication between instances and services hosted in AWS use AWS’s private network. 8 or 0.0.0.0/0) 24 and 10.0.1.0/24), 8 or 0.0.0.0/0)

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 8, 2022

At re:MARS 2022, AWS announced that the combined Axiom Space and AWS team successfully communicated remotely with the Snowcone on the ISS, and the team performed edge processing on space-based datasets. Streamlining access to sustainability data and hackathons to help grow your startup. Read more about this accomplishment.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance. Working with suppliers who share your commitment to sustainability is not only good for the planet but also enhances your organization’s reputation.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Data Friendly Space is creating a generative AI-powered virtual assistant for humanitarian staff operating in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments. It is extending the capability of its free carbon data tool by integrating higher image resolution, ingesting more satellite data, and improving frontend visualization using deep learning AI.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. A great reference for everyone having anything to do with risk and crisis communications.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Interconnected challenges demanding integrated solutions Cyber-resilience gaps in legacy systems pose significant risks to government operations. This approach perpetuates a cycle of outdated systems, increased security risks, and operational inefficiencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

These incentives standardize processes and motivate behaviors that achieve the objectives of these initiatives in a way that can be sustained over time. Financial operations and spend controls FinOps is the practice of managing spend on cloud technology. The DGA goal and measurement support the Saudi 2030 Vision.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The 10 finalists brought forward innovative ideas that will help the defence industry enhance its abilities to uncover actionable intelligence to support defence decision making, defend against cyber threats, and support making the defence industry more environmentally sustainable. AWS celebrates Military Appreciation Month.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JANUARY 2, 2024

Best of 2023 podcasts: One of emergency management’s major partners in all things concerning disasters, from the preparation phase to the response and recovery is our public information/affairs officers who support what we are trying to do in communicating with the public. I highly recommend this podcast to your listening.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Why using old procurement methods is a problem Cloud computing presents a difficult choice for organizations: adopt and shift operating models to take advantage of its benefits or maintain the status quo and miss out. Figure 2 shows the AWS Cloud Value Framework: cost, productivity, resilience, agility, sustainability.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The EIS details how AWS plans to invest in the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region during 2022-2036, including both capital and operating expenditures associated with establishing and operating this new Region. New UAE Region strengthens sustainability efforts in the Middle East. Further, AWS infrastructure was found to be 3.6

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Imagine you are an observer in an operating theatre. We need improved productivity through innovation to help ensure the sustainability of our world-class health system. Stewarding and operating My Health Record is one way we do this. With a look at focused intensity, the surgeon turns to the nurse and says, ‘hemostat clamp.’

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Agencies use asset management software and services to monitor, maintain, and control these types of operational assets and equipment. Asset management software can help agencies optimize the quality and utilization of assets throughout their lifecycle, increase productive uptime, and reduce operational costs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Government Lens is a collection of customer-proven design principles, scenarios, and technology agnostic best practices designed to encourage the unique context and requirements of governments globally to be considered when designing, building, and operating government workloads on AWS.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 25, 2024

One of the most pivotal areas is enhancing ESG and sustainability goals, cited by over 80% of respondents. It’s clear to see the big impact that technology is having on the wider property market in helping to improve operational efficiency and enhancing data collection.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is a guest post by Stephen Saunders, the managing director of EASE Airport Operations, LLC. CVG’s Innovation Center , a living laboratory to test technology and improve processes, designed EASE to help airports solve operational obstacles before they become problems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

From fundraising insights to beneficiary intelligence, to personalized communications, your nonprofit’s data can better support the activities that drive funding and resources toward your mission. Communicate efficiently and effectively. Finally, leverage your unified data to streamline communication with donors.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In addition to keeping track of items and effectively communicating with stakeholders, the Port in recent times has had to contend with shipping delays and other supply chain issues exacerbated by the pandemic. Climate Next: How sustainability champions around the world use cloud-powered tech to fight climate change.

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Google Public Sector

JULY 17, 2024

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organizations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Weighing approximately 100lbs, it's human-portable, making it easy to transport and deploy in various locations.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 9, 2024

Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is using Google Cloud technology for aircraft maintenance. This openness includes support for managed open source services operated by our partners that are tightly integrated into the platform, providing a seamless user experience across management, billing, and support.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A 2021 white paper on information and communications by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications highlighted the gap between urban and local digital transformation initiatives in Japan, with urban areas making more progress and local areas lagging behind.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

AWS Ground Station is a managed, pay-as-you-go service that lets customers control satellite communications, process data, and scale their operations. Read more about AWS for aerospace and satellite: Amazon and AWS to reimagine space station operations and logistics for Orbital Reef. Join us on the journey.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Recommendations for city governments In the face of looming fiscal challenges, city governments must adopt strategic measures to ensure financial stability and sustainability. Regularly updating financial models and engaging in long-term fiscal strategy development can provide a clearer roadmap for sustainability.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 16, 2022

They also enable opportunities for local businesses on the AWS Partner Network to work closely with public sector customers to solve some of the biggest community challenges. At AWS, we are highly sensitive to the security needs of our customers in every location in which we operate. Staying secure with the cloud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to the risk to life and biodiversity, wildfires can destroy and disrupt property, essential infrastructure, communications, air quality, and more. Operating fire lookout towers can serve as a pilot for more rapid wildfire detection.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s HR team recognized that its method of performance evaluation, which was time-consuming and required extensive spreadsheets and paper forms, was no longer sustainable. This culture of ongoing feedback and collaboration enables individuals to receive timely, relevant guidance and support.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Cloud Enablement Engine (CEE) When businesses undergo a major change in operations, they need a plan. With the Cloud Enablement Engine (CEE) workshop, our team of Transformation Consultants helps partners accelerate their journey with AWS by teaching them how to build a sustainable Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. It takes teamwork — and a lot of it — to keep agencies operating, meeting missions and providing for constituents. The most important element of DEIA, and ultimately building trust, too, is tying any asks of employees to the greater good. It’s not enough to issue a paycheck for the work.

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Peak Proposals

MARCH 23, 2020

If you have funding from foundations that have not signed the pledge, you may still want reach out to them to see if they would consider giving you greater flexibility with your grant, such as the ability to use project funds to cover general operating expenses. Raising Funds Can grant money help in this time of crisis? The answer is “maybe.”

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 27, 2021

Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems remain the backbone of communications for first responders across the spectrum of agencies and disciplines. One thing Eric Holdeman learned about was L3Harris’ experience with providing military communications equipment to the United States military services.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

For many building managers, property, and estate teams, finding the information needed to support everyday decisions about the operation of a building or the performance of the wider estate can be a challenge. Moreover, Glider is supporting the government’s sustainability goals. Infrastructure needed to support defence.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

AFRL , employing 13,000 individuals including on-site contractors, civilians, and military personnel, requires smooth coordination and communication. In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

AUGUST 9, 2022

Social media is a relatively new communications tool. However, today it dominates many aspects for how people communicate in their personal lives and is of increasing importance in business and government. Social media is a relatively new communications tool.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 22, 2023

Now that SNAP Express is operational with several national retail partners, AWS continues to support the program by assisting with site architecture, hosting, and business development. AWS’s goal is to identify innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for public health. We’re proud to be a key partner in this impactful project.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Enter the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT), a pairing that promises not just efficiency but revolutionary remote management capabilities for internet-connected devices. Let’s delve deeper into these terms. Plus, the isolated network lets DHS use AI to conduct trend analysis and track traffic.

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