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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

This session highlights the efforts of AWS to conserve and reuse water across its onsite operations and in communities where it operates as part of its water positive (water+) commitment. Serving one of the largest and most diverse populations in the country, EDD collects and disburses billions of dollars annually.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. The AWS GovTech Accelerator was created to support the development of technologies that can address these challenges.

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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

Disaster response teams can use the cloud to create wildfire detection workflows that automatically deploy rapid notifications to fire incident response teams, so disaster response teams are alerted to the first signs of wildfire formation.

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Hurricane season 2023: Supporting hurricane response efforts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Innovating in advance Throughout the year, AWS Disaster Response develops and tests new innovations that utilize cloud technology to enable more efficient disaster response capabilities for our customers and relief organizations. Pictured: A customized AWS Disaster Response Jeep in a field test exercise.

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Protect critical services with new Continuity of Government IT on AWS solution guide

AWS Public Sector Blog

Citizens expect governments to continue to operate despite floods or heat waves endangering data centers, malicious actions taken against IT infrastructure, or power grid failures. This means they can focus on the operational aspects of maintaining key government services using the range of continuity options AWS provides.

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Creating real-time flood alerts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Working together, SINAPROC, Grupo TX, and AWS have developed a proof-of-concept for an early warning system for flooding. With this project, we are able to demonstrate the capabilities of the cloud to develop and implement an early warning system for floods. Learn more about AWS Partner Grupo TX and the AWS Disaster Response Team.

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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

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.