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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

For stakeholders in the public sector, the conference offered a whole host of important announcements, compelling themes, and inspiring customer stories. This session explains how generative AI technologies and techniques can be used by the public sector agencies to improve the delivery of citizen experiences.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

The selected startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for first responders, emergency services, corrections, and other public safety agencies. The company’s innovative career readiness platform features the Whole Learner Framework, which focuses on engagement and personalized learning.

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AWS launches first GovTech Accelerator to drive innovation in government

AWS Public Sector Blog

AWS wants to help startups develop solutions that address the needs of government agencies, with the first cohort focused on justice and public safety organizations including courts, corrections, emergency services, and law enforcement.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

CGIT gives public sector bodies the ability to leverage globally distributed IT infrastructure to underpin their continuity plans. Essential services for emergency response, public safety, or national security can be designed in a way that allows for the smooth shift of operations between on-premises and the cloud.

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How AWS is supporting nonprofits, governments, and communities impacted by Hurricane Ian

AWS Public Sector Blog

During the response to Hurricane Ian, Help.NGO identified impacted areas near Fort Myers that had outdated mapping data, which could potentially limit decision-making and appropriate response measures. To provide more accurate and recent data, AWS engaged volunteers across the company to contribute to public mapping 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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Student training program tackles Thailand’s air pollution with help from AirGradient, AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

These devices enable students to actively engage in the collection and analysis of air quality data, equipping them with essential skills to address environmental challenges.” “We are grateful to AirGradient and AWS for their support. For the first time, Thai rural schools have access to air quality monitors.

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