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Disaster response and risk management using PNNL’s Aether framework on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Users can execute and parameterize queries and analytics through the interface and retrieve most recently available data from satellites, using secure proxy connections to publicly inaccessible databases. Some other projects powered by Aether include Rapid Analytics for Disaster Response (RADR) and Chemical Security Mapping Tool (CSMT).

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AWS re:Invent 2024 recap for government agencies

AWS Public Sector Blog

Revisit key re:Invent announcements At re:Invent 2024, AWS launched numerous new offerings across analytics, compute, containers, database, security, identity, compliance, and other areas. But the biggest focus was on generative AI with over 25 new product and feature launches.

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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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Five need-to-know facts about using the AWS Cloud for K12 cyber-resiliency

AWS Public Sector Blog

Recently, AWS joined the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Education—among other leaders in the government and education community—to commit to improving the cybersecurity resilience of K12 education. According to Arden Peterkin, information security officer at Gwinnett County (Ga.)

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

At this level, the AWS Cloud is used to securely store critical datasets in one or more AWS Regions of our government customers’ choice. 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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Implementing a Drone Program

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Drones are becoming a critical piece of technology for any disaster response or emergency management function, however you cannot simply go out and just start flying a drone if you are a business. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

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How AI is improving constituent experiences in government

Google Public Sector

For instance, New York State implemented Contact Center AI (CCAI) to modernize its call center operations and provide New Yorkers with real-time answers to their most common and pressing questions about vaccine safety and efficacy. Guided by Google’s AI Principles , we believe our approach to AI must be both bold and responsible.