AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Jeff Kratz
Jeff leads the AWS Worldwide Public Sector Industry and Nonprofit businesses, serving government, education, public health, and nonprofit organizations. Jeff guides the creation, modernization, and execution across these industries to launch mission-critical cloud solutions that impact millions of people globally.
Top 10 things you missed: The Public Sector Partner Forum at the AWS Summit Washington, DC
Earlier this week, I was thrilled to host my first AWS Public Sector Partner Forum in advance of the AWS Summit Washington, DC. It was a wonderful opportunity to speak directly to AWS Partners about our journey together, share some exciting announcements, and have a conversation with other AWS leaders. Here are some highlights.
AWS announces Local Zones in Latin America
AWS plans to launch new AWS Local Zones across Latin America to contribute to the region’s economic diversification. The new locations include Bogotá, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Queretaro, Mexico; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Santiago, Chile. AWS is helping to develop more resilient economies that promote long-term economic growth. The low-latency offered by Local Zones can make new use cases possible for public sector organizations.