AWS Public Sector Blog
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How to build a multilingual document summarization application using Amazon Bedrock
In this post, we showcase a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application that can search and query across multiple Indian languages using the Cohere Embed – Multilingual model and Anthropic Claude 3 on Amazon Bedrock. This post focuses on Indian languages, but you can use the approach with other languages that are supported by the large language model.
AWS announces Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts
Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth. AWS Outposts typically run connected to a parent AWS Region for resource management, access control, and software updates. When terrestrial network connectivity between an Outpost and its parent AWS Region is unavailable, this solution routes traffic back to the parent Region over a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connection, supporting business continuity and data residency requirements.
How an open source EMR system has transformed patient healthcare in more than 50 countries
In countries where demand for healthcare outweighs available resources, and populations are spread out in remote locations, open source technologies using Amazon Web Services (AWS) can transform providers’ and patients’ experience. Bahmni, an open source electronic medical records (EMR) system is one that we have pioneered. It gives doctors rapid access to up-to-date health records and test results so that they have better information and more time for patient care. A system that started in a single hospital in a remote part of central India is now used by more than 500 hospitals in 50 countries.
Building your first generative AI conversational experience on AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a variety of options for building chat-based assistants with generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The goal of this post is to present in simple words some of these options and what to keep in mind to decide which to use and how to get started.
Streamlining naturalization applications with Amazon Bedrock
Public sector organizations worldwide face a common challenge: processing an ever-growing volume of document-heavy applications across various services. From naturalization procedures to asylum applications and university admissions, many crucial processes still rely on manual or partially manual methods, leading to significant backlogs, extended processing times, and increased costs. This post explores how Amazon Bedrock can be used to address these challenges, focusing on streamlining naturalization applications.
How Penn State built an all-in-one campus resource app on Modo Labs’ development platform using AWS
In 2019, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) began looking for a better way to meet the needs of its digital-native student population—specifically, a seamless way to connect students with on-campus resources. Seeking to create a personalized mobile app experience, Penn State partnered with Modo Labs, an educational technology company (EdTech) offering a no-code app-building platform powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The result of this collaboration was Penn State Go, an all-in-one platform that quickly connects students to vital resources and services.
Stop Soldier Suicide partners with Pariveda, AWS on mission to reduce suicide rates among US service members and veterans
Because more than two-thirds of service members who die by suicide have no history of mental illness or suicidal ideation, Stop Soldier Suicide (SSS) started the Black Box Project in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Professional Services. Launched as an early prototype to identify data from devices of those lost to suicide, the project is an effort to gain better insight into the warning signs of suicide in veterans to help support suicide postvention, intervention, and ultimately prevention. Read this post to learn more.
Singapore’s NHG Cares App uses AWS to support a healthier population
The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is a leader in public healthcare in Singapore and is recognized for delivering high-value patient care. Its clinical services are provided through an integrated system of polyclinics, acute care tertiary hospitals, community hospitals, national specialty centers, and community-based care centers. Read this post to learn how NHG has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an intuitive and engaging mobile application called the NHG Cares App, which engages residents and spurs them to take charge of their health through personalized care plans, wellness coaching, health and social care programs, digital health education resources, and many other healthcare services.
Deploying AWS Modular Data Center: From ordering to delivery and installation
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Modular Data Center (MDC) is a service that enables rapid deployment of AWS managed data centers for running location- or latency-sensitive applications in locations with limited infrastructure. It reduces deployment time in remote areas and supports up to five racks of AWS Outposts or AWS Snow Family devices. In this post, we guide you through the end-to-end process of deploying the MDC at your site.
Implementing a unified search platform for educational content on Amazon OpenSearch Service
This post discusses how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help you set up a unified search platform for educational content using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Amazon OpenSearch Service is a managed service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale OpenSearch clusters in the AWS Cloud. With digital learning becoming increasingly popular, managing a vast amount of educational data can be challenging. A unified search platform enables users to search across multiple indexes at once, providing a centralized view of all available resources.