AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: AWS re:Invent
The U.S. Air Force improves aircraft readiness with AI and predictive maintenance solutions
The US Air Force (USAF) is responsible for more than 5,400 aircraft with an average age of 28 years. Read this blog post to learn how USAF employs predictive maintenance solutions, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to predict when aircraft need to be grounded for repairs or updates, which helps maintain mission readiness while lowering maintenance costs.
Forrester study commissioned by AWS estimates an ROI of 33% from data integration
A recent study, “The Total Economic Impact of Data Integration for the Public Sector,” analyzes the benefits, costs, and best practices associated with data integration. Read this blog post to learn more about the study, which finds that although there is an initial investment cost for organizations, interoperability can save tax payer dollars and alleviate administrative burdens.
Top highlights from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2023
Jeff Kratz, vice president of worldwide public sector channels and alliances at Amazon Web Services (AWS), has attended 11 re:Invent conferences and continues to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to customers. For those who were unable to attend or watch virtually, Jeff summarizes some of re:Invent 2023’s key partner highlights in this blog post.
Highlights from the re:Invent 2023 public sector Innovation Talk
The 12th annual Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference debuted Innovation Talks—deep dives hosted by AWS thought leaders. Dave Levy, vice president of AWS worldwide public sector, delivered his talk, “Empowering citizens through digital innovation,” on Monday, November 27. Read this blog post to learn more about some of the public sector organizations using the AWS Cloud to improve people’s lives and the world.
AWS Tech Alliance expands to Germany, Italy and Singapore
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance expansion into three new countries carries the same mission of aligning education providers, employers, government agencies, and business conveners to grow tech skills in a specific geography. These new Tech Alliances in Germany, Italy, and Singapore will directly connect more than 3,500 learners to cloud employers throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. Read this blog post to learn more about this expansion.
Announcing the 2023-2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant winners
Each year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) awards IMAGINE Grants to nonprofit organizations using cloud technology to drive mission-critical impact for their beneficiaries. Learn more about the IMAGINE Grant program and this year’s winners, who were announced today at our re:Invent 2023 conference.
SeloVerde uses geospatial big data and AI/ML to monitor deforestation in supply chains, powered by AWS
Open source geospatial artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) analyses along with Internet of Things (IoT)-connected sensors can power near real-time data built on the cloud and assist in decision-making. Read this blog post to learn how Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting the Government of Pará, Brazil, in designing and deploying SeloVerde (Green Seal), a cutting-edge tool to address climate change challenges and traceability in deforestation-risk supply chains.
Covered California provides affordable healthcare access, powered by AWS
Through the work of Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, the percentage of uninsured Californians is at a record-low 6.5 percent. Read this blog post to learn how Covered California achieved increased insurance coverage statewide through its innovative use of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Nebraska Judicial Branch modernizes its Electronic Exhibits System using AWS
More than 180 courts compose the Nebraska Judicial Branch, which together handle more than 285,000 cases annually and all of the case exhibits that come with such a workload. This blog post highlights the Judicial Branch’s journey to building an electronic exhibits system on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Alteia and the World Bank assess and enhance road infrastructure data quality at scale using AWS
Read this blog post to learn how the World Bank assesses road infrastructure faster and at less cost by using Alteia data analytics powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), geospatial imagery, and satellite imagery available on the Registry of Open Data on AWS.