AWS Public Sector Blog
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Vanderbilt University launches Cloud Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Vanderbilt University are excited to announce the launch of the Vanderbilt Cloud Innovation Lab (CIL) for Libraries and Applied Digital Preservation, powered by AWS. This new creative collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of digital preservation technologies and cloud-based solutions.
Redefining instructional support with generative AI: How Instructure built IgniteAI on AWS
Instructure, a leading education technology (EdTech) company, has announced the release of IgniteAI, a new suite of generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to simplify classroom administration. Developed in close collaboration with AWS and built on Amazon Bedrock, IgniteAI and its agentic AI feature, IgniteAgent, are deeply integrated into Canvas, Instructure’s learning management system (LMS) used by over 2.4 million teachers worldwide. This blog post explores how the collaboration between AWS and Instructure is redefining instructional support and taking education technology to the next level.
Transforming nonprofit impact: Highlights from the AWS Imagine Conferences in London and Sydney
In this post, we explore some of the stories shared by public sector innovators at the AWS Imagine for Nonprofits conferences in London and Sydney, which illustrate the transformative power of cloud technology when applied thoughtfully to address significant challenges and advance mission delivery.
Discover how AWS Partner generative AI solutions can transform your public sector organization
To help IT leaders get started with generative AI, we’re launching a new content hub featuring AWS technology partner solutions designed specifically for public sector IT leaders. Read this post to learn more.
66 new or updated datasets available on the Registry of Open Data on AWS
Through the AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program, customers are making over 300 PB of high-value, cloud-optimized data available for public use. All publicly available datasets can be found in the Registry of Open Data on AWS and are now also discoverable on Exchange. This quarter, AWS released 66 new or updated datasets. Read this post to learn more.
Macquarie University accelerates cloud transformation with AWS
Macquarie University today announced a significant advancement in its digital transformation journey, partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create a modern, cloud-first environment that will revolutionize its technology infrastructure and services delivery.
AWS and MortarCAPS: A game-changing partnership set to revolutionize data management in post-secondary education
The post-secondary education sector is about to experience a seismic shift in how it manages data. In a landmark announcement, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MortarCAPS have revealed a strategic partnership that promises to transform the way that tertiary education institutions handle information, support students, and drive innovation.
AWS LLM League sparks AI innovation at AWS Summit Washington, DC 2025
Recently, the AWS Large Language Model (LLM) League took center stage at the AWS Summit Washington, DC 2025, captivating attendees with its hands-on approach to fine-tuning large language models (LLMs). Read this post to learn more.
New AWS WickrGov offerings to enable secure, compliant communication on multiple devices
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is announcing two new AWS WickrGov offerings designed to help customers rapidly deploy secure communications capabilities across their organizations.
Highlights from the 2025 AWS Summit Washington, DC keynote
Cloud infrastructure expansion, agentic AI advancement, and national security initiatives took center stage today during the keynote of the AWS Summit Washington, DC. The annual gathering in the nation’s capital showcased the continued commitment of AWS to public sector innovation and digital transformation.









