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Working backwards from Vision Zero to improve road safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2021, more than 42,000 people died in roadway crashes in the US. In January 2022, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) unveiled the National Roadway Safety Strategy , and Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes a new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.

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Innovating for a more sustainable future: Practical examples from two Nordic organizations

AWS Public Sector Blog

Creating fossil-free postal transport and logistics In 2021, Posti Group , the leading postal and logistics service company in Finland, signed the Climate Pledge , co-founded by Amazon, and committed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across their business operations by 2040.

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How to improve security with an employee emphasis

Open Access Government - Technology News

How can the public sector improve security While public sector entities spanning education, healthcare, and transport are critical to our society’s successful day-to-day functioning, their significance makes them very attractive targets for malicious actors. The statistics speak for themselves. This isn’t coincidence.

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Privileged access: Understanding security inside out

Open Access Government - Technology News

From local councils to education, healthcare and transportation services, public sector entities are critical to the successful day-to-day functioning of our society. Unfortunately, however, their significance makes them an incredibly attractive target for cyber attackers. Government organisations are targeted relentlessly.