AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

During the response to Hurricane Ian, Help.NGO identified impacted areas near Fort Myers that had outdated mapping data, which could potentially limit decision-making and appropriate response measures. To provide more accurate and recent data, AWS engaged volunteers across the company to contribute to public mapping efforts.

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First State Insights

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This series seeks to shed light on opportunities for community, economic, and social recovery from the pandemic by engaging experts and advocates in conversations on five important questions: 1) What's one thing you think will be changed for good after the pandemic? 2) What's one thing you hope will change?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

The AWS GovTech Accelerator’s goal is to support the development of technologies that can address challenges such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. Learn more about the AWS GovTech Accelerator and apply now.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) is a federal government agency responsible for extending civilian foreign aid and development assistance, such as for countries that need disaster response and recovery resources, are trying to escape poverty, and are engaging in democratic reforms.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

CGIT helps governments mitigate these risks through a series of engagements that help governments map their continuity goals to an appropriate technology path, followed by assisted delivery of the expected outcomes through AWS Professional Services , ready-made solutions, or the help of more than 100,000 AWS Partners from more than 150 countries.

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Partnership for Public Service

JUNE 7, 2023

Customer journey maps, visual tools that help define customers’ needs and reveal how customers engage with services, can help agencies identify which aspects of their programs create barriers to access critical services. People doing place-based work should focus on the needs of the community and the individuals they serve.

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