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Scaling biomedical research on AWS: A cloud-native approach to scientific data management

Scaling biomedical research on AWS: A cloud-native approach to scientific data management

This post explores how cloud-native architectures built using Amazon Web Services (AWS) help research institutions manage, curate, publish, and analyze complex scientific datasets at scale.

Deep dive into FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators: Decoding the 63 KSIs

Deep dive into FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators: Decoding the 63 KSIs

In this post, we break down every KSI theme, categorize each indicator by validation approach, and provide a practical gap analysis framework so you can begin preparing your cloud service offering (CSO) for FedRAMP 20x authorization on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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AWS Professional Services collaborates with NOAA and GAMA-1 Technologies to expand NESDIS Common Cloud Framework capabilities

AWS Professional Services has partnered with the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), alongside GAMA-1 Technologies to broaden the scope and capabilities of the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework (NCCF). This work supports NOAA’s ability to ingest, manage, process, and disseminate critical environmental data. Read this post to learn more.

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Breaking barriers: How AWS is revolutionizing the accessibility of federal agency communications for people with visual disabilities

In this post, we discuss a solution that uses AWS services to improve government communication accessibility and meet federal accessibility requirements. The serverless architecture automates document-to-speech conversion and delivers information to citizens with visual disabilities.

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From inaccessible to inclusive: How the new PDF accessibility remediation solution helps institutions compliantly address accessibility requirements

Public entities must make sure that their digital content is accessible for people with disabilities. PDF documents can present challenging accessibility issues. In this post, we discuss an innovative, open source, and AI-driven solution to automate the remediation of these PDFs and bring them into compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards.

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How the AI for Teaching & Learning Framework on AWS is transforming the student and teacher experience

In this blog post, we explore the AI for Teaching & Learning Framework on AWS, and discuss how it is addressing the evolving needs of higher education in the digital age.

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How Fair Trade USA uses AWS to improve working conditions for farmers

Fair Trade USA™ is a nonprofit organization that is committed to eliminating poverty by promoting sustainable development through ethical trade. They work to ensure fair compensation, safe working conditions for farmers and workers, and sustainable farming practices. In this post, you’ll learn how Fair Trade USA leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve working conditions for farmers and producers around the world.

Benchmark Education accelerates grading and boosts student feedback with generative AI on AWS

Benchmark Education accelerates grading and boosts student feedback with generative AI on AWS

Learn how Benchmark Education Company worked closely with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a grading tool powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help teachers dramatically reduce the time they spend grading open-ended assessments—while maintaining accuracy, privacy, and trust.

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Data ingress and egress through Trusted Research Environments and other secure enclaves

Data Review & Transfer Component (DRTC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a seamless solution to review, approve, and automate sensitive data transfer requests into and out of secure enclaves. In this post, we take you through the benefits of using DRTC to review data and other research artifacts for sensitivity prior to transfer into and out of these secure environments, in particular Trusted Research Environments (TREs).