AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: Internet of Things
Enabling the mission autonomy flywheel: The AWS four-phase approach to defense innovation
In this post, you will learn how AWS technologies support the entire autonomous system lifecycle from AI-powered design and virtual prototyping in pre-deployment, to edge computing through services like AWS IoT Core and AWS IoT Greengrass and related solution guidance like Tactical Edge Application Deployment on AWS and Cloud Edge Global Access (CEGA) during deployment, through real-time mission operations, and finally to post-mission evolution using secure over-the-air updates and predictive maintenance.
Shield AI and AWS collaborate to deliver mission autonomy at fleet scale
This significant growth in military unmanned aerial vehicles, which serve as a proxy for the broader autonomous systems market, underscores the urgent need for scalable, secure, and efficient software deployment solutions. As the number of autonomous platforms increases, so does the complexity of managing their software systems. In response to this growing challenge, Shield AI and AWS have collaborated and successfully demonstrated a scalable architecture and proof of concept (PoC) that addresses challenges often seen when deploying autonomy software and machine learning algorithms onto autonomous systems.
AWS expands its support of ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health performers
AWS provides innovative health researchers with the agility, adaptivity, and resilience they need to accelerate their research. Because of this, AWS expanded the scope of its commitment to Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health performers to include its Spark funding track awardees. These awardees focus on transformative early-stage research in women’s health.
How AWS IoT services address NIST 800-183: Networks of ‘Things’
In this post, we will explore AWS IoT services in the context of NIST Special Publication 800-183: Networks of ‘Things’. NIST 800-183 presents a model for expressing IoT deployments and establishes concerns about the trustworthiness of the Internet of Things, which AWS IoT services can help public sector organizations address. We will delve into key areas such as authentication, monitoring, and secure communication.
Harnessing cloud solutions to tackle water challenges
In this post, we explore how Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud-based technologies can be used to address diversified and dynamic water challenges in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As climate change and demographic shifts continue to strain water resources, the need for innovative, technology-driven solutions has never been more urgent.
4 common IoT protocols and their security considerations
With the Internet of Things (IoT), selecting the right communication protocol ensures efficient data exchange and seamless connectivity between devices and the cloud. With a multitude of IoT protocols available, choosing the one that best suits your specific use case can be challenging. In this blog, we explore four common protocols used to connect IoT devices to the cloud and shed light on when and where to deploy them for optimal results.
AWS solutions for use cases across public sector industries
Companies across all industries face a multitude of challenges in their operations, many of which can be addressed through innovative uses of technology. By implementing use cases tailored to their specific needs, organizations can drive efficiencies, mitigate risks, and create competitive advantages. This comprehensive post explores some high-impact use cases with the corresponding Amazon Web Services (AWS) solution that can transform public sector industries.
Safeguarding data exchange in government using AWS
When government agencies choose Amazon Web Service (AWS) to store data, they choose to take advantage of inheriting the strictest security controls and standards. In addition, AWS services offer a unique opportunity to enhance networking and security approaches, ensuring safe and resilient data transfer mechanisms. This blog post provides guidance towards data sharing among government agencies, offering prescriptive approaches and best practices for implementing secure data exchange solutions using AWS services.
The role AWS is playing in Prosper Africa Tech initiatives
The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is a collaboration uniting leading American and African tech companies behind the mission of accelerating e-commerce and digital trade in Africa. The recently announced collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Choppies, a leading supermarket chain in Botswana, exemplifies the Alliance’s model of impact-oriented public-private partnerships. This post highlights the AWS-powered deployment of Choppies’ state-of-the-art Farmer’s app across its supplier network.
4 ways AWS can help states transform healthcare for incarcerated individuals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently enabled states to extend Medicaid coverage to eligible incarcerated individuals, with hopes of ensuring continuity of care upon release, reducing the risk of relapse, and encouraging better health management. To help states begin benefitting from this new CMS policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a suite of data storage, telehealth, analytics, and reentry services. In this post, we break down four specific areas where AWS services—and AWS Partners—can help.