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Category: Public Sector

AWS Branded Background with text "Redefining instructional support with generative AI: How Instructure built IgniteAI on AWS"

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.

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Hyperscale cloud and the power of partnerships: Helping NATO maintain peace and security

As NATO member countries review their defense needs, technology innovators are transforming the landscape of solutions that national security and defense agencies can consider to address complex threats. In this post, we’ll explore how strategic partnerships between cloud providers like AWS and defense innovators can unlock the full potential of these disruptive technologies for NATO and its member countries.

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University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech increases campus app engagement by 253% with generative AI from AWS Partner Modo Labs

To support a student population that includes many nontraditional learners, such as working adults, caregivers, and first-generation learners, the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) needed a faster and more intuitive way to deliver campus information. UA-PTC worked with Modo Labs, an AWS Partner, to launch MyAgent, a generative artificial intelligence agent built on AWS that delivers real-time, verified answers to conversational student questions directly within the college’s Modo-powered app.

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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.

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Benchmarking PacBio whole genome sequencing variant pipeline analysis with AWS HealthOmics workflows

This post demonstrates PacBio’s whole genome sequencing variant pipeline implementation on AWS HealthOmics, offering performance optimization insights and evidence-based recommendations for cost-effective deployment at scale based on extensive benchmarking.

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Six key considerations for procuring cloud-based contact center solutions in the public sector

The shift to cloud-based Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions offers significant opportunities for public sector organizations to transform their operations, reduce costs, and improve citizen services. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides innovative cloud technologies like Amazon Connect that can help organizations achieve these goals. However, traditional procurement approaches may not be well-suited for acquiring these modern cloud technologies. To help organizations navigate this transition, we’ve identified six key considerations when procuring a CCaaS solution like Amazon Connect.

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NRECA’s cloud transformation: Driving affordability, reliability, and sustainability in the public sector with AWS

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) recently completed a migration from a traditional on-premises data center and began using AWS Cloud services. Originally planned for five years, NRECA finished in four. Like most technology, it wasn’t as simple as flipping a switch, but if your organization is considering a similar move, hopefully the NRECA’s experience can act as a guide. Read this post to learn more.