AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: HAQM Simple Storage Service (S3)
Indiana DOC works with Mi-Case to fast-track offender management system launch on AWS
In 2021, the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) awarded a contract to Mi-Case, an HAQM Web Services (AWS) Partner, to replace its legacy systems managing case data across the state’s corrections facilities. The project kicked off in February 2021 and the new web and cloud-based offender management system (OMS) went live in May 2023. Read this blog post to learn why implementations like it routinely take several years and why this project was different.
The benefits of running controlled substance databases with AWS
Healthcare authorities and providers use state-run controlled substance databases (CSDs) to track prescriptions and identify patients for substance abuse. CSDs help evaluate treatment options, screen patients who may be at risk for drug abuse problems, and make informed decisions about prescribing medication. This post explains how healthcare authorities can leverage CSD data to enhance their decision-making processes within business operations by using HAQM Web Services (AWS).
How to migrate to the new AWS Ground Station Agent launching March 28
On March 28, HAQM Web Services (AWS) will release a new version of the AWS Ground Station Agent (agent), which is not compatible with past agent releases. In order to maintain operational continuity of Ground Station environments, agent users must follow the instructions provided in this blog post before upgrading to the March 28 version of the agent.
Creating AWS CloudFormation templates for AWS Ground Station DigIF workloads
HAQM Web Services (AWS) Ground Station has many different parameters and options to choose from when creating a contact and setting up data delivery. For this reason, it is advised that infrastructure as code (IaC) is used. This post is the first of a two-part tutorial that provides an overview of the resources required to create AWS CloudFormation templates for Digital Intermediate Frequency (DigIF) workloads, using AWS Ground Station to transmit data between the satellite and AWS Cloud environment.
Metis adds real-time collaboration to classroom live streams with HAQM IVS
To provide students across India with the highest quality learning experience, the education technology (EdTech) company Metis leveraged HAQM Web Services (AWS) to power its interactive live streams. Using HAQM Interactive Video Service (HAQM IVS), Metis now supports an average of 50,000 unique viewers daily across 700 weekly online classes.
Singapore Eye Research Institute categorizes retinal diseases using HAQM Rekognition
HAQM Rekognition, a code-free automated machine learning (AutoML) service from HAQM Web Services (AWS), showed impeccable diagnostic performance in categorizing various retinal diseases using optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans. This blog post details the steps to use HAQM Rekognition Custom Labels to train a model that categorizes retinal diseases and the process of training and fine-tuning convolutional neural networks (CNNs), the standard deep learning methodology.
Flexibility, cost-savings, and innovation: Kellogg School of Management chooses AWS
At the end of 2022, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management had a decision to make. The on-premises SQL server used by faculty and students had reached the end of its life, and the school needed to identify a cost-effective way forward while ensuring that the datasets would remain highly available for researchers to use on demand. After weighing various options, Kellogg worked with HAQM Web Services (AWS) to create a data lake that fit its unique needs.
Best practices for project management in the AWS Cloud
HAQM Web Services (AWS) employs project management principles to deliver public sector cloud outcomes. These principles drive successful service launches, new solutions, and workload migrations. Read this blog post to learn about the project management tools, references, and AWS Management Console tips that give public sector customers better project visibility, automate task management, and help accelerate project outcomes.
Improve road safety by analyzing traffic patterns with no-code ML using HAQM SageMaker Canvas
To improve safety and convenience, transportation agencies amass a substantial volume of data. However, these organizations encounter challenges in data accuracy validation due to issues related to data quality and occasional missing information. With the incorporation of new artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities from HAQM Web Services (AWS), they can take advantage of no-code solutions to identify and address data gaps.
Estimating physical climate heat risk with NASA Global Daily Downscaled Projections on ASDI
Climate risk consists of transition risk and physical risk. Transition risk represents regulatory and market-based risks while physical climate risk covers climate-related earth processes and its effects on the built and natural environment. In this blog post, we highlight how to use HAQM Web Services (AWS) to enrich your asset portfolio with open climate data hosted in AWS.