AWS Public Sector Blog
Category: Public Sector Partners
How federal agencies can optimize document processing using advanced AI with human oversight
Federal agencies typically collect, manage, use, and distribute a wide array of documents. Storing and distributing federal agency documents is often a complicated process; documents can range from structured formats to free-flowing documentation with personal identifiable information (PII) that needs careful redaction. And because federal agencies cover a wide breadth of domains, it is challenging to develop a one-size-fits-all approach for document processing. In this post, we explore an example of how a federal agency can use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design and deploy a solution that addresses this document processing challenge.
re:Invent 2024: Your public sector playbook for AWS’s biggest event
On December 2, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent conference returns to Las Vegas for our 13th year of learning with cloud enthusiasts from around the world. This flagship AWS event unites global visionaries to explore the latest technologies redefining what’s possible for their missions. For our public sector pioneers, tailored sessions and activations will amplify your re:Invent experience, and this post will help you to start charting your personalized agenda today.
Streamlining educational assessment tools with generative AI on AWS
Curriculum Associates is an education technology (EdTech) company using data-driven technology to bring personalized, evidence-based learning to K12 education institutions. Drawing on the AWS team’s considerable AI expertise and using generative AI resources from AWS, Curriculum Associates transformed their alignment process, freeing up their staff to focus on efforts more directly related to supporting student growth and serving teachers.
AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launches in France to help meet demand for cloud, AI talent
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in France brings together education institutions, community organizations, and employers, with all participating organizations playing a critical role. The alliance aims to answer this question: How can we accelerate the digital transformation and economic development of France, when basic digital skills are lacking? Read this post to learn more.
EDUCAUSE 2024: 5 ways AWS Partners are building the future of higher education
Leaders in higher education recognize that generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cloud computing, and other advanced technologies are rapidly changing how education and research happen on campus. Whether through data-driven administrative decision-making, generative AI infrastructure for research, or enhanced learning tools for the classroom, higher education institutions are developing and applying technology in innovative and helpful ways. Some of these examples will be shared at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference from October 21-24 in San Antonio.
Acentra Health processes 35M Medicare documents 50% faster with IDP on AWS
Acentra Health helps Medicare beneficiaries file quality of care complaints and appeals regarding early hospital discharge or early termination of skilled services. Processing these cases requires meticulous data entry from patient records and forms related to prior authorization notices, patient care, and case management, which often consist of complex medical history. To better support its clients, Acentra Health implemented an intelligent document processing (IDP) solution using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Read this post to learn how their IDP solution reduced document processing times and lowered costs.
Demystifying AI: How RAG boosts efficiency in state and local government departments
Welcome to the frontier of public sector innovation, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a tool for transformative change. As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.
Reducing transcription costs by 60% using AWS AI/ML services
The process of transcribing video or audio files has traditionally been manual and time-consuming. Beyond the need for accurate and cost-effective transcriptions, attorneys have determined a need for timestamping capabilities, speaker identification, search and replace capabilities, the highlighting of specific words, editing capabilities, and most importantly, shortened turnaround times.To address the need for quicker and more accurate transcription of audiovisual files, the Contra Costa County (CCC) District Attorney’s (DA) Office reached out to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and partnered with AWS Partner ScaleCapacity to develop a solution that would automate the manual transcription process. Read this post to learn more.
AWS joins global leaders in New York during United Nations General Assembly
While global leaders convened for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Dave Levy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector, met with business leaders, diplomats, and civic organizations to discuss AWS’s innovative approach to tackling global challenges. He delivered a fireside chat at the Concordia Annual Summit, and joined the Atlantic Council for two panels, where he shared AWS’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services as key examples of how the company harnesses technological advancement to drive global impact. Read this post to learn more.
Whose contract is it anyway? How AWS Marketplace works
IT marketplaces offer a new way of approaching software procurement. In the case of AWS Marketplace, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is not a software reseller but the marketplace provider. And software vendors, channel partners, and professional services providers are all sellers within AWS Marketplace. Read this post to learn more about how AWS Marketplace contracts work.