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15 startups selected for the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator

AWS Public Sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes.

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New AWS survey reveals the link between AI fluency and the next education revolution

AWS Public Sector

Education leaders are eager for solutions to the difficulties facing schools across the country. With strained local resources impacting educators, it is more critical than ever for the education community to adapt and evolve to meet student needs and address challenges.

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Budgeting Priorities for Federal Deployment of Zero Trust (E130)

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No longer trying to define what it is, focus is now on the affordability within already challenged budgets. While in the education world he had the opportunity to run programs for the US Department of Defense, the US Department of Labor and created an accessible cyber-defense range for students and businesses.

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Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

American City & Country

He says this is due to tighter state and local budgets. Although they have key historic knowledge, they have not necessarily been trained and educated on the latest technologies and cyber-security threats. But times have changed, and today, cities and counties face ransomware attacks. What’s more, local governments remain vulnerable.

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Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

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The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.

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How the cloud helps scale innovation in K12 and primary education

AWS Public Sector

At this year’s IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders, three K12 technology leaders convened to answer the question: How can the cloud help innovative ideas scale and expand in K12 education? Similarly, a Texas education service center is moving to the cloud to go to market more quickly.

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Harnessing the power of generative AI in the classroom and beyond

AWS Public Sector

This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. But can this groundbreaking innovation help in addressing more complex societal issues, such as the equality of access to education? This helps educators make deeper connections with students.

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