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May 2023
31m 9s

#585: AWS Partners with Smart City

Amazon Web Services
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The city of the future is “smart.” This episode is a deep-dive into practical step-by-step insights and global trends on building smart city solutions in the cloud. Discover how AWS Partners with verified smart city capabilities are driving innovative, inclusive, and sustainable cities around the world through the AWS Smart City Competency Program. Hear from ... Show More
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