Η AWS and more than 20 Greek and multinational companies are working together for the digital transformation of the island of Naxos
Η Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced in the context of a special event held in Naxos, its design for the Smart Island. It Smart Island is a pilot project that will leverage the technology AWS Clouds with the aim of improving the services provided to the permanent residents as well as the overall experience of the many visitors that the island welcomes every year.
Among the speakers of the event was the Minister of Digital Governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the Minister of Development and Investments Adonis Georgiadis, the Secretary General of Aegean and Island Policy Emmanuel Koutoulakis, the Regional Governor of South Aegean George Chatzimarkos and the Mayor of Naxos and Small Cyclades Dimitris Lianos.
His primary goal Smart Island is the development of solutions that will respond to the challenges facing the islands, such as Naxos, and are related to infrastructure management, service delivery and heavy reliance on mainland infrastructure due to remote geographical location. The Smart Island aspires to create a new field of high-tech solutions that will help local communities located in remote areas to face modern challenges. The project also demonstrates the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors for the benefit of local communities, the economy and the environment.
The project is the result of her collaboration AWS and more than 20 multinational and Greek companies, including some of the most innovative startups and public organizations. In its context Smart Island solutions for smart mobility, primary health and transportation of goods will be developed. These solutions include the digital recording of passenger ship arrivals and departures and the transportation of biological and pharmaceutical materials using drones. Overall, the island's existing infrastructure, such as the marina, power grid and water management systems, are upgraded through solutions Internet of Things (IoT) and smart infrastructure management systems. The integration of these technologies will make public services more sustainable and more efficient, while within the framework of the project, public sector workers as well as local actors from across the South Aegean region will have the opportunity to develop their digital skills and utilize the opportunities offered through technology.
The project is carried out with the support of the Greek Government, the South Aegean Region and the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades.
It is a collaboration between AWS and 23 other companies and organizations including: Aegean Neorion Innovation Center, Altus LSA, Cisco, CyTech, Deloitte, eFood, Eunice Energy Group, Eurobank, IoTech, Lambda Automata, Nova, Onex Technologies, OTE Academy, SaMMy, Sparkworks, Travelotopos, Vodafone, Public Employment Service (DYPA), Sustainable Islands Network - DAPHNI, National Science Research Center "Demokritos", Chamber of Cyclades, Hellenic Space Center and ELTA.
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