AUS and Amazon Collaborate to Advance Cloud-Powered Research
Sharjah, UAE, 1 May 2025 – AUS and Amazon Web Services (AWS) join forces to enhance research.
Transforming Research Through Cloud Technologies
The partnership aim to modernize the university’s research systems using cloud-based solutions.
AWS supports AUS with infrastructure, training, and strategy for digital and academic growth. This partnership helps AUS adopt advanced cloud technologies across its entire research community.
Leadership Commits to Innovation
Dr. Tod Laursen, AUS Chancellor, praised the collaboration’s strategic importance. He said they are building a research ecosystem using the latest technologies. “This partnership supports our academic mission, innovation capacity, and long-term impact,” he added.
Launching a Cloud Center of Excellence
AUS will establish a Cloud Center of Excellence with support from Amazon. The center will guide cloud adoption and shape digital transformation strategies at AUS. It will provide training, best practices, and resources for cloud technology implementation.
Expert Support and Hands-On Learning
Amazon will assign technical experts and architects to assist AUS cloud initiatives. They will support the university in designing secure and cost-effective research cloud environments. AWS Immersion Days will introduce AUS researchers to new tools and cloud capabilities.
Enhancing Skills Through Events and Engagement
AWS-certified speakers will join AUS events to promote cloud fluency and knowledge sharing. These events will explore real case studies, practical solutions, and research applications. AUS students and faculty will gain exposure to global cloud research practices.
Strategic Impact on AUS Research
Dr. Steve Griffiths, AUS Vice Chancellor for Research, welcomed the Amazon collaboration. “This initiative supports our new research strategy and strengthens operational agility,” he noted. AUS and Amazon will create new opportunities for efficient, secure, and scalable research workflows.
Building the Future of Research Together
This partnership aims to drive academic innovation and cloud adoption. Both institutions commit to empowering researchers and advancing excellence in the digital era.