AUS, AWS collaborate to advance cloud-enabled research
In parallel, the agreement establishes a Cloud Center of Excellence at AUS. This center will lead efforts to promote cloud adoption, develop governance frameworks and guide digital transformation initiatives across the university. Through targeted activities—including training programs, best-practice frameworks and knowledge-sharing platforms—the center will help expand internal AWS expertise and align cloud initiatives with the university's long-term strategic goals.
AWS will also provide AUS with access to its technical experts and solutions architects, offering ongoing support to help design and optimize cloud environments that serve the university's research and academic needs. The collaboration includes AWS Immersion Days focused on AWS solutions related to research workflow enhancement, data analytics, cost optimization and cloud security.
AWS-certified speakers will further engage with AUS through participation in on-campus research events. These events will highlight case studies, best practices and explore the practical application of cloud technologies in research, helping AUS scholars connect innovation with real-world impact.
Dr. Steve Griffiths, Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at AUS, added: 'This collaboration is foundational to the new research strategy being implemented at AUS. By integrating AWS cloud infrastructure into our research ecosystem, we are enabling our researchers to operate with greater agility, efficiency and security. It opens up new possibilities for how we evolve the research agenda at AUS.'
The AUS–AWS collaboration reflects a shared vision for empowering higher education through cloud technology and advancing research, innovation and institutional excellence in the digital era. To learn more about AUS and its strategic initiatives, visit
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