Amazon leads Greek ‘smart island’ project

A pilot project on the Greek island of Naxos, led by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will trial drone deliveries, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and more.

The Smart Island project was designed in collaboration with 20 Greek and international companies and developed with the support of the Greek government, local authorities and the US Embassy.

The pilot aims to address some of the specific challenges faced by Naxos and other Greek islands. Limited transport options to the main settlement Chora can be a barrier to accessing health services. Infrastructure like the road network, the local marina, car parks, water supply, waste management and power generation can also struggle to meet d...