Cerner collaborates with Amazon Web Services on cloud innovation, machine learning

With the new agreement, which names AWS as its preferred cloud provider, Cerner CEO Brent Shafer says the company will be able to develop more agile and scalable tools for its clients. Cerner has announced a collaboration with cloud giant Amazon Web Services, with the aim of accelerating healthcare innovation. As part of the agreement, Cerner is naming AWS its preferred cloud provider.

The two companies expect this expanded relationship to power enhanced clinical experiences, increase efficiencies by lowering operational burdens for healthcare organizations, and accelerate artificial intelligence, machine learning and other innovations, ultimately advancing better patient health outcomes.