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Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI
Artificial Intelligence

Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI

The partnership aims to improve monsoon and extreme-weather forecasts, with researchers also targeting better ocean monitoring and climate projections.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research
Agricultural Technology

NIWA invests $5m in extreme weather research

Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Space-tech innovator Zenno appoints Erica Lloyd as Chief Revenue Officer
Unified Communications

Space-tech innovator Zenno appoints Erica Lloyd as Chief Revenue Officer

Erica Lloyd joins Zenno Astronautics as CRO to drive commercialization of patented superconducting magnet tech in the global space industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Meteorology stories

Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps
iOS

Rain Viewer adds radar freshness indicators for maps

Users can now see how stale each radar reading is at specific map points, exposing delays that often run eight to 15 minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to platform
Hyperscale

OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to platform

Asia-Pacific users can now test quantum workloads remotely on a 12-qubit photonic machine, billed by the second with no commitment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to cloud platform
Hyperscale

OVHcloud adds Quandela quantum computer to cloud platform

Businesses in Canada can now test quantum algorithms on a 12-qubit photonic machine through OVHcloud’s pay-as-you-go platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Power / Energy

FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants

FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Huawei launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services
Artificial Intelligence

Huawei launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services

The announcement was made at the annual HUAWEI Developer Conference - HDC.Cloud 2023 – was held in Dongguan, China, this month.

By Gaurav Sharma • 9 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
Remote sensing tech market to reach $42.5 billion by 2030
Data collection

Remote sensing tech market to reach $42.5 billion by 2030

The remote sensing technology market is set to reach $42.5 billion by 2030, according to new forecasts from the Market Statsville Group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Meteorology stories

NOAA picks Google Cloud for weather supercomputer shift
Agricultural Technology

NOAA picks Google Cloud for weather supercomputer shift

The move could speed forecasting and model updates as the US agency shifts a mission-critical system from on-site supercomputers to the public cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AWS highlights AI tools for Canada's wildfire season
Internet of Things

AWS highlights AI tools for Canada's wildfire season

As provinces brace for a severe fire season, AWS is touting AI systems that can speed detection, protect crews and improve evacuation alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
OVHcloud adds Quandela Belenos quantum computer to platform
Hyperscale

OVHcloud adds Quandela Belenos quantum computer to platform

Businesses and researchers can now trial photonic quantum hardware by the second, as OVHcloud widens its pay-as-you-go platform with a second machine.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
EWS to launch Canadian hub for remote mining monitoring
Digital Transformation

EWS to launch Canadian hub for remote mining monitoring

EWS to open Canadian hub for satellite-first remote monitoring, backing the move with a multi-million CAD $ investment and local hires.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Huawei Cloud & Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau launch AI weather model
Artificial Intelligence

Huawei Cloud & Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau launch AI weather model

Huawei Cloud and the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality launch the pioneering Zhiji Regional Model, an AI-based tool yielding short-term weather forecasts with an unprecedented fine-scale resolution of 3 km, dwarfing the 25 km scope of conventional global models.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments
Unified Communications

The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments

Australian state governments are being urged to embrace collaborative IT, leveraging partnerships and resource pooling to create effective, standardised solutions and tackle skills shortages in sectors including bushfire management and cybersecurity.

By Bryan Saba • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Space

Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future

National coalition unveils roadmap to integrate space and geospatial industries for Australia's economic success and national security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023