European Space Agency signs up CGI and OVHcloud to build storage for the 500PB of Earth observation data it expects to…
- OVHcloud and CGI are teaming with the European Space Agency to build its ESA Earth Observation Information System
- Christened "Digital EO," the project will amass an incredible 500PB of Earth observation data by 2035
- The decentralized cloud-based project will provide data and compute processing for scientists, researchers, businesses, and citizens across Europe and the UK
A huge new project to record Earth Observation data has been launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), with OVHcloud providing cloud storage and processing and project management courtesy of IT and business management firm CGI (via its France Défense et Spatial subsidiary).
The ESA Earth Observation Information System, or Digital EO, aims to collect data about our planet from satellites and other observation hardware for use in studies and research.
With initial deployment in Italy, France, and Germany, Digital EO will be able to extend to other European countries, as well as Canada. Despite...
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