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Leveraging partnerships, technology, and design to enhance water quality through the inaugural Aquality app

IBM Big Data Hub

Yet, reports have said that one in four people do not have access to safe drinking water. The world is making progress on clean water and sanitation, but is still far behind its target to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: ensuring access to water and sanitation for all.

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IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife provide data, technology and expertise to farmers in need

IBM Big Data Hub

With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. ” That’s where digital agriculture comes in. That’s not always the best way to do it. I need a more scientific approach.”

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SAA Austin Recap #2! Acquisitions & Appraisal & Electronic Records Section Joint Section Meeting!

The Schedule

Acquisitions & Appraisal + Electronic Records Section Joint Section Meeting at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2019 . On August 3, 2019, members of the Acquisitions & Appraisal Section of the Society of American Archivists joined members of the Electronic Records Section for a combined annual meeting. Business Meetings. Presentations.

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Surveying Community Webs Members’ Digital Preservation Needs

Archive-It

by the Community Programs team Community Webs members and the Community Programs team gathered in the spring of last year for a virtual meeting, Future Webs , to reflect on the success and achievements of the program and chart next steps in 2024 and beyond.

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Improving government services with Collibra Data Quality & Observability: A closer look at the food stamp program

Collibra

Navigating a complex data landscape SNAP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) division. Agencies should also regularly track progress to ensure they are on track to meet objectives. Each state has its own agency responsible for SNAP oversight.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Big Data Hub

The International Energy Agency predicts that a combination of renewable energy and nuclear power will meet more than 90% of increased demand by 2025. 6 More intense droughts and water scarcity Global warming is causing more intense droughts and affecting water storage on land, decreasing access to freshwater.

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INSIGHTS from SENTINEL

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This transformation from ownership to usership started in software but can be applied to almost every industry, from entertainment and retail to agriculture, energy, construction, trade, and transport. Industries across the board struggle to meet the expectation of usership. solution, access, value, and education.