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Examples and uses of GIS

IBM Big Data Hub

One of the largest sources of data is all around us—that is, geospatial data. Geographic information systems (GIS ) visualize and make sense of this data, helping people and businesses better understand the patterns and relationships of our world.

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems.

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

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Here, we will look at examples and applications of renewable energy across a variety of industries, its impact on energy systems and the energy technologies that will drive its use in the future. trillion in 2023. But with all of this new capacity, how are renewable energy resources really being used? What is renewable energy?

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EU Parliament and Council of the EU Reach Agreement on Data Governance Act

Hunton Privacy

On November 30, 2021, the European Commission issued a press release indicating that the European Parliament and the Council of the EU ( i.e. , representatives of EU Member States) reached political agreement on the proposed EU Data Governance Act. Background. Read the European Commission Press Release.

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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. In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record.

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

IBM Big Data Hub

Agriculture is one of the main sources of contamination in the water we use to drink, fish, participate in recreational activities and more. According to reports , 78% of global ocean and freshwater pollution with excess nutrients is caused by agriculture. Farmers also want to optimize their fertilizer use for economic reasons.

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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

IBM Big Data Hub

Firms can also reduce their investment risk by using weather and climate data to make investment decisions. When firms are trading energy, for example, they can forecast renewable electricity generation based on predicted solar and wind patterns. Customers can get paid faster because there’s no need to assess damage.