Studying the climate is one of the most important tasks currently being undertaken by scientists across the world, since it allows them to analyse patterns and form accurate predictions of what the future holds. Regardless of your feelings on climate change, understanding of the climate remains essential.
 
This is particularly crucial at a time when more and more evidence of human-influenced climate change is being unearthed. But with the mountains of data that is being generated in the search for answers and solutions to climate problems, it is necessary for researchers to turn to big data and cloud computing to give them the support and infrastructure they need to carry out accurate and wide-ranging work. EMC is a world leader in both areas, and its great to know that I’m involved in a (very) small way with furthering this research.
 
In a recent ZDNet report, a number of scientists outlined the different ways in which big data and the cloud were helping their cause. Those of you who watch the Discovery Channel (and yes, I’m addicted!) will shortly see some of the technology mentioned in this article on that channel. Big data is even helping insomniacs by contributing to some great TV for us to watch at 2am!
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