Cloud technology can help businesses tackle the challenges presented by climate change, as well as meet its opportunities. Alibaba Cloud, in partnership with Tata Communications, is developing digital solutions for a sustainable future. The partnership is focused on facilitating digital transformations across many different industries. Climate change-related matters are among the most significant challenges — and opportunities — that businesses and CEOs face today. A company that manufactures jewelry may want to know if impending climate events, such as the torrential rain and high-wind speeds that Tropical Cyclone Freddy recently unleashed in south-east Africa, will disrupt its delivery logistics and supply chain. But how can such an event be predicted, let alone planned for? One route is to utilize the power of the cloud. Alibaba Cloud , the digital technology and intelligence backbone of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, has created a nowcasting platform that leverages AI and digital technologies to predict short-term weather conditions, helping businesses navigate their way through climate change. Alibaba Cloud works with Tata Communications to push the envelope on digital transformation. "Connected customers, partners, workforce, and things are success drivers in today’s world as we look to build the future," said Amitabh Sarkar, […]
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