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South Wales Guardian
20-05-2025
- Climate
- South Wales Guardian
Met Office transfers to new supercomputer to boost UK forecast accuracy
Extreme weather events can also be predicted further in advance using the new technology, it said. Forecasters hope the computer will also help to advance climate research across the world. The supercomputer is operated by Microsoft's cloud-based system called Azure. The weather agency used its first supercomputer 60 years ago and until now, they have almost always been run on site. For more than a month, Azure was running off-site simultaneously with the Met Office's previous supercomputer, which has now been switched off. Charles Ewen, the Met Office's chief information officer, said: 'People ask how a bigger computer improves the weather forecast. 'One big thing this new computer will allow us to do in the near future is to be able to produce 14-day forecasts with a similar kind of accuracy than we can today for seven, eight, nine days.' Azure will allow the Met Office to start fresh projects without having to build new infrastructure, he added. He said: 'We use a technique to predict the future state of the atmosphere called numerical weather prediction. 'So that takes the laws of physics that are fairly well understood and applies them at scale to observations of the current state of the atmosphere. 'To do that is very, very computationally expensive. It's simulating the future state of the atmosphere. Operationally, that's 200 to 300 terabytes of information a day.' Segolene Berthou, who leads a team of researchers working on the Met Office's environmental prediction capabilities, said the supercomputer will permit researchers to run a model several times with slightly different parameters. 'That will give us quite a large variety of forecasts because of the chaotic nature of the atmosphere, and that can help us capture the extremes with more days in advance,' she explained. Ms Berthou added: 'The coupled system we're preparing is running faster and more smoothly on the new supercomputer. 'This is very good news because it means we can now be even more confident in our climate projections and have longer slices of time running this model.' A cloud system will make it easier for others to use the Met Office's backlog of data for climate research, the weather service said. Forecasters are also hoping Azure will allow them to adapt its use of artificial intelligence. They are not yet sure how the supercomputer will be augmented with machine learning. The Met Office has funded some of its researchers to start advanced degrees in machine learning and has offered a training programme on the subject. Simon Vosper, its science director, said: 'We have huge increases in capacity, which will enable us to take our science forward. 'With the new Azure-based capability, we'll be enhancing resolution, running many more models and introducing new scientific complexity.' The weather agency said: 'Met Office forecasts are used in aviation, defence, critical infrastructure, and shipping, as well as for predicting storms, floods, and gauging if Sunday will be suitable for a barbecue. 'The decision to entrust that critical work to an outside institution like Microsoft came only after a long process, informed by its own expertise in technology.'
Western Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Western Telegraph
Met Office transfers to new supercomputer to boost UK forecast accuracy
Extreme weather events can also be predicted further in advance using the new technology, it said. Deckchairs in James's Park, London (Lucy North/PA) Forecasters hope the computer will also help to advance climate research across the world. The supercomputer is operated by Microsoft's cloud-based system called Azure. The weather agency used its first supercomputer 60 years ago and until now, they have almost always been run on site. For more than a month, Azure was running off-site simultaneously with the Met Office's previous supercomputer, which has now been switched off. Charles Ewen, the Met Office's chief information officer, said: 'People ask how a bigger computer improves the weather forecast. 'One big thing this new computer will allow us to do in the near future is to be able to produce 14-day forecasts with a similar kind of accuracy than we can today for seven, eight, nine days.' Azure will allow the Met Office to start fresh projects without having to build new infrastructure, he added. He said: 'We use a technique to predict the future state of the atmosphere called numerical weather prediction. 'So that takes the laws of physics that are fairly well understood and applies them at scale to observations of the current state of the atmosphere. 'To do that is very, very computationally expensive. It's simulating the future state of the atmosphere. Operationally, that's 200 to 300 terabytes of information a day.' Segolene Berthou, who leads a team of researchers working on the Met Office's environmental prediction capabilities, said the supercomputer will permit researchers to run a model several times with slightly different parameters. 'That will give us quite a large variety of forecasts because of the chaotic nature of the atmosphere, and that can help us capture the extremes with more days in advance,' she explained. Ms Berthou added: 'The coupled system we're preparing is running faster and more smoothly on the new supercomputer. 'This is very good news because it means we can now be even more confident in our climate projections and have longer slices of time running this model.' A cloud system will make it easier for others to use the Met Office's backlog of data for climate research, the weather service said. Forecasters are also hoping Azure will allow them to adapt its use of artificial intelligence. They are not yet sure how the supercomputer will be augmented with machine learning. The Met Office has funded some of its researchers to start advanced degrees in machine learning and has offered a training programme on the subject. Simon Vosper, its science director, said: 'We have huge increases in capacity, which will enable us to take our science forward. 'With the new Azure-based capability, we'll be enhancing resolution, running many more models and introducing new scientific complexity.' The weather agency said: 'Met Office forecasts are used in aviation, defence, critical infrastructure, and shipping, as well as for predicting storms, floods, and gauging if Sunday will be suitable for a barbecue. 'The decision to entrust that critical work to an outside institution like Microsoft came only after a long process, informed by its own expertise in technology.'
South Wales Argus
19-05-2025
- Climate
- South Wales Argus
Met Office transfers to new supercomputer to boost UK forecast accuracy
Extreme weather events can also be predicted further in advance using the new technology, it said. Deckchairs in James's Park, London (Lucy North/PA) Forecasters hope the computer will also help to advance climate research across the world. The supercomputer is operated by Microsoft's cloud-based system called Azure. The weather agency used its first supercomputer 60 years ago and until now, they have almost always been run on site. For more than a month, Azure was running off-site simultaneously with the Met Office's previous supercomputer, which has now been switched off. Charles Ewen, the Met Office's chief information officer, said: 'People ask how a bigger computer improves the weather forecast. 'One big thing this new computer will allow us to do in the near future is to be able to produce 14-day forecasts with a similar kind of accuracy than we can today for seven, eight, nine days.' Azure will allow the Met Office to start fresh projects without having to build new infrastructure, he added. He said: 'We use a technique to predict the future state of the atmosphere called numerical weather prediction. 'So that takes the laws of physics that are fairly well understood and applies them at scale to observations of the current state of the atmosphere. 'To do that is very, very computationally expensive. It's simulating the future state of the atmosphere. Operationally, that's 200 to 300 terabytes of information a day.' Segolene Berthou, who leads a team of researchers working on the Met Office's environmental prediction capabilities, said the supercomputer will permit researchers to run a model several times with slightly different parameters. 'That will give us quite a large variety of forecasts because of the chaotic nature of the atmosphere, and that can help us capture the extremes with more days in advance,' she explained. Ms Berthou added: 'The coupled system we're preparing is running faster and more smoothly on the new supercomputer. 'This is very good news because it means we can now be even more confident in our climate projections and have longer slices of time running this model.' A cloud system will make it easier for others to use the Met Office's backlog of data for climate research, the weather service said. Forecasters are also hoping Azure will allow them to adapt its use of artificial intelligence. They are not yet sure how the supercomputer will be augmented with machine learning. The Met Office has funded some of its researchers to start advanced degrees in machine learning and has offered a training programme on the subject. Simon Vosper, its science director, said: 'We have huge increases in capacity, which will enable us to take our science forward. 'With the new Azure-based capability, we'll be enhancing resolution, running many more models and introducing new scientific complexity.' The weather agency said: 'Met Office forecasts are used in aviation, defence, critical infrastructure, and shipping, as well as for predicting storms, floods, and gauging if Sunday will be suitable for a barbecue. 'The decision to entrust that critical work to an outside institution like Microsoft came only after a long process, informed by its own expertise in technology.'
Korea Herald
26-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
LG CNS showcases AI innovations at Microsoft's Seoul event
LG CNS said Wednesday it showcased groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence applications across various industries at the Microsoft AI Tour in Seoul earlier in the day. At its showroom, the IT solutions provider showcased solutions that leverage Microsoft Copilot to enhance workplace efficiency. The company also introduced consulting programs and shared case studies of its AI-driven intelligent search services of manufacturing enterprises using Microsoft Azure Cloud. The Azure-based intelligent search service enables employees to input queries during work processes, with generative AI analyzing product design manuals and past cases to deliver the most optimal responses. Among the showcased services powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot were tools for scheduling and meeting minutes management, proposal and market analysis report generation, and manual and training material development. To strengthen collaboration with Microsoft, LG CNS recently established the MS Launch Center, a dedicated task force comprising Azure Cloud architects and AI and application experts. Additionally, the two firms jointly operate the Innovation Journey Workshop program, which supports enterprises in exploring generative AI adoption through prototype development and preimplementation validation. "By deepening our collaboration with Microsoft, we will continue to discover new technologies and services that drive customer value innovation. Our goal is to position ourselves as an AI transformation specialist, delivering the fastest and most relevant AI solutions,' said Kim Tae-hoon, head of the AI cloud business division at LG CNS. Meanwhile, Microsoft's AI Tour spans 60 cities worldwide, offering key insights and technological advancements in AI innovation. The Seoul event focused on business transformation through AI and strategies for sustainable value creation.
Korea Herald
26-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
LG CNS showcases AI innovations at Microsoft's Seoul event
LG CNS said Wednesday it showcased groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence applications across various industries at the Microsoft AI Tour in Seoul earlier in the day. At its showroom, the IT solutions provider showcased solutions that leverage Microsoft Copilot to enhance workplace efficiency. The company also introduced consulting programs and shared case studies of its AI-driven intelligent search services of manufacturing enterprises using Microsoft Azure Cloud. The Azure-based intelligent search service enables employees to input queries during work processes, with generative AI analyzing product design manuals and past cases to deliver the most optimal responses. Among the showcased services powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot were tools for scheduling and meeting minutes management, proposal and market analysis report generation, and manual and training material development. To strengthen collaboration with Microsoft, LG CNS recently established the MS Launch Center, a dedicated task force comprising Azure Cloud architects and AI and application experts. Additionally, the two firms jointly operate the Innovation Journey Workshop program, which supports enterprises in exploring generative AI adoption through prototype development and preimplementation validation. "By deepening our collaboration with Microsoft, we will continue to discover new technologies and services that drive customer value innovation. Our goal is to position ourselves as an AI transformation specialist, delivering the fastest and most relevant AI solutions,' said Kim Tae-hoon, head of the AI cloud business division at LG CNS. Meanwhile, Microsoft's AI Tour spans 60 cities worldwide, offering key insights and technological advancements in AI innovation. The Seoul event focused on business transformation through AI and strategies for sustainable value creation.
