Palantir Receives $115 Million Contract Extension from U.S. Army to Enhance Data-Driven Operations Platform

Published: 2023-12-15

Palantir Technologies has received a contract extension from the U.S. Army worth $115.04 million. The contract aims to improve the Army Vantage data-driven operations platform. Palantir’s open data and analytics platform will be important for achieving this goal.

Scientists at Oregon State University have successfully sequenced the chia genome. This provides valuable information about the plant’s nutritional and health benefits. The research could encourage chia cultivation in Oregon, where the climate is similar to South America. Chia seeds are known to improve cardiovascular health and stabilize blood glucose levels.

In the UK, there are ongoing lobbying scandals involving politicians. Conservative MP Scott Benton has been suspended for 35 days for breaking lobbying rules. This is just one example of the issues with the UK lobbying industry, which lacks transparency and accountability. The Labour Party has proposed the establishment of a new ethics and integrity commission to address these concerns.

Schlumberger and Microsoft are collaborating to develop digital solutions for the carbon capture and storage industry. This partnership aims to speed up the decarbonization of industries. They will create a data platform for the CCS project, Northern Lights.

Spire Global has been awarded a contract by EUMETSAT to provide satellite weather data. This partnership reflects the trend of public-private partnerships in weather forecasting. Spire’s data will enhance weather forecasting capabilities and help predict extreme weather events.

These developments show the increasing importance of open data and analytics in various sectors. Transparent and accessible data is crucial for informed decision-making and progress. As technology advances, data and knowledge will continue to shape our future.

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