EGI is excited to announce a significant Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Horizon Europe project Blue-Cloud 2026, providing Cloud Compute, Online Storage, and Check-in services to operate and strengthen the WebODV platform for ocean science.

Blue-Cloud 2026 is evolving the pilot ecosystem developed in the Horizon 2020 phase into a federated European ecosystem, delivering FAIR and Open data and analytical services crucial for in-depth research of the ocean, EU seas, coastal & inland waters. This project creates a thematic marine extension to EOSC, supporting open web-based science and addressing the needs of the EU Blue Economy, marine environment, and Marine Knowledge agendas.

The SLA encompasses EGI Cloud Compute, Online Storage, and Check-In services, offering a comprehensive solution for deploying and scaling virtual machines on-demand, ensuring guaranteed computational resources in the cloud. The collaboration extends to showcase the integration of EGI Federated Cloud resources with the WebODV platform, adopting a Bring Your Own Compute (BYOC) and Storage (BYOS) approach. Additionally, EGI Check-In facilitates secure authentication, ensuring seamless access to resources.

This collaboration between EGI and the Blue-Cloud 2026 project is a significant milestone in advancing ocean data analytics. By combining state-of-the-art computing, storage, and authentication services, the partnership empowers researchers working on diverse projects within the realm of marine sciences. The SLA exemplifies the crucial role of accessible and scalable infrastructure in fostering innovation and progress in oceanographic research.

If you or your organisation are intrigued by the possibilities offered by EGI and want to explore how our services can enhance your research, visit our website and connect with us. This collaboration with Blue-Cloud 2026 showcases our commitment to driving advancements in data analytics and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in shaping the future of oceanographic research.