Next Steps Towards Better Living Atlas Deployments and Maintenance

By

Martin, David
Ruiz Jurado, Vicente

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2023-9-12

Original Publication

Metabarcoding and metagenomics

Volume

7

Pages

1--2

Subjects

accessibility , ALA , Atlas of Living Australia , cloud platforms , cloud-based solutions , GBIF , infrastructure management , installation process , Living Atlases project , novel technologies. , technological advancements , usability

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers 2017-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.7.112560

 

Abstract

The Living Atlases project, facilitated by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA), has successfully operated for more than a decade, establishing collaborations with over 30 countries who have implemented ALA components within their respective environments. Over this period, technological advancements and the prevalence of cloud platforms have transformed the landscape of infrastructure management. In this presentation, we will explore innovative approaches to streamline the installation process of ALA, capitalizing on the benefits offered by cloud platforms and cutting-edge technologies. Furthermore, ALA has maintained a strong collaborative partnership with GBIF over the past four years, focusing on data ingestion pipelines and, more recently, engaging in shared user interface (UI) development.<br> These improvements aim to enhance the maintainability of ALA modules, enabling organizations to leverage the advantages provided by cloud-based solutions and novel technologies.