CNG Blog

The CNG Blog serves as a vital platform for the Cloud-Native Geospatial community, offering insights into the latest advancements and discussions in the field. Articles cover a range of topics, including recaps of significant events like the Zarr Summit and STAC+Zarr Community Sprints, highlighting key technical prototypes and community connections.

The blog frequently delves into specific cloud-native geospatial technologies and standards, such as Zarr, STAC, and GeoParquet, discussing their integration, evolution, and best practices. It also explores emerging areas like Geospatial AI and the accessibility of large-scale datasets, such as AlphaEarth Foundations Satellite Embeddings, emphasizing frictionless data use.

Further discussions include conceptual developments like the Coalesced Chunk Retrieval Protocol, aiming to redefine and optimize cloud-native geospatial data handling. The blog also features spotlights on editorial board members, sharing perspectives on trends and challenges, and provides updates on community processes for contributing content.