CASE STUDY A Virtual College Case Study ECMWF: Cloud-based learning solution for weather forecastersEstablished in 1975, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is an independent intergovernmental organisation supported by 34 States. ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing and disseminating numerical weather predictions to its Member States. Based in Reading, ECMWF now employs around 300 staff from more than 30 countries. The background The solution The challenge “ “ Providing training for Member and Co-operating States is an essential part of what ECMWF does – enabling partners to get the most from ECMWF’s computing services, data and to develop an advanced understanding of forecasting. The extensive learning programme

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