Fujitsu Launches 'Agricultural Cloud' to Analyze Data From Field Sensors

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By PC World | 22 July 2012 | 345

Fujitsu said Wednesday it will launch a new cloud-based platform to help modernize Japan's aging farms. The company said its "Akisai" service will go live in October, combining data from a nationwide network of sensors and cameras in fields that keep track of factors including soil temperature, moisture, rainfall, and humidity. Farmers that use the service will also be able to input crop information through tablets and mobile phones, and will benefit from detailed data on factors such as their profitability per crop and expenses. Fujitsu said the new service will also be marketed at larger companies such as wholesalers, food processors and restaurant chains to help them monitor the country's complex food supply. Read More