The document discusses the implementation of cloud computing and web processing services, particularly for processing earth observation data, with an emphasis on private cloud solutions due to security and privacy concerns. It highlights the capabilities of the Orfeo Toolbox for geospatial data processing and the limitations of Web Processing Services (WPS) 1.0, while indicating upcoming enhancements in WPS 2.0 for better process management. Future initiatives include deploying WPS on cloud infrastructure for orthorectification processes, with applications scheduled for demonstration in 2014.
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