We4bee aims to connect sensor-equipped smart hives to the cloud, perform long-term analysis of colony and environmental data, and use data science methods to study the impact of environmental factors on bees. As a member of Microsoft’s AI for Earth program, you can receive AI-related products and services, and receive support from learning and training programs. The Microsoft AI for Earth initiative aims to use AI to solve humanity’s greatest challenges, helping researchers and participating partners and organizations develop and research new ways to protect water, agriculture, biodiversity and climate using AI. Christine Haupt, General Manager of Microsoft Services, said: “For Microsoft, enabling the effective use of technology by all is an obligation, and ARTIFICIAL intelligence can be an important part of a better future. We are very pleased that we4BEE has assisted us in supporting an ongoing project in Germany that uses technology to provide important research results for the conservation of bees.”