Global collaboration The SKA Observatory is a multinational science project with partners in more than 20 countries and a mandate to deliver large-scale, high-performance data processing infrastructure. Opportunity: offer enterprise-grade data management, cloud HPC, and cross-border compliance solutions to support their global operations.

HPC and Cloud Recent news shows SKAO commissioning a AWS-hosted high-performance computing environment via The Server Labs, highlighting a strong need for scalable, secure, and optimized cloud-based computation and data workflows. Opportunity: provide end-to-end HPC platforms, data transfer, storage, and performance tuning services.

Cultural and heritage Partnerships with Indigenous groups for site protection and intergenerational benefits indicate a willingness to engage in responsible, community-aware projects. Opportunity: propose sustainable procurement, local capacity-building programs, and transparent governance tooling that aligns with cultural heritage commitments.

Open collaboration SKAO is expanding outreach through open webinars and a global science users community, signaling a need for robust collaboration tools, security, and data sharing platforms. Opportunity: offer collaboration suites, data access control, and federated analytics solutions.

Strategic leadership With a new director-general and high-profile engagement (G20, UN workshops), SKAO is in a growth and modernization phase, likely to seek strategic tech partnerships, system integrations, and long-term IT roadmaps. Opportunity: position as a trusted systems integrator for end-to-end infrastructure, compliance, and lifecycle services.