Allister Carter

The invisible infrastructure powering the future of cultural heritage By Gcore · Partner in the ELLIE Project When you walk through a museum, stand in front of a centuries-old painting, or listen to a piece of ancient music brought back to life - infrastructure is probably the last thing on your mind. And that’s exactly the point. We tend to think of culture as something deeply human. Emotional. Tangible. The opposite of servers and data centers. But as cultural experiences become more...

Cultural spaces such as museums, heritage sites, and exhibitions have always sought to understand how visitors interact with the stories they present. Traditionally, this is achieved by observing the number of people visiting these places or through the occasional survey. However, with the increasing trend of cultural environments transitioning towards immersive digital places, new opportunities to learn from “digital” visitors and their exploration habits have emerged. In the ELLIE project,...

Cultural heritage connects individuals to their collective history, shapes mutual identity, and provides insight into origins, giving a clearer view on how the “before” shapes the “now”. As environments change and materials deteriorate, this knowledge encounters growing risk of loss, pointing to the urgent need for preservation. Preserving culture goes beyond safeguarding physical objects, it also includes preserving their significance through active engagement. Through the ELLIE project, our...