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Artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and cloud platforms applied to geospatial problems.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) urges African telecom regulators to enhance collaboration and adopt evidence-based decision-making. This approach, leveraging data and market intelligence, aims to improve regulation, protect consumers, and bolster the continent's digital economy amidst…
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
Planet Labs PBC has launched Pelican-11, a Gen 2 tech demonstration satellite, to test higher-resolution, AI-focused imaging. Concurrently, Planet Labs UK opened a London office to foster AI and analytics partnerships with UK government and NATO, strengthening its commitment to the space and…
Source: Simply Wall St
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) asserts that the rapid emergence of AI, cloud computing, and satellite services across Africa necessitates smarter, evidence-based telecom regulation. African regulators are urged to leverage data, foster collaboration, and adapt traditional approaches…
Source: Vanguard
Nigeria has partnered with OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics to deploy the National Agro-Productivity System (NAPS), an AI and satellite-powered platform for real-time crop monitoring. This system will provide critical data to policymakers for agricultural planning and food security across the…
Source: Space in Africa
TerraByte AI has upgraded its "Earth Search Engine" with a new News service for tracking global events like wildfires and earthquakes. A partnership with SkyFi now provides access to high-resolution satellite imagery, enhancing its AI-driven geospatial insights for various sectors.
Source: GeekWire
Nigeria has partnered with Moroccan institutions to launch a national AI- and satellite-powered crop monitoring system, the National Agro-Productivity System (NAPS). This initiative aims to provide real-time agricultural intelligence across 15 priority states, enhancing food security planning and…
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
Bangladesh is developing an advanced flood forecasting and disaster management system by integrating Earth Observation satellites, AI, and machine learning. This initiative aims to transform reactive responses into predictive strategies, enhancing national resilience and economic development.
Source: The Business Standard
The European Space Agency has installed its first quantum computer at its ESRIN satellite data center to research Earth observation applications. While a significant milestone for hardware deployment, full quantum advantage for satellite data processing is projected to be at least 15 years away.
Source: Tech Times
The global GNSS anti-jamming system market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing GPS signal interference, spoofing threats, and rising demand from military sectors. The market is projected to reach $5.88 billion by 2030, fueled by autonomous military systems, AI integration, and…
Source: EIN Presswire
NASA's new 'Accelerating Earth Solutions' (AES) program invites proposals to enhance the use of Earth-observing satellite data in decision-making. The initiative focuses on identifying critical issues, developing deployable solutions, and scaling the impact of existing applications across various…
Source: NASA Science