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What is GeoAI? Definition, examples, and real-world applications

What is GeoAI? Understanding geospatial artificial intelligence GeoAI, short for geospatial artificial intelligence, involves using AI techniques like machine learning...

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Biodiversity blind spots: Why the next frontier of sustainability needs GeoAI

For years, biodiversity sat just outside the core of most corporate sustainability strategies. It was acknowledged but rarely measured, recognized...

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Carbon credibility: How GeoAI strengthens the future of climate finance

Carbon markets were created to make climate action more scalable. By assigning financial value to emissions reductions and carbon storage,...

From data gaps to compliance: The role of Geospatial AI in sustainability

Sustainability compliance used to revolve around documentation. Was a certificate available? Could a supplier confirm something in writing? Was an...

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The promise and pressure of regenerative agriculture: Why visibility is everything

Regenerative agriculture is no longer just a fringe idea. Once regarded as a niche approach championed by a handful of...

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Picterra now available on Google Cloud Marketplace: Scalable GeoAI for monitoring environmental impact and sustainability performance

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 14, 2025 – Picterra, a leading platform for geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI), today announced the availability of its solution...

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Beyond compliance: Why sustainability is your next competitive advantage

For many sustainability leaders, compliance has long been the primary focus: tick the box, pass the audit, and move on.But...

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Ending sustainability’s trust crisis: The rise of verifiable sustainability

Trust in corporate sustainability claims has significantly declined. An increasing number of scandals and lawsuits are prompting everyone—inclusive of investors,...

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The polygon pros: redefining geospatial data diagnostics & correction with Picterra Tracer

Organizations are navigating an unprecedented influx of geospatial data in today's fast-evolving compliance and sustainability landscape. The need for clean,...

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Picterra & Planet partner to accelerate sustainable GeoAI-driven solutions

Lausanne, Switzerland – December 3, 2024 – Picterra, a leader in GeoAI, and Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of Earth data, have...

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Introducing Picterra Tracer, a new product for plot monitoring, reporting, & verification

Comprehensive geospatial solution streamlines compliance, verification, and sustainability monitoring across multiple industries Lausanne, Switzerland – November 7, 2024 – Picterra, a...

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What the EUDR delay means for your supply chain—and why action is still urgent

The European Commission has proposed a 12-month delay in implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), citing the need for additional...

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Picterra secures Innosuisse funding as part of the Swiss Accelerator

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 8, 2024 – Picterra, a leading provider of geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) software, is pleased to announce that it...

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Uncovering ground truth: Using GeoAI in OSINT & investigative journalism

In an era where information is abundant but often elusive, the ability to uncover hidden truths has never been more...

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Picterra secures financing from Switzerland’s Technology Fund

Lausanne, Switzerland, July 29, 2024 – Picterra, the leading provider of geospatial AI enterprise software was successfully approved by the...

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Change detection for geospatial imagery made easy with Picterra

This week, we have released a set of features that further improve how change detection works within the Picterra platform....

Open forest data ARE safe for EUDR compliance: Here’s why

In the rapidly evolving European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) landscape, ensuring compliance with its forward-thinking environmental standards is a top...

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Mapping the urban jungle: Which global cities need trees the most?

Step outside your home, and you're likely surrounded by trees, whether you are living in an urban or rural environment....

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AI-enabled forest monitoring: A new tool for combating deforestation

Southeast Asia has one of the highest rates of deforestation, at about 1.2% every year, which causes significant environmental damage....

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How AI & machine learning are revolutionizing mining efficiency

Mining is an industry of great importance, significantly contributing to global economic development. However, it struggles with efficiency, safety, and...

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The role of geospatial data in optimizing mining operations

The mining industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, constantly seeking optimization to remain competitive and sustainable in a...

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5 benefits of real-time monitoring & intelligence in mining operations

The fusion of technology and industry is an evolving narrative that continues to revolutionize our world. The mining sector, a...

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Reducing mining operation costs with the power of geospatial data analytics

Did you know that the effective use of geospatial data analytics in the mining industry can lead to a potential 10-15%...

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How geospatial AI can help you comply with EU’s deforestation law

Please note that this article was originally written in April 2023. Since then a lot has changed with the EUDR....

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How advanced analytics can help mining companies optimize production

The mining industry is a cornerstone of modern society, providing essential raw materials for everything from smartphones to skyscrapers. However,...

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The benefits of geospatial data for mining operations

Did you know that incorporating geospatial data in mining operations can lead to a 10-15% reduction in exploration costs? The...

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Optimizing sustainable business practices with spatial intelligence & AI

The increasing urgency of climate change and environmental degradation has underscored the importance of sustainable business practices. To mitigate their...

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Mining 4.0: How geoAI innovation drives digital transformation

What is Mining 4.0? Mining 4.0 refers to integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into the mining industry. Industry 4.0 is a...

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Picterra joins WGIC to advance geospatial engagement & collaboration

Picterra joins WGIC to advance geospatial engagement & collaborationLausanne, Switzerland, January 16, 2023 – Picterra, the leading provider of geospatial...

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How to detect objects in satellite & drone imagery in ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, & more

Picterra's powerful machine learning algorithms can be used to quickly detect objects, patterns, and changes in Earth Observation imagery, be...

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Picterra now available on the Esri ArcGIS marketplace

Lausanne, Switzerland, October 13, 2022 – Picterra, the leading provider of geospatial machine learning software, today announced their Add-In for Esri ArcGIS...

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How geospatial AI & spatial finance unlocks ESG & sustainability initiatives

50% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) is dependent on nature and biodiversity. With the current world GDP at nearly...

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Picterra becomes a Silver Partner in the Esri Partner Network

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 06, 2022 – Picterra, the leading provider of geospatial machine learning software, today announced they have become a Silver...

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How SGS protects the world’s forests with machine learning & satellites

This article was written and produced by SGS and was originally published here on January 4th 2021.The negative effects of illegal logging are well...

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4 unexpected ESG use cases for earth observation imagery

Geospatial data is in a unique position to positively impact Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals around the world. It’s...

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Picterra raises $6.5M to accelerate its mission of democratizing geospatial mapping

Lausanne, Switzerland, 26 April, 2022 – Picterra, the leading provider of geospatial machine learning software, today announced the closing of a $6.5M...

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What is geospatial intelligence, exactly?

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.The whole...

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Why ESG reporting & geospatial data go hand in hand

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Evaluating performance...

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How to convert an image to the 8-bit RGBA format?

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.In order...

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How does precision agriculture help to plant smarter?

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Since its...

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Deep learning approach for building detection

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Building detection...

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How to detect 26,000 objects on a WMS imagery of Denmark in a few hours? Country scale detection

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed. Country...

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AI in forestry: Tree counting from drone images

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Thanks to geospatial...

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Weed detection using machine learning: A game changer in agriculture

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Our world...

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How to create your own false color image

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed. Start...

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Use drones and machine learning to improve crop yield in agriculture

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.The use...

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Machine learning to detect and count cows from aerial imagery

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed. Machine...

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Picterra lands $3.3 million in new funding to help further democratize geospatial mapping

Organization announces expansion plans at INTERGEO, the world's premier geospatial event. Lausanne, Switzerland – September 17, 2019 – Picterra, a geospatial software...

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7 ways your UAV-mapping business will benefit from an AI object detection platform

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed.Read on...

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A crash course in AI-powered object detection

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed. Machine...

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Precision viticulture with AI and drones: maximize quality and yield with cutting-edge models

Note: This content reflects Picterra’s perspectives and product features at the time of writing, which may have since changed. Precision...

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