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PRESSR: Space42 expands access to geospatial intelligence with launch of GIQ on Microsoft Azure
PRESSR: Space42 expands access to geospatial intelligence with launch of GIQ on Microsoft Azure
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Since its launch, Space42 continues to develop capabilities on the GIQ platform, currently piloting an AI assistant to aid non-specialists in generating insights quicklyAbu Dhabi, UAE – Space42 ADX:SPACE42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, today announced that its AI-powered geospatial intelligence platform, GIQ, is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The launch expands Space42’s global footprint, improves accessibility for customers, and strengthens the UAE’s role as a leader in space-enabled decision-making.His Excellency Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of UAE Space Agency, said “Reflecting on the past three years, our Space Strategy 2030 identified the development of talent, science, and the economy within the Earth observation downstream sector as a key opportunity. Through our first public-private partnership with Space42, we established a platform that empowers young researchers, startups, and international partners with access to cutting-edge space data and AI capabilities. In just three years, this collaboration has earned us the prestigious Future Fit Prize — a testament to the meaningful impact we have achieved together.”Al Qubaisi added: “The listing of the region’s first AI-powered geospatial intelligence platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace marks an important strategic milestone, underscoring the UAE’s ongoing leadership in space innovation and advanced analytics. By facilitating access to satellite imagery and providing a dynamic marketplace for innovative Earth observation applications, the platform contributes to bridging the gap between space data and services.”Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said, “GIQ’s availability on Azure is a defining milestone in our mission to lead globally in geospatial intelligence platforms and services. Together with Microsoft and the UAE Space Agency, we are equipping organizations worldwide with practical, scalable, and accessible insights. This launch also strengthens Space42’s role as the partner of choice for governments and enterprises and advances our strategy of becoming the global leader in geospatial intelligence, AI platforms and services.”GIQ’s Core FeaturesGovernments, research institutions, and industries leverage geospatial intelligence for applications such as environmental monitoring, infrastructure management, and ur...