SkyWatch Reveals New Platform And EXPLORE App For Enhanced Geospatial Data Access

SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. ("SkyWatch"), a prominent entity in geospatial data technology, has unveiled its new platform strategy and five innovative solutions set for release in 2024. Among these is the SkyWatch EXPLORE application, designed for discovering and purchasing geospatial data. The SkyWatch platform offers infrastructure for data providers to market their data and tools for developers to integrate geospatial data into their applications.

The first application developed on the SkyWatch platform, EXPLORE, is now available. It features an intuitive web interface for discovering and purchasing satellite imagery and other geospatial data. Users can explore the application without creating account credentials. Other solutions include HUB for large organizations, MAP for GIS professionals, BUILD for developers, and CONNECT for data providers.

These solutions aim to connect the geospatial value chain comprehensively, facilitating the sourcing, management, integration, and distribution of geospatial data across various workflows and applications.

SkyWatch also introduced a new brand identity. James Slifierz, CEO at SkyWatch, stated, "Over the past year, our team has worked incredibly hard on a new platform strategy for SkyWatch. At its core, this strategy is about opening up the internal API services that have powered our products over the last eight years, enabling everyone to build their own applications powered by geospatial data."

Slifierz added that the SkyWatch platform embodies their long-term vision of seamlessly integrating geospatial data into everyday products and services. This platform aims to provide users with geospatial data precisely when and where they need it.

Future Prospects

The SkyWatch platform is expected to drive future innovations by enabling customers and partners to develop new capabilities. The company looks forward to seeing how these advancements will unfold in the coming years.

For more information about the new SkyWatch platform or to start exploring geospatial data, visit skywatch.com or explore.skywatch.com.

About SkyWatch

SkyWatch is transforming the management, distribution, and access of geospatial data through its platform. By partnering with data providers, application developers, and end-user organizations, SkyWatch aims to improve our planet through innovative uses of geospatial data.