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Building a Sovereign Earth Observation Infrastructure in Europe
In recent years, Europe’s conversation around data sovereignty has evolved. The point of discussion is not just about where information is hosted, but rat...
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Data Sovereignty in Earth Observation Ecosystems Ft. SkyWatch
The Earth Observation (EO) industry is expanding rapidly. With thousands of satellites in orbit and the market projected to grow into the tens of billions...
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Data Location: The Geospatial Blindspot
Modern geospatial teams spend a lot of time making deliberate decisions. We evaluate tools, compare cloud providers, optimize performance, and debate buil...
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From 2025 to 2026: Preparing Spatial Data Infrastructure for What’s Next
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that the geospatial industry is transitioning to a new era. The volume, variety, and expectations around spatial data...
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Improving Spatial Analytics Workflows Ft. Ellipsis Map Engine
Spatial data has become a critical ingredient in modern analytics. Whether organizations are monitoring assets, assessing climate-related risks, or optimi...
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Build Smart, Not Hard: How Element 84 Guides Clients with Spatial Data Infrastructure
For this episode of the Ellipsis Drive podcast, we sat down with Dan Pilone, CEO of Element 84, a geospatial engineering firm known for guiding organizati...
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The Real Cost of Building Geospatial Infrastructure Ft. Will Cadell, CEO Sparkgeo
In a recent episode of the Ellipsis Drive podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Will Cadell, CEO of Sparkgeo, a seasoned geospatial expert who ha...
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Should You Buy or Build Your Spatial Data Infrastructure? (Part 2)
In the first part of this blog series, we laid the foundation for the buy vs build decision. We explored the various options available for creating a basel...
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Should you buy or build your Spatial Data Infrastructure? (Part 1)
In today’s data-driven world, geospatial information has become a cornerstone of strategic decision-making. From oil and gas exploration to logistics opti...
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