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Planet Labs ’ SkySat helps Bahrain ’ s Survey and Land Registration monitor building permits
Planet Labs , provider of daily data and insights about Earth , announced that their SkySat data has been leveraged by the government of Bahrain , the Kingdom ’ s Survey and Land Registration Bureau , SLRB , to enhance urban planning initiatives nationwide . In collaboration with Planet Labs , Aetosky , formerly known as SkyMap Global has implemented an advanced urban planning system .
This turnkey solution integrates AIenabled change detection technology with Planet ’ s high-resolution satellite imagery , exemplifying a sophisticated approach to modern urban management .
Leveraging Planet ’ s SkySat 50 cm satellite imagery , Planet partner Aetosky has enabled government authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain to deploy this comprehensive urban planning system , covering 850 sq kilometres .
This sophisticated system integrates Planet ’ s high-resolution satellite data with Aetosky ’ s advanced Change Detection Analysis capabilities to monitor and categorise various changes in the region , including modifications to existing buildings , rooftop alterations , vegetation shifts , and water changes .
This innovative approach has led to an increase in effectiveness of building permit validation activities by the municipalities , highlighting the system ’ s significant impact on efficient urban management and planning .
“ The Kingdom of Bahrain is making remarkably innovative strides in enabling smart city planning by leveraging cuttingstc signs partnership with Nexthink , provider in Digital Employee Experience management
stc Group , has signed a strategic partnership with Nexthink , a global provider in Digital Employee Experience management . This partnership will support implementing digital employee experience , DEX management solutions to enhance stc Group service delivery and retain its position as a class digital provider .
stc Group is a global digital enabler , comprising 13 subsidiaries across the Middle East , North Africa and Europe . The Group has diversified its offer over the years and is now a provider of innovative digital products and solutions , encompassing digital infrastructure , cloud computing , cybersecurity , Internet of Things , IoT , digital payments , digital media , and digital entertainment .
This collaboration with Nexthink , a provider in user experience will allow stc Group to have real-time visibility into their entire IT environment – enabling the company to proactively identify and resolve IT issues , optimise performance , improve employee retention and enhance the overall digital workplace experience for employees .
Since the implementation , stc Group improved their DEX scores by over 50 %, resulting in fewer ticket escalations , faster issue resolution by 20 % and happier , more productive employees .
Hady Medhat , Regional Director and Saudi Arabia Country Manager , Nexthink said , “ We are excited to announce that we are one of stc Group ’ s primary technology partners as they embark on a transformative journey towards a digital-driven future . Our DEX solution has a unique position to empower stc Group in achieving its growth objectives by offering complete end-toend employee-centric visibility , AI-driven diagnostics and automation capabilities . Together , we aim to set new benchmarks in the telecom industry and deliver
edge satellite data and AI ,” said Will Marshall , CEO and co-founder of Planet . “ This project has demonstrated how governments can embrace smart change detection systems to automate their projects , saving time and resources .”
The government of the Kingdom of Bahrain now receives regular biweekly updates , facilitating the tracking and analysis of developments , infrastructure changes , and environmental alterations , such as urban greenspaces and coastline activities . The new system , powered with Planet ’ s data , incorporates proprietary data cube technology , enabling the cataloguing and management of spatial-temporal datasets .
This technology empowers the SLRB to automatically extract and analyse changes across the entire country , significantly reducing monitoring time , identifying new activities on a national scale , and directing resources more cost-effectively .
exceptional value to stc Group ’ s customers and employees .”
With Nexthink ’ s DEX solution at its core , stc Group is poised to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives and unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth . p
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