Planet Labs Expands Contract with IGAC for AI Analytics in Colombia
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Friday, Jul 18, 2025 10:06 am ET1min read
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leader in Earth observation technology, has expanded its contract with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) in Colombia. The new agreement incorporates the Planet Insights Platform and AI-powered change detection services for roads and buildings, aiming to enhance urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental management across the country.
The expanded contract builds upon a previous agreement signed in 2023, which provided IGAC with access to Planet's SkySat tasking and daily PlanetScope monitoring capabilities for land-use planning and risk management [3]. The new partnership will enable IGAC to leverage advanced geospatial data analysis tools, including the Planet Insights Platform and AI-powered change detection services, to monitor and manage Colombia's land more effectively.
The Planet Insights Platform offers comprehensive geospatial data analysis and management, while the AI-powered change detection service for roads and buildings will help IGAC identify and monitor changes in urban infrastructure and environmental conditions. This integration will support various organizations conducting AI-enabled change analysis, infrastructure monitoring, and urban planning through IGAC's government platform, the Observatorio de la Tierra y el Territorio [2].
By integrating Planet's data into its government platform, IGAC aims to strengthen its ability to enforce regulations, identify risks such as floods and landslides, and carry out land management efforts throughout Colombia. This collaboration is a significant step forward in leveraging satellite technology for national land management and environmental stewardship.
Planet Labs' expansion with IGAC underscores the company's commitment to using satellite data and AI to address critical global challenges. The contract expansion is part of Planet Labs' broader strategy to enhance defense monitoring, resource management, and environmental monitoring through strategic partnerships with governments and international organizations [1].
References:
[1] https://csimarket.com/news/planet-labs-strengthens-global-partnerships-through-strategic-contracts-enhancing-land-management-and-defense-capabil2025-07-17164708
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/planet-labs-pbc-expands-multi-year-contract-with-instituto-geografico-agustin-codazzi-providing-sat-ce7c5cd9de88f020
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/colombias-igac-expands-contract-with-planet-labs-for-satellite-imagery-93CH-4139914
Planet Labs has expanded its contract with the Instituto Geografico Agustin Codazzi in Colombia, incorporating the Planet Insights Platform and AI-powered change detection service for roads and buildings. The partnership aims to enhance analysis and decision-making in urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental management across Colombia.
Title: Planet Labs Strengthens Partnership with Colombian Government to Enhance Land ManagementPlanet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leader in Earth observation technology, has expanded its contract with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) in Colombia. The new agreement incorporates the Planet Insights Platform and AI-powered change detection services for roads and buildings, aiming to enhance urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental management across the country.
The expanded contract builds upon a previous agreement signed in 2023, which provided IGAC with access to Planet's SkySat tasking and daily PlanetScope monitoring capabilities for land-use planning and risk management [3]. The new partnership will enable IGAC to leverage advanced geospatial data analysis tools, including the Planet Insights Platform and AI-powered change detection services, to monitor and manage Colombia's land more effectively.
The Planet Insights Platform offers comprehensive geospatial data analysis and management, while the AI-powered change detection service for roads and buildings will help IGAC identify and monitor changes in urban infrastructure and environmental conditions. This integration will support various organizations conducting AI-enabled change analysis, infrastructure monitoring, and urban planning through IGAC's government platform, the Observatorio de la Tierra y el Territorio [2].
By integrating Planet's data into its government platform, IGAC aims to strengthen its ability to enforce regulations, identify risks such as floods and landslides, and carry out land management efforts throughout Colombia. This collaboration is a significant step forward in leveraging satellite technology for national land management and environmental stewardship.
Planet Labs' expansion with IGAC underscores the company's commitment to using satellite data and AI to address critical global challenges. The contract expansion is part of Planet Labs' broader strategy to enhance defense monitoring, resource management, and environmental monitoring through strategic partnerships with governments and international organizations [1].
References:
[1] https://csimarket.com/news/planet-labs-strengthens-global-partnerships-through-strategic-contracts-enhancing-land-management-and-defense-capabil2025-07-17164708
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/planet-labs-pbc-expands-multi-year-contract-with-instituto-geografico-agustin-codazzi-providing-sat-ce7c5cd9de88f020
[3] https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/colombias-igac-expands-contract-with-planet-labs-for-satellite-imagery-93CH-4139914
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