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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
CHC Navigation Introduces CoCloud: A Cloud-Based Platform for Efficient 3D Data Processing and Collaboration
CHCNAV launched CoCloud, a cloud-native platform for 3D data processing, enhancing collaboration and reducing hardware needs for geospatial professionals. SHANGHAI, CHINA, June 30, 2025 / / -- CHC Navigation (CHCNAV), a global provider of geospatial solutions, today announced the launch of CoCloud, a comprehensive cloud-native platform designed for 3D data processing, management, and collaborative analysis. CoCloud offers robust tools for handling multi-source 3D data, facilitating streamlined workflows from data acquisition to deliverable creation without requiring local hardware investment. Simon Wu, Director of Geospatial Software at CHC Navigation, commented, 'CoCloud represents a significant advancement in how professionals handle 3D spatial data. By moving complex processing operations to the cloud, we've created a solution that not only reduces hardware requirements but also streamlines workflows and enhances team collaboration across multiple projects and locations.' Powerful Cloud Processing Engine CoCloud features an advanced photogrammetry engine that efficiently processes multi-source data including aerial imagery and LiDAR scans. The platform generates high-quality digital orthophotos, point clouds, and OSGB models with professional-grade precision. Streamlined Collaboration and Workflow Designed to foster teamwork, CoCloud provides tools for online data visualization, sharing, and real-time collaboration on tasks like volume calculations and point cloud editing. Its intuitive, user-friendly interface makes sophisticated 3D data operations accessible without extensive specialized training, supporting efficient project execution. The platform supports various data formats and offers functionalities like dataset and timeline management. Flexible Integration Options CoCloud is built for adaptability, offering API access and private deployment options. This flexibility allows for integration into existing client systems and supports customized workflows, from initial data collection through to final application delivery, ensuring that organizations can tailor the platform to their specific operational requirements. Distributed data centers Our distributed data center infrastructure in Germany and Ireland enables localized storage and processing of user data. Both facilities strictly comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring full lifecycle compliance from data collection and transmission to storage. About CHC Navigation CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) develops advanced mapping, navigation and positioning solutions designed to increase productivity and efficiency. Serving industries such as geospatial, agriculture, construction and autonomy, CHCNAV delivers innovative technologies that empower professionals and drive industry advancement. With a global presence spanning over 140 countries and a team of more than 2,000 professionals, CHC Navigation is recognized as a leader in the geospatial industry and beyond. For more information about CHC Navigation [Huace: please visit: Xu Can CHC Navigation [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Agentic AI: The Next Frontier In Autonomous Work
Carlos M. Meléndez is Vice President of Operations of Maxar Intelligence, Puerto Rico, a world-leading geospatial intelligence firm. Given the ubiquity of AI in all facets of business and life, it's hard to believe that its practical use has only been around for several years. AI has been playing a role in how we receive information about virtually anything that is available on the internet. It is often the "service rep" we speak to when calling a technical support center or the assistant that helps us write a memo on ChatGPT. Despite all the ways we interact with AI, there's a new strain of AI that is just now coming to the forefront and aiming to revolutionize how we work—agentic AI. Not to be confused with AI agents—which automate simple tasks, such as helping you find the best flight for your trip and which almost always require humans in the loop—agentic AI learns to think and make decisions completely on its own, independent of humans. While traditional deep-learning AI models rely on static datasets, making it difficult to remain current in real-world conditions, agentic AI introduces self-learning capabilities, allowing models to expand their knowledge over time without human intervention. Agentic AI systems represent the next evolution in AI, a major transition from traditional AI models that simply respond to human prompts. Deloitte predicts that in 2025, 25% of companies that use generative AI will launch agentic AI pilots or proofs of concept, growing to 50% in 2027. Early versions of agentic AI are being seen in many consumer applications. AI assistants in travel sectors, for example, are performing multi-step tasks from researching vacation options and feeding them back to you to actually booking arrangements. In the enterprise, agentic AI is beginning to autonomously manage email communications, schedule meetings and generate reports with minimal human intervention. It's also powering autonomous vehicles, enabling them to independently make decisions about routes, braking and more. The Importance Of Keeping Agentic AI Honest Given the enormous responsibility that will be placed on agentic AI solutions as they make their own decisions, ethical principles are more important now than in any other state of AI to date. The data they are trained on needs to be diverse and unbiased and tested against a strict set of ethical standards. In addition to prioritizing explainability, organizations should regularly assess agentic AI outputs to ensure they contribute positively to society and avoid causing harm. Consider some of the critical decisions agentic AI could make: As assistants to busy clinicians, agentic AI could assess a patient's radiology reports, blood test results and other information contained within their medical records to recommend a course of treatment. Agentic AI models will eventually not only leverage data to identify red flags that could discount mortgage loan candidates, but it also will be able to autonomously act on those facts by denying or granting loans to applicants. Given the complexity and split decisions that are made in the air traffic control environment, agentic AI could be used to communicate with pilots and manage traffic patterns and travel routes. Although humans may one day explore space beyond their spacecraft, it's more likely that AI-powered robots will be the first to do so regularly. These agentic AI systems will navigate orbital terrain autonomously and make independent decisions about where to go and what data to gather. Overcoming Agentic AI Challenges When you consider that some of the decisions that agentic AI makes can be life-or-death or critical to the future of humankind, humans must continue to play a role to safeguard against potential errors or biases. Human oversight can help ensure that the system's outputs align with ethical standards and even laws. The technology and infrastructure for agentic AI is here today and is capable of performing tasks on behalf of humans, yet it's still a long way off from widespread use. It may take some time for humans to trust it. The biggest factor to its adoption will be a cultural one, forcing early adopters to act as the canaries in the coal mine, paving the way for others to follow. As the adoption of agentic AI continues on its slow and steady journey, below are four challenges that need to be overcome: Before humans can be expected to relegate critical decisions to agentic AI systems, they need to trust that they're making fair, ethical and unbiased decisions. This means they need to consistently act responsibly, produce outcomes for the good of humankind and avoid bias or malintent. While agentic AI promises productivity gains, it may also disrupt labor markets as capabilities expand. How we realign our labor force, train and educate the next generation of workers, and develop patterns of co-existence need to be considered. We currently have no formal regulatory controls for the safe use of AI, so this will need to be established before it is widely used. New frameworks will need to address questions of liability, transparency, explainability and appropriate constraints on autonomous systems. Data is the fuel to the success of all types of AI, especially agentic AI. To give AI the ability to make smart and effective decisions, it needs to have access to relevant data sources to provide context to its decisions. Open, integrated data sources need to be available across multiple systems. Final Thoughts The future of agentic AI points toward a world where autonomous systems increasingly perform tasks once accomplished by humans. The most successful state of agentic AI will likely look more like human-AI collaboration rather than complete automation. Yet, how we design, deploy and govern agentic AI will truly determine how they enhance human potential or whether they create new risks. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jim Cramer Notes BlackSky Technology 'Stock's Up a Great Deal'
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE:BKSY) is one of the 12 stocks on Jim Cramer's radar recently. Answering a caller's query about the company, Cramer said: 'Yeah… Now, this is a very hard, look, they do this real-time spatial… I think it's a competitive space. I'm not sure I want to be in it, especially because the stock's up a great deal.' A satellite in mid-flight with its solar panels capturing the sun's rays. BlackSky Technology (NYSE:BKSY) provides geospatial intelligence and data analytics through a combination of satellite operations, software platforms, and sensor integration. The company's services support object and anomaly detection, site monitoring, and pattern-of-life analysis across strategic and infrastructure-related locations. As per a June 24 press release, the company secured a delivery order exceeding $24 million over four years from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Luno A Facility Operational Monitoring (FOMO) program. The order includes an initial base and surge option award totaling $2 million. BlackSky Technology (NYSE:BKSY) will provide AI-enabled object and pattern-of-life change detection to track trends and anomalies in global military and economic facility activity. Monitoring will cover vehicles, aircraft, vessels, railcars, and ground equipment at locations such as ports, airfields, military bases, and railways. The company currently monitors more than 30 million square kilometers of Earth's surface for the NGA. In October 2024, the NGA awarded the company a five-year, multi-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract under Luno A, valued at up to $290 million. While we acknowledge the potential of AMD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None.
National Post
6 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Esri Launches ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, Continuing its Partnership to Bring Spatial Data to AECO Industry
Article content New Integration Makes Authoritative GIS Data Directly Accessible in Design Phase Article content REDLANDS, Calif. — Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology and location intelligence, today released ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma ®. Part of a longstanding partnership with Autodesk ®, this new integration introduces Esri's authoritative geospatial reference data into Autodesk Forma to transform design and planning for architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) professionals. ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma will allow more seamless collaboration by providing users with a single design environment without switching between platforms. Article content Article content 'We're excited to strengthen our partnership with Autodesk in creating a more cohesive project experience for the AECO industry,' said Kathleen Kewley, Esri director for AEC global business development. 'This will improve operational efficiency and drive better business outcomes by bringing Esri's rich collection of data into Autodesk Forma.' Article content ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma will serve as an Autodesk extension, incorporating geographic data and geospatial services that enable greater analytics and insights into Autodesk offerings. With ArcGIS as a key part of design and construction, professionals will have deeper, more holistic understanding of projects connected to the social, built, and natural worlds. The new application elevates every design with ArcGIS content, empowering GIS and non-GIS specialists with access to maps, layers, and other spatial data within Forma. Included are Esri's ArcGIS basemaps and select data layers from ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World—the foremost collection of globally sourced geographic information. Article content 'AECO professionals who use Autodesk Forma will now be able to quickly update projects with the most up-to-date GIS data available,' said Eric DesRoche, director of infrastructure business strategy at Autodesk. 'With access to the most accurate and current geographic information during the conceptual design stage, users can design with location in mind and ultimately deliver projects that are more sustainable, resilient and can better support local communities.' Article content The combination of GIS and building information model (BIM) technologies during early design and planning stages will also bring teams advanced understanding and visualization of projects. This will enable them to more effectively reduce costs and timelines. ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma streamlines the sharing of designs enriched with GIS data from Autodesk Forma to Autodesk Revit ® and other Autodesk solutions. Article content 'Our augmented reality technology hinges on visualizations that function as counterparts to the physical world, so the seamless use of public and proprietary spatial data is critical for customers,' said Dana Chermesh-Reshef, inCitu founder and CEO. 'ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma's interface is easy to use and responsive, while accessing data is intuitive for AECO professionals with even limited to no GIS experience.' Article content To learn more about ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, the next step in the alliance between Esri and Autodesk, visit Article content Autodesk Article content Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, Autodesk Forma and Revit are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Article content About Esri Article content Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world's most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Maxar Launches Sentry™, a Breakthrough Persistent Monitoring Suite that Delivers Predictive Intelligence at Global Scale
Sentry integrates automated multi-constellation tasking orchestration, real-time data fusion and AI-driven analytics to monitor hundreds of sites around the world and unlock decision superiority WESTMINSTER, Colo, June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced the launch of Sentry™, a first-of-its-kind persistent monitoring solution that delivers strategic operational and threat intelligence at global scale for a real-time decision advantage. Sentry integrates AI-powered capabilities unique to Maxar—including multi-source constellation orchestration, geospatial fusion, and advanced machine learning models for automated analytics—to deliver a new level of closed-loop spatial intelligence. It is specifically designed to monitor hundreds of areas around the world to solve complex problems such as anticipating adversarial threats or protecting industrial infrastructure. The Sentry suite includes two products designed for specific mission sets: Site Sentry, a product for monitoring places of interest across land and sea, such as shipyards, airports, urban centers and more. Maritime Sentry, a broad area monitoring product for tracking vessel activity at sea and in port, enabling customers to actively monitor thousands of sq km of ocean at once. Both Sentry products draw on Maxar's 250+ petabyte archive of very high-resolution satellite imagery collected over more than two decades. This unrivaled geospatial foundation provides training data for advanced AI/ML computer vision models that contain a detailed understanding of historical activity and global patterns across the world. "For many of our customers, it's no longer enough to be able to deliver persistent monitoring of only one or two sites or limited geographies—the world is changing too fast, and they need to be able to identify mission-critical activity before it happens, anywhere in the world," said Dan Smoot, CEO of Maxar Intelligence. "For the first time, Sentry makes it possible to use the full potential of space to deliver predictive intelligence at global scale. Sentry uses AI and ML to drive automation across the entire sensor-to-decision system, unlocking sensor integration at a scale that hasn't been done before." "It's a game changer for our customer that unlocks a new level of decision superiority, be it to identify an imminent satellite launch before it happens or to estimate potential threats to energy infrastructure following a natural disaster," continued Smoot. Sentry is built around three core automation-powered technologies: Tasking: Maxar's proprietary collection orchestration software automatically integrates feasibility and tasking scheduling processes across commercial and sovereign satellite constellations, including electro-optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, dramatically increasing the number of sites that can be monitored simultaneously. Production: Maxar's automated geospatial production and fusion capabilities transform the data collected from various sensors into a dynamic representation of the globe that is fully co-registered and prepared for analysis at scale. Analytics: Maxar utilizes object detection models as well as third-party systems to identify signals about mission-relevant activity and patterns. These insights can then be delivered directly to the analyst or decision-maker through Maxar's Insights UI app or to a customer's secure environment via API. Sentry: Delivering proven capability for the world's toughest missionsSeveral of the technologies used to build Sentry were successfully demonstrated in existing programs supporting U.S. intelligence and defense missions. For example, as part of its execution on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) Luno A D01 task order, Maxar used geospatial fusion and analytics technologies to deliver AI/ML-generated object detections across numerous specified locations within hours of image acquisition. These capabilities enabled rapid identification of aircraft, ships, vehicles and railcars, object counts and classification—laying the groundwork for identifying trends and anomalies. This work also directly informed the development of Sentry. To learn more about Sentry, visit About Maxar Intelligence Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. Our secure, AI-powered products and services deliver ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Tomi MaxtedMaxar
