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Saudi Arabia and India Drive Sustainable Development and Geospatial Infrastructure with Open Data Projects

Published: 2023-12-13

Saudi Arabia and India are working on open data projects to support sustainable development and improve their geospatial infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has partnered with the UN Development Program to create an open data portal that aims to enhance sustainability, quality of life, and climate conservation. The portal uses geographical information systems to integrate location data for city planning, infrastructure development, disaster management, and natural resource management. This aligns with the UN’s Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre Framework and supports Saudi Vision 2030.

In India, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made a large collection of remote sensing data from 44 satellites available to the public. This is in line with the Indian Space Policy 2023, which aims to provide easy access to space-based remote sensing data. The data can be used for various purposes, such as managing natural resources, studying land use, and protecting the environment. This positions India as a leader in making spatial data accessible to everyone and is expected to drive innovation and research in areas like climate change monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and defense.

While open data initiatives have their benefits, they also face challenges. Recently, researchers found bugs in the Edulog Parent Portal platform, which allowed unauthorized access to the names and location data of six million K-12 students. This incident emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper access control and data security in open data platforms.

On a positive note, open data can have a significant impact on society. FICO, a global analytics software leader, has introduced a FICO® Score to help Ukrainian refugees in Europe access credit. The score is based on data from the Ukrainian Bureau of Credit Histories (UBCH) and will initially be available to Polish lenders. This initiative aims to provide financial opportunities to those who may have limited access to traditional credit scoring methods.

In the field of Earth imaging, San Francisco-based startup Capella Space plans to launch two Acadia-generation satellites with SpaceX in 2024. These synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites provide fast and reliable Earth imaging regardless of the time of day or weather conditions. Capella’s ground station operations, in partnership with AWS, ensure quick data transfer and automated processing, making the images accessible to customers within eight hours. This technology has applications in defense, government agencies, private sectors, and non-profit organizations.

In the healthcare industry, Veeva Systems, a cloud-based software provider for the life sciences industry, has updated its earnings guidance for FY 2024. The company offers solutions like customer relationship management, content management, analytics, and data solutions. This update reflects the company’s ongoing growth and success in the market.

Overall, these advancements in open data projects, geospatial infrastructure, remote sensing data, and analytics highlight the increasing importance of data and information in driving sustainable development, innovation, and decision-making. As more data becomes accessible to the public, it is crucial to prioritize data security and privacy measures to protect individuals and organizations. Open data has the potential to revolutionize various industries and contribute to a more transparent and accessible society.

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