Deepspatial Inc. (CSE:DSAI) said it has joined the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC), a global not-for-profit trade association of private sector companies working in the geospatial ecosystem.
The Toronto-based company said the goal of its membership is to strengthen the contributions of the geospatial industry to society and the global economy, advance global policy matters relevant to the geospatial sector, and create business opportunities for the geospatial industry.
"Joining WGIC's global council brings Deepspatial closer to the forefront of the geospatial industry where we can keep up to date with trends and new technological advancements, as well as contribute to the growth and adoption of the geospatial industry as a whole," the company’s CEO Dr Rahul Kushwah said in a statement.
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As part of the membership, Deepspatial said it presented its solutions and outlook to members of the WGIC in the recently held annual general meeting in Amsterdam, which included organizations like Microsoft, Esri, Oracle, Planet and other Fortune 500 companies.
The presentation at the Amsterdam meeting was well-received by the WGIC and the other members of the council, opening opportunities for company collaboration and industry development, the company added.
“As the industry transforms with the latest innovations and technologies, new-age start-ups like Deepspatial are vital for the geospatial ecosystem,” WGIC executive director Barbara Ryan said. “We are particularly pleased with the impact the company is bringing with AI into governance, education, and many more sectors in countries. We look forward to the active participation of Deepspatial within WGIC programs to expand the impact into the global south.”
Deepspatial is an outcome-based AI company specializing in providing AI-powered solutions to organizations, leveraging the power of geospatial data.
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