Location Data + AI = Faster Analytics and Better Decisions
We asked Smart Data Hub Co-Founder Karri Pulkkinen how they have solved their customers’ problems and how AI accelerates location data-driven business.
Lessons Learned from Renewing the Topographic Data Production System
In spring 2025, the National Land Survey of Finland deployed a new topographic data production system. The implementation has been described as exceptionally successful — possibly the best in the organisation’s history. The rollout was completed without any production disruptions, which is rare for such large-scale reforms.
Drones Leading the Way in Oulu – Testing, Research and New Ideas in the Same Airspace
Oulu is rapidly becoming a hotspot for developing new applications around drone technology. In October, Location Innovation Hub organised a Discovery Day event, giving participants the chance to visit the OuluZone test area and learn about the latest developments in drone innovation.
Finland and the future of geospatial innovation – OGC on tour in Europe
From the National Land Survey to research hubs and startups, Finland’s geospatial community is playing a growing role in shaping how the world understands and uses location data.
Bridging the gap between AI and geospatial data: Free online course
The new online course "Location and AI: Deep Dive" provides a practical deep dive into some of the most common AI applications in the geospatial domain, from satellite imagery and spatial time series to point clouds.
Species Data in Forestry – Building Common Understanding
Experts from the forestry sector and biodiversity research gathered to explore how species data can better support sustainable forest management. The event highlighted practical solutions, data availability challenges, and the need for collaboration.
GeoAI development in global competition: Navigating challenges in data, resources, and trust
The competition for technological leadership is intensifying, and geopolitical tensions are making the situation more complicated in various parts of the world.
Drones revolutionize logistics – Food deliveries by air tested in Oulu
A pilot project in Oulu is exploring how autonomous flights can make city delivery networks more efficient and lay the groundwork for the future of drone logistics in Finland.
Finland Launches Modern Topographic Data System – Built on Open-Source QGIS
This new open-source based system enables more efficient and up-to-date maintenance of the national topographic data and the production of general map products.
Revolutionizing Real-Time AI at the Edge: NinjaLabo
NinjaLabo is a deep-tech company pushing the boundaries of real-time AI processing in space and edge environments.