A range of commercial providers offer EO data analytics and insights as off-the-shelf solutions. The Global Earth Observation Systems of Systems (GEOSS) Common Infrastructure (GCI) portal aggregates datasets and services from dozens of providers—both governmental and commercial. You can search by theme (e.g. land, atmosphere, oceans), data type, or region. Providers range from global imagery suppliers to specialized analytics platforms.

Prerequisites:

• Clarify and understand national priorities and needs

• Capability to process EO data

• Procurement pathway

• Partner support as needed

• Data policy (open by default preferred)

• Cybersecurity, data protection, and continuity planning

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 200k–2 M/yr

• Includes: procurement of EO data and analytics services, customization of insights for national priorities, licensing agreements, training for end-users, technical support

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–18 mo

• Phase: scoping & requirements definition (2–4 mo), procurement & contracting (2–4 mo), service delivery & adoption (6–10 mo)

Pros:

• Improved Access to Information - Access to high quality tailored information and expertise rapidly

Considerations:

• Cost - Can become costly depending on resolution and quantity of data Dependency - Reliant on external providers