Joining forces to deliver
next-generation geospatial analytics

Two industry leaders: one vision

DigitalGlobe | Radiant is a robust ecosystem of developers, partners, and data scientists committed to delivering innovative solutions for our government and commercial clients. Together, we unlock new value, derive actionable insight, and anticipate future priorities by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Linking DigitalGlobe and Radiant is a dynamic fusion of world-class imagery and advanced analytics. The combination enables rapid innovation across the full-spectrum of geospatial intelligence.

–Abe Usher
Chief Technology Officer, HumanGeo

Giving Radiant direct access to DigitalGlobe imagery and platforms will create new opportunities to provide open-source solutions to our customers.

–Tony Frazier
SVP & General Manager, Services

This deal is about more than technology—it’s about people. DigitalGlobe and Radiant share the same values and a commitment to serve our nation.

–Larry Shand
General Manager, RadiantBlue

DigitalGlobe | Radiant means
end-to-end solutions

Our experts craft end-to-end solutions that derive answers from complex, multi-source data. Their collaborative approach combines fresh thinking and creativity to develop innovative business models. From open source tools to machine learning to big data applications, we leverage the right technologies to meet your specific needs.

The best people + data + technology...

equals a world of insights

The best people

The best people empower the digital globe. We are hundreds of world-class analysts and developers with the expertise to gather, interpret and apply data and technology to extract answers and provide innovative solutions.

For customers. Better data, better technology and more experience means actionable information and insights to help you solve your biggest challenges with confidence.

For employees. A critical mass of proven innovators – including Security+, CISSP, Hadoop Certified Programmers and Certified ScrumMasters – who have supported successful technology change across multiple customer groups. More work options, more opportunities for collaboration.

The best data

The best source of data and insights on the planet, on the planet. DigitalGlobe’s geospatial content and Radiant’s open-source information create an unrivaled source of feedback into the digital globe.

For customers. DigitalGlobe’s 16-year time-lapse library of Earth imagery creates the digital globe—a living digital inventory of our changing planet. And Radiant’s analytical expertise unlocks critical new insights from that library—empowering better solutions for government and commercial customers.

For employees. Empower informed analysis and technology development by leveraging the industry’s most complete source of imagery and data. Benefit from temporally relevant information at a truly planetary scale.

The best technology

The best new and innovative technologies help us build and extract insights from the digital globe and anticipate future events. Built by the most experienced teams and fine-tuned using true big data, our tech helps us provide solutions across the entire geospatial value chain.

For customers. Repurposing great technologies like DigitalGlobe’s GBDX platform and other deep learning models to support our expanded customer base will result in even better cutting-edge geospatial tools.

For employees. Teams from both organizations gain access to true cutting-edge technology. Satellite mission management from Radiant will help DigitalGlobe optimize the use of their platforms and integrate satellite and non-satellite data.

About The Radiant Group

Radiant is a team of world-class businesses focused on innovative and evolving technology, tradecraft and analytics support. Their mission-focused technology solutions and next-generation capabilities have helped build a strong and growing presence within the U.S. intelligence community, resulting in contracts with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and other government agencies. Radiant’s track record of innovation in the fields of geospatial technology, applied data science, analytics, cybersecurity and cloud-based software solutions perfectly complements DigitalGlobe’s industry-leading Earth imaging and data capabilities.

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