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  • Public cloud-managed campus switch & WLAN sector is set to expand

    Public cloud-managed campus switch & WLAN sector is set to expand

    Public Cloud-Managed Campus Switch and WLAN market revenues are expected to experience double-digit growth over the next three years, according to Dell’Oro.

    “Vendors who sell Public Cloud-Managed LAN solutions are able to generate higher levels of recurring revenue,” said Siân Morgan, Enterprise Wireless LAN Research Director at Dell’Oro Group. Despite the challenging market, 2024 is the first year we’ve seen signs that enterprises are willing to increase their spending to get more advanced Public Cloud-Managed features.

    “This willingness to incur recurring IT charges is positive news for startups such as Nile, Meter, Join Digital, Ramen and Shasta Cloud, who are ramping up deployment of their Campus NaaS (CNaaS) offers. CNaaS is a market segment that grew 65 percent in 2024,” added Morgan.

    Additional highlights from the Campus NaaS and Public Cloud-Managed LAN Advanced Research Report:

    • The Public Cloud-Managed LAN market is expected to exceed $12 billion in 2029.
    • HPE’s Cloud-Managed offer has grown faster than the market, and the company’s pace of development seems unaffected by the pending lawsuit aiming to prevent HPE’s acquisition of Juniper.
    • CNaaS revenue is accelerating thanks to increased traction with MSPs and Systems Integrators.
    • The three types of CNaaS offer: Enabler, Turnkey, and LAN-as-a-Utility will be subject to different market drivers and suitable to different verticals, and are expected to grow at different rates.

    Dell’Oro

  • Q1 revenue for Universal Music rises amid vinyl sales & concerts

    Q1 revenue for Universal Music rises amid vinyl sales & concerts

    Universal Music Group beat first-quarter sales expectations on Tuesday, saying more people went to concerts, bought vinyl records and subscribed to its digital services.

    The world’s biggest music label, whose artists include Taylor Swift, BTS and Drake, said revenues grew 11.8% from the year-ago quarter to 2.90 billion euros ($3.31 billion) in the period ended in March, above the 2.83 billion consensus estimate by analysts in an LSEG poll.

    License and other revenue rose 33.3%, thanks to top-selling concerts by artists including Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga.

    Physical revenue grew 17.6%, driven by vinyl sales growth in the U.S. and Europe, the group said in a statement.

    Streaming and subscription revenues, which account for more than half of total sales, rose 9.5% to 1.60 billion euros in the quarter, driven by growth in global subscribers.

    Universal partners with streaming giants Spotify and Amazon in what it calls Streaming 2.0 to offer personalized content, new paid subscription tiers, merchandising and stronger engagement between artists and “superfans,” their most committed supporters.

    Quarterly adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 11.8% to 661 million euros, Universal said. Investing

  • 100 Mbps broadband shall be listed via the Tamil Nadu govt

    100 Mbps broadband shall be listed via the Tamil Nadu govt

    Tamil Nadu has taken a major step toward digital empowerment. State IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan announced a high-speed internet plan offering 100 Mbps connectivity to households at just Rs 200 per month. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and provide equitable access to knowledge and digital services, particularly for rural students.

    Massive Fibre Network Nears Completion
    The Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation project, which was delayed in earlier years, has now achieved 93 percent completion. With 11,639 gram panchayats already connected, the project aims to reach 12,525 villages using 57,500 km of optical fibre, offering 1 Gbps bandwidth. The network is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.

    Franchisee Model to Ensure Last-Mile Connectivity
    To extend connectivity to individual homes, the government plans to introduce a franchisee model similar to cable TV services. Already, 4,700 panchayats have applied for last-mile internet connections, indicating strong community interest and demand.

    e-Seva Centres Set to Offer Bus Ticketing and More
    A major breakthrough in public service delivery is coming soon. In collaboration with the Transport Department, bus ticketing will go online via e-Seva centres within a week. These centres will act as a digital lifeline for citizens without home internet, ensuring everyone can access essential travel services.

    Expanding the Digital Service Footprint
    The number of e-Seva centres has grown from 7,000 to 28,000, and plans are underway to ensure no rural citizen has to travel more than 2-3 km to reach one. Urban residents will have centres within 1 km.

    Additional Services to Boost Accessibility
    The government also announced:

    • 50 new Aadhaar enrolment centres
    • Integration of e-Seva services with WhatsApp
    • Launch of a secure e-KYC website and mobile app
    • Upgraded Tamil e-Library as a multimedia platform
    • Language tech training for Tamil students
    • A new scheme to promote innovation in product design

    A Vision of Inclusive Digital Growth
    Tamil Nadu’s digital transformation is shaping up to be a model of inclusive growth, combining connectivity, governance, education, and innovation. These initiatives promise to uplift rural and urban citizens alike by making digital services universally accessible. Trak

  • With over $470 billion in AI spending, the US tops the world sector

    With over $470 billion in AI spending, the US tops the world sector

    For years, the United States has been at the forefront of the global AI race, driving innovation through cutting-edge research, Silicon Valley titans like Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI, and massive VC investments powering its startup ecosystem. While competitors like China, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Canada, and India have joined the race, none come close to matching U.S. private AI investments. In fact, the U.S. market has attracted more funding than all other top markets combined.

    According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, the United States attracted over $470 billion in private AI investments over the past decade, nearly three times more than China, the United Kingdom, and Canada, the next three top-investing markets combined.

    Chinese AI Startups Saw 4x Less Private Investments
    Early U.S. investments in AI research and development set the gold standard and turned the country into a global hub for cutting-edge innovation. With a massive influx of talent, capital, and government support, the U.S. AI sector has drawn hundreds of billions in private investments, far surpassing all other countries combined.

    These investments include financial backing provided by venture capitalists, private equity firms, or individual investors supporting the development and growth of private AI startups and technologies. According to the Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025, published by Stanford University, they poured a jaw-dropping amount of money into their business over the past ten years.

    Statistics show private investors injected more than $470 billion into AI startups and projects in the United States in the past ten years, far outpacing the value of investments in the rest of the world. To put this figure into perspective, the U.S. alone saw nearly three times more private AI investments than China, the U.K., and Canada combined, and 85% more than the top fourteen countries globally.

    The second-ranked China saw $119.3 billion of private AI investments, nearly four times less than the U.S. That doesn`t surprise, considering that the country enjoys strong government support in AI. In some areas, this support is more centralized and aggressive than in the U.S. Far below, the United Kingdom ranked as the country with the third-highest private AI investments of $18.1 billion. Canada, Israel and Germany round the top five club, with $15.3 billion, $14.9 billion and 413.2 billion worth of investments, respectively.

    Big Private AI Investments, Ranging from $500 Million to Over $1 Billion, Nearly Double in a Year
    With most private AI investments going to American startups and projects, the gap between the U.S. and the rest of the world will only widen in the future. Especially given the trend of a surge in major investments between $500 million and $1 billion, or even more.

    According to the Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025, last year, investors made 15 private investments into AI startups that were heavier than $1 billion, up from nine reported a year before that. The number of investments between $500 million and $1 billion also soared, jumping from 9 to 20 year-over-year. Stocklytics

  • Sale of Blinkit-Airtel SIM cards stops when DoT shows legal concerns

    Sale of Blinkit-Airtel SIM cards stops when DoT shows legal concerns

    Just days after Blinkit-Airtel SIM home delivery was announced with much fanfare, the service has been put on hold, sources said.

    The move came after DoT queried Airtel on the process being followed and made it clear that stipulated norms have to be complied with, the sources said.

    The Telecom Department recently circulated a mail to various telecom service providers, saying “the existing self-KYC process, as per the extant instructions, shall be followed scrupulously.”

    A person privy to the development said that the offering has been “put on hold, not discontinued”. A quick search done on Blinkit for Airtel SIM returned no matches.

    A user on X penned a post saying: “Tried ordering an Airtel SIM via Blinkit. By the time I blinked… the service was discontinued …”

    Emails sent to Airtel and quick commerce platform, Blinkit, seeking comments on the status of the launch announcement and whether or not the same have been discontinued, did not elicit any response.

    On April 15, Bharti Airtel had announced this partnership with Blinkit for the delivery of SIM cards to its customers within ten minutes.

    It had said that in the initial phase of the launch, the SIM delivery service will be available across 16 major cities, including metropolises such as Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ahmedabad, Surat, Chennai, Bhopal, Indore, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.

    There were plans to add more cities and towns over a period of time.

    “This collaboration marks a significant milestone enabling, as it does, customers to receive SIM cards at their doorstep in a minimal 10 minutes at a nominal convenience fee of Rs 49,” the joint release by the two companies had said.

    After the delivery of the SIM card, customers can activate the number using Aadhaar-based KYC authentication, as per stipulated process, it had informed at that time. The release that time had also said that customers will have the option to choose from both postpaid and prepaid plans or trigger a mobile number portability for porting into the Airtel network.

    The release had explained that in order to streamline the process, customers can access the online link and view the activation video for a seamless activation experience. Additionally, for all such activations, Airtel customers have the option to access the help center through the Airtel Thanks App for any assistance, it had said.

    Post-delivery of the SIM card, it will be mandatory for customers to activate the SIM within a 15-day window to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transition, the release earlier this month had said. PTI

  • India’s Karnataka High Court bans Proton Mail

    India’s Karnataka High Court bans Proton Mail

    The Karnataka High Court Tuesday directed the Centre to block the Swiss secure email service Proton Mail in the country. A single-judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna also asked the government to take steps to block the offending URLs of Proton Mail until the encrypted email service is blocked in India.

    In this case, a Bengaluru firm, M Moser Design Associates, had approached the high court about the alleged targeting of some women employees using the Proton Mail service, wherein emails with obscene content, including AI-generated ‘deepfake’ images, had been sent. The petition called for agreements between India and Switzerland to obtain information and documents regarding the sender of the offensive emails and to preserve them. It also called for steps to ban the plaKarnatform.

    The petitioner’s counsel stated that, although the service allowed users to select India as a location, its servers were actually located outside the country. The plea also highlighted previous instances where the platform’s blockage was sought on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Police. It also noted that several bomb threats had been sent to schools using the platform.

    Issuing an order in favour of the petitioner, the bench stated, “Mandamus issued to respondents- Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) and Ministry of Communications to initiate proceedings in terms of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000 read with Rule 10 of the IT Procedure and Safeguards of Blocking of Access to Information by Public Access Rules, 2009 to block ProtonMail.” Section 69A of the IT Act gives the government the power to block access to certain information through computer resources.

    A detailed order is awaited.

    Previously, the Delhi High Court had directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Delhi Police to investigate the use of Proton Mail. As reported by the Indian Express, the Delhi High Court matter dealt with a habeas corpus petition. It sought the production of the petitioner’s wife and their two minor children after the woman was found to be corresponding with her father over Proton Mail, which the police claimed is banned in India.

    This March, before the Karnataka High Court, MEITY sent a communication stating that ProtonMail was not actually blocked. It stated, “MEITY can exercise this power (blocking) upon receipt of a request from a Nodal Officer and after examination and recommendation by the Committee…… action can also be taken under section 69A if so ordered by a competent Court. It is submitted that Proton Mail has not been blocked in India under Section 69A of IT Act, 2000 and is operating in India.” Indian Express

  • 70% of Gujarat’s populace are listed via ABHA

    70% of Gujarat’s populace are listed via ABHA

    Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), Gujarat has reached a significant milestone by registering over 4.77 crore citizens, or 70% of its population, under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). The state government proudly announced this achievement on the occasion of Ayushman Bharat Day.

    The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) serves as a digital health identity designed to integrate and securely store citizens’ health records. With this system, citizens are provided with a digital health ID, ensuring their health records are safely stored online. It guarantees data security and privacy, with information shared only with the citizen’s consent.

    Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), more than 2.26 crore health records have been successfully linked digitally. In addition, over 17,800 health facilities have been registered, significantly enhancing the accessibility and quality of healthcare services. Furthermore, more than 42,000 healthcare professionals have completed their registration, ensuring their seamless integration into the digital health ecosystem.

    Among the 100 ABDM microsite projects implemented across the country, Gujarat’s Bhavnagar microsite has delivered the best performance. The Bhavnagar microsite successfully completed all its milestones even before the 9-month deadline set by the Government of India. Furthermore, Bhavnagar became the first microsite in the country to digitally link over 2 lakh health records. Additionally, other key microsites in Gujarat, such as Ahmedabad and Surat, have also recently completed all their milestones, and the Rajkot microsite is very close to achieving its goals.

    It is worth noting that the ABDM microsite pilot project, launched under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on September 27, 2021, aimed to connect private health professionals and institutions to digital services. Initially started in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Mumbai, the encouraging results from this initiative have led to the successful implementation of 100 ABDM microsites across the country.

    Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the ‘Scan & Share’ feature has significantly improved access to and the efficiency of healthcare services. Available in 19 medical college–affiliated hospitals in the state, this feature allows registered patients to simply scan a QR code to instantly receive their OPD token number.

    At the same time, with the patient’s consent, doctors gain immediate access to all digital health information linked to their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). The QR-based “Scan & Share” service not only enhances the patient experience but also makes healthcare delivery more efficient and effective. The Blunt Times

  • Labcorp’s Q1 2025 sales climbed 5.3% to USD 3.35B

    Labcorp’s Q1 2025 sales climbed 5.3% to USD 3.35B

    Laboratory operator Labcorp (LH.N), opens new tab beat analysts’ estimate for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by robust demand for its diagnostic tests.

    Healthy demand for non-urgent surgeries, especially among older Americans, over the last few quarters has buoyed the demand for diagnostic checkups.

    Revenue from its diagnostic laboratories business grew 6% to $2.63 billion during the period, even though it was negatively impacted by adverse weather.

    Labcorp and peer Quest Diagnostics (DGX.N), opens new tab have also benefited from deals to manage hospital labs as they seek market share gains.

    The North Carolina-based company’s revenue rose 5.3% to $3.35 billion, but missed analysts’ average estimate of $3.40 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
    Excluding one-off items, it earned $3.84 per share during the quarter ended March 31, compared with the estimate of $3.74 per share.

    “While the macroeconomic environment remains dynamic, the critical nature of the work we do in diagnostics and drug development positions us well for success in 2025 and beyond,” CEO Adam Schechter said.

    “We continue to progress our pipeline of attractive acquisitions and partnerships and further expand our test menu in four strategic areas, including oncology, women’s health, autoimmune disease and neurology.”

    Labcorp raised the lower end of its 2025 adjusted profit forecast to $15.70 from $15.60 per share previously, keeping the upper end unchanged at $16.40 per share. Reuters

  • AdvaMed argues for MedTech trade free of tariffs

    AdvaMed argues for MedTech trade free of tariffs

    Scott Whitaker, president and CEO of AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, is calling for a reciprocal “zero-for-zero” tariff model among U.S. trading partners for medical technologies, emphasizing that tariff-free trade is critical to maintaining the industry’s competitiveness and ensuring patient access to lifesaving products.

    In an interview with Joe Mullings of the Mullings Group, Whitaker said, “If we can get to a [reciprocal] zero-for-zero model, [based on a] humanitarian exemption, that’s the best place for everyone to land.”

    Whitaker acknowledged broader concerns over trade imbalances but stressed that patient needs must come first. “I know there’s a bigger issue at play here on trade imbalances, but on behalf of patients … I think that’s the place where we need to land,” he said.

    He also noted ongoing discussions with Chinese officials regarding exemptions for medical technology products. “It looks like China is going to have their own set of exemptions from tariffs. It feels like an element of that is going to be in medtech, and we’ve argued really aggressively with Chinese officials that they need to exempt medtech products on behalf of patients as well,” Whitaker said. “So, we’re starting to see some movement there.”

    Turning to Europe, Whitaker said AdvaMed has been making a similar case. “We’ve been making the argument, in every country, but particularly in Europe … why don’t we just all move to a [reciprocal] zero-for-zero tariff model?” he said. “Zero tariffs from Europe on us, though they’re already really low—zero tariffs from the U.S. to Europe …. We feel very confident … just let us compete fairly, evenly, no tariffs—let us serve patients as best we can, let’s impact peoples’ lives, and the best companies are going to win. That’s the way the system should work.”

    AdvaMed has consistently argued that medical technologies should be exempt from tariffs, noting that the U.S. is the global leader in medtech innovation and manufacturing. The association warns that any disruption in the supply of medical technologies could undermine patient care in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices around the world.

    How tariffs could disrupt the medical device industry
    Tariffs on medical technologies could have wide-ranging consequences for patients, providers, and the broader health care system. The medical device industry relies heavily on complex, global supply chains to source the specialized materials and components needed to manufacture everything from surgical instruments to diagnostic imaging machines. Many devices include parts from multiple countries, making even modest tariffs disruptive to production and delivery timelines.

    When tariffs increase the cost of importing components or finished goods, manufacturers often face a difficult choice: absorb the costs, raise prices, or scale back production. Any of these options could limit the availability of critical medical technologies, delay innovation, and increase costs for hospitals, clinics, and ultimately, patients. In a sector where timely access to devices can be a matter of life and death, even small disruptions can have serious consequences.

    AdvaMed and other industry advocates argue that tariffs on medtech not only hurt U.S. patients and providers, but also undermine the country’s global leadership in medical innovation. The United States is home to many of the world’s largest and most innovative device companies. Tariffs could erode their competitiveness by increasing manufacturing costs, discouraging investment, and creating incentives to shift production offshore to countries with more favorable trade environments.

    Previous research has shown that tariffs in the healthcare sector can have unintended downstream effects, including shortages of certain devices and higher overall healthcare costs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, trade barriers on medical supplies demonstrated how vulnerable healthcare systems can become when the free flow of goods is interrupted. Medical Economics

  • By 2034, satellite data services will produce USD 55.24B in sales

    By 2034, satellite data services will produce USD 55.24B in sales

    According to Precedence Research, the global satellite data services market size was valued at USD 12.16 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 55.24 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 16.34% from 2025 to 2034.

    Satellite Data Services Market Key Insights

    • In 2024, North America held the largest share of the global market at 37%.
    • The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 19.04% during the forecast period.
    • By service type, the image data services segment dominated the market in 2024.
    • By service type, the data analytics services segment is expected to record the highest CAGR over the forecast period.
    • By deployment model, the private segment secured the largest market share in 2024.
    • By deployment model, the public segment is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.
    • By application, the defense and security sector held the leading share in 2024.
    • By application, the environmental and climate monitoring segment is forecasted to witness the fastest CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
    • By end-use, the commercial segment led the market in 2024.
    • By end-use, the service providers segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the forecast timeline.

    How Is AI Revolutionizing Satellite Data Services?
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a transformative role in satellite data services by enhancing the processing, analysis, and interpretation of vast volumes of satellite imagery. Through advanced image recognition and machine learning algorithms, AI enables automatic detection of objects, real-time monitoring, and change detection across large geographical areas. This significantly improves the accuracy and speed of insights for applications such as environmental monitoring, urban planning, disaster response, and defense surveillance.

    Moreover, AI streamlines data workflows by automating routine tasks, integrating data from multiple sensors, and enabling real-time decision-making. In sectors like agriculture and climate monitoring, AI-driven analytics support predictive insights, helping optimize resource management and anticipate natural events. By reducing the need for manual analysis and enabling scalable, intelligent insights, AI is redefining the value and efficiency of satellite data services.

    What Are Satellite Data Services?
    Satellite Data Services involve the collection, processing, and distribution of data captured by satellites orbiting the Earth. These services provide critical insights by utilizing remote sensing technologies, such as optical imaging, radar, and thermal sensors, to observe and analyse the planet’s surface, atmosphere, and oceans. The data is used across various sectors for monitoring, decision-making, and predictive analysis.

    Key Applications of Satellite Data Services:

    • Environmental Monitoring: Tracking climate change, deforestation, air quality, and natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes.
    • Agriculture: Supporting precision farming through crop health analysis, soil moisture tracking, and yield forecasting.
    • Defense & Security: Enhancing border surveillance, intelligence gathering, and strategic planning.
    • Urban Planning & Infrastructure: Monitoring urban growth, infrastructure development, and land use changes.
    • Disaster Management: Providing early warning systems and damage assessment for floods, earthquakes, and storms.
    • Maritime & Aviation: Monitoring ship and aircraft movements, detecting illegal fishing, and managing logistics.

    Types of Satellite Data Services:

    • Image Data Services: Deliver raw or processed satellite imagery.
    • Data Analytics Services: Provide value-added insights using AI, machine learning, and data modeling.
    • Monitoring & Alert Systems: Offer real-time surveillance and early warning based on satellite data.
    • Customized Solutions: Industry-specific applications tailored for clients in sectors like energy, mining, and insurance.

    North America
    North America dominated the satellite data services market in 2024, with a market size of approximately USD 4.50 billion and a projected CAGR of 16.50% from 2025 to 2034. The region’s leadership is supported by a strong history in space exploration and significant investments from government agencies such as NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense. Advanced technological infrastructure and high research and development expenditure further strengthen the market.

    Key growth drivers include the rising adoption of nanosatellites and high-resolution satellite imagery utilized in urban planning, agriculture (monitoring crop health, soil conditions, and weather), and environmental monitoring. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing enhances data analysis and enables faster, more detailed Earth surface imaging.

    The market applications in North America span defense and security, environmental monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning. The outlook for the region remains robust, with expectations to maintain its dominance due to continuous innovation, government support, and technological advancements.

    Asia Pacific
    Asia Pacific is identified as the fastest-growing regional market for satellite data services. This growth is driven by increasing investments from both governments and private sectors in satellite infrastructure and data services.

    Countries such as India, China, and Japan are active players in space exploration, possessing comprehensive end-to-end space capabilities and well-developed space infrastructure. The rising demand for real-time, high-resolution satellite imagery across various sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, real estate, defense, oil & gas, and environmental monitoring is a major growth factor.

    High-resolution data enables detailed insights, allowing more precise and data-driven decisions to manage hazards and optimize resource use. The region’s rapid expansion is fueled by expanding space capabilities and increasing commercial adoption of satellite data services.

    Europe
    Europe is expected to experience notable growth in the satellite data services market during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to rising investments in Earth observation satellites and satellite-based maritime surveillance, as well as increasing demand for real-time, high-resolution satellite data.

    Government initiatives supporting space exploration and satellite data utilization play a critical role in market expansion. Collaborations between national defense agencies and EU bodies enhance satellite-based maritime surveillance to improve coastal safety. Satellite data services are widely used across Europe in agriculture, forestry, disaster management, weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and national security.

    The integration of AI and machine learning technologies further supports the region’s steady growth, backed by supportive government policies.

    Latin America
    Latin America is an emerging market for satellite data services, with growing interest driven by increasing government focus on infrastructure development and resource management. The region is witnessing rising adoption of satellite imagery for applications such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.

    Although still developing compared to mature markets, Latin America shows moderate growth potential as government initiatives and private sector investments continue to increase. The market is expected to expand steadily as awareness and utilization of satellite data services rise across various sectors.

    Segmental Analysis of the Satellite Data Services Market
    By Service Type
    The market is primarily divided into image data services and data analytics services.

    In 2024, image data services held the largest market share, driven by growing demand for high-resolution satellite imagery across industries such as energy, defense, forestry, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and real estate. These services support crucial activities like geological mapping, mineral exploration, and water resource assessment.

    Data analytics services are expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, fueled by rising demand for actionable insights in precision agriculture, urban development, weather forecasting, and national security. Advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and big data analytics enhance the ability to analyze large volumes of geospatial data, enabling real-time decision-making and predictive modeling.

    By Deployment
    The deployment landscape is categorized into private and public segments.

    The private segment dominated the market in 2024, supported by the increasing role of commercial entities offering Earth observation data and related analytics to a broad range of industries.

    The need for accurate, timely satellite imagery in commercial applications continues to drive this segment’s growth.

    The public segment is also poised for notable growth, as government space and environmental agencies expand investments in satellite programs for purposes such as disaster management, border monitoring, climate analysis, and weather tracking.

    By Application
    Applications of satellite data services span defense and security, environmental and climate monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, and more.
    The defense and security segment held the largest share in 2024, driven by increasing reliance on satellite data for surveillance, reconnaissance, and national security. The integration of AI further enhances analytical capabilities in defense-related operations.

    The environmental and climate monitoring segment is expected to grow at the highest rate. Heightened awareness of climate change and the need for sustainable practices have led to increased usage of satellite data to monitor environmental changes, including deforestation, pollution, and land use dynamics

    By End-Use
    End-users of satellite data services include the commercial sector and service providers.
    The commercial segment led the market in 2024, with widespread adoption across industries such as logistics, construction, telecommunications, mining, and real estate, where satellite imagery is used for infrastructure planning, operations management, and risk assessment.

    The service providers segment is projected to experience the fastest growth, driven by rising demand for customized and high-resolution satellite data solutions across diverse sectors. These providers support applications in areas such as agriculture, defense, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.

    Satellite Data Services Market Companies

    • Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc. (Maxar): Provides high-resolution Earth imagery and geospatial intelligence for defense, environmental monitoring, and disaster response globally.
    • Planet Labs PBC: Operates a large fleet of small satellites offering daily, high-frequency Earth imagery for agriculture, forestry, and environmental monitoring.
    • Airbus SE: Offers optical and radar satellite imagery supporting defense, maritime surveillance, agriculture, and disaster management applications.
    • ICEYE: Specializes in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite data for rapid-response monitoring in insurance, disaster management, and maritime sectors.
    • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.: Delivers advanced geospatial analytics and satellite imagery solutions primarily for defense and intelligence applications.
    • Earth-i Ltd: Provides high-resolution satellite imagery and analytics for agriculture, mining, infrastructure, and environmental management.
    • Geocento Limited: Offers a digital platform for sourcing and delivering satellite imagery from multiple operators tailored to various industries.
    • NV5 Global, Inc.: Supplies geospatial data and satellite imagery for engineering, environmental, and infrastructure planning projects.
    • Satellite Imaging Corporation: Provides high-resolution imagery and geospatial solutions for oil & gas, mining, and environmental monitoring sectors.
    • Satpalda: Delivers satellite imagery, remote sensing, and GIS services for agriculture, urban planning, forestry, and disaster management.
    • Telstra: Supports satellite communications and data transmission, enabling connectivity for remote sensing and IoT applications.
    • Ursa Space Systems Inc.: Offers satellite-based SAR analytics for energy, finance, insurance, and logistics with global monitoring capabilities.
    • Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd: Provides satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence services focused on defense, security, and environmental monitoring.

    TimesTech