Easymap. Azorean company wants to reduce satellite image processing time by 98%
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Easymap. Azorean company wants to reduce satellite image processing time by 98%

SAPO Notícias4 September 2026 at 18:41

Easymap is a company founded in the Azores by two Brazilian geographers. The startup aims to simplify access to geospatial data for businesses and public agencies.

The company has developed a technology that promises to reduce satellite image processing time by 98%. This solution enables the automation and significant acceleration of processes that traditionally require substantial time and resources.

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