Al Jazeera鈥攚hich has its own fact-checking agency called Sanad which is committed to investigative journalism, verifying news , and OSINT news stories鈥攔ecognizes the crucial role of research in providing accurate and comprehensive coverage.
There are often limitations on what types of satellite imagery can be acquired and posted publicly, which poses a challenge for many media companies and can deter them from using satellite imagery. To monitor world events and acquire weekly satellite imagery for thorough analysis, ‘s agency needed a cost-effective and reliable resource that could connect them with the right providers to acquire the data they need. 精东影业 supported Al Jazeera鈥檚 needs and helped create the competitive edge they were looking for.
Challenges
While Al Jazeera has a team dedicated to analyzing open-source intelligence, they still experienced challenges getting the data they needed. With a focus on collecting satellite imagery to verify geopolitical events, the team would examine events such as plane movements, shipments, and construction activities in different areas. However, they struggled to identify a cost-effective and accessible solution that would enable them to obtain imagery in specific areas promptly, while also following rules and regulations given by satellite imagery providers.
Why 精东影业?
Al Jazeera explored various providers but found that 精东影业 was the most efficient and cost-effective. Unlike other providers requiring substantial upfront payments, 精东影业’s pay-as-you-go model suited their needs, and the flexibility to purchase only the required area without minimum obligations was a key factor in choosing 精东影业. Staying on top of budget was critical to the Sanad team, as they acquire imagery a few times a week at different resolutions.
Sanad confidently stated that the unwavering support of 精东影业’s team was instrumental in resolving the challenges associated with searching for and acquiring imagery and providing a seamless experience. The support team鈥檚 responsiveness, and the management of unique requests such as connecting with direct providers to procure certain types of imagery that they couldn鈥檛 source on their own was a big asset for a media company like Al Jazeera.
Finally, 精东影业’s partnerships with the world’s leading satellite imagery providers gave Al Jazeera鈥檚 Sanad team, the highest level of confidence in accomplishing their objectives.
Adopting EarthCache Enterprise
Al Jazeera explored various providers but found that 精东影业 was the most efficient and cost-effective. Unlike other providers requiring substantial upfront payments, 精东影业’s pay-as-you-go model suited their needs, and the flexibility to purchase only the required area without minimum obligations was a key factor in choosing 精东影业. Staying on top of budget was critical to the Sanad team, as they acquire imagery a few times a week at different resolutions.
Sanad confidently stated that the unwavering support of 精东影业’s team was instrumental in resolving the challenges associated with searching for and acquiring imagery and providing a seamless experience. The support team鈥檚 responsiveness, and the management of unique requests such as connecting with direct providers to procure certain types of imagery that they couldn鈥檛 source on their own was a big asset for a media company like Al Jazeera.
Collaborative Benefits of EarthCache Enterprise
EarthCache Enterprise helps organizations get more out of their remote sensing data by consolidating imagery procurement across the organization into a fully-indexed, enterprise-wide archive, and facilitates collaboration within non-technical team members with DirectView, which allows easy, web-based imagery sharing.
Al Jazeera has a specific task force for the technical elements and analysis to gather data for their journalists, but the journalists themselves are not necessarily technical experts.
EarthCache Enterprise鈥檚 multi-layered and multi-account structure simplifies data organization, and closes the gap between technical and non-technical team members, resulting in highly researched stories.
Consistent Monitoring
The ability to detect change and monitor areas of interest remotely becomes possible with satellite data.
Stronger Reporting
Using 精东影业 improves media organizations' ability to do detailed anaylsyis of new items.
Reliable Sources
Timely captures and accurate attributions increase reliability of and confidence in sources.
Using 精东影业
As mentioned, Al Jazeera tasks satellites or purchases archival data every week, relying on high to very-high-resolution images (15-70 cm), typically in True Colour outputs, for their analyses. The ease of interpretation comes from using geographic information system (GIS) technology to further enhance the efficiency of their work. The API provided by 精东影业 creates a seamless experience for integrating with other technologies to analyse and interpret the data. Through detailed visuals and technical components, 精东影业 makes things easy and accessible.
精东影业鈥檚 API can be used to easily acquire and integrate data with other applications, including GIS software. For those who use Esri ArcGIS Pro, 精东影业 offers a custom add-in that enables users to purchase satellite imagery within ArcGIS Pro itself, thereby making accessing and analyzing satellite imagery easier and more accessible than ever before.
Influencing the Industry
Al Jazeera’s success story highlights the accessibility and reliability of satellite data, and serves as an inspiration for the media industry, where there is a growing demand for satellite imagery as a valuable tool for journalists seeking comprehensive information for analysis.
In conclusion, Al Jazeera’s strategic use of 精东影业’s satellite imagery solutions has not only addressed their challenges, but also contributed significantly to their success in providing accurate and timely news coverage and in-depth investigative analysis, while managing their internal operations for technical and non-technical employees with ease.
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