Ground Truth
A blog by Nearmap
From imagery, to insights, to answers. Explore the latest posts and new perspectives emerging in the world of location intelligence.All
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Revealing housing and construction trends in Christchurch with AI
See how Solutions Engineer Sam Mason used AI-derived location insights and frequently updated imagery to reveal housing and construction trends in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. .
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What Springfield Lakes revealed about disaster recovery
Analysing the roofs that never truly recovered with AI data and location intelligence.
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From maps to action: Celebrating GIS Day
GIS Day serves as a dynamic platform where professionals, educators, students, and businesses demonstrate real-world applications of geographic information systems.
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Nearmap now integrated with Guidewire PolicyCenter
New integration brings Nearmap high-resolution imagery, AI-powered insights, and predictive risk data as an Extension for PolicyCenter to streamline underwriting and reduce loss ratios.
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AI, trust, and the future of insurance
Our senior director of AI model R&D shares her key takeaways from the 2025 Women in Insurance Summit — including how AI can complement people-powered decisioning.
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EastLink toll road maintenance: the paperless route
ConnectEast, the operator of the 39km EastLink toll road in Melbourne’s southeast, uses Nearmap high-resolution imagery to streamline maintenance operations and improve efficiency. This case study highlights how Nearmap technology supports ConnectEast in managing their assets and ensuring the road’s long-term viability.
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Five ways to use location intelligence to cut bushfire risk
Get practical tips for reducing bushfire risk with aerial imagery and AI-powered data from volunteer firefighter and Senior Director ANZ Survey and Geospatial Content Operations at Nearmap, M'Shenda Turner.
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