Governments

Data-Driven insights for sustainable policy decisions

Insights today for tomorrow’s spaces

As a government, you want to understand today what will matter tomorrow. By leveraging data and location intelligence, you can:

Anticipate spatial challenges more quickly
Make better-informed decisions
Increase the efficiency of your public services

Location as a lever for effective policy

Challenges related to mobility, safety, climate, or public space always arise in a specific place. With the right data and tools, location intelligence becomes a lever for:

Safer streets
Attractive public spaces
Resilient communities

How we support governments in data-driven policy making

Software, data, and services to collect, organize, and transform spatial data into sustainable policy decisions.

Eaglebe

Manage temporary occupations of public spaces safely and efficiently. Centralize notifications, permits, and planning, and monitor the impact on mobility, safety, and quality of life.

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Digital Twin & GIS

Build a virtual, 3D representation of your territory. Uncover hidden connections, analyze trends, and simulate future scenarios to support better-informed policy decisions.

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Geo Services

Need support for your GIS journey? Our experts guide you through the entire spectrum: from strategic advice and vision development to actual implementation and optimization.

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GeoAI en data engineering

Build AI pipelines for the inventory and monitoring of public spaces and infrastructure. Transform raw data into actionable insights. Set up automated data flows between systems, formats, and teams.

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Why embrace data-driven practices?

Because it enables local governments to always know what is happening, where, and when; to make well-informed decisions; and to enhance collaboration and efficiency. This way, data becomes a powerful engine for better policy and smoother public services.

Insight into what happens, where, and when

No more blind spots—just one shared map view for all departments.

Smart decisions

Data and location intelligence make policy informed, safe, and efficient.

Collaboration & automation

Break down silos, automate processes, and increase engagement among employees and citizens.

Typical challenges for local governments

Local governments face increasing complexity in their daily operations. Data and information are often scattered across various systems, Excel spreadsheets, and inboxes. As a result, there is a lack of a central and up-to-date overview, making collaboration between departments more difficult.

No Central Insight, No Control

Managing roadworks, events, green space maintenance, signage, and permits requires constant coordination and planning. Without a clear overall view, interventions can conflict with each other, unnecessary disruptions arise, and service delivery is delayed.

This lack of oversight not only leads to inefficiency and mistakes, but also causes frustration among employees and citizens, increasing the risk of safety issues in public spaces. It’s clear: without central management and insight, the full potential of local governments remains untapped.

Eaglebe, the Smart City Platform

Technology & Partners

Choose from a wide range of leading platforms and tools. We combine solutions from market leaders such as ESRI, VertiGIS, and FME with innovative open-source options and custom development, ensuring you always have the right technology for your policies and projects.

ESRI

A global leader in GIS software and spatial analysis.

VertiGIS

Provides powerful solutions for geodata integration and map visualization.

FME

Makes complex data transformations and automation simple and efficient.

Geoblox

Flexible, custom geo-applications for interactive visualization and management.

Open source

Innovative and scalable technologies offering maximum freedom and flexibility.

Why Merkator Group?

One Partner, Broad Expertise

Merkator Group brings together more than 250 geo-professionals with a proven track record. You get a single partner who:

Helps design and implement your geodata infrastructure
Delivers data, software, and services tailored to your policy cycle
Guides projects from proof of concept to production and large-scale rollout
Offers multi-platform expertise
Fosters a vibrant user community focused on knowledge sharing and exchanging experiences

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Our experts will contact you promptly to explore together which approach best fits your challenges.

Although the project involved dozens of GIS data streams, the integration and visualization went smoothly. GIM translated our requirements into an extremely practical analysis tool.

Koen Vermoesen – Head of Spatial Economy at the Department of Establishment and Spatial Economy, VLAIO

Insights

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