AURIN announces Nearmap data partnership: unlocking high-value geospatial intelligence for advancing Australia's Urban Research. High-resolution aerial imagery with property and location insights will help researchers, government, and industry better understand how Australia's cities, regions and infrastructure are changing. A new partnership between the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) and Nearmap will give Australian researchers access to high-resolution aerial imagery, 3D data and AI-derived insights to support research with real-world impact. The partnership creates new opportunities for researchers to work with government, industry and communities on some of Australia's most pressing urban and regional challenges, from infrastructure planning and housing affordability to climate resilience, transport, land use and the future of cities. Nearmap is known for providing aerial imagery and rich property intelligence that helps organisations see, measure and understand change in the built environment. Through AURIN, approved researchers will be able to use selected Nearmap data products to explore real-world conditions, test ideas, support evidence-based planning and develop outputs that can inform better decisions. The collaboration comes at a time when decision-makers are under growing pressure to understand change on the ground with greater accuracy and confidence. Cities are growing, infrastructure demands are shifting, climate risks are intensifying, and communities need more timely evidence to guide investment and action. AURIN Director, Professor Pascal Perez, said the partnership strengthens the connection between high-quality spatial data and research translation. "Researchers need access to trusted, real-world data if their work is to help shape better decisions. This partnership with Nearmap gives Australian researchers a powerful new way to observe change, generate evidence and work with partners across government and industry to turn research into impact." AURIN Director, Professor Pascal Perez Nearmap's aerial imagery and data insights can support a wide range of research activities, including urban and regional planning, infrastructure assessment, built-environment change, environmental monitoring, scenario modelling, and three-dimensional visualisation. The partnership also provides a practical pathway for government and industry organisations to engage with researchers around shared challenges. Rather than treating data access as an endpoint, AURIN focuses on enabling research partnerships that can produce useful outputs, critical insights, and innovative proof-of-concepts that support decision-making. Nearmap Chief Product Officer, David Tobias, said the partnership reflects the growing importance of geospatial intelligence in shaping better outcomes for the built environment. "Nearmap helps organisations move from uncertainty to evidence by providing a clearer, more current view of the world on the ground. Through this partnership with AURIN, researchers can apply that intelligence to questions that matter for Australia's cities, regions and communities." Nearmap Chief Product Officer, David Tobias The first phase of access will support exploration and feasibility assessment, with more in-depth access available through a staged application process. AURIN will work with researchers to understand their project needs and support appropriate, responsible use of the data. For government agencies, councils, infrastructure organisations, planners, consultants, and industry partners, the partnership creates an opportunity to connect with Australia's urban research community and explore how high-resolution geospatial intelligence can support practical outcomes. AURIN Head of Product, Josh Clough, said the value of the partnership lies not only in access to data, but in what researchers and partners can build from it. "The real opportunity is to bring the right people, data and questions together. When researchers can work with current, high-quality geospatial information and engage with partners who have real-world problems to solve, the pathway from research to impact becomes much clearer." AURIN, Josh Clough Researchers and organisations interested in exploring Nearmap-enabled research opportunities are encouraged to contact AURIN to discuss project ideas, access eligibility and potential pathways for collaboration. About AURIN. AURIN is a national research infrastructure supporting researchers, government, not-for-profits, and industry. AURIN provides access to high-value, hard-to-get datasets and expert support, enabling innovative research and development in response to critical challenges facing Australia's cities, infrastructure systems, and local communities. About Nearmap. Nearmap is a global property intelligence company that helps organisations understand and act on the built environment. Nearmap combines high-resolution aerial imagery, AI-derived analytics, and geospatial intelligence to support faster, more confident decisions across sectors.

Nearmap, a global property intelligence company, has launched Nearmap Labs, a public innovation hub providing early access to emerging technologies and research. The platform showcases experimental work in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and geospatial analytics beyond the company's current product roadmap. The hub allows customers, partners, and developers to view technical demonstrations and participate in early access programmes. Initial releases feature advancements in AI-powered underwriting, computer vision, temporal reasoning, and property analytics. Nearmap Labs will serve organisations across insurance, government, architecture, engineering, construction, and commercial real estate sectors. The platform aims to demonstrate how properties are understood and managed using the company's geospatial data. Nearmap operates globally, having been founded in Australia in 2007.

Nearmap to provide imagery for ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Exclusive agreement expands access to Nearmap aerial imagery through the world's leading geospatial platform. Jul 2026. SALT LAKE CITY - July 13, 2026 - Nearmap, the global property intelligence company providing organizations with a complete, current view of the built environment, today announced that Esri has selected Nearmap basemap imagery for ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, making Nearmap the exclusive aerial imagery provider for the world's most widely used geographic information system (GIS) technology. ArcGIS Living Atlas users across covered areas in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will gain seamless access to Nearmap imagery through the ArcGIS platform's World Imagery basemap. The integration features Nearmap 20 cm Vertical imagery, expanding access to trusted geospatial content while providing a high-quality visual foundation for mapping, planning, and analysis across government, infrastructure, utilities, insurance, AECO, and commercial real estate. As the default aerial imagery layer in ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Enterprise, the ArcGIS Living Atlas World Imagery basemap serves more than 700,000 organizations worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, national governments, all 50 U.S. states, more than 20,000 cities, and over 7,000 universities. The agreement reflects growing demand for trusted geospatial content embedded directly within the workflows organizations rely on every day. "This agreement represents an important milestone for Nearmap and validates the quality, consistency, and scale of our imagery program," said Ray Savona, Chief Revenue Officer at Nearmap. "Organizations around the world depend on ArcGIS to understand and manage the built environment, and we're proud that Nearmap imagery will help power those decisions. This collaboration introduces hundreds of thousands of organizations to Nearmap imagery - and opens the door to our broader portfolio of premium imagery, AI-powered property intelligence, and enterprise workflows." ArcGIS users will automatically view Nearmap imagery at supported zoom levels in their existing GIS workflow with no additional logins, subscriptions, or configuration required. "Organizations across many industries are increasingly relying on imagery as a critical source of data for their analytic and operational geospatial workflows," said Richard Cooke, Corporate Director, Global Business Development, Esri. "Nearmap's metro imagery is a valued addition for the ArcGIS Living Atlas to deliver users a higher resolution basemap to enhance situational awareness, planning, and operational efficiency." Nearmap will provide regular imagery updates every 6-12 months throughout the agreement, ensuring ArcGIS users continue to benefit from current, high-quality aerial imagery. While the ArcGIS Living Atlas integration provides a trusted visual foundation for mapping and spatial analysis, organizations requiring the highest-resolution imagery, more frequent capture, historical imagery, AI-powered property intelligence, APIs, and enterprise workflow integrations can continue to access those capabilities through a direct Nearmap subscription. To learn more, visit Nearmap at the Esri User Conference (July 13-16, 2026 in San Diego, California), at booth #2219. About Nearmap Nearmap is a global property intelligence company redefining how organizations understand and act on the built environment. By owning the entire intelligence value chain - from high-recency geospatial capture powered by patented camera technology to accurate AI-derived analytics and guaranteed building materials data - Nearmap delivers a single, trusted source of truth for property decisions. Insurers, government agencies, and AECO organizations rely on Nearmap to transform property uncertainty into evidence, helping organizations move beyond fragmented data and manual processes with verified, frequently updated insight. These proprietary insights enable faster, more confident decisions across underwriting and claims, assessment and response, and planning and construction so teams can see truth, assess risk, and act with certainty. Founded in Australia in 2007, Nearmap stands as the definitive source of truth that shapes the livable world. About Esri Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world's most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit esri.com. Media contacts. Taylor Cenicola Jo Ann Pruchniewski