Hexagon recognized by Gartner® as the “Company to Beat” in Earth intelligence solutions
19 February 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Hexagon has been recognized by Gartner® as the “Company to Beat” in the rapidly growing Earth intelligence AI market. The analysis was included in the recent report, AI Vendor Race: Hexagon Is the Company to Beat in Earth Intelligence Solutions.
Earth intelligence combines advanced Earth observation technologies with artificial intelligence to deliver unprecedented insights into activities on and above the planet.
“We believe this acknowledgment underscores our dedication to delivering cutting-edge AI-driven insights that help customers better understand and manage the world around them,” said Mladen Stojic, Chief Technical Officer of Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. “As we move toward the potential spinoff of Octave, we remain committed to creating solutions that simplify complexity, enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities for customers worldwide."
About Octave:
In 2026, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, along with the Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, ETQ and Bricsys CAD portfolio, plans to potentially spin off as Octave, a pureplay software and SaaS company focused on helping customers make smarter, more data-driven decisions across their organizations. This strategic move aims to build on Hexagon’s strong foundation while helping to accelerate and optimize customers’ outcomes at scale.
Hexagon’s Earth intelligence solutions span a wide range of applications, from infrastructure monitoring and asset lifecycle tracking to advanced geospatial analysis. With platforms such as GeoMedia, ImageStation and ERDAS IMAGINE, Hexagon enables customers to integrate data seamlessly and generate actionable insights.
For more information about Hexagon’s Earth intelligence solutions, visit hexagon.com.
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Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division improves the resilience and sustainability of the world’s critical services and infrastructure. Our solutions turn complex data about people, places and assets into meaningful information and capabilities for better, faster decision-making in public safety, defense, transportation, government and physical security.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,800 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com.