Overview
Nika is a web-based geospatial platform built to solve real-world problems we encountered as active users of ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine. Understanding our journey and core concepts will help you make the most of Nika’s capabilities.Our Story
The Problem We Solved
As active users of ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine for Land Use Land Cover (LULC) analysis, we found ourselves limited by the flexibility of these tools when we wanted to use as many open-source libraries as possible for our analysis.The Solution We Built
- Hosted Notebook Environment: We built our own hosted notebook environment to use any open-source library we wanted
- Kubernetes Infrastructure: Instead of expensive 24/7 EC2 instances, we chose Kubernetes clusters on-demand (like Colab, but much more powerful)
- AI-Powered Development: When clients needed quick map apps to showcase analysis results, we built NikaStudio using Agentic AI to build any app they wanted
- Continuous Innovation: We’re constantly building more features and products
Core Architecture
Six-Product Ecosystem
Nika consists of six main products that work together seamlessly:NikaWorkspace
Advanced geospatial data analysis platform with petabyte-scale datasets and AI agent integration.NikaStudio
AI-powered application development platform for building maps and dashboards with brilliant UI and automated serverless backend.NikaMap
World’s first collaborative auto-saving map that can visualize millions of vector polygons, GBs of raster images, and drone imagery.NikaHub
Community platform for discovering, sharing, and showcasing geospatial applications and solutions.NikaDBMS
Database management system for integrating with relational datbases with geospatial capabilities such as DuckDB or Postgres with PostGIS.NikaLabeller
Image annotation platform with team labeling capabilities and native GeoTIFF support.NikaETL
One-click serverless function deployment with AI-powered flow diagram creation for data processing engineering.AI Agent Integration
All products are enhanced by Nika’s intelligent AI agents, providing context-aware assistance, code generation, and intelligent suggestions.Key Concepts
Web-Based Platform
Nika is entirely web-based - no installation required. Access all features through your browser at https://planet.nika.eco.AI-Powered Workflows
- Natural Language: Describe what you want in plain English
- Code Generation: AI generates production-ready code
- Smart Suggestions: Intelligent recommendations for analysis and visualization
- Automated Workflows: AI creates and optimizes data processing pipelines
Scalable Infrastructure
- Kubernetes Clusters: On-demand computing power (like Colab, but more powerful)
- Petabyte-Scale Data: Handle massive datasets efficiently
- Real-time Processing: Live data analysis and visualization
- Auto-scaling: Resources scale automatically with your needs
Collaborative Environment
- Team Projects: Work together on shared projects
- Version Control: Track changes and maintain history
- Real-time Collaboration: Multiple users can work simultaneously
- Community Sharing: Publish and discover projects in NikaHub
Core Features
Data Analysis
- Spatial Analysis: Advanced geospatial operations and statistics
- Machine Learning: AI-powered analysis and predictions
- Data Visualization: Interactive maps, charts, and dashboards
- Real-time Processing: Live data streams and updates
Application Development
- AI-Generated Apps: Build applications using natural language
- Custom Components: Create reusable components and widgets
- Serverless Backend: Automated backend infrastructure
- Deployment: One-click deployment to production
Data Management
- Multiple Formats: Support for all major geospatial data formats
- Cloud Storage: Integrate with AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- APIs: Connect to external data sources and services
- ETL Pipelines: Automated data processing workflows
Stay Connected
Community & Updates
- Social Media: Follow us for platform updates and tips
- Newsletter: Subscribe to “This Week in Geospatial” for industry insights
- Community Forum: Connect with other Nika users
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
Continuous Innovation
We’re constantly building new features and products. Stay tuned for:- Enhanced AI capabilities
- New data processing tools
- Advanced visualization options
- Expanded integration options
Next Steps
Ready to get started?- Create Account: Sign up at https://planet.nika.eco
- Book Onboarding: Schedule your consultation at https://cal.com/dianaong/30-minute-consultation
- Explore Guides: Use the
/guidestab to learn about features - Start Building: Create your first analysis or application
Get Expert Help
Talk to a Geospatial Expert
Need help with your geospatial projects? Our team of experts is here to assist you with implementation, best practices, and technical support.
Other ways to get help:
- Guides: Use the /guides tab for detailed tutorials
- Community: Ask questions in our community forum
- Support: Send us a support request