SkyEye Pacific

SkyEye Pacific, established in 2013, is a technology firm specializing in geospatial solutions tailored for the Pacific Islands. The company was founded by CEO Fa'asootauloa Sam Saili, along with his siblings, as a family-owned enterprise. Saili, a graduate of Deakin University with a Bachelor of Commerce, gained experience working for the Samoan government and a telecommunications company before launching SkyEye. His background in IT and economics, combined with a desire to address local challenges, shaped the company's direction. SkyEye Pacific is headquartered in Samoa and has expanded its operations with offices in the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.

The firm's core business revolves around providing geospatial software solutions, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing with drones, GPS vehicle and vessel tracking, and ICT data management. A significant service is Vtrack Pro, a real-time vehicle management system designed to reduce logistics costs. Their UAV Drone service offers high-definition imagery to create detailed maps and models, which has been used to count coconut trees on organically certified farms. The company serves a diverse client base, from small businesses to larger enterprises, helping them with everything from logistics to agricultural management. In 2020, SkyEye launched its e-commerce platform, Maua, a first for Samoa, which allows vendors, including those on the street, to list their products online using the company's mapping technology. This platform addresses the challenge of a lack of a formal addressing system in the region. Revenue is generated through these various technology services and platforms, which aim to make life easier and business more efficient in the Pacific.

SkyEye Pacific has achieved several milestones, including receiving the Asia Pacific Frontier Innovation award in 2017 and the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Award in 2018. The Maua platform was recognized as an essential service by the UNCDF in 2020 and received further UNCDF funding in 2021. In 2022, the company introduced the Samoa Travel Tracer App and won the UNCDF Inclusive Digital Economies Award. The company is also focusing on data analytics and AI, aiming to build data sets specific to the Pacific to harness the benefits of these technologies for the region.

Keywords: geospatial solutions, Pacific Islands, GIS, remote sensing, drone services, vehicle tracking, ICT data management, e-commerce platform, Maua app, logistics management, agricultural technology, data analytics, asset tracking, mapping technology, financial technology, sustainable development, digital economy, market access, small business support, mobile applications