Question 1

What does BigData Ghana do?

Accepted Answer

We are a Ghanaian technology and intelligence company. We combine geospatial intelligence, cloud technologies, data analytics and AI to help organisations understand the places, systems, assets and risks behind their most important decisions.

Question 2

Who are your typical clients?

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We work with government agencies, banks, agricultural organisations, real estate developers, logistics companies, mining operators, and international development organisations operating in Ghana and West Africa.

Question 3

How long has BDG been operating?

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BigData Ghana was founded in 2016. We have over eight years of spatial data, technical delivery, and local operating knowledge across multiple sectors in Ghana.

Question 4

Where are you located?

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Our office is at No. 4 Blewusi Rd, Airport Residential, Accra, Ghana. GA-117-2050.

Question 5

What services do you offer?

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We offer geospatial intelligence, cloud platform engineering (AWS), AI and automation, data analytics and business intelligence, satellite monitoring, and custom platform development.

Question 6

How does your approach compare to traditional GIS like Esri?

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While traditional platforms like Esri are powerful, we focus on modern, cloud-native geospatial analytics and custom open-source stacks. This allows us to build highly scalable solutions (like AWS integrations) without vendor lock-in, providing faster intelligence and more flexibility for organisations in Ghana.

Question 7

Do you build custom platforms?

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Yes. We design and build bespoke platforms tailored to your specific operational needs, whether that is a national monitoring system, a logistics tool, or an AI-powered communication platform.

Question 8

Can you help with cloud migration?

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Absolutely. As an AWS Certified Partner, we design cloud-native architectures and migrate legacy systems to AWS, reducing cost, increasing speed, and unlocking data that was previously trapped in silos.

Question 9

Do you offer ongoing support after project delivery?

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Yes. We provide managed cloud operations, continuous model monitoring, performance tuning, and incident response so your systems improve rather than degrade over time.

Question 10

Can I see examples of your work?

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Yes. Visit our Projects page to see case studies including ForestTrace AI, the National Forest Monitoring System, MTTD Traffic Enforcement App, GIS Elections Platform, Route Advisor, and more.

Question 11

Do you work with government organisations?

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Yes. We have delivered national-scale platforms for the Forestry Commission, Electoral Commission, Ghana Police Service MTTD, and other public sector bodies.

Question 12

What industries do you serve?

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Agriculture, banking and finance, real estate, government, logistics, mining, insurance, healthcare, and international development.

Question 13

What is SendLine SMS?

Accepted Answer

SendLine SMS is our bulk messaging platform for fast, secure, and scalable SMS communication. It supports OTP integration, campaign scheduling, delivery tracking, and a REST API for easy integration.

Question 14

What is BigConnect AI?

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BigConnect AI is an intelligent virtual receptionist that answers calls 24/7 in English and French. It collects caller details, provides business information, and generates actionable call summaries.

Question 15

What is Maize Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Maize Intelligence is a yield estimation tool for farmers and agribusinesses. Enter farm details and get a production estimate you can plan around, supporting multiple crop types.

Question 16

How do I start a project with BDG?

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Contact us through our website or call +233 59 943 2731. Tell us about the decision you are facing and we will show you what the data says. We typically start with a discovery conversation.

Question 17

How long do projects typically take?

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It depends on scope. A focused analysis can be delivered in weeks. A national-scale platform may take several months. We will give you a clear timeline after the discovery phase.

Question 18

Do you work with organisations outside Ghana?

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Yes. While our core expertise is Ghana-specific, we work with international organisations operating in West Africa and have delivered projects with USAID, GIZ, and Digital Earth Africa.

Question 19

Are you hiring?

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We are always looking for talented engineers, data scientists, GIS developers, and product designers. Visit our Careers page for current openings.

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