UNLOCKING THE POWER OF LOCATION
WITH GEOSPATIAL INNOVATION
EVERY LOCATION HAS A STORY
From underground networks to changing urban landscapes. At Merkator, we unlock these stories with advanced Geospatial Asset Management solutions. By leveraging True Digital Twins, we ensure up-to-date infrastructure documentation for telecom, utilities, and governments, ensuring data integrity and enabling the shift to smarter, safer, and more sustainable networks.
We master the seamless integration of SOFTWARE, DATA, and SERVICES—a synergy that defines our DNA. We develop innovative software solutions that optimizes geospatial workflows, turn complex challenges into actionable insights. Up-to-date Data is at the core of our solutions: securely managed, precisely structured, and leveraged to enhance decisionmaking.
Our services guarantee reliable, future-proof IT ecosystems, from design to deployment, supported by experts who drive innovation and ensure operational
continuity.
WE BRING IT TO LIFE!
MERKATOR BUSINESS UNITS
Merkator contributes to safer streets and better networks every day through our software and services.
We build our own software and provide professional services from our 3 business units.
EAGLEBE - SMART CITY
Eaglebe is a SaaS solution that makes the public space, say the streets and sidewalks, safer in the chaos of roadworks, bike races, house moves and so on.
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It’s an interesting mix of permitting, mobility, communication and the ongoing support of these processes.
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Every day, a team of 6 colleagues helps 150 Cities and Municipalities in Belgium.
GEO SERVICES
Merkator’s Consulting division masters all leading Geospatial Asset Management solutions and serves a variety of clients at present contributing to Better Networks for Water, Gas, Electricity and Communications of any kind.
MARLIN - DIGITAL TWIN
MarlinDT is our flagship software innovation with global ambitions. A true Digital Twin for fiber networks that can support Operations and Engineering teams with integrated GIS. Logical Inventory and Geospatial Asset Management brought to the next level.
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The key to your success is a single-source-of-truth and how to ensure that all stakeholders have a common vision of your fast-growing fiber networks accros the entire enterprise.
Save Below is the premier solution that is compliant with all local “call before you dig” legislations in Belgium and The Netherlands.
100% Automated Call Before You Dig (CBYD) workflow without user intervention.
This specific solution is only available in the Benelux region.
OTHER SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
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SAVE BELOW & MARLIN SAVE BELOW
Smart Network Protection
Prevent damage to underground network.
A 24/7 SAAS software platform that securely supports all your excavation work.
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Who digs where? Submit your application and be assured that you can always work safely. A software solution for network operators, contractors and design engineers
FOCUS MARKETS
Telecom Operators, Smart Grid Providers, Water Authorities & Governments around the globe count on Merkator each and every day to ensure safer streets and to plan, design & operate their entire network infrastructure. Every day we create positive impact on the management of the public domain for all stakeholders.
TELECOM PROVIDERS
SMART GRID PROVIDERS
WATER AUTHORITIES
GOVERNMENTS
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YOUR CAREER AT MERKATOR
Since 2008, The Merkator Group has grown to become one of the most influential Geo-ICT players in the Benelux and more. At present more than 240 people contribute to our success and positive impact on our planet directly and indirectly.
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MERKATOR GROUP
WELCOMES SIGGIS
APRIL 4TH, 2025
Merkator Group continues its expansion with the strategic acquisition of SIGGIS (www.siggis.be). This new milestone builds on the momentum Merkator has gained since joining forces with GIM in June 2022, strengthening its position as the Belgian leader in the Geospatial IT landscape. This is the first acquisition since Sofindev acquired a majority stake in the Company in December 2023.
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OTHER NEWS
Think you'd vibe with us?
March 31, 2025 / Liesbeth De Ryck
Something New is Coming...
March 31, 2025 / Liesbeth De Ryck
Right now, we're working hard behind the scenes on a brand-new website for the entire Merkator Group. We know how important it is to put our best digital foot forward — and we’re making it happen.
Stay tuned!
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At Merkator, we work in a supportive and practical environment where collaboration and technology come together. Our offices offer a comfortable space to focus, connect, and develop smart geospatial solutions that make a real impact.
A typical day includes teamwork, problem-solving, a good coffee, and — of course — a refreshing walk or run during lunch to clear the mind and recharge.
Think you’d vibe with us?
Check out our open roles at jobs.merkator.com and let’s map out your next move — together.
Exciting Milestone for Merkator at
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA)
March 19, 2025 / Geert De Coensel
Merkator is proud to announce the successful delivery of the first phase of the Marlin Digital Twin implementation at Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) in South Africa — a key milestone in DFA’s digital transformation.This achievement was made possible through close collaboration with local teams and strong support from our technology partners. It highlights our continued commitment to delivering smart geospatial solutions for the fiber and FTTH industry, powered by Esri technology.
MarlinDT goes India!
January 23, 2025 / Wouter Deleu
GWF 2025
Januari 31, 2025 / Liesbeth De Ryck
MERKATOR & GIM
Together, RMSI and Merkator support telecom and network operators in managing their fiber and coaxial networks for years to come.
KLIM-CICC chooses Merkator Group as its partner for the cable and pipeline information platform.
KLIM-CICC has entrusted the management of its digital platform to the Merkator Group.
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This central portal plays a key role in safely planning works on cables and pipelines at the federal level and in Wallonia and Brussels.
Together with GIM we are modernizing the platform and preparing for the transition to the new IMKL/IMCC 3.0 standard, set to roll out in 2025.
A significant step toward greater safety, efficiency, and innovation in infrastructure management!
MUNICIPALIA
March 3, 2025 / Liesbeth De Ryck
Merkator is again Associate Sponsor at GWF in Madrid! In very good company: other associate sponsors are Oracle and Google.
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Eaglebe and GIM are excited to welcome you to the Merkator Café.
Over a beer or an apple juice, we’d love to chat about how Eaglebe or GIM can support your city or municipality even further.
You’ll find us at stand 3a25. Cheers, and see you there!
#GeoBuiz #europe
September 16th 2023 / Merkator NV
GIM, a Merkator Company
Geert De Coensel in the panel on Europe's Geospatial Industry Outlook and Business Directions moderated by Sanjay Kumar.
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Some interesting topics there:
🎯 Digital Twin requires continuous feedback from the real world
🎯 Need to identify who is going to use the geospatial solutions, how they're going to use it, and if it fits their individual purpose; emphasize
🎯 Definition of open data not the same everywhere.
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Since June, GIM became part of the Merkator Group. With our 180 GEO professionals, we are the partner of choice to help governments, utilities and private companies build modern geodata infrastructure and digital services.
IN BELGIUM WE POSITIVELY
INFLUENCE 80% OF ALL FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE