Switzerland Enhances Rural Broadband Expansion with Nazru’s Geospatial Data

Nazru is proud to announce its selection to provide a highly accurate and up-to-date mapping of all buildings across the Swiss region. The dataset will be used to support the expansion of Switzerland’s digital infrastructure and ensure equitable access to high-speed internet in underserved communities through federal and cantonal budget programs.

Like many regions in Europe, Switzerland is committed to bridging the digital divide by using spatial data to fund broadband expansion. A critical requirement for such initiatives is an accurate and comprehensive database of building footprints, ensuring that funding is effectively allocated to areas in need. Nazru has partnered with several Swiss cantons and European governments to provide AI-based spatial solutions that form the foundation for these connectivity projects.

Zurich is one of the most populous and economically important cantons in Switzerland, covering an area of 1,729 square kilometers and home to over 1.5 million people. The region’s diverse landscape – including urban centers, suburban communities, and remote Alpine regions – poses unique challenges in digital infrastructure planning. Nazru’s HD vector maps enable the precise identification of usable locations, ensuring that no community is overlooked in broadband expansion efforts.

In collaboration with Nazru, the Canton of Zurich will gain access to AI-generated building footprints extracted from the latest geospatial imagery. This dataset serves as the definitive reference for mapping broadband usable locations (BSLs), identifying gaps in existing infrastructure, and optimizing funding programs. In addition, Nazru’s AI-based geocoding system improves address structure matching and improves the accuracy of BSL submissions to regulatory authorities.