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CIO Bulletin,
13 May, 2026
Author:
Gayathri Sr
Panolytica and GapMaps bridge the data gap, offering businesses a high-definition view of consumer behavior across the Kingdom.
Industry leaders Panolytica and GapMaps have joined forces to deliver sophisticated Saudi market insights, providing a level of detail that was previously unimaginable. This collaboration is set to empower brands looking to expand within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the UK, and Australia with surgical precision.
Precision at the Local Level
Gone are the days of relying on broad, outdated demographic reports. Panolytica, a UK-based data specialist, has pioneered an AI-driven platform that breaks down geographic areas into tiny 100-meter by 100-meter grids. This hyper-local approach allows businesses to see exactly who lives and shops in a specific neighborhood, tracking everything from affluence and family status to specific buying habits and brand preferences.
By integrating this data into the GapMaps “Data-as-a-Service” marketplace, companies can now visualize these Saudi market insights directly alongside existing business intelligence tools. Whether a brand is planning a new storefront in Riyadh or optimizing a marketing campaign in Jeddah, the guesswork is effectively removed.
Moving from Data to Action
The partnership doesn't just offer numbers; it offers a roadmap for growth. By identifying 30 to 50 distinct consumer segments per country, the platform helps executive teams understand the unique “DNA” of their target audience.
“By joining forces with a market leader, we can deliver next-generation segmentation data to more organizations than ever before, helping them make faster, sharper and more confident decisions,” stated Martin Taylor, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Panolytica.
Why This Partnership is a Game-Changer
According to the latest analysis by CIO Bulletin, several factors make this rollout a significant milestone for the retail and tech sectors:
Granular Accuracy: Insights are mapped on a microscopic scale compared to legacy models.
Cost-Effectiveness: It provides a modern, more affordable alternative to traditional, bulky research models.
Seamless Integration: Data can be plugged directly into GIS, CRM, and Business Intelligence platforms.
Future Expansion: While the focus is currently on KSA and the UK, launches in the UAE and Southeast Asia are expected later this year.
For the modern enterprise, these Saudi market insights represent more than just statistics, they are the key to unlocking localized growth in one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Through this partnership, GapMaps and Panolytica are ensuring that data is no longer a hurdle, but a competitive advantage.







