| Primary function | Maritime data, visualisation and analytics | Space-based AIS reception | Terrestrial AIS reception |
| Deployment | Cloud or private environment | Low-Earth-orbit spacecraft | Coastal, port or remote site |
| Primary data source | Integrated AIS data feeds | Satellite-received AIS messages | Shore-received AIS messages |
| Coverage role | Data fusion and operational visibility | Wide-area maritime collection | Local and coastal monitoring |
| Connectivity | Web interface, API and data streams | Mission-specific spacecraft interface | Cellular, Ethernet or secure VPN |
| Data output | Tracks, alerts, reports and exports | Raw or decoded AIS messages | Live AIS data and receiver health |
| Historical analysis | Supported | Through the connected data platform | Through the connected data platform |
| Alerting | Configurable alerts and watchlists | Handled by the connected platform | Handled by the connected platform |
| Remote monitoring | User, feed and service monitoring | Spacecraft-system dependent | Receiver-health monitoring |
| Integration | REST API and streaming interfaces | Mission-specific payload interface | Navisense or third-party systems |
| Typical users | Operators, analysts and integrators | Satellite developers and researchers | Ports and maritime agencies |
| Delivery model | Software service or private deployment | Payload procurement and integration | Site hardware deployment |