Sotereon.AI Expands to Tampa, Establishing Innovation Hub at Tampa International Airport
Sotereon.AI, a pioneering force in artificial intelligence–driven spatial intelligence and telemetry systems, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey with the opening of a new innovation hub in Tampa, Florida. The new office is strategically located within Tampa International Airport (TPA), one of the nation’s leading transportation hubs and a long-standing partner in Sotereon.AI’s efforts to transform data-driven airport and city operations.
This expansion marks a significant leap forward for Sotereon.AI, as the company deepens its collaboration with Tampa International Airport to accelerate the development and deployment of its flagship Overwatch™ platform—a cutting-edge, AI-powered solution designed to deliver real-time situational awareness, predictive analytics, and operational intelligence for transportation, logistics, and critical infrastructure operators.
A Strategic Step in the Company’s Growth Journey
With growing demand for smarter, more adaptive infrastructure, Sotereon.AI’s move into Tampa aligns with the company’s broader mission to revolutionize how organizations understand and interact with complex physical environments. Through its Overwatch™ system, Sotereon.AI integrates data from LiDAR, IoT sensors, cameras, and spatial telemetry to provide a unified, data-rich picture of activity across large-scale operations such as airports, ports, and metropolitan logistics networks.
“Tampa Bay is quickly emerging as one of the country’s most dynamic technology corridors,” said Patrick Blattner, CEO of Sotereon.AI. “By embedding our team directly with Tampa International Airport’s operations, we’re able to innovate in real time, side-by-side with our partners. This proximity allows us to shorten development cycles, test new technologies in live environments, and ensure that every iteration of Overwatch directly addresses the evolving needs of airport and city operators.”
Blattner added that the decision to expand into Tampa reflects both Sotereon.AI’s confidence in the region’s innovation ecosystem and the company’s commitment to advancing the next generation of intelligent infrastructure. “Our goal is to help cities and critical facilities move smarter, safer, and more efficiently. Being here at TPA, surrounded by operational complexity and a culture of innovation, is the perfect environment to push those boundaries,” he said.
Building the Future of Intelligent Infrastructure
Sotereon.AI’s Tampa expansion comes amid a broader surge in demand for AI solutions capable of interpreting and acting on vast streams of real-time spatial data. The company’s Overwatch™ platform has already gained traction among transportation and logistics leaders for its ability to provide actionable insights—helping users detect congestion, optimize workflows, monitor security perimeters, and improve passenger and asset flows through predictive modeling.
By situating its development operations directly within Tampa International Airport, Sotereon.AI gains an unprecedented opportunity to test and refine these capabilities in a live, high-stakes operational setting. The new facility will enable engineers and product teams to observe and analyze real-world challenges firsthand, rapidly prototype new features, and implement software updates in collaboration with airport technology teams.
“Airports are essentially microcosms of smart cities,” Blattner explained. “They bring together transportation networks, retail operations, logistics systems, and security infrastructure—all in a highly dynamic environment that demands precision and speed. Our technology helps unify those moving parts, giving operators a clear, data-driven view of what’s happening across every corner of their ecosystem.”
Tampa Bay’s Innovation Ecosystem Fuels Expansion
Tampa’s growing reputation as one of the nation’s fastest-rising technology corridors played a crucial role in Sotereon.AI’s decision to establish its newest hub in the region. With a vibrant ecosystem spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, and spatial computing, Tampa Bay has become a magnet for innovators and entrepreneurs seeking a collaborative, business-friendly environment.
The area’s strong network of research universities—including the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa, and nearby technical institutions—also provides a rich talent pipeline for companies operating at the cutting edge of AI and data science. Sotereon.AI plans to leverage this ecosystem to attract top talent and deepen its partnerships with regional academic and industry leaders.
“Tampa offers everything we look for in a technology hub: a skilled workforce, a thriving startup culture, and forward-thinking partners who embrace digital transformation,” Blattner noted. “It’s a place where innovation isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in the DNA of the business community.”
Partnership with Tampa International Airport: A Model for Innovation
The collaboration between Sotereon.AI and Tampa International Airport reflects a shared vision for how technology can enhance operational efficiency, safety, and passenger experience. By integrating the Overwatch™ system into TPA’s digital operations framework, the airport aims to elevate its data-driven decision-making capabilities and further solidify its position as a leader in aviation innovation.
“This collaboration benefits our airport, our customers, and ultimately raises the bar for what defines digital transformation,” said Douglas Wycoff, Director of Digital Technology and Innovation at Tampa International Airport. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sotereon.AI to our community and look forward to expanding our use of their LiDAR-based Overwatch system to help Tampa International—and the broader aviation industry—redefine what’s possible in operational intelligence and customer satisfaction.”
Through this on-site partnership, Sotereon.AI will gain direct access to the airport’s day-to-day operations, allowing its engineering teams to observe real-time challenges and deploy customized solutions quickly. This hands-on collaboration not only accelerates the development of Overwatch™ but also provides valuable feedback loops that help refine and scale the platform for broader use in other transportation and infrastructure sectors.
Driving Transformation Across Transportation and Beyond
While airports are among Sotereon.AI’s most visible application areas, the company’s technology extends well beyond aviation. The Overwatch™ platform’s flexible, sensor-agnostic architecture enables it to integrate with seaports, urban logistics centers, defense installations, and smart city projects. From managing vehicle traffic and monitoring asset movement to detecting anomalies and predicting maintenance needs, the system is designed to bring a new level of intelligence to how physical environments are managed.
By positioning its development hub at Tampa International Airport, Sotereon.AI aims to set a precedent for how AI can be embedded directly into the fabric of operational ecosystems—transforming data from a passive asset into a real-time operational advantage.
“Intelligent infrastructure is no longer a futuristic concept,” Blattner emphasized. “It’s here now, and it’s essential to how modern cities and transportation networks function. We’re proud to be part of that transformation, and our presence in Tampa will help accelerate the adoption of these technologies across industries.”
A Long-Term Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration
The opening of the Tampa office represents more than just geographic expansion—it’s a long-term commitment to innovation, partnership, and community engagement. Sotereon.AI plans to collaborate closely with local stakeholders, research institutions, and industry associations to foster advancements in AI, data analytics, and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
As the company continues to scale, it expects the Tampa hub to play a central role in product development, testing, and customer engagement—serving as both a proving ground for cutting-edge ideas and a model for how AI can be applied to complex, real-world environments.
Sotereon.AI is a global leader in AI-powered spatial intelligence and telemetry solutions, enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their operational data. Its flagship platform, Overwatch™, provides real-time situational awareness, predictive analytics, and data-driven insights across transportation, logistics, and critical infrastructure sectors. By merging AI, LiDAR, and sensor fusion technologies, Sotereon.AI empowers customers to make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions.