Smart City NYC: Staying Alert on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections established real-time operational awareness with a GIS-based dashboard of its polling places.
By Marianna Kantor | August 13, 2019
Using a modern version of a centuries-old technique, planners can study anonymized IoT data to see patterns of human movement.
By Helen Thompson | August 6, 2019
Skilled professionals and businesses are flocking to cities. In some locations, this puts them on a collision course with climate change.
Apple, Trade Tensions Underscore Need for Supply Chain Visibility
Yasaman Kazemi | July 30, 2019
When a much-discussed global company considers moving production to avoid a trade war, others take stock of their supply chain visibility.
The Unseen: After a Disaster, Imagery Gives Insurance Companies a Clear Picture
Alex Martonik | July 23, 2019
New technology on the ground and in the sky is helping insurers see what they haven’t seen before and assist clients more quickly.
A Bet on Urban Sprawl Misses the Mark
Helen Thompson | July 9, 2019
The case of a $3.8 billion investment in land outside major cities that has yet to pay off.
What 2019’s Smartest Cities Have in Common
Dominik Tarolli | July 2, 2019
Go behind the names on the 2019 smartest cities list to see what makes these cities so advanced.
Unseen: How Businesses Protect the Public
Multiple Authors | June 25, 2019
With lives at stake, companies are using location analysis to prevent injuries and deaths.
The Ethics of Supply Chain Transparency
Multiple Authors | June 18, 2019
For companies seeking to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, location intelligence and supply chain transparency are essential.
Business Trends: Democratizing Data in the Organization
Jeffrey Peters | June 11, 2019
The traditional button-down approach to enterprise data is giving way to a more democratic mindset, with impressive results.
How Companies Are Planning for a Wave of Senior Living
Helen Thompson | June 4, 2019
Businesses use location tech to anticipate new markets as aging populations alter economies, lifestyles, and housing needs around the world.
NextTech: Seeing Buildings before They’re Born
David LaShell | May 28, 2019
A combination of 3D technologies gives planners a view of the future that can preempt cost overruns down the road.
Changing Hazards Prompt Insurers to Rethink the Location of Risk
Alex Martonik | May 22, 2019
To ensure their risk assessment reflects risks on the ground, insurers and reinsurers are increasingly relying on location-based risk analysis.
Think Tank: Smart Service Comes of Age
Chris Chiappinelli | May 14, 2019
Customers expect quick service, and leading companies are harnessing new tech and innovative techniques to deliver it at the moment of demand.
Seeing across the Digital Divide
Marianna Kantor | May 7, 2019
In a world where billions of people remain offline, one company is using smart maps to see the business and social opportunities others can’t.
Comcast Enters Growing Market with $50 Million E-sports Arena
Matt Piper | April 30, 2019
No longer a niche interest, e-sports, or competitive gaming, is attracting big-name investors. How do companies evaluate the market opportunity?
NextTech: Smart Maps Show Executives the Impact of Climate Change
Multiple Authors | April 23, 2019
Decision-makers accustomed to making data-based decisions find climate change diffuse and unpredictable. A new smart map might change their view.
Is Your Workplace Smart Enough?
Multiple Authors | April 16, 2019
A smart workplace begins with awareness—of assets, conditions, people, and performance. It gets smarter at each stage of maturity.
Using Science to Find the Faithful
Jeffrey Peters | April 9, 2019
As religious services attract fewer attendees, those who tend the faith are using unconventional methods to find new ways to serve the community.
Political Uncertainty Prompts Companies to Examine Geographic Implications
Alex Martonik | April 2, 2019
Global businesses are using location intelligence to create a common operating picture, with maps that reveal areas of risk or uncertainty.
Location in Focus as Spotify Expands
Marianna Kantor | March 26, 2019
The digital audio giant uses location intelligence to deliver value to listeners and advertisers.
How Leading Companies Are Seeing Customers in New Ways
Marianna Kantor | March 18, 2019
Customer demands are driving innovation in every stage of the value chain. Location data is lighting the path.
NextTech: AI’s Role in the 5G Buildout
Randy Frantz | March 12, 2019
As wireless providers plan 5G wireless networks, AI and big data tools promise support for connection quality and business development.
Finding the Confidence to Grow a Business
Cindy Elliott | March 5, 2019
Executives are seeking and finding expansion opportunities. New forms of data are pointing the way.
How Geoblockchain Could Curb ‘Conflict Diamond’ Trade
Kevin Bolger | February 26, 2019
Blockchain and location intelligence could transform the way diamonds are marketed and sold.
Location Intelligence Helps Keep FedEx on Time
Don Kisela | February 19, 2019
By any measure, the numbers are staggering: 570,000 parts, 20,000 flights each month. FedEx manages it all with help from GIS.
The Hidden Factor Affecting Employee Health
Este Geraghty, MD, MS, MPH, GISP | February 11, 2019
It’s time for employers to wake up to an overlooked–and costly–aspect of employee health.
Opportunity Awaits Employers That Overcome Location Bias
Helen Thompson | February 5, 2019
In a tight job market, every hiring advantage is important. Companies that reduce location bias could gain an edge.
Changing Demographics Ripple through the Supply Chain
Yasaman Kazemi | January 29, 2019
Businesses are adjusting supply chains to match shifting demand, using demographic insight into a changing world.
A Little-Known Alternative to Wooing Amazon
Helen Thompson | January 22, 2019
Across the nation, economic development agencies are quietly nurturing small companies while complementing efforts to attract big corporations.
Halo Forecasting with AI: A Major Leap in Retail Planning
Gary Sankary | January 11, 2019
A long-coveted forecast comes to life for retailers, using AI and the geospatial cloud to predict brick and mortar and online sales.
AI Moves Fans in and out of SunTrust Park
Jay Theodore | January 8, 2019
When the Atlanta Braves take the field, the Cobb County police force deploys GIS-based location intelligence and AI to keep fans happy and safe.
Think Tank: Blockchain Evolves into Geoblockchain
Chris Chiappinelli | January 2, 2019
Blockchain technology is finding inroads in business, and its maturity curve is bending toward geoblockchain.
The Logistics behind On-Time Holiday Deliveries
Chris Chiappinelli | December 18, 2018
Consumers expect faster deliveries than ever—at lower cost. Companies are using everything from robots to location intelligence to accommodate.
The Business Value of Sustainability
Mike Johnson | December 11, 2018
While scientists issue warnings about a fragile climate, executives are embracing the business value of sustainability.
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