For Low-Staff Hotels, Location Intelligence Elevates the Guest Experience
Long-distance travel went on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s returning. Just don’t be surprised if no one’s at the front desk.
By Cindy Elliott | November 16, 2021
A new survey of manufacturing executives highlights the geographic dynamics that complicate global trends on sustainability and data analysis.
By Frits van der Schaaf | November 9, 2021
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles looms—but first, retailers need to take a geographic approach to sales across diverse markets.
What’s behind the Phrase “Available in Select Locations”?
Gary Sankary | November 2, 2021
When companies pilot products or services or pricing, they often use location intelligence to maximize the odds of success.
NextTech: The Holy Grail of IT—A Digital Twin of People, Process, Tech
Chris Nickola | October 26, 2021
CIOs have a new cutting-edge tool for IT mapping: a digital twin that maps hardware and software to people and processes.
SMBs Combine Tech and Innovation to Weather Disruption
Antonio Mendez | October 19, 2021
A McKinsey study on successful small and midsize companies highlights the importance of SMB innovation when headwinds blow.
The Post-COVID Office Takes Shape
Beau Ryck | October 12, 2021
As workers return to the office, companies are using indoor location intelligence to optimize the postpandemic workplace.
How Climate Change Is Shaping Real Estate Investments
Multiple Authors | October 5, 2021
Home buyers will now see a climate risk score on their dream house. Will it change where they want to live?
Advice from a Retail Leader: Seven Steps to Post-COVID Success
Multiple Authors | September 28, 2021
Guidance from one of the world’s most recognizable brands on how to succeed in a changing retail environment.
An Executive View of Sustainability—Resilience and Reduction
Chris Chiappinelli | September 23, 2021
How do companies reduce their impact on the environment while improving their resilience to climate change?
Adding Up Food’s Hidden Costs
Mark Dann | September 21, 2021
What if the real cost of food were nearly three times what you pay? It’s worth considering who settles that bill.
NextTech: Monitoring the Global Supply Chain in Real Time
Cindy Elliott | September 14, 2021
By tracking how global supply chain disruptions impact finished goods, a real-time dashboard gives executives an edge in risk assessment.
For Millions of Adventurers, Relive App Makes Location Data More Human
Chris Nickola | September 7, 2021
Tech startup Relive uses GIS functionality to make its outdoor adventure app more human, and captures millions of users along the way.
Laying the Groundwork for an Equitable EV Future
Multiple Authors | August 31, 2021
A project called Charge4All provides unprecedented insight into the best—and most equitable—places to install electric vehicle charging stations
Delivery Innovation: Groceries at the Office
Gary Sankary | August 24, 2021
With companies under pressure to deliver everything and anything to consumers, supermarkets begin carting groceries to the office.
An Industry on the Verge: Green Hydrogen
Multiple Authors | August 17, 2021
Hydrogen could help fuel the world economy. Green hydrogen is preferred, but costlier. Will energy companies make the math work?
Eyes over the Amazon Unravel a Deforestation Mystery
Multiple Authors | August 10, 2021
Satellite imagery analysis helped watchdogs see what happened to 5,000 acres of rain forest. The same tech could keep supply chains transparent.
Tracking Meatless Menus and Other Trends
Helen Thompson | August 3, 2021
When consumer preferences change, retailers, manufacturers, and service providers need to keep up. The question is, where to start.
5D: The New Frontier for Digital Twins
Multiple Authors | July 27, 2021
A digital twin helped stakeholders visualize a complex New York transportation project, revealing its timeline and budget in 5D.
Here's Where Americans Are Most Optimistic about the Future
Christopher Ross | July 20, 2021
As companies turn social responsibility commitments into action, a geographic and ethnic patchwork of optimism emerges.
New Rules Rev Up Drone Deliveries to Our Doorsteps
Multiple Authors | July 13, 2021
Despite years of foreshadowing, drones aren’t dropping packages at our doorsteps. Before they can, they’ll need precise location intel.
Spotting New Business Opportunities in Consumer Data
Multiple Authors | July 6, 2021
Companies selling products and services face new demands as consumer tastes fluctuate. A new form of market intelligence can help.
Coming to a Corner Near You: Data-Savvy Vending Machines
Gary Sankary | July 1, 2021
To meet rising demand for contactless shopping, reimagined vending machines are occupying new locations and offering surprising products.
Environmental Consultant Achieves Global Collaboration with Smart Maps
Audrey Lamb | June 29, 2021
A fast-growing global environmental consulting firm uses GIS and smart maps for collaboration, communication, and project management.
A Growing Company Enlists the Four A’s of Location Intelligence
Multiple Authors | June 22, 2021
With artificial intelligence, automation, cloud-based architecture, and analytics, an insurance company executes an ambitious growth plan.
Which Countries Use Cryptocurrency Most?
Constantinos Papantoniou, MBA, GISP | June 17, 2021
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have drawn investor speculation, but where in the world are they being used for everyday transactions?
First Person: Three Mistakes I Made with GIS and What I’ve Learned
Tatia O'Connor | June 14, 2021
Tatia O’Connor has made a few mistakes, she says. Her story is a useful tale for GIS users and business leaders.
DICK’s Sporting Goods Strengthens Omnichannel through Brick and Mortar Planning
Gary Sankary | June 8, 2021
For data-savvy DICK’S Sporting Goods, an optimized network of brick-and-mortar stores remains critically important to customer engagement.
Tracking, Mapping and Staying on Top of Public Policy Issues
Marianna Kantor | June 1, 2021
Location awareness gives companies operational intelligence to monitor shifts in legislative agendas and public policy.
How One Company Overcame the Gap between IT and Business Users
Mark Dann | May 20, 2021
The nation’s fourth-largest pork producer relied on strong business–IT collaboration to implement a precision-agriculture app.
Five Ways Smart Maps Have Changed the Business World
Marianna Kantor | May 18, 2021
Maps have evolved dramatically beyond the trusty TripTiks of our youth. Now they're showing business executives the right path.
Better Routing Leads to Better Healthcare
Este Geraghty, MD, MS, MPH, GISP | May 11, 2021
A leading health services company applies location intelligence to an age-old business challenge in its home-visit program.
How Stores Can Thrive—By Learning from Failure
Gary Sankary | May 4, 2021
A new study suggests companies have as much to learn from store closures as they do from expansions, and location plays a compelling role.
Seeking the Gold Standard for Sustainable Mining
Geoff Wade | April 29, 2021
Kim Morrison is helping the world’s largest gold miner improve operational performance and visibility with GIS dashboards, drones, and more.
Biden Climate Goals Foreshadow Business Opportunities
Marianna Kantor | April 26, 2021
The urgency and scope of Biden’s new pledge set the stage for companies to uncover opportunity.
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