New Life for High-Speed Rail
As the US gets serious about improving its infrastructure, high-speed trains are back in the spotlight, with new implications.
By Keith Balaniz | April 6, 2021
The office isn't the workforce anchor it once was, and companies need new tools to locate and attract talent.
By Multiple Authors | March 30, 2021
A poll of 3,000 CEOs reveals that business agility is a top concern, and technologies including IoT and AI will play a strong supporting role.
Cities Prioritize Climate Resilience to Lure Businesses
Marianna Kantor | March 23, 2021
The playbook for attracting businesses to a city is changing. Climate resilience has joined taxes and labor availability as a key factor.
Think Tank: An Emerging Trend in Analytics
Chris Chiappinelli | March 16, 2021
Eager to turn data into strategic insights, Fortune 500 companies are assembling diverse teams of curious analysts.
Digital Twin of the Globe Helps Companies Get Ahead of Climate Risk
Multiple Authors | March 9, 2021
A new predictive modeling technology helps organizations understand how climate change could disrupt global supply chains decades from now.
Workers Gain New Tool to Locate More-Lucrative Jobs
Helen Thompson | March 2, 2021
For workers impacted by the pandemic, a tool promoting occupational mobility could be the path to a more meaningful career.
NextTech: Mapping ‘Human Weather’ Patterns with Geospatial Analysis
Multiple Authors | February 23, 2021
Backed by the pattern-finding power of geospatial analysis, GIS technology can help businesses identify customers scattered by the pandemic.
Delivering Fresh Insight to World-Famous Brands
Marianna Kantor | February 16, 2021
A data solutions director uses GIS to help world-renowned companies see nuances among customers and locations.
What Is the Business Value of Location Data?
Marianna Kantor | February 9, 2021
Most of a company’s assets are now digital, yet few CEOs know how much that data is worth. One UK government-owned company has figured it out.
As Disaster Costs Rise, Executives Add Prediction to Planning
Alex Martonik | February 2, 2021
Climate risk continues to rise, and smart business leaders are investing in predictive technology to get ahead of it.
A Digital Twin Fuels Record Expansion at Vail Resort
Multiple Authors | January 26, 2021
Go behind the scenes of one of the ski industry’s most ambitious snowmaking expansions with the people who made it happen.
California Eyes Sea of Opportunity for EVs
Geoff Wade | January 19, 2021
A remote part of the state could turn the US into the world's largest producer of lithium for battery technology.
Not Just a Game: The Emergence of 3D and AR in Business
Multiple Authors | January 12, 2021
Pokémon GO sparked consumer interest in 3D technology and augmented reality. The longer-term effects may be felt in business.
Breaking Business Barriers: A Pioneer's Story
Raynah Kamau | January 5, 2021
A childhood passion for geography led a business analyst in Ghana to improve her company's cost of distribution through location intelligence.
Massive Drop in Business Travel Could Be Permanent
Gary Sankary | December 21, 2020
Business travelers provide revenue to many companies. What happens if a third of them stop traveling?
COVID-19 Vaccines, an Urgent Global Need, and a Supply Chain Challenge
Este Geraghty, MD, MS, MPH, GISP | December 14, 2020
COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed through a global cold chain that is inherently inefficient. Location intelligence will be key.
The Circular Economy Gets a Tech Boost
Cindy Elliott | December 10, 2020
An economy built on a straight line from production to landfill begins to curl toward sustainability.
NextTech: Finding the Best Locations for Dark Stores
Gary Sankary | December 8, 2020
With brands converting stores to mini-fulfillment centers to meet online demand, executives need a new way to analyze markets.
Car-Free Cities: Are Businesses Ready?
Cindy Elliott | December 1, 2020
In cities where cars are uncommon, being in the right place takes on new dimensions for business executives.
Think Tank: What Leading Businesses See in Remote Sensing
Chris Chiappinelli | November 23, 2020
As business leaders seek safer ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, they turn to an innovative trio of technologies.
Indigo Ag Pursues Innovation in the Dirt and from Outer Space
Mark Dann | November 17, 2020
A well-funded innovator in agtech, Indigo Ag is using location intelligence to promote a more efficient, climate-friendly way to farm.
NextTech: Tracking Progress toward Net Zero Emissions
Maya Nolan | November 10, 2020
With more companies pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions, demand is rising for technology that can help executives track progress.
A Small Business Trend Big Business Can’t Afford to Overlook
Helen Thompson | November 4, 2020
Data showing the deep influence of geography on small business performance during the pandemic reveals important clues for executives.
Democracy: Fueled by Pizza
Chris Chiappinelli | November 2, 2020
Aiming to fortify voters, a group called Pizza to the Polls creates a new kind of delivery—and a reminder of the importance of location.
Gaining Retail Advantage in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Richard Bezuidenhout | October 26, 2020
The key to coming out of the pandemic with the competitive edge? Be agile, know where your customers are, and mind the details in the data.
Under Construction: Drone Highways over Detroit
Terry Bills | October 20, 2020
As the business world embraces drone deliveries, Detroit plans intelligent drone highways in the sky to support new uses.
How the World’s Work Spaces Are Changing
Ann Marie Lowther | October 14, 2020
A report on the global office market post-COVID-19 suggests that businesses should revisit their location strategy as workplace trends shift.
Location Intelligence: Driving Client Value Toward What’s Possible
Multiple Authors | October 11, 2020
At a top engineering, design, and technology professional services firm, one director sees firsthand the value location analysts deliver.
COVID-19 Inspires Rethink of Corporate, Personal Priorities
Chris Chiappinelli | October 6, 2020
A global survey of executives hints at how the workplace will change post-COVID, with implications for workers worldwide.
Carhartt Wins in Omnichannel with Customer Focus, Location Intelligence
Gary Sankary | September 29, 2020
Carhartt rises to the challenge of omnichannel retail during a period of industry disruption exacerbated by a global pandemic.
Wanted: Business Analysts with Location Analytics Skills
Cindy Elliott | September 22, 2020
Texas Christian University invites top MBA students to compete in a business challenge fueled by location intelligence.
Business Risk in Focus as COVID-19, Climate Change Threaten
Maya Nolan | September 15, 2020
Companies adapting to the risks of COVID-19 are beginning to see long-term business risks through a similar lens.
Finding Purpose and Profit in the Bottom Line
Multiple Authors | September 8, 2020
At Ingka Group, Claudia Blagu’s location intelligence skills promote sustainable forestry and the bottom line.
How Business Leaders Can Follow Through on Racial Equity Commitments
Multiple Authors | September 1, 2020
As businesses pledge to address racial injustice, location intelligence points execs toward racial equity goals in the company and the community.
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