A Digital Twin Fuels Record Expansion at Vail Resort
Go behind the scenes of one of the ski industry’s most ambitious snowmaking expansions with the people who made it happen.
By 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.
By 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.
Sustainable Business: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs
Marianna Kantor | August 25, 2020
One of the world’s most famous economists has advice for business leaders about long-term success.
Hiring for Equity and Inclusion during a Pandemic
Clinton Johnson | August 18, 2020
Managing operations during COVID-19 has required location intelligence. So, too, will hiring a more inclusive workforce.
A Breakthrough Way to Map DNA?
Multiple Authors | August 11, 2020
Alice Rathjen has spent a career contemplating new ways to study human genetic information. Now she has a plan.
Apple, Net Zero, Carbon Offsets, and Transparency
Cindy Elliott | August 4, 2020
The global push to reduce carbon emissions gets a boost from Apple. Among some companies, a question of transparency lingers.
NextTech: Drones, 3D Buildings, and Construction Monitoring
Kathleen Kewley | July 28, 2020
Geospatial and modeling technologies, together with high-resolution drone imagery, give the fullest picture of a site’s evolution.
What’s Holding Back Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US?
Frits van der Schaaf | July 21, 2020
Business leaders who sense an opportunity in inadequate EV charging infrastructure can use location intelligence for guidance.
Equity and Inclusion: A Publisher’s Journey with GIS
Dawn Wright | July 13, 2020
Publisher of Black Voice News finds ways to use GIS mapping to advocate for the voiceless while promoting corporate social responsibility.
Five Things Retailers Should Consider When They Reopen
Gary Sankary | July 7, 2020
A retail industry in flux prior to the COVID-19 pandemic faces even greater challenges now. A guide to new best practices
AT&T Taps Advanced Analytics to Map Decades of Climate Risk
Multiple Authors | June 30, 2020
A pioneering collaboration between AT&T and Argonne National Laboratory shows how climate risk mapping can strengthen business resiliency.
Digital Transformation Helps Swedish Council Advise Clients during Pandemic
Devin Herd | June 23, 2020
When companies are making decisions during a pandemic, fast, reliable location data is indispensable.
Cushman & Wakefield Clients Get 3D Tours and Market Insight
Multiple Authors | June 16, 2020
With 3D tech, location intelligence, and data-fueled insight, Cushman & Wakefield stays on the cutting edge—and helps clients see what's next.
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