First Person: Three Mistakes I Made with GIS and What I’ve Learned
Tatia O’Connor has made a few mistakes, she says. Her story is a useful tale for GIS users and business leaders.
By 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.
By 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.
Location Awareness Speeds Pandemic Relief Funds to Renters
Chris Chiappinelli | April 19, 2021
Renters across the country are eligible for relief funds. In California, a simple application of location intelligence helps them apply.
New Life for High-Speed Rail
Kathleen Kewley | April 13, 2021
As the US gets serious about improving its infrastructure, high-speed trains are back in the spotlight, with new implications.
How Companies Can Find Talent in a Post-COVID World
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.
Survey Says AI, IoT, Cloud Top CXOs' Agenda
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.
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