Licensing map data for any number of uses — fleet management, geocoding, route optimization, etc., — also means assuming responsibility for data storage, security and maintenance. Meeting these responsibilities can be a burden on staff and [...]

We recently explored the pros and cons of free map APIs v. paid map APIs, which may have raised questions in the minds of some app developers about where they can turn to find trusted map APIs/SDKs. There is seemingly no shortage of map API/SDK [...]

Fleet management is multi-faceted, requiring apps that “think” beyond the basics, like routing or general maps. Developers must be attuned to API and SDK dynamics and what they offer in terms of true value for fleet managers.

If a map API is an integral part of your app, choosing the best fit for your mapping needs depends on several factors, with cost often listed near the top. Free map API options may sometimes be sufficient but defaulting to them to streamline [...]

App developers and GIS specialists across a range of industries are tasked with keeping pace with a world that’s not static. They need easy access to map APIs and map data to ensure the fleet management, geocoding and geomarketing solutions [...]