Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is a valuable tool for a number of industries, largely because of its versatility. One of the most popular CAD applications is AutoCAD by AutoDesk. Applications that utilize AutoCAD range from the simple – such as [...]
November
19,
2019
College campuses can be sprawling or quaint, but either can be intimidating for the new student or first-time visitor. Surrounding unfamiliar communities may also be a cause for concern, especially when it comes to safety.This familiar scenario [...]
August
6,
2019
Architects, engineers, and construction (AEC) professionals are continually tasked with designing and constructing new, smarter buildings. Geospatial technology is especially useful as Building Information Modeling (BIM) visualizes the complete [...]
July
16,
2019
Google Maps is increasingly going the way of Waze, Google’s 2013 navigation application acquisition. Google Maps recently phased in some Waze-inspired speed-related driver safety enhancements, allowing users in 40 countries to see speed limits, [...]
July
9,
2019
The Challenge
Many providers of emergency medical services struggle with procuring reliable, detailed map data for their computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems. Approximately 35% of all ambulance providers in the United States are run by a [...]
May
7,
2019
In 2018, natural disasters accounted for approximately $160 billion in losses — the fourth costliest year since 1980.1 Droughts, floods, extreme weather and temperatures, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, landslides, and volcanic activity all [...]
April
23,
2019
On today’s congested roadways, drivers often turn to mapping applications to find and follow the most efficient way of getting from Point A to Point B. Mapping applications can be valuable solutions — but only if they are enabled by accurate [...]
April
16,
2019
The insurance industry is premised on evaluating, assuming, and mitigating risk in exchange for certain protections. Technology has enabled better insights and granular analytics that insurers increasingly rely upon to manage risk, specifically [...]
March
26,
2019
From March 2017 through March 2018, trucks moved 62.9% of all freight carried throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The percentage hauled by rail — trucking’s nearest competitor — paled in comparison at only 15.2%.1 The dollar value [...]
March
19,
2019
The 30-plus year HERE legacy in mapping technology started with the simple goals of digitizing maps and pioneering in-car navigation systems. Today, HERE helps you create dynamic three-dimensional maps with layers of information and insights that [...]
