Hex Tiles addresses the industry-wide challenge of unifying and visualizing big data to help companies quickly and easily analyze location data for better decision-making.
Foursquare Acquires Geospatial Analytics and Visualizations Platform Unfolded
The acquisition comes less than 6 months into CEO Gary Little’s tenure
Foursquare relaunches enhanced Places POI product
Today, Foursquare announces two major advancements to its leading location technology platform: the relaunch of the Places Database and the introduction of Places Enterprise API.
Korem Announces a new partnership with Foursqure to enhance focus on geospatial data
FOURSQUARE, KOREM CEMENT PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE FOCUS ON GEOSPATIAL DATA
What if there was a FourSquare that let you check-in for ‘good’? Well, now there is.
Introducing PIPs Rewards: A New App for Those Who Give a S#*!
Unlocking your Location Data History on Social Media
I’m a huge social sharing fan, many of my non Geogeeky friends think I share way too much but that’s OK. I’m pretty careful about what I share, when I share it and where I share it. I also don’t share anything that I wouldn’t want anyone at all to see. But how much am […]
The new Foursquare Learns What You Like, Becomes More Yelpy!
So, here it is, foursquare (R8) with a completely new look and feel. I’m still poking around with it and trying to figure out what’s up with the app. I have to admit, it really does feel more personalized, this thanks to the learning about me that the app wants to initiate – right from […]
Blogging, microblogging, media, social media or… Which for your business?
You may be wondering, which would be better for me or my business.. blogging, social bookmarking, a social media focus, or ?? A darned good question, particularly as all have a purpose, a time, a place, advantages and disadvantages. So, which one is best? There’s no simple answer here, however, keep in mind that any […]
Scientists Need Your Eyes and Ears – CrowdSourcing and the USGS
In an ever-changing environment, it would be ideal if the U.S Geological Survey had a presence in every corner of the nation. While we may not be able to cover every inch of the landscape, we can greatly enhance our scope with your help. The USGS has a variety of citizen science efforts where you […]
Get Found via Local Search and Social Location – 10 Map Services Your Business MUST Be Listed in
You have a business… perhaps a bar, a coffee shop, or maybe a consulting firm. Regardless of the business type, if you have a brick and mortar presence then you need to get your business listed in some of the popular online, location-based resources and search tools. Even more important is being found via […]
