Data.gov is the U.S. portal for data or in its own words: “The purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.” The FAQ is here and this question is interesting:
What are some resources for viewing geospatial datasets?
The geospatial datasets available on Data.gov are provided in up to three open file formats: Keyhole Markup Language (KML), Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (KMZ) and ESRI Shapefile. These datasets are all viewable in many commercial and freely available applications. More information about Geographic Information System (GIS) software can be found by doing a web search.
by Adena Schutzberg on 05/21 at 11:59 AM |
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Britain’s Vodafone acquired Swedish Wayfinder last year and has announced it will use the technology to enable the logos of advertisers to appear on navigation maps, starting later this summer.
- mocoNews.net
by Adena Schutzberg on 05/21 at 09:53 AM |
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It’s just what you’d think: it allows Web developers (like say MapQuest) to use Skyhook’s Wi-fi-based locating to provide better services to visitors. Per the press release you have to give permission to let the app work. When I visited MapQuest’s FindMe page, however, I was asked to download an app from Skyhook and I said not to trust the certificate, so the app was not installed. But, apparently via IP geolocation, MapQuest knew I was in Boston. Other users include Flickr, WeatherBug among a long list (in the PR).
Strangely, the PR does not include a link to how to use the app or fees required. I found the page and Terms of Service. Bottom line: free and advertising free now, but could have ads and require a fee in the future. Limit of 10,000 location requests per day per Loki API key.
by Adena Schutzberg on 05/21 at 09:00 AM |
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Reuters reports that Tele Atlas Chief Executive Bill Henry dismissed suggestions that TomTom is considering splitting out Tele Atlas, which it acquired last year. Analysts have suggested it would be a way for TomTom to lower its debt.
by Adena Schutzberg on 05/21 at 08:46 AM |
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The Nokia Exec in question is Michael Halbherr, who runs Nokia’s maps platform. He made that statement (in some form) in an interview with an FT blogger, Richard Waters. The post goes on to examine what Nokia has to do to be come competitive with Google: basically, become a platform provider.
by Adena Schutzberg on 05/21 at 08:03 AM |
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