Location data stories

GapMaps launches GapFinder to aid strategic site planning
This month
#
location data
#
gapmaps
#
retail
GapMaps has launched GapFinder, a new tool designed to help businesses across multiple sectors make informed decisions on location strategies.

Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search
Last month
#
emergency services
#
integration
#
location-based services
Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.

Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance SE Asia address data
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
#
cx
#
martech
#
ecommerce
Loqate has partnered with GrabMaps to enhance location data services in Malaysia, aiming for regional expansion amid Southeast Asia's booming eCommerce.

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
#
uc
#
smart cities
#
data analytics
Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.

Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
#
smartphones
#
vpns
#
data privacy
Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.

ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
#
ecommerce
#
integration
#
location data
ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost e-commerce efficiency.

Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
#
vpns
#
risk & compliance
#
ai
Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.

ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
#
smartphones
#
google
#
loan platfom
ESET reports a marked increase in deceptive SpyLoan apps targeting the APAC region, posing a serious cyber threat.

GapMaps expands data directory across major growth markets
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
#
datasets
#
location data
#
gapmaps
The move provides brands with unprecedented insights and intelligence to strengthen their location decision-making in these high growth markets.

GapMaps adds new Visitation Data feature to GapMaps Live
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
#
data analytics
#
healthtech
#
bi
The technology is set to give brands powerful insights into real-time customer visitation patterns using authorised location data collected from mobile phones.

Lasoo selects Marketplacer to enhance eCommerce ops
Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
#
saas
#
ecommerce
#
online shopping
Marketplacer has been selected by Australian deal-discovery service Lasoo to power the company's new retail marketplace.
.webp)
Gruntify appoints Peter Kinne as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
#
digital transformation
#
mining
#
location data
Peter Kinne appointed as Chief Revenue Officer of Gruntify to lead global sales, partner program, and customer care for the company. #technews #salesleadership.

Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.

New Zealanders more willing to share location data following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
#
healthtech
#
location data
#
here technologies
Increasing understanding and willingness to share location data in New Zealand post-pandemic, says survey by HERE Technologies.

Location intelligence key to progressing smart cities
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
#
smart cities
#
location data
#
here technologies
The integration of location intelligence is vital for smart city advancements, say experts at a panel hosted by HERE Technologies in Singapore.

Privacy: The real cost of “free” mobile apps
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
#
data privacy
#
mobile apps
#
location data
Sales of location targeted advertising, based on location data provided by apps, is set to reach $30 billion by 2020.

Calling all tech companies - The AFP are on the hunt for a new partnership
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
#
digital entertainment
#
video
#
police
Australia's Federal Police is calling on the technology industry to help improve public reporting capabilities.