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Foursquare Launches Next-Generation Tiling System, Enabling Large-scale Geospatial Data Analytics Within Minutes

GISuser — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:59:25 +0000

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. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Location data and technology leader, Foursquare, today unveiled Hex Tiles, the next-generation tiling system that revolutionizes the speed and efficiency of data analytics for businesses looking to perform large-scale […]

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Foursquare Acquires Geospatial Analytics and Visualizations Platform Unfolded

Editor — Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:14 +0000

The acquisition comes less than 6 months into CEO Gary Little’s tenure NEW YORK–Foursquare today announced its acquisition of Unfolded a next generation platform for geospatial analytics. With the addition of Unfolded’s capabilities to the Foursquare technology stack, enterprises and brands can soon come to Foursquare to not only access its industry leading location data, but work […]

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Foursquare relaunches enhanced Places POI product

Editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:27:35 +0000

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. With the enhanced database and new enterprise-grade API, Foursquare further cements its status as the #1 independent provider of point-of-interest (POI) data for enterprises and developers. Highlights from the enhanced […]

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Korem Announces a new partnership with Foursqure to enhance focus on geospatial data

Editor — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:39:09 +0000

FOURSQUARE, KOREM CEMENT PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE FOCUS ON GEOSPATIAL DATA NEW YORK, NY and QUÉBEC CITY, QC, February 16, 2021 – Foursquare, the leading independent location technology company and Korem, the geospatial expert shop, announce today a new partnership to help customers create better location-based user experiences and seamlessly adopt leading geospatial data and technology […]

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What if there was a FourSquare that let you check-in for ‘good’? Well, now there is.

Editor — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:00:04 +0000

Introducing PIPs Rewards: A New App for Those Who Give a S#*! New York, NY (April 14, 2016)—Consumers who embrace a healthy, responsible lifestyle can now be rewarded for it. PIPs (Positive Impact Points), a virtual social good currency that incentivizes people to do better every day, today launched the first of its kind app […]

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Unlocking your Location Data History on Social Media

GISuser — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:03:08 +0000

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 […]

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The new Foursquare Learns What You Like, Becomes More Yelpy!

Editor — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:12:38 +0000

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 […]

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Blogging, microblogging, media, social media or… Which for your business?

Editor — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:19:21 +0000

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 […]

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Scientists Need Your Eyes and Ears – CrowdSourcing and the USGS

Editor — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:56:42 +0000

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 […]

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Get Found via Local Search and Social Location – 10 Map Services Your Business MUST Be Listed in

Editor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:10:08 +0000

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 […]

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