Introducing the USCensusCaller,a new FME Custom Transformer.Here's how to use it to leverage freely available US Census data,plus how it works,and why this matters.I have always been interested in demographic and geographic data.I keep a collection of atlases from past eras on my bookshelf just so I can pore […]
Augmented reality is a powerful new way to understand 3D data.Since FME is so good at transforming data and converting different formats,we wanted to see if we could display 3D objects created by FME in a custom augmented reality app.In this episode of Coders on Couches Drinking Coffee,we chat with Angus,[…]
A "smart city" is one that gathers data from digital sources,like sensors,cameras,energy meters,and other devices,and uses this to manage resources and make decisions.All of this real-time data then needs to be integrated, analyzed,and often shared in an online portal or app.In this week's podcast (the final of the season),@mapgirll and I […]
In this week's podcast, @mapgirll and I talk about what containerization is,the appeal of it,and how people are using it to their advantage.Click to tweet | Download mp3 | Subscribe on iTunes What is containerization?A container is a bundle of everything an application needs to run.More than a zip file and less than a virtual […]
3D printing is permeating every industry from architecture to filmmaking. @mapgirll and I highlight some of the latest commercial uses of 3D printing,including: Rapid prototyping — e.g.scale models Customized objects — e.g.shoes,prosthetics Mass production — e.g.car parts Reconstruction — e.g.paleontology,forensics … and a few pretty weird examples.We discuss how the technology works and how you […]
What is Augmented Reality vs.Mixed Reality,and how are these technologies impacting different markets?@mapgirll and I discuss how the devices work,where this technology is today,and what's currently being prototyped around the world. Learn how you can get started putting your data into an AR/MR device,and hear how Sweco uses FME to bring data types like CAD,BIM,[…]
Indoor mapping is being adopted by venues around the world,including airports,malls,universities,and museums.Not only does this help the public navigate large venues,but it also offers venue owners business intelligence by tracking foot traffic.Join @mapgirll and me in a chat about various indoor wayfinding solutions and how the technology works.Click to tweet | […]
Imagine being able to train your GIS to perceive and understand the world,and give you insights based on your data.Today,geospatial experts are using machine learning for: Analyzing big datasets (what do these 2 million points actually mean?) Predictive analytics (e.g.forecasting risk) Listen to the podcast with @mapgirll and me,我们[…]
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Last week I was one of about 50 people in attendance at the Planet Advisory Council,an invitation-only event for Planet's partners and customers.Here's what I learned on Wednesday's kick-off at their San Francisco headquarters.Read the article on LinkedIn