Location technology is impacting mainstream industries and experiences much more than we perceive. The need for and access to instant location information has become an urgent demand across industries and user bases. From hunting for the right place to eat, to booking a ride to the airport in minutes, from letting friends and family know …
Read MoreLocation-based Service (LBS) is a software service for mobile device applications that requires knowledge about where the mobile device is geographically located in real time. The technology persistently identifies the user’s physical and geographical location, which is then used to perform services and functions. For location-based services to operate successfully, the following four basic components …
Read MoreLocation-based services are taking over consumer lives and lifestyles. E-commerce, last-mile delivery and mobility sectors are among the most prominent examples of how hyperlocal services are steadily becoming the norm, as demand over the past years has been increasing exponentially. What is Hyperlocal? Hyperlocal refers to information and services organized around a particular geolocation. In …
Read MoreNo matter how frequent or systemic, emergencies always come unannounced. They can also vary tremendously in terms of scope and impact – natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and wildfires, public health crises like epidemics and pandemics, acts of terrorism such as bombings or hostages, and radiation/chemical mishaps that cause widespread damage in a specific area …
Read MoreThe frequency and intensity of emergencies that we are witnessing today are way higher than anything we have seen before. The economic, social, and environmental impact of these emergencies is immense, making it necessary to use ‘technology’ to effectively prepare, respond, and recover from them. Real-time data-driven insights from Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can lead …
Read MoreEmergencies do not strike with a warning. Throughout world history, humankind has witnessed mass deaths due to poorly managed disasters because there was no scope for detecting them early on. Instances such as this have taught administrations of disaster epicentres that certain measures can either prevent destruction or significantly reduce its impact. The role of …
Read MoreIn today’s rapidly digitizing world, geospatial technology is fast becoming one of the defining forces for shaping global markets. Google Maps is committed to creating a rich, deep, and detailed understanding of the world, enabling people to explore, businesses to attract and connect with customers, third-party apps and websites to make the most out of …
Read MoreLand has held immense socioeconomic relevance throughout the history of humankind. In modern-day India the access, ownership and documentation of agricultural and non-agricultural land impact a large majority of rural and tribal areas. At the same time, land policy and administration have a crucial role to play in residential and business developments, and management of …
Read MoreLand registration is one of the biggest sources of revenue collection for a majority of States and Union Territories (UTs) in India, and yet one of the most complicated administrative areas that authorities have been handling for years. The Digital India Land Records Programme (DILRMP) has been conceptualized as a major system and reform initiative …
Read MoreThe drone industry was in a nascent phase until the end of first decade of 2000s. Today, it is one of the trendiest topics when talking about technologies of the future and has managed to catch the attention of the common man with its myriad applications. Also termed as ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’ (UAVs), drones have …
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