The GIS we use and practice today is fundamentally different from the GIS we used previously. In the past, I have written about the need to define geospatial as a practice, and yet again I think it is time to define another term in our space. Modern GIS is something that is starting to take […]
What is spatial SQL?
Spatial SQL is not just a query language. It is becoming far more than that and its uses are expanding beyond just a database for spatial data. It allows for faster spatial analysis, supports spatial applications, enables spatial data science and machine learning, and far more. Because of these reasons I wanted to share a […]
Geospatial can’t solve the current supply chain crunch – but it can help make it more resilient going forward
Around the world, the current supply chain disruptions and backlog are being felt by companies and consumers alike across a wide range of products and categories. This article from the Washington Post shows the view of the Port of Los Angeles and the developing backlog of ships from satellite imagery. As a result, people working […]
Geospatial needs to be defined
If you know, you know. That is a very short way of saying that “geospatial” lacks definition. In the past few years, and more so recently, I have seen more and more people who state that they work “in geospatial” or are “doing geospatial”, alongside a rise in many different job titles that have the […]
40+ Spatial SQL Resources and Guides
One of the top questions I get asked is what my favorite resources are for learning any given topic, and spatial SQL is always near the top of that list It’s no secret that I am a big fan of spatial SQL (see my past posts on the topic). It’s speed, scale, and ability to […]