Big Data
Geospatial data: the language you need to master for IoT fluency
IoT devices are everywhere – and there lies the problem. How do we keep track of every device, keep them maintained, and ensure they get to the right places at the right time in the right way? Geospatial data holds the answer.
5 things about big data your boss needs to know
Learn the five business critical benefits your boss needs to know about leveraging big data ranging from typical cost savings to becoming a more lean and agile business.
Original research from Mapmechanics reveals roundabout in Oxford as the second most dangerous for cyclists in the country
Research from Mapmechanics revealed a roundabout in Oxford as the second most dangerous roundabout for cyclists, despite £1.35m of improvements in the area.
The Daily Mail - One crash a day involving cyclists and pedestrians
Original research from Mapmechanics on cycling and crashes across the UK was recently featured in an article in The Daily Mail.
Opinion: are driverless cars immoral?
As driverless technology and smart city infrastructure become more ubiquitous, ethical questions surrounding individual agency will become less relevant, as driverless vehicles will synchronise with one another and these urban features.
Uber offers free aggregated and anonymised data from hundreds of thousands online users
A new service Movement was launched, in Ubers own words “a website that uses Uber’s data to help urban planners make informed decisions about our cities”.
The Times - Van crashes rise as drivers rush deliveries to ‘now generation’
Crashes involving vans increased by around a fifth in London and the southeast between 2009 and 2015.
The Marginal Gains Revolution in Final Mile Logistics
Marginal Gains have been in the spotlight for a while, but in recent years the concept has been elevated to new heights within sport, with notable exponents being British Cycling.
The Sunday Times - Mobility scooters involved in four crashes a week
Mobility scooters were involved in four crashes a week on Britain’s roads last year and eight drivers were killed, according to new analysis of official government data of accidents involving mobility scooters since 2011.
Mapmechanics combines Geoconcept with HERE Location Platform routing module functionality
A new module created by Mapmechanics allows Geoconcept users to harness the HERE Location Platform to provide advanced routing capabilities anywhere in the world.