Uploaded January 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Geo is a hot topic at the moment, and its only going to heat up further over the next 12 months. Everyone is jumping into location intelligence, routing, tracking and more. Many platforms exist for developing map based apps, most involve complex APIs or hardcore GIS products that require significant domain expertise.
Lets take a look at the relative benefits and caveats of some of the most popular platforms including Google Maps, Nokia Maps, Bing Maps and Open Street Maps; learn whats involved in getting a project up and running quickly and easily and discuss best practices for creating Map Based Apps.
Tim Chandler
@praxisbt
geomash.com
Geo is a hot topic at the moment, and its only going to heat up further over the next 12 months. Everyone is jumping into location intelligence, routing, tracking and more. Many platforms exist for developing map based apps, most involve complex APIs or hardcore GIS products that require significant domain expertise.
Lets take a look at the relative benefits and caveats of some of the most popular platforms including Google Maps, Nokia Maps, Bing Maps and Open Street Maps; learn whats involved in getting a project up and running quickly and easily and discuss best practices for creating Map Based Apps.
Tim Chandler
@praxisbt
geomash.com
