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  • Maps vs Globes: What is the Difference Between a Map and a Globe?

    Maps and globes are essential tools for navigation, locating points of interest, and understanding the world around us. While both provide representations of Earth’s surface, there are distinct differences between a map and a globe. A map is a two-dimensional, graphical depiction of an area, often displayed on a flat surface. In contrast, a globe is a three-dimensional, […]

    Globe Map
    Jenn Chu
  • Types of Maps Explained: How Each Serves a Unique Purpose

    Maps serve as a fundamental tool in understanding the geography of our world, embodying the intersection between art, science, and technology. They not only guide us through unfamiliar terrain but also enrich our comprehension of the earth’s surface, political boundaries, and natural features. Understanding the various types of maps and their unique purposes is essential […]

    Jenn Chu
  • The Best Free Geocoding Services

    In today’s data-driven world, the ability to visualize and analyze location-based information has become increasingly crucial for businesses, researchers, and individuals alike. Geocoding, the process of converting addresses, coordinates, or place names into geographic coordinates, is the key to unlocking the power of location data. Fortunately, there are several free geocoding services and APIs available […]

    Jenn Chu
  • Q&A Series: COVID-19 & The Banking and Finance Industry | MapQuest Developer Blog

    COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on nearly every business, regardless of industry or geographic location. With businesses now having to navigate new, unchartered waters, many are searching for reliable and trusted information so that they can make informed decisions. In this Q&A, banking and finance industry expert, Josh Wilkinson of MapQuest for Business, answers five […]

    Josh Wilkinson
  • Q&A Series: COVID-19 & The Healthcare Industry | MapQuest Developer Blog

    COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on nearly every business, regardless of industry or geographic location. With businesses now having to navigate new, unchartered waters, many are searching for reliable and trusted information so that they can make informed decisions on behalf of their companies and customers. In this Q&A, healthcare industry expert, Carol Marcoux of MapQuest for […]

    Carol Marcoux
  • Why Geocoding is the Next Step Up in Patient Care | MapQuest Developer Blog

    The way patients are provided with life-saving healthcare is changing. Electronic medical records (EMR) have transformed a caregiver’s ability to create a full picture of a patient’s needs in a way that wasn’t possible in decades past. Simultaneously, there is an ever-increasing need to travel to patients who may be limited by a variety of […]

    John Chipouras
  • MapQuest for Business at RSA Conference 2018 | MapQuest Developer Blog

    This April, the MapQuest for Business team traveled to San Francisco to attend RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA. We participated in conjunction with our parent company, Verizon, representing our division as Verizon Location Services (VLS). RSA Conference is a week-long, internationally recognized event with more than 40,000 attendees. RSA conducts information security events around […]

    Candice Peaslee
  • Deprecation Notice: TLS 1.0-1.1 for secure connections to Open APIs

    If you are an Open API user of MapQuest, the following information will affect you. Please keep reading. On June 18th, MapQuest is deprecating support for TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 for all HTTPS connections to open customer API proxies. The MapQuest Open URL affected includes https://open.mapquestapi.com. Both TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 will be […]

    Bri Gust
  • New Product Alert: Mobile Navigation SDK | MapQuest Developer Blog

    We’re extremely excited to announce the launch of our new Mobile Navigation SDK for Android and iOS applications. Backed by our decades-long geospatial experience, our Mobile Navigation SDK provides you turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic updates. Not only control your brand experience by keeping users within your native host application, but also customize the experience […]

    Mike Wille

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