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Using Hexagonal Tiling and Hex Grids for Maps

Dale Lutz
February 22, 2021 • 9 min

There’s just no resisting the appeal of the hexagon. They have a couple of significant properties that make them the perfect shape, especially for mapping. Read on to learn why t...

Europe’s INSPIRE Directive: What It Is & How It Works

Sanae Mendoza
February 18, 2021 • 7 min

Europe’s many borders have long acted as a barrier for data exchange. Learn how INSPIRE improves accessibility and makes it possible to share spatial information between nations....

How to Do More With ArcGIS Online

Tiana Warner
February 11, 2021 • 6 min

Learn how to integrate data for publishing to ArcGIS Online and keep your web maps up to date using real time workflows.

Implementing and Automating Batch Processing Methods

Stephen Wong
February 9, 2021 • 6 min

Batch processing is common, and essential, in many business practices. Learn more about what this all means and how to implement batch processing in your organization.

FME Tips & Tricks: Creating Dynamic Workflows

Tiana Warner
February 3, 2021 • 4 min

In a dynamic workflow, feature types are not locked to a specific schema. This is a key concept in FME that can greatly simplify your workspaces in situations where the data model ...

5 Data Integration Trends to Watch For in 2021

Tiana Warner
January 28, 2021 • 6 min

In today’s world businesses that derive value and insights from data have a strong competitive advantage. Learn what trends you can expect to see in 2021.

Why Excel is Not a Database

Ulf Månsson
January 26, 2021 • 4 min

Spreadsheets can look very similar to a database table for non-database users. Learn the truth about storing data in Excel and how to avoid Excel nightmares.