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Introducing Google Maps Integration in Vertex AI: Enhance AI Responses with Real-Time, Reliable Location Data
In July, Google announced the Preview of Grounding with Google Maps in Vertex AI, allowing developers to gain access to updated...

28East
Aug 142 min read


Simplify Place Discovery in Your App with Google’s Places UI Kit
Google recently announced their Places UI Kit as a low-code and budget-friendly solution to bring their location data to any map of your...

28East
Aug 142 min read


No Timeouts, No Delays: How 28East Powers Always-On Feasibility
When it comes to connectivity and logistics, speed and reliability are business-critical elements to have in place. For ISPs, downtime...

28East
Aug 13 min read


Introducing Places UI Kit: A low-code way to display Google’s Places content on your map of choice
The Google Maps Platform team is introducing the Places UI Kit, a new low-code, cost-effective toolkit designed to bring the familiar...

28East
Jul 93 min read


Google Earth turns 20
We recently celebrated 20 years of Google Earth. Since launching in 2005, Google Earth has helped millions of people explore our planet,...

28East
Jul 91 min read


Why Geospatial Analytics Is the Key to Smarter Business in Africa
As African markets become more complex and dynamic, traditional data analysis isn’t enough anymore. Enter geospatial analytics, the tool...

28East
Jul 93 min read


Expanding BigQuery geospatial capabilities with Earth Engine raster analytics
At Google Cloud Next 25, a significant advancement in geospatial analytics was announced: Earth Engine in BigQuery . This new capability...

28East
Jun 136 min read


Celebrating 20 years of innovation: Announcing the Google Maps Platform Awards.
For two decades, Google Maps Platform has enabled developers and businesses worldwide to build transformative experiences, shift...

28East
Jun 132 min read


The Role of Location Intelligence in Expanding Fibre Networks
Expanding fibre networks is a complex task filled with a number of variables. As demand for high-speed internet grows, ISPs face pressure...

28East
Jun 53 min read


Building a sustainable broker-free real-estate marketplace with Google Maps Platform
Editor’s note: Today's article comes from Amit Sharma, SVP of Engineering, NoBroker. Amit shares how NoBroker leverages Google Maps...

28East
May 163 min read


3D Maps for JavaScript API now in Preview: start building your own immersive maps experience today
Google Maps has released the Preview version of Photorealistic 3D Maps within the Maps JavaScript API, introducing a new chapter in...

28East
May 164 min read


Making Navigation SDKs more accessible with new pricing
Google Maps Platform recently announced exciting new updates to the Navigation SDKs for Android and iOS. First they released visual road...

28East
May 161 min read


How Real-Time Weather Data Helps Fibre NOCs Work Safer and Smarter
Fibre networks are built to be reliable, but when it comes to the weather, even the most resilient infrastructure has its limits. For...
Stanford de Jong
May 93 min read


Combating climate change by mapping soil carbon levels globally with Google Earth Engine
Editor’s note: Today's article comes from David Schurman, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer, Perennial. David shares how Perennial has...

28East
Apr 234 min read


Introducing road level details in the Maps Javascript API, Maps SDKs, and Navigation SDKs
Google Maps Platform is rolling out enhanced visual road-level details across the Maps JavaScript API, Maps SDKs, and Navigation SDKs....

28East
Apr 232 min read


Google Maps Platform Updates: A Look at What's New From Google Cloud Next 2025
Google Cloud Next 2025 brought exciting updates to the Google Maps Platform, with a focus on enhancing capabilities through geospatial...

28East
Apr 232 min read


What You Need to Know About Google Maps Platform Pricing
By Marius Van der Merwe, Managing Director With dozens of APIs and a flexible pay-as-you-go model, Google Maps Platform gives developers...

28East
Mar 313 min read


Google Maps and Esri Unlock the Power of Location Intelligence
At the 2025 Partner Conference, Esri, a global leader in location intelligence, announced a game-changing collaboration with Google Maps....

28East
Mar 272 min read


28East warmly welcomes CyberSmart as a network provider
We're thrilled to announce a significant addition to the 28East family: a hearty welcome to CyberSmart ! Introducing Cybersmart's Open...

28East
Mar 131 min read


New in Maps: Inspiration curated with Gemini, enhanced navigation and more
For nearly twenty years, Google Maps has helped people understand and navigate the world. Recently, it announced that over two billion...

28East
Feb 173 min read
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