Since 2009, Scribble Maps has helped people make better decisions using maps. Over time, their tools have evolved to support a diverse range of industries, including real estate, construction, logistics, and agriculture. Their latest product, ScribbleSight, gives users a new level of control. It allows them to create custom geographic scores based on what matters most to them. Let’s take a look at what that means in more detail. Solving Real-World Location Challenges Busines

In April, the Google Maps platform announced its preview of Places Insights in BigQuery. This enabled users to make informed location decisions, such as planning a new store or expanding into a new market. This functionality is now generally available to customers across industries, empowering businesses to make smarter and faster decisions. Let’s dive into how that works. What Can Places Insights Do For You? Understanding location data is essential for business growth, but t

At 28East, we believe that true partnership means empowering our clients. That's why customisation has always been a core pillar of our solution. We know that a one-size-fits-all approach just doesn't work in the competitive world of internet service providers. We’ve always offered a high level of customisation, from branding your application with your logo to tailoring the look and feel of your coverage map . Take Control of Your Feasibility Responses We're thrilled to anno

The last-mile delivery and taxi industries are booming, and staying ahead of the curve means having the right technology to power your business. At 28East , we're seeing firsthand how companies are embracing the power of Google Maps Mobility Services to streamline their operations, enhance the user experience, and drive significant growth. As an authorized Google Maps mobility services partner, we're helping more and more businesses unlock this potential. Why Google Maps Mob

We're proud to announce a significant milestone here at 28East: this week marks our 338th consecutive week of successful coverage data updates. That's over six and a half years of continuous, reliable data freshness. You might be asking, "Why is that so important?" The Cost of Stale Data For Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in South Africa, the feasibility check is the very first step in a new customer relationship. When a potential customer visits your site, they're looki

From local streets to the highways that connect our cities, roads are vital connectors for our communities. Yet, maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable road networks is a constant challenge. Globally, road crashes cause over one million preventable deaths and 50 million injuries each year, and drivers lose countless hours to traffic congestion. Today, we’re excited to announce that Roads Management Insights (RMI) is now available. It helps public sector agencies, road

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When it comes to connectivity and logistics, speed and reliability are business-critical elements to have in place. For ISPs, downtime during a feasibility check can mean a lost sale. For logistics teams, outdated data or inefficient routing can delay deliveries and break customer trust. Yet, these challenges are common when relying on APIs, limited bulk tools, or static location data. In this article, we delve into how 28East has developed resilient, scalable, and intelligen

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