Tag: open-source solutions

Geospatial Without Maps

Posted on by Cercana in cercana, data standards, services

When most people hear "geospatial," they immediately think of maps. But in many advanced applications, maps never enter the picture at all. Instead, geospatial data becomes a powerful input to machine learning workflows, unlocking insights and automation in ways that don't require a single visual. At its core, geospatial data is structured around location—coordinates, areas, … Continue reading Geospatial Without Maps →

Reflections on the Process of Planning FedGeoDay 2025

Posted on by Cercana in cercana, Leadership, outreach

What is FedGeoDay? FedGeoDay is a single-track conference dedicated to federal use-cases of open geospatial ecosystems. The open ecosystems have a wide variety of uses and forms, but largely include anything designed around open data, open source software, and open standards. The main event is a one day commitment and is followed by a day … Continue reading Reflections on the Process of Planning FedGeoDay 2025 →