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Google’s Christmas Patent: Identifying Intentionally Mis-Mapped Businesses

The patent, granted on Dec 25, 2012 is titled: System and method for identifying erroneous business listings. The idea is to highlight businesses that may intentionally locate themselves near or within the boundaries of oft-searched points of interest like the Eiffel Tower or Yellowstone National...

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Directions Magazine to Provide More Options for Geospatial Professionals in 2013

As we move into 2013, Directions Magazine will deliver many more options for readers who want choices in how they get their news. See what's coming!

Top 5 Directions Magazine Articles from Fall 2012

Executive Editor Adena Schtuzberg picked out some the top articles from the last three months. If you missed them the first time around - here's an opportunity to catch up!

Online Retailers Vary Pricing Based on Location

Would it bother you if you knew that online retailers priced their merchandise based on your location? According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, some online retailers are basing their pricing on "geolocation" and browsing history. But is this any...Read more

Leave Holiday Shipping to UPS - An Interview with Jack Levis of UPS and Keynoter for the Location Intelligence Conference 2013

If you are doing online shopping this year you are most likely taking advantage of offers for "free shipping." One of the major shipping carriers is obviously UPS. How your packages arrive in a timely manner is a function of proprietary algorithms and a home-grown...Read more

Directions Magazine Editors Look Back at 2012; Make Bold Predictions for 2013

Directions Magazine’s Editor in Chief Joe Francica and Executive Editor Adena Schutzberg evaluate their predictions for 2012 and look ahead. Can they keep up the pace for 2013 and do their bold predictions offer insights into the trends that will shape the geospatial marketplace...Read more

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