The Changing Role of the GIS Analyst

The Changing Role of the GIS Analyst

Discover how GIS Analysts are evolving from map makers to strategic AI-driven experts shaping enterprise decision-making with cloud-native tools.

Spatial Analytics

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News

AI & the Future of Geospatial: Highlights from #SDSC25

Core Tech

CARTO MCP Server: turn your AI Agents into geospatial experts

Distance-based functions for the spatial analysis of point data in BigQuery

Distance-based functions for the spatial analysis of point data in BigQuery

We are pleased to introduce 3 new functions for point data analysis in our Analytics Toolbox for Google Cloud BigQuery: K-nearest neighbors, Local Outlier Factor, & G-function

Use cases
CARTO raises $61M to lead the way in cloud native spatial analytics

CARTO raises $61M to lead the way in cloud native spatial analytics

We are delighted to announce the closure of a $61 million Series C round led by New York-based global venture capital & private equity firm Insight Partners

News
Black Friday Analysis: Why Retailers Should Pay Attention

Black Friday Analysis: Why Retailers Should Pay Attention

Discover how retailers can evaluate Black Friday & holiday sales performance using hotspot analysis, Safegraph foot traffic data, and the CARTO platform.

Use cases
CARTO & Databricks: Bringing Spatial Analysis to the Lakehouse Platform

CARTO & Databricks: Bringing Spatial Analysis to the Lakehouse Platform

We are excited to announce CARTO Spatial Extension for Databricks. Discover how to extend the geospatial capabilities of Databricks & sign up for a free trial today!

Cloud Native
Geographically weighted regression for spatial analysis in BigQuery

Geographically weighted regression for spatial analysis in BigQuery

We are pleased to announce that the CARTO Analytics Toolbox for BigQuery now supports the Geographically Weighted Regression method–read about its usage.

Spatial Data Science
How to Create React Apps with Maps & Location Data

How to Create React Apps with Maps & Location Data

Build spatial apps with CARTO for React 1.1, now supporting all the cloud native functionality offered by the latest version of our Location Intelligence platform.

App Development
Understanding the Impact of Tree Equity in Chicago

Understanding the Impact of Tree Equity in Chicago

Learn how the University of Chicago built a tree equity solution to understand the impact that tree canopy cover has on social & health outcomes in the city of Chicago.

Use cases
Announcing CARTO's Spatial Analytics in Snowflake

Announcing CARTO's Spatial Analytics in Snowflake

We are excited to announce CARTO's Spatial Analytics in Snowflake. Discover how to extend the geospatial capabilities of Snowflake & sign up for a free trial today!

Cloud Native
Fuel Shortage UK Maps & What Location Data Can Tell Us

Fuel Shortage UK Maps & What Location Data Can Tell Us

Earlier this year many petrol stations in some parts of the UK ran out of fuel. Discover what location data can tell us about the real story behind the long queues.

Use cases
CARTO presenting at GEO Business 2021, UK’s largest geospatial event

CARTO presenting at GEO Business 2021, UK’s largest geospatial event

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be attending & presenting at GEO Business 2021, the UK’s largest geospatial event, taking place on November 24 - 25 at ExCeL London.

Events
Announcing the Spatial Data Scientist of the Year 2021

Announcing the Spatial Data Scientist of the Year 2021

As #SDSC21 draws to a close today, we reflect on the conference & announce the winner of the Spatial Data Scientist of the Year Award!

Events
Today Thousands of Spatial Leaders Gather for #SDSC21

Today Thousands of Spatial Leaders Gather for #SDSC21

#SDSC21 Online starts today! Join thousands of spatial leaders from around the world over 4 days to discuss & learn about the future of Spatial Data Science.

Events

Academy

The Changing Role of the GIS Analyst

Discover how GIS Analysts are evolving from map makers to strategic AI-driven experts shaping enterprise decision-making with cloud-native tools.

Spatial Analytics

Unlock planetary-scale insights with CARTO & Google Earth AI

Learn how CARTO & Google Earth AI make planetary-scale insights accessible with foundation models & Agentic GIS.

Spatial Analytics

AI & the Future of Geospatial: Highlights from #SDSC25

AI and Agentic GIS are revolutionizing spatial analytics. Discover innovations, insights, and trends shaping the future from #SDSC25 New York.

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