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HERE releases Location Platform Services for Azure
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Published onMay 10, 2019
published onMay 10, 2019
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Despite not occupying the same smartphone lane they used to, Microsoft and HERE maps are still a thing.
Leveraging their location-based data HERE will now provide its Location Platform Services to developers using Microsoft Azure tools.
According to apress release from HERE, “HERE Maps & Location Services allows developers to fast-track the development of location-centric applications, by leveraging HERE’s global map data and curated location content in combination with the readily available location services including rendering, search, routing, transit, and positioning.”
More specifically, Azure-based developers in 193 countries around the world will have the chance to play around with:
For developers looking to build more precise and engaging data experiences while reducing their server cost overhead, the addition of HERE Map’s Location Platform Services is a great tool to onboard.
In addition to utilizing HERE Maps & Location Platform Services, developers will also get a free start of 250,000 location transactions as they manage WebApp backends, real-time data streams, fleet management, and location search to name a few.
Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.
He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.
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Kareem Anderson
Networking & Security Specialist
He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security
