November 2014 Summaries

The CartoDB team is proud to announce their new "Less Is More" map series, which features simple yet impactful visualizations that tell big stories. Simple designs can be powerful and effective in communicating complex data insights. The new series is part of the company's ongoing effort to provide state-of-the-art mapping resources and tools, such as unlimited map views, cool new basemaps, and expanding lessons at their CartoDB Academy. The team encourages users to share their own striking visualizations from the series on Twitter and stay tuned for more maps to come. The goal of the "Less Is More" series is to inspire users to think creatively about mapping data and find beauty in simplicity.

CartoDB is a visualization tool designed to help cities analyze and understand their data through visualizations, enabling informed decision-making. The platform provides easy integration with existing data sources and third-party smart city platforms, facilitating cloud and on-premises implementations. CartoDB is being used in cities like New York and Barcelona to power situation rooms and real-time dashboards, offering a simple solution for trend analysis and geospatial alerts. Additionally, the platform enables cost-efficient geo-portals for citizens to access public data, meeting the demands of making information accessible while providing a cost-efficient solution.

CartoDB has created educational resources to make teaching with their platform easier, and they are hosting an Educator's Night in NYC to connect educators and learn about best practices. The event aims to help CartoDB improve its tools for the classroom and provide a space for educators to share their experiences and learn from others. A discussion session will feature talks from seasoned educators and university professors on mapping in the classroom, followed by an open Q&A and networking opportunity. The event is scheduled for November 20th at 7pm and is open to anyone interested in using CartoDB in the classroom or connecting with the community.

The team at CartoDB collaborated with Wheelock College's WhaleNet program to leverage technology and raise conservation awareness, particularly for marine mammals such as seals, porpoises, turtles, and dolphins. By studying real-time satellite tracking data from these animals, the team created a visualization that allows users to understand their travel behaviors around the world. The project involved creating a CartoDB table with geographic coordinates, performing SQL queries to chronologically connect data points, and enhancing user experience through JavaScript and SQL integration. The WhaleNet platform aims to enhance general interest in science and create opportunities for exciting interactions between students, teachers, researchers, and the public.

Logan Winston, the new Account Manager at CartoDB, brings a diverse background of experience in mapping and urban planning, with interests ranging from surveying disaster zones to renewable energy development projects in the American West. He holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and has pursued additional certifications in GIS and is currently pursuing an MBA. Logan is excited about joining CartoDB, citing the company's great mission and beautiful product as reasons for his enthusiasm, and looks forward to helping customers unlock the full potential of the CartoDB platform.

The Berlin Wall Interactive Map Story` was created using `Odyssey.js` and `CartoDB`, a tool for journalists and storytellers to build interactive map stories without coding skills. The map uses multiple layers and thematic styles, including conditional styling, which allows users to change the content of the story by adjusting the zoom level. This feature enables easy customization of the map's appearance using CartoCSS parameters. The project showcases the potential of `CartoDB` for creating engaging interactive maps, and provides resources for users to learn more about `Odyssey.js`, `CartoDB`, and cartographic design.

The World Parks Conference brings together thousands of international professionals and companies, including CartoDB, to discuss conservation and development efforts. CartoDB is committed to protecting natural ecosystems through powerful and easy-to-use mapping tools. The company's roots are in visualizing environmental information, and it aims to provide opportunities for environmental professionals and accessible mapping tools. This year's conference features a talk by Michelle Esteva, a representative from CartoDB who will discuss open spaces and planning issues.

Nacho Sánchez is a Computer Engineer from Valladolid who has joined CartoDB Madrid offices as a backend engineer, bringing passion for software development and learning new technologies to the team.` `He enjoys taking pictures but finds it hard to do so nowadays due to his busy schedule at CartoDB.` `Nacho's Twitter handle is @juanignaciosl and he can be found behind a camera when not in front of his computer, showcasing his photography skills.

The European Union's Europioneers 2014 High Growth Web Entrepreneur award was won by CartoDB, a platform used by thousands of individuals and organizations to create impressive maps and visualizations for data analysis and communication. The award recognizes the use of web technology in digital services platforms and products. CartoDB's award was announced at the Web Summit in Dublin, one of Europe's biggest web conferences. The Europioneers jury consists of several notable figures, including those from runner-up companies such as Wunderlist and Klarna.