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The geospatial industry faces a critical challenge: we're drowning in data but starving for efficient ways to use it. A recent panel at GeoBuiz 2025 revealed how open map data…

Amy Rose was recently named the first CTO of the Overture Maps Foundation (Overture) and will lead Overture’s work in making its datasets interoperable and accessible to all kinds of…

Albi Wiedersberg was just named VP of Product Management at the Overture Maps Foundation, where he’ll extend his existing work on meeting user, partner and member needs. The creation of…

Overture Maps Foundation (Overture) was formed in December 2022 to address a pressing need for reliable, interoperable open map data.  The vision was intentionally huge and transformative for the mapping…

At Overture Maps Foundation, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. While our data releases and Explorer tool represent visible progress, there's an equally important effort happening behind…

Overture Maps Foundation (Overture) was established two years ago to create reliable, easy-to-use, and interoperable open map data for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. Several data themes were launched, including…

In early December, the OGC@30 Anniversary Celebration and OGC Innovation Days DC 2024 brought together geospatial experts from government, industry, and academia under the theme Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Futures.…

The world of mapping is often thought of in terms of roads, transportation, and helping people get from one place to another. But being able to map other factors —…

The Overture Maps Foundation recently participated in the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) All Member Meeting in Berlin, where Amy Rose, Technical Director, and Albi Wiedersberg, Product & Partnerships Director, presented…

The automotive industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with connected vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the pursuit of autonomous driving reshaping the landscape. In this dynamic environment, OEMs are…