IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension. They are works in progress, and we welcome feedback and comments below.

MariaDB has recently released MariaDB Community Server 11.8 as generally available, its yearly long-term support (LTS) release for 2025. The new release introduces integrated vector search ...

Photoshop CC 2022 tutorial showing how to convert raster-based images into vector-based graphics. Unlike raster images, vector graphics stay razor-sharp no matter what size you make them. <a href ...

Raster V. Vector — the battle continues The relentless advance of new technology continues to force change in one of the world's oldest and most conservative of activities, the marine industry.

And with Microsoft recently adding native support for vector data types and indexing to both SQL Server and Azure Cosmos DB, these AI capabilities are now closer than ever to where developers already ...

As artificial intelligence reshapes marketing technology, vector search has emerged as a critical capability for 2025 data strategies. For marketing leaders, understanding how this technology ...

Vast Data Inc. today announced enhancements to its Vast Data Platform, enabling it to support structured and unstructured data in a single DataSpace with linear and secure scaling. The ...

Spatial infrastructure allows governments to take their geospatial data out of silos and optimize it for practical use.

Geospatial data serves as the foundational building block for crucial mapping and communications tools used by state and local government agencies in responding to fast-moving disasters like ...

Royalty-free vector and raster images are excellent options, but understanding their differences can help businesses make informed decisions.