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Google launches last mile fleet solution and cloud fleet routing API

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Google has launched its Last Mile Fleet Solution from Google Maps Platform and Cloud Fleet Routing API from Google Cloud – two new solutions to help fleet operators improve delivery success and optimize fleet performance.

The pandemic has accelerated e-commerce adoption and strained supply chains, while consumer expectations around delivery speed and visibility have reached an all-time high. At the same time, last-mile delivery is estimated to make up more than half of total shipping costs.

This means last-mile fleet operators have to work harder to create better consumer experiences and improve their operations. [Read more…] about Google launches last mile fleet solution and cloud fleet routing API

API and Mitutoyo agree global partnership in metrology

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API Metrology, the inventor of the laser tracker, is partnering with the leading measurement and inspection solutions provider to complete the most diverse metrology hardware and software portfolio.

API and Mitutoyo have agreed a partnership to distribute API’s portable dimensional metrology equipment throughout Mitutoyo’s worldwide network.

Production times and tolerances continue to grow tighter for manufacturers around the world, and their need for precise, portable measurement hardware and software has increased to meet this demand. [Read more…] about API and Mitutoyo agree global partnership in metrology

How can businesses capture the value of their APIs?

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Applications Programming Interfaces (APIs) have evolved to become the connective components in almost all business operations.

They are helping businesses to cut operational costs and improve the efficiency of their transactions. In addition, they (businesses) are reaping big from data monetization, forging partnerships, and easily finding the path to growth and innovation.

This has been made possible by the use of APIs. [Read more…] about How can businesses capture the value of their APIs?

A Guide to Understanding Internet-Based or IP Protocol Geolocation API

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Do you know the location of your online clients? Can you identify whether the right clients in your network are all approved to access its information? Can you notice and block wary devices and traffic?

If “no” is your answer to the above questions, then you may be in trouble. Businesses are progressively aware that geographical information must be used to bring ought online efforts to the fullest prospective. Yet that is not as simple as it may sound.

Being efficient here needs leveraging the website client’s whereabouts, particularly with the information captured from their IP addresses. That is possible with IP Geolocation API. Here is an ultimate review of its competences. [Read more…] about A Guide to Understanding Internet-Based or IP Protocol Geolocation API

Seegrid expands Supervisor API to provide interoperability across automation systems

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Seegrid, a provider of flexible automated materials handling solutions, has expanded its Supervisor application programming interface to offer more advanced, connected solutions for customers.

Seegrid says the new API delivers on the promise of automation beyond materials movement, providing real-time interoperability to improve facility operations.

Interconnectedness is critical for automation systems, and Supervisor’s API addresses that growing demand, says Seegrid.  [Read more…] about Seegrid expands Supervisor API to provide interoperability across automation systems