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Navigating The World with ArangoDB: Geospatial Use Cases Made Easy
“We use ArangoDB for storing and processing of geo locations (i.e., beacons, router, GPS information), storing and sending notifications, and processing campaigns. We even run the proximity based algorithm on ArangoDB to decide which notification or campaign will be shown to the user.”
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Native Support For
Spatial Data
ArangoDB excels in geospatial applications with its native capability to efficiently store and process complex spatial data relationships. Integrating geospatial data with other data ypes on a single platform enables developers to build advanced analytics and location-based services across industries.
Real-Time Fleet Tracking
ArangoDB’s geospatial features simplify the integration of location data, which is essential for real-time tracking and logistics optimization. This eliminates the need for developers to merge location-based and database systems manually, greatly reducing errors and simplifying data management.
Spatial Analytics for Retail
Retailers face challenges in gaining insights into customer behavior, such as most visited sections, time spent in areas, and movement paths through the store. While technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and heat maps can track this data, integrating it is complex. ArangoDB is the first viable solution to efficiently incorporate spatial data, offering a practical solution to leverage insights and optimize store layouts and product placement.
Location-Based Recommendations
Imagine a restaurant recommendation app powered by ArangoDB. It cross-references real-time location with user preferences and relationships to deliver personalized dining suggestions. This unique real-time analysis capability provides a richer, context-aware user experience without needing multiple databases or complex data transformations, profoundly streamlining and simplifying development.
Geofencing for IoT
For IoT applications needing to set up boundaries and take actions based on location, ArangoDB is an ideal choice. It can personalize services, send security alerts, and track assets. ArangoDB enables quick adaptation and response by seamlessly merging location and context, making it a practical and reliable choice for IoT solutions focused on real-time efficiency.
ArangoDB vs. Commodity
Graph DBs For Geospatial
 | ArangoDB For Geospatial Applications | Neo4j & Others for Geospatial Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Model Flexibility |  |  |
| Geo-Indexing | | |
| GeoJSON Support | | |
| Geo-Replication | | |
| Advanced Geo-Analytics | | |
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