In testing geocoding with Google Maps, here’s an example showing where the Wikimedia offices are located in San Francisco, not far from Citizen Space.
Andrew Lih
USC professor and author of The Wikipedia Revolution
In testing geocoding with Google Maps, here’s an example showing where the Wikimedia offices are located in San Francisco, not far from Citizen Space.
Google have awful accuracy and DO NOT provide Geocoding. The maps do lack detail adn their premier programme (enterprise is a staggering £7700 and is not great compared to ViaMichelin solutions ) I know this from experience !
This has taken me so long to access and my developers have been flat out for months if finding a provider in the UK who offer Geocoding, reverse geocoding distance calculation, map management, route calculation with excellent maps and mapping technology)and accuracy. Coverage was key in choosing ViaMichelin too as they are a respected brand.
Google lacked support and the Geocoding was very expensive and not great. The other local providers could not stand up and deliver what is needed for me working in the transport industry as good logistics can save you money.
ViaMichelin were so cost effective I saved thousands of what I would ahev paid elsewhere and have a flawless solutions which has allowed me to win many more clients. I would highly recommend VIAMICHELIN API (store locators, Journey planners, directions, toll charges, congestion charge London and Live traffgic info) and the contact there is MARK who came to meet me to discuss my needs, there was no pressure and when I had all the info from 4 companies, It was a no brainer in choosing ViaMichelin Business Mapping and Geolocation for my GIS Geocoding web based webservices platform, It did not take long to developer inhouse and they host it too