¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ Appoints Data Visualization Expert "Nyankosoba" as Official Ambassador to Showcase the Potential of Digital Maps
December 24, 2024
Tokyo, Japan ¨C December 24, 2024 ¨C ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, a leading digital map development platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of data visualization specialist "Nyankosoba" as an official ambassador. This collaboration aims to share innovative uses and the appeal of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, while broadly disseminating examples of digital map and geolocation data utilization.?

Nyankosoba is renowned for actively engaging in data visualization related to disaster prevention, weather, and housing by utilizing open data and digital maps. Through social media and public speaking engagements, he has showcased his expertise by creating web-based visualizations that frequently incorporate ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ. His notable projects include "15cities," a map illustrating areas accessible within 5, 10, and 15 minutes, and "pop3d," a 3D map displaying global population density.?
On December 23, Nyankosoba announced his ambassadorship during his presentation at the "mapbox/OpenStreetMap Online meetup #18," co-hosted by ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ and the Furuhashi Laboratory of Aoyama Gakuin University.
About Nyankosoba
In addition to his role in developing cloud services and leveraging big data in the private sector, Nyankosoba independently analyzes and visualizes statistics and open data from governments, municipalities, and private entities. He shares various insights through social media platforms, boasting approximately 70,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), and has an extensive history of lectures at government agencies and corporations.
"I am honored to be appointed as an official ambassador for ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ. This valuable opportunity inspires me to further utilize ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ to convey and show dynamic use cases to a broader audience, expanding the possibilities of data visualization and geospatial information. I look forward to continuing to share information that benefits everyone."
Through this partnership, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ aims to support and promote the utilization of digital maps and geolocation data, showcasing their potential to a wider audience.
About ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is the location platform for innovators. Headquartered in San Francisco, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ provides developers and businesses with cloud-based APIs, SDKs, and data services for maps, navigation, and place and address search.
Founded in 2010, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ leads development of the modern geospatial stack. Trusted by automakers, logistics providers, retailers, and app developers, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ delivers scalable, highly customizable geospatial solutions that power billions of sophisticated location experiences worldwide. The platform is known for its built-in flexibility, elegant design, enterprise-grade security, strict data privacy, and developer-first documentation.
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