Blog / Insights
Welcome to the Cadence blog! Here, we dive into the ways geospatial technology is transforming industries and uncovering new insights. Whether it’s making data easier to find, linking business and environmental information, or helping organisations make smarter decisions, we’re here to share the latest trends, tools, and ideas. If you’re working on infrastructure, planning sustainable communities, or using geospatial data to dig deeper into challenges, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and practical takeaways here.
Find Your Next Development Site in Minutes, Not Months
Introducing Cadence’s New Towns Template Strategic planners, developers, and local authorities face a common challenge:…
Managed Data Service
Take the Hassle Out of Geospatial Data Management Cadence Managed Data Services removes the operational…
Cadence Lightning
Lightning-fast Visualisation for Massive Datasets Cadence Lightning brings unparalleled speed and performance to geospatial visualisation,…
Cadence Workflows
Automate Geospatial Intelligence Cadence Workflows brings automation to your spatial analytics, transforming how teams prepare,…
Mapping the Future: Announcing the Winners of the Inaugural Cadence 30 Day Map Challenge!
We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate the resounding success of the first-ever Cadence 30 Day…
30-Day Map Challenge: Created in Cadence
Exploring place, creativity, and data for 30 days This page showcases a month-long exploration of…
Finishing Strong — The Final Week of the 30 Day Map Challenge
You’ve made it this far; now it’s time to finish strong. The final week of…
Experimentation and Exploration — The Third Week of the 30 Day Map Challenge
As you move into the third week, the prompts encourage experimentation: new tools, unusual projections,…
Creativity in Cartography — The Second Week of the 30 Day Map Challenge
Week two of the 30 Day Map Challenge is where creativity really takes off. The…
Starting Strong — Tackling the First Week of the 30 Day Map Challenge with Cadence
November kicks off with the 30 Day Map Challenge, a celebration of creativity, geography, and…
30 Day Map Challenge
The 30 Day Map Challenge with Cadence – November 2025 This November, Cadence is proud…
What is GIS?
Understanding the Technology That Maps Our World Have you ever wondered how your navigation app…
Making PSGA Data Discoverable
The Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA) represents a crucial infrastructure for public sector data, providing…
The Shift Towards Distributed GIS in Local Authorities
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have long been a critical tool for Local Authorities, enabling them…
Linking Business Data with Geospatial Data: A Crucial Step in Understanding Environmental Impact and Climate Risks
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are facing unprecedented pressure to understand and disclose…
Cadence – Helping you prioritise retrofits
Figure 1: Example of the Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) analysis for Neath Port Talbot….
Exciting New Data Release in Cadence
We are thrilled to announce a major enhancement to Cadence. As part of our ongoing…
Introducing Cadence Stories: Your New Tool for Public Consultation and Data Sharing
20-Minute Neighbourhoods: A Vision for Sustainable Communities
A 20-minute neighbourhood is an urban planning concept that seeks to design places where all…