Posts by
Javier de la Torre










Databricks support for H3 in collaboration with CARTO
Introducing H3 for Databricks with CARTO! Unlock fast and efficient big data analytics in the cloud with Spatial Indexes









Working Toward a Sustainable Future with CARTO & Google Cloud
“We’re happy to announce our partnership with Google Cloud to expand our solutions to help tackle climate and environmental issues.”









Introducing GeoParquet: Towards geospatial compatibility between Data Clouds
At CARTO, we're proud to release the first community proposal to standardize the storage of geospatial vector data in GeoParquet! Learn about our full goal.









Geospatial Analytics & AWS: CARTO Spatial Extension for Redshift
We are excited to announce CARTO Spatial Extension for Redshift. Discover how to extend the geospatial capabilities of Redshift & sign up for a free trial today!
CARTO & Databricks: Bringing Spatial Analysis to the Lakehouse Platform
We are excited to announce CARTO Spatial Extension for Databricks. Discover how to extend the geospatial capabilities of Databricks & sign up for a free trial today!









Announcing CARTO Spatial Extension for Snowflake
We are excited to announce CARTO Spatial Extension for Snowflake. Discover how to extend the geospatial capabilities of Snowflake & sign up for a free trial today!









Announcing CARTO Spatial Extension for BigQuery
Today we announced at Google Cloud Next the General Availability of the new CARTO Spatial Extension for BigQuery. Learn more about the most innovative platform to perform spatial analytics natively in the cloud.









Canary Islands Volcano: Mapping La Palma Lava Flow & Damage
We use Spatial Data Science & CARTO to analyze & predict the damage caused by the eruption of the volcano on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands











Extending Spatial Analytics on Snowflake with CARTO
As part of our commitment to enabling geospatial analysis natively within the cloud, today we announce the launch of our Spatial Extension for Snowflake











Enhancing Geospatial in BigQuery with CARTO Spatial Extension
We are excited to introduce the CARTO Spatial Extension for BigQuery, a suite of functions & procedures to perform spatial analysis natively within the Google BigQuery environment using SQL











How Google Cloud & CARTO power geospatial analysis at scale
Discover how to scale your analytical workflow & access massive geospatial datasets with Google Cloud & CARTO & the general availability of BigQuery Tiler









Announcing CARTO BigQuery Tiler General Availability
We are excited to announce the general availability of CARTO BigQuery Tiler, a unique solution for visualizing massive spatial datasets hosted in Google BigQuery









3 Spatial Data Science Trends to Watch in 2021
Geography is changing faster than ever before. Read our predictions for the key Spatial Data Science trends & industries to watch in 2021.









Our Thoughts as MapboxGL JS v2.0 Goes Proprietary
With Mapbox announcing a change in their licensing this week, we share our thoughts on this news, basemap neutrality, & the future of spatial app development









CARTO for deck.gl: The Best Way to Develop Spatial Apps
CARTO is now available as part of the deck.gl framework & becomes our preferred & recommended library for building spatial applications









CARTO BigQuery Tiler is Now Available for Google Cloud Platform
Discover CARTO BigQuery Tiler, the only solution to visualize large location datasets straight out of Google BigQuery. Start creating stunning maps in minutes.









How to use COVID-19 Public Data in Spatial Analysis
A walkthrough of how to use publicly available COVID-19 data sets for spatial analysis using CARTOframes and our Data Observatory.









Open Data on COVID-19 Now Available in Data Observatory
CARTO makes available a set of COVID-19 related datasets as public data in the Data Observatory v2.0









Analyzing the Impact of Coronavirus on Meetups
A look at the impact of Coronavirus on Meetup RSVPs including the correlation between the location of COVID-19 cases and attendance in Italy









PostGIS Day: A future, post GIS
Is GIS dead? No, but it is undergoing a transformation - and we're excited to see how spatial analysis can continue to change our world.









New spatial functions in BigQuery, starting with Uber H3-js
CARTO is working very closely with the Google BigQuery team, bringing in new spatial functions and supporting the creation of a next generation spatial data infrastructure stack.









CARTO's Data Observatory 2.0, now powered by Google BigQuery
By working with Google BigQuery, the Data Observatory is transforming into the most cost effective and advanced spatial data infrastructure.









Live Connections to Remote Databases with Federated Tables
Federated tables allow CARTO users to combine data hosted in CARTO with data that lives in a remote database such as Amazon Aurora and Microsoft Azure
Using Mapbox Vector Tiles in CARTO for Maps & Location Apps
Using Mapbox Vector Tiles in CARTO for Maps & Location Apps
CARTO brings geospatial data and analytics to Salesforce Einstein Analytics
We're partnering with Salesforce to deliver location intelligence capabilities directly into Salesforce Einstein Analytics.
Partnering with Mapbox: A New Stack for Location Intelligence
Partnering with Mapbox: A New Stack for Location Intelligence