True or False
CARTO is the leader in the GIS space.
False. Although that’s our long term goal, ESRI is still the leader in the GIS space because it has been around longer [since the 1970s].
Which of these tools are a direct competitor of CARTO?
A. Mapbox
B. Tableau
C. Esri
D. All of the above
C - Esri
Unlike other competitors, notably Esri, CARTO’s platform now allows you to seamlessly interact with data hosted in your cloud data warehouse, making it ___.
Fully Cloud Native
Tableau offers mapping capabilities.
True, Tableau does have mapping capabilities. However, a user can only go as far as visualizing their data and does not have the ability to perform spatial analysis.
What is Mapbox?
A. Mapbox provides a library of APIs and SDKs for app development.
B. Mapbox allows developers to add location data services capabilities to existing apps.
C. All of the above
C - All of the above
Tableau is a ___ that allows you to visualize your data and connects to different data sources.
BI or Business Intelligence tool
Mapbox is not a geospatial platform.
True, Mapbox is not a geospatial platform or analytical toolkit. It provides tools and services primarily for developers.
Which of the following does CARTO provide?
A. Spatial analysis and data enrichment in native data warehouses.
B. Tools and development toolkits to go beyond visualization capabilities.
C. Ability to compliment BI tools with advanced analytical capabilities.
D. A and B
E. All of the above
Answer: E - All of the above
CARTO’s Builder Tool is intuitive and easy to use, aimed at _____ profiles & those with no experience in ____.
non-technical profiles ; GIS.
CARTO is a location data services (LDS) provider.
False. CARTO does have LDS services as tools integrated into its platform, but generally we should not compete head to head with an LDS provider, like Mapbox.
In addition to CARTO, which of these other tools provides access to external data?
A. Esri
B. Mapbox
C. Tableau
D. None of the above
E. Just A and B
F. Just B and C
B and C - Both Mapbox and Tableau have external data sets available to users, however, there are some limitations when it comes to analyzing that data and the quality of the data available.
In summary, CARTO and Esri are referred to as Location Intelligence platforms, while Mapbox is considered a _____ and Tableau a _____.
Mapbox - Location Data Services Provider
Tableau - BI Tool