Google, for example, charges companies for (lots of) use of it's APIs. Maps and up to date, good quality data costs a lot. Both are good reasons to invest in d

Google, for example, charges companies for (lots of) use of it's APIs. Maps and up to date, good quality data costs a lot. Both are good reasons to invest in disruptive technology - to lower the cost in geodata - and to swap to a free mapping service. See http://switch2osm.org http://switch2osm.org for more case studies and information.