Blog Posts

Rico Fritzsche•1 day ago

APIs that rely on synchronous processing eventually hit a wall. Each request locks resources until the entire process is done, creating bottlenecks as traffic grows. This is especially painful for geospatial systems handling real-time location updates and geofencing. The result? Slow responses, overwhelmed servers, and systems that struggle under load. In this article, I explain why synchronous APIs fail at scale and how moving to asynchronous processing can fix these issues.

Rico Fritzsche•3 days ago

Designing a real-time, scalable geofencing system requires more than just handling location updates. The Locate Earth API was built to efficiently process geofence events, balance real-time and batch processing, and ensure reliable webhook notifications. By carefully structuring data storage, using PostGIS for spatial queries, and implementing event-driven architecture, the system can handle high-volume tracking across industries. This article breaks down the core architectural decisions that make it flexible, fast, and scalable.

Rico Fritzsche•5 days ago

Most geofencing solutions were designed for tracking people, not assets. They struggle with moving vehicles, equipment, and shipments because they rely on static geofences, limited event triggers, and expensive pricing models. Real-world asset tracking requires dynamic geofencing, route-based alerts, and scalable event processing. This article breaks down why traditional geofencing fails and how to fix it with real-time, flexible tracking solutions. If geofencing is a challenge in your business, here’s what actually works.