The document discusses using automation to track the locations of pirates by searching a pirate database. It provides examples of searching for the locations of famous pirates like Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones. It then discusses different technological approaches that could be used to automate repeated searches of the pirate database, including browser-based software, server-based software, and software as a service. It also provides a brief example of counting the number of organizations in different wards in a London borough by mapping addresses to wards.