Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The GSDI Association desires to receive nominations to recognize globally an individual who has provided exemplary thought leadership and substantive worldwide contributions in (1) promoting informed and responsible use of geographic information and geospatial technologies for the benefit of society and/or (2) fostering spatial data infrastructure developments that support sustainable social, economic, and environmental systems
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
EuroGeographics has appointed ConsultingWhere to conduct an in-depth market study into the pan-European geospatial information market. The results will not only provide EuroGeographics 56 members with invaluable marketing intelligence but will also help shape the Associations future strategy. There have been few studies focusing directly on the geospatial product market across Europe, says Sallie White, EuroGeographics Business
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
The new all-in-ones deliver the world’s fastest print speeds and mobile printing capabilities through Epson Connect to ensure easy, hassle-free printing. Each model in the series offers a range of functionality and intuitive operation at an affordable price. The WorkForce 845 all-in-one is ideal for small businesses requiring robust functionality with a higher printing volume. The WorkForce
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
HP will offer an exciting and informative programme focusing on performance–enhancing wide format digital inkjet printing technology at the Esri European User Conference (EUC), October 26th – 28th, North Convention Centre, IFEMA, Feria de Madrid, Spain. HP will demonstrate how its feature-rich HP Designjet printing technology revolutionises the way GIS, AEC, and MCAD professionals manage their design
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
The capital Sofia will have several electric car charging stations in just weeks, according to Bulgarian Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov. Traikov further said Monday that he was all in favor of introducing legal incentives for the use of electric vehicles, adding this is an issue that should not be overlooked. The Minister voiced disappointment that the State has not done much in
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Work to tackle illegal logging has taken a step forward with the news that Indonesia has become the fifth country to sign a voluntary partnership agreement with the EU to protect its forests which will lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Indonesia is leading the way in Asia and has one of the biggest
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
A team from the IOI-Malta Operational Centre, made up of Alan Deidun, Aldo Drago, Adam Gauci, Joel Azzopardi and Anthony Galea, recently conducted a research project in which they statistically compared ocean colour values from satellites with in situ values collected in the field. Ocean colour can be used to gauge the productivity of a marine
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
At the international climate and energy summit in Oslo, Norway has launched an international energy and climate partnership in support of the UN Secretary-General’s initiative “Sustainable Energy for All”. The Partnership aims to ensure access to sustainable energy for all and avoid greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Read More
Monday, October 10th, 2011
The debate in Germany over a motorway vignette has flared up again, because currently some € 47 billion of the costs caused by car traffic are not covered by paid taxes and charges. UBA proposes that a distance-based car toll covering the entire German road network be introduced instead of a vignette. A car toll would be just as
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Expanding GE’s footprint in India and connection with one of the country’s fastest growing clean energy developers, GE Energy Financial Services and Indian-based Greenko Group plc have agreed to invest in a new venture to develop wind energy projects across India. The GE unit will invest US$50 million – its first renewable energy investment in
