Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Strategic Spatial Projects: Catalysts for Change is focused upon the transformative nature of strategic spatial change for urban planning. The book weaves between design and strategic potential, with a goal of achieving sustainable systems in urban planning. The material asserts that technological plannig alone is not enough, nor urban planning based on competitive business outcomes.
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
“Zone is well positioned with program management providers and consultants, multinational firms focused on the oil sector, developers in Egypt’s tourism and real estate sector, and with public sector clients,” said Geene Alhady, general manager, Meridian Systems. “This makes them a great addition to our international-based VAR network as they work with clients in Egypt
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
A Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education of Western Asia will be opened in Jordan within the first quarter of this year, according to the Royal Jordanian Geographic Center (RJGC). In remarks at the 10th Arab Conference on Astronomy and Space currently held in Oman, RJGC Chairman Awni Khasawneh on Monday said that the
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
VT iDirect, Inc. announced that Marlink, one of the largest maritime VSAT network operators, has upgraded its global service with the integration of iDirect’s Evolution X5 Satellite Router and latest operating software release, iDX 3.0. Vessels operating Marlink’s WaveCall(TM) services have all received the required onboard equipment, enabling Marlink to increase reliability and bandwidth efficiency
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
The environment in which the professions of cadastre evolve has undergone profound changes. Technological innovation in the digital field has been considerable. Furthermore, social change has also been radically altered with, for instance, the emergence of social networks as a means of transforming our relations. Aside from the present crises, there have also been great
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
C&T Samsung and Satel Consultants are the two companies that have so far shown interest in signing a public-private partnership with the Romanian authorities for the implementation of the general cadastre, representatives of the Ministry for Regional Development and Tourism (MDRT) told BR. The government recently announced that it was looking for firms with the
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
The National Programme for Energy Efficiency and Conservation will need around VND1 trillion (US$48 million) to save between five and eight per cent of the nation’s total energy consumption by 2015, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.The programme, which began in 2006, includes activities to encourage, promote and propagate science and technology research
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Join leading GIS professionals at the geospatial industry’s most significant annual event. The Esri International User Conference (Esri UC) is where you’ll develop the skills you need to help your organization take full advantage of the power of the cloud. Receive expert insights and hands-on training that will help you discover the next frontier of
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Entering the train in Helsinki’s Pasila, passengers would be whisked to Tallinn in less than an hour. In other words, Helsinki and the neighbouring capital of Estonia would be in the same commuting area. Moreover, it would take only five hours to travel to Berlin. No queuing at the airport, no sulphur emissions from ships, no weather
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Statoil, together with its Luva field partners, has selected a Spar platform to develop the field. As a gas transport solution has also been decided, a major step has now been taken towards deep-water production in the Norwegian Sea. The Luva field, which is a deep-water pioneer in the Norwegian Sea, may be the first to