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Monday, July 10th, 2017

HERE Powers Over-the-Air Map Updates for Volvo cars

Amsterdam – Drivers of selected Volvo cars are benefiting from over-the-air (OTA) updates of their in-dash maps as part of a long-term agreement between HERE Technologies and Volvo Cars. The updates are delivered globally via the Volvo cloud to connected models fitted with the Sensus Navigation system. These include the Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo

Friday, July 7th, 2017

senseFly Announces Worry-Free Service Package to Keep Professional Drone Operators Flying

Washington, DC — senseFly, the world’s leading producer of mapping drones, today announces Always On, a new worry-free service package designed to keep professional drone operators working and ensure business continuity. Businesses are increasingly professionalizing their drone operations, with UAV data acquisition developing in-line with this change, marking a move from using drones in pilot

Friday, July 7th, 2017

Take the Universal GEOINT Certification Program Exams during the 2017 Esri UC

Available to U.S. and international GEOINT practitioners across industry, military, academia, and federal, state, and local government, the certification program is beneficial to anyone who wants to further his or her professional development. Stay current and relevant in the profession, take the next step in career advancement, differentiate yourself, and showcase a deep understanding of

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

UTC Aerospace Systems And Ophir Corporation To Collaborate On The Next Generation Of Laser Air Data Systems

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Ophir Corporation to develop and commercialize Ophir’s laser air data system. The companies will collaborate in technology and product development for entry into commercial service in as few as five

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

CompassCom to Debut Enhanced CompassTrac Enterprise Mobile Resource Management Solution at Esri User Conference

CENTENNIAL, Colorado – CompassCom Software will unveil Version 7.1 of its industry leading mobile resource management (MRM) solution at the 2017 Esri User Conference. CompassTrac Enterprise, which enables Esri users to fully leverage their ArcGIS investment with real-time asset tracking, provides improved safety, efficiency and accountability for personnel and assets. “CompassTrac Enterprise 7.1 is the

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

2017 GIS in Transit Conference Approved for Nearly 50 AICP-CM Credits

Des Plaines, IL  – URISA, the National Center for Transit Research and the Transportation Research Board are pleased to announce that the 2017 National GIS in Transit Conference was approved for 46.5 AICP-CM credits. The conference, taking place September 6-8 in Washington, DC, features workshops, breakout sessions, keynote addresses and more. Approved AICP-CM credits range from 8.5 for participation in full-day

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Open Geospatial Consortium Announces Geoscience Australia as its Newest Principal Member

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) is pleased to announce that Geoscience Australia has raised its membership level from Technical to Principal Level. Geoscience Australia has been an active member of OGC since 1999. “Geoscience Australia has been a long-time and active member of the OGC, supporting our Technical committee and over 25 of its working

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

The 2017 Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards: Nominations Now Open

SIBA|GITA and SSSI invite you to become involved and showcase your organisation and individual achievements by entering the competition.  Join the alumni of past organisations and individuals who have been chosen for their innovation and dedication to their contribution to spatial. Winning recognition at the APSEA makes you and your company stand out, it is

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Announcement of 2018 Digital Earth Summit in Morocco and CALL for Abstract

The 7th Digital Earth Summit 2018, DES-2018, on Digital Earth for Sustainable Development in Africa will be held in El Jadida, Morocco, at the Faculty of Science, Chouaib Douakkali University from April 17-19, 2018. This conference will be a major event in the African and international community of Earth observation and geo-spatial information science in

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Copernicus App Lab is Open for Registration

Copernicus App Lab’s data access platform merges the scientific Earth observation (EO) community and mobile developers for a safer, healthier and economical stronger world. Registration are welcome now – all entries are automatically part of an exclusive beta-community.   Gilching, 26 June 2017 – The Copernicus App Lab provides an easy data access platform that