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Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

SAP Accelerates Geo-Enabled Access to Enterprise Data

SAN DIEGO , July 23, 2015 — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced it is offering new capabilities to turbocharge spatial intelligence by simplifying, accelerating and geo-enabling access to enterprise data.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

Esri Joins Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data

Redlands, California, July 23, 2015 — Esri is joining the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, which the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) organizes. Esri announced this commitment at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the first of several conferences focused on financing Sustainable Development Goals.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

Blue Marble Geographics Announces First Certified Trainer of Global Mapper

Hallowell, Maine , July 23, 2015 —  Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce that Engesat International S.A. of Brazil has successfully completed the training certification program.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

RAMTeCH Software Solutions, Inc. Designated as Esri ArcGIS Online Specialty Partner

July 22, 2015 — RAMTeCH Software Solutions, a leader in providing geospatial solutions to utilities, is proud to be recognized by Esri as a new member of its “ArcGIS Online Specialty” business partner community. 

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

nearmap Integrates with Esri’s ArcGIS Platform to Offer Esri Users Access to nearmap Content on the ArcGIS Marketplace.

SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2015 — Aerial imagery and visual analytics company nearmap (NEA) announced today a collaboration with Esri to provide timely, high-resolution imagery for use with Esri’s suite of software.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

TomTom Expands Map Footprint Globally

Esri User Conference, San Diego, July 22, 2015 — TomTom (TOM2) today announces the addition of navigable maps for thirteen new countries. TomTom’s global map database now covers over 45.6 million kilometers and 4.3 billion people worldwide, and features full navigable coverage for 134 countries. 

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

MAPPS Releases Best Practice Guideline on Citizen Privacy and Geospatial Data

Sunriver, Oregon, July 22, 2015 — MAPPS, the national association of private sector geospatial firms, released a “Best Practices Guideline” for firms’ handling of geospatial data to protect individual citizen privacy.   In an effort to establish best practices, principles and a self-regulatory framework for its member firms, a MAPPS task force led by MAPPS

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

On the Right Path with OS Maps

July 22, 2015 — Using Ordnance Survey’s unrivalled outdoors mapping it allows users to plot routes along public rights of way and footpaths. It is hoped the simple-to-use navigating tool will encourage even more people to explore the parks. The intelligent software also lets users select their exercise type, walking, running or cycling, and will provide

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity – FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

July 22, 2015 — On July 17, 2015, the USGS issued the FY15/FY16 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The BAA provides detailed information on how to partner with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation data. Information and contacts are now available at Fed Biz Opps (Search

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

eBee Becomes Canada’s First Compliant Fixed-Wing Drone

Cheseaux-Lausanne, Switzerland / Canada, July 22, 2015 — Swiss professional drone manufacturer, senseFly, today announced that its eBee has become the first fixed-wing system to be designated a ‘compliant small UAV’ by Transport Canada—a distinction that moves organisations that use this drone a critical step closer to achieving Compliant Operator status.