Monday, October 24th, 2011
Trimble introduced a new version of its field software suite designed to simplify routine construction layout tasks while increasing overall productivity and accuracy — Trimble Field Link 1.1 for MEP and Structures trades. The new version features a drag and point feature known as “Dynamic Joystick” that provides the user with fluid control over Trimble Robotic
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
The secret is out and making Russia proud: pop culture and geek tech icon Apple has picked Russia’s Glonass navigation system to run alongside GPS in its iPhone 4S models. The news was not exactly hidden by the California-based firm. A scan through the iPhone “specs” page on the Apple website shows Glonass sitting conspicuously
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Aeodan was named the overall winner of the GMES Masters 2011 (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) prize with its Earthwatchers application submission, a product that was developed for the DeforestACTION project. With this application, Geodan aims to help monitor deforestation in Borneo in order to preserve and protect the habitat of the orangutan. In
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Bringing easy large format printing and the instant sharing of plans to design professionals wherever they work, HP today unveiled a new HP ePrint & Share mobile application for the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. HP ePrint & Share is a printing and sharing tool that allows designers in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Blom Romania S.R.L has signed a contract with the Romanian national water authority, to develop plans for the prevention, protection and flood mitigation effects in the Ialomita, Calmatui and Mostistea river basins in Romania. The total area of these basins measure some 13,776 sq km, or approximately 5% of the total surface of Romania. The
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
CartoPac International, Inc., a global provider of leading GIS enterprise solutions for field asset management, today announced Jumpstart, a rapid deployment platform combining tools, expertise, and methodologies, to accelerate implementation of a mobile enterprise GIS platform for pipeline and related assets. Designed to help Oil & Gas companies innovate and reinvent quickly, Jumpstart sets a new
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
VERIPOS has extended its Asia Pacific operations with the opening of a branch office in Australia, in April. The facility is based in Perth and will provide sales and support for both Australia and New Zealand. Bernard He has been appointed as Veripos Country Manager – Australia. With the establishment of a workshop and dedicated training
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
AVEVA announced PDS Protek AS, has made a strategic investment in AVEVA PDMS which will be used as the company’s preferred engineering design tool for work within the oil & gas industry. Based in Haugesund, Norway, PDS Protek offers in-house engineering and consultancy services to the oil & gas industry including Mechanical, Piping and Structural disciplines. AVEVA PDMS has become a de-facto industry
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
In disasters, geographic information systems (GIS) technology aids survivors and facilitates city reconstruction. According to Gabriel Schmidbauer, GIS professor at American Sentinel University, GIS technology can transform society through better decision-making using a geographic perspective. It has become an essential tool used for natural disaster research to predict damage as well as assessing post-disaster damage.
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Businesses today face increased pressure to optimize return from their direct marketing investment and convert consumer interest into actual purchase. To help marketers effectively reach their target customers, Canada Post has developed a new “Target to Order” tool. The location intelligence application leverages ESRI geographic information system (GIS) technology, which integrates addressing with demographic data to
