Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
ESRI Canada today presented RONA with an Award of Excellence for its exemplary use of ESRI’s geographic information system (GIS) technology to optimize flyer distribution and maximize return on the company’s marketing investment. Previously, RONA used the same promotional flyer for all of its 700 stores. The company developed a GIS application that has enabled it
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Universities are encouraged to compete for grants from the U.S. Geological Survey’s EDMAP education program, which is offering $571,212 in funding to help produce geologic maps for the nation. Through this grant opportunity, students can help map the geology of the United States while learning the trade through one-on-one mentoring from professional geologists. Interested professors
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Pointools Limited has named Joe Croser as Vice President of Products, adding proven go-to-market experience to the Pointools board of directors. Croser will lead Pointools’ product management, product marketing, and sales strategy to position the whole Pointools team – including its global channel partner network – to best serve the needs of its rapidly growing
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
u-blox, a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions has purchased Spirent’s multi-GNSS solution to demonstrate the performance of its new Galileo chipset. Using Spirent’s GSS6700 Multi-Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)constellation simulator system, u-blox showcased the attributes of its latest GPS/Galileo receiver to a number of its Japanese customers. Read More
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
IBM today announced it will help utilities modernize the underlying communications networks that enable them to deliver energy resources. By providing complete consulting, design and implementation services with network technology from industry partners, IBM will deliver the first-ever comprehensive communications services offering of its kind. This new offering will allow utilities to transform their networks
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, is pleased to announce the exclusive partnership with International Integrated Environmental Services Ltd. in Kuwait. International Integrated Environmental Services Ltd. (IIES) has strong relationship with several important organizations in Kuwait, such as Environment Public Authority (EPA), Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS), and Kuwait
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Geography is tied to every element of risk analysis for gas distribution. On this premise, gas utilities are able to use geographic information system (GIS) technology in their work to satisfy Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) regulations, according to Rob Brook, pipeline and gas industry manager for Esri. Brook broaches the subject of GIS for DIMP
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) is sponsoring the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2010 in Prague 27th September – 1st October. Founded by Sir Martin Sweeting, the British small satellite pioneer will celebrate its 25 year heritage of launching unparalleled value satellite missions and unveil new Earth observation capabilities for the first time at the exhibition.
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
CarbonoBrasil is a Brazilian organization based in Florianopolis, the capital of Santa Catarina State, committed to improving communication and research in the new environmentally sustainable technologies. Our mission is to heighten global awareness over the challenges of the new millennium and put forward innovative technologies that help to reduce negative impacts in the biosphere. Using information as the
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Trimble introduced today two new advanced features for its Trimble® 4D Control™ software solution for monitoring systems. The new features include support for geotechnical sensors and a user-friendly Web Module. The solution is ideal for monitoring dams, bridges, buildings, pipeline support piers, large-scale construction and excavation sites, underground and open pit mines, landslides, tunnels, and
