Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Intergraph, a world leader in public safety and security software, has introduced the newest version of one of the industry’s most widely deployed incident management solutions. Incident Management version 9.1 will provide police, fire, EMS and security agencies the ability to optimize agency resource allocation and improve response coordination to better save lives and protect
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, announced today a private beta program to preview NAVTEQ JourneyView™, in preparation for general availability of the product in early 2011. In the private beta, customers will have the opportunity to preview the data
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
ProxFire Detection System, an integrated system using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to detect forest fires in real time, proved successful in a controlled burn test in Castaic, Calif. Introduced by ProximaRF, ProxFire Detection System supports early and rapid response protocols, thereby greatly reducing the potential for damage to the environment and property, loss of
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Genesys International Corporation, a leading player in geographicalinformation systems (GIS) and digital map content reported 71% jump in its net profit after tax at Rs 127.74 million for June 2010 quarter as against Rs 74.51 million in the same period last year. Read More
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
With their new business model, Software By Subscription, Aligned Assets can now offer smaller organisations such as District and Borough Councils, National Parks and Passenger Transport Executives an affordable, yet powerful method to start making use of the NLPG (National Land and Property Gazetteer). Via the MSA (Mapping Services Agreement) these organisations are entitled
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
This atlas provides the first truly global assessment of the state of the world’s mangroves. It reveals that rare and critically important mangrove forests continue to be lost at a rate three to four times higher than land-based global forests. Written by a leading expert on mangroves with support from the top international researchers and
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
A final remainder about GIS-IDEAS2010 abstract submissiondeadline on 31 July 2010.We have got very good response from authors. Look forwardto more last-minute submissions. Read More
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
CSIRO – “It’s underfoot but often forgotten yet our soil resources are crucial to our very existence,” says the Chief of CSIRO Land and Water, Dr Neil McKenzie. “Any gardener or farmer knows that soil is an astonishing material. It’s the natural reactor in the landscape that forms the basis for our supply of food,
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Google hosted its first Geo Teachers Institute, an intensive two-day workshop in which 150 educators received hands-on training and experience with Google Maps, Google SketchUp and Google Earth, including features like Mars, Moon and SkyMaps. Attendees from around the globe not only learned how these products work, but also discovered tips and resources for introducing
Friday, July 30th, 2010
Still only half way through, the EPSRC-funded Urban Futures project can already boast some success in producing impact on the world around us. In accordance with theEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s Impact! Campaign, the Urban Futures team has been monitoring how their research could impact beyond academia and has found that the team’s close involvement with
