Friday, May 7th, 2010
Electric utilities can now access the ArcGIS Data Model for MultiSpeak, a ready-to-use geodatabase template that conforms to the latest release of the widely used, industry-standard MultiSpeak specification. The ArcGIS Data Model for MultiSpeak meets the needs of ArcGIS users who design and maintain electric networks and associated infrastructure in the United States. http://www.esri.com/news
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
RI has released its 2010/2015 Updated Demographics data, which offers more than 2,000 data variables, including current-year estimates and 2015 forecasts for 11 different geographies from national to block group levels. This data can help identify areas of high unemployment, adjustments in the housing market, rising vacancy rates, changes in income and consumer spending, and
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Dr. Robert Moses, president and Chief Executive Officer of PCI Geomatics passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3. Dr. Bob was an exceptional leader, business colleague and friend, and leaves behind a legacy of excellence. Messages of condolence can be posted here. Terry Moloney, Executive Vice President and COO, will act as the interim President
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Dr. Allan Carswell, the founder and chairman of Optech Incorporated, on of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced lidar surveying instruments, was awarded the C.D. Howe Award from the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI). The award, which dates back to 1966, recognizes outstanding achievement and overall leadership in Canadian aeronautics and space activities. Read
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
ERDAS announces that ERDAS APOLLO 2010, Version 10.1 now supports Microsoft SQL Server in ERDAS APOLLO Essentials – SDI, ERDAS APOLLO Advantage and ERDAS APOLLO Professional. Microsoft SQL Server enables users to store data from structured, semi-structured and unstructured documents and images, delivering a rich set of integrated services that maximize the power of data.
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
The Center for International Business Ethics (CIBE) in Beijing China, the Dynamic City Foundation, and Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for the infrastructure that sustains our world, today announced the inaugural Future Cities China design competition for students studying architecture and engineering in institutions of higher education. The
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
ITT Corporation announced that its Motion Technologies business will open a new research and development (R&D) facility in Frankfurt, Germany as a center of excellence for new product development, testing and measurement. ITT is a leading provider of brake pads, friction materials and performance shock absorbers for the public and private transportation markets. The new 2,600
Sunday, April 18th, 2010
The office of the new wholly owned Kongsberg Maritime Company, Kongsberg Maritime Tech LLC was officially opened in St. Petersburg, Russia on 23rd March 2010. The new Kongsberg Maritime company has been established to further strengthen Kongsberg Maritime Simulation & Training’s technology and the team of 15 employees will have a special focus on advanced
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Autodesk, Inc. announced new versions of its software for the building, infrastructure and construction industries. The updated portfolio is designed to help increase industry adoption of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and address new and renovation projects. Read More
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has formed a new industry solutions group within its Mapping & GIS Division. The new group, known as the Market Solutions Team, will work with strategic customers in key industries such as utilities, natural resources, transportation and municipal government to develop advanced data use solutions for field workers involved
