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Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Matrox Introduces New DisplayPort Solutions

Graphics Cards – Choose any combination of pivoted, independent or stretched display configurations with these remarkable graphics cards which offer 1GB of memory. Combine two M9148 cards in a single system to drive up to eight DisplayPort or DVI monitors  

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

RapidEye Invites You to ‘Sample the World’

RapidEye, the only geospatial solutions provider to own and operate a constellation of Earth observation satellites, announced today that they have released a selection of sixteen demonstration products generated by the RapidEye system. The samples of the RapidEye Standard Image Products show a variety of areas around the world including agricultural, forestry and urban areas.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

EEA Invites Submissions of Evidence on Global Trends

Understanding the state of Europe’s environment and its future prospects is impossible without an appreciation of the situation and trends outside the continent. Many environmental issues are inherently transboundary and are influenced by numerous other international forces, including social, technological, economic and political interaction. At the same time, many global socio-economic drivers operate over decades,

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Satellite Sensor Maps Global Atmospheric Ammonia Emissions

Using radiation measurements obtained by the MetOp satellite, scientists have produced the first complete map of global ammonia emissions – a pollutant of key environmental concern. The map, based on observations throughout 2008, shows inaccuracies in current ammonia inventories and identifies new hotspots. Read More

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Optimising Forest Production with Space Technology

Space and robotics technology have been combined to develop an advanced Precision Forestry Positioning System, which allows more efficient forest planning and harvesting. Read More

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Trimble UtilityCenter Software Selected by Two More Electric Utilities for Enterprise GIS Solution

Trimble announced today that two more electric utilities have selected its UtilityCenter® software as their enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) solution. Trimble UtilityCenter software tools allow electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities to automate their workflow and business processes to increase efficiency and improve productivity.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

DigitalGlobe Agreement with European Space Imaging and Space Imaging Middle East

DigitalGlobe, a leading global content provider of high-resolution world imagery solutions, today announced that it has entered into a direct access agreement and strategic alliance relationship for sales, marketing and customer support, with European Space Imaging (EUSI) and Space Imaging Middle East (SIME).

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Timmons Group Releases Web LoGIStics for Flex

Timmons Group, a leader in Enterprise Geospatial products and services, is proud to announce the release of Web LoGIStics for Flex.  Web LoGIStics is designed for local governments and their internal and external constituents.

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Rutherford County Selects Fugro EarthData for 5-Year Mapping Contract

Rutherford County, Tennessee, recently awarded a 5-year geospatial services contract to Fugro EarthData, Inc. Under this open-ended contract, Fugro EarthData will provide updated orthoimagery, planimetric, and topographic mapping services to the county. Additional services may include oblique imagery, land use/land cover mapping, and emergency response mapping.

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Oltmans Construction Co. Advances ‘Green’ Practices with ‘High Performance Program’

Underlining its commitment to the mounting business and energy conservation goals of its clients and communities, Oltmans Construction Co. of Whittier, CA announces the formation of the “Oltmans High Performance Building Program” and the completion of three major projects being submitted for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.