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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

2010 Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Winners Announced

URISA’s Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Awards recognize exceptional achievements in the application of information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. URISA is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s ESIG Awards. Read More

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

StreetMapper Takes a More Flexible Route to 3D Laser Mapping

StreetMapper, the world’s most accurate mobile mapping system, is now available with four unique system specifications offering users around the globe a flexible solution for gathering highly accurate 3D laser measurements on the move. Ranging from dedicated survey vehicles to portable systems that can be checked in as standard luggage at the airport, StreetMapper systems

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Google Seeks Map Data in Response to Pakistan Floods

According to the UN, the recent floods in Pakistan have affected over 4 million individuals – and the human toll continues to grow. Disease is an ever-increasing risk as relief agencies rush to the aid of those who have been hurt or displaced. Google’s Crisis Response team has provided satellite imagery and KML layers to

Monday, August 9th, 2010

GeoEye Reports Record Revenues for Second Quarter 2010

GeoEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEOY), a premier provider of satellite, aerial and geospatial information, announced today record revenue results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Total revenues were $81.0 million for the second quarter of 2010, an 11.4 percent increase from $72.7 million for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the second

Monday, August 9th, 2010

China Maximizes Efficiency of Urban Planning with ERDAS APOLLO

ERDAS announces that the China Academy of Urban Planning & Design (CAUPD) recently selected ERDAS APOLLO to manage and deliver its massive amounts of vector and raster data.  CAUPD is a scientific research institution under the Ministry of Construction of the People’s Republic of China. Read More

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Intermap Technologies’ CEO Brian Bullock to Step Down

Intermap Technologies Corporation has announced that, by mutual agreement with the Intermap board, Brian L. Bullock will be stepping down as the Company’s president and chief executive officer. He will be succeeded by fellow director Howard J. Nellor, who will serve as an interim president and chief executive officer until the board completes a currently

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

NGA Awards EnhancedView Commercial Imagery Contract

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency today awarded contracts for the EnhancedView commercial imagery program. DigitalGlobe Inc. of Longmont, Colo., received an award for $3.5 billion and GeoEye Imagery Collection Systems Inc. of Dulles, Va., an award for $3.8 billion. The period of performance for the contracts is 10 years if all options are exercised. Read More

Friday, August 6th, 2010

FARO announces the release of the new SCENE software for the FARO Laser Scanner Photon

FARO, the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, has announced the availability of SCENE 4.7, the latest version of its scan processing software for the FARO Laser Scanner.Oliver Bürkler, Technical Product Manager Laser Scanner at FARO Europe, explains the most relevant benefits of the new release. Read More

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Horsham based Envitia Welcomes Local MP Francis Maude

Horsham based Envitia welcomes local MP Francis Maude Press ReleaseFor immediate release: August 2010Ref: UPS1188-01 Envitia had the pleasure of a visit from the Cabinet Office Minister, the RtHon Francis Maude on Friday 30 th July. As the local MP, Francis expressed interest in Envitia as a growing business and the Envitia team took theopportunity

Friday, August 6th, 2010

GAF has been Awarded by UND-IFAD and ESA with Service Production in Western Madagascar

GAF AG, an internationally active geo-information technology and consulting company, announces that it has been awarded by UND-IFAD and ESA with Service Produktion in Western Madagascar. For an area of about 14 000 km² in Western Madagascar, GAF will provide dedicated state of the art EO products which have been customised to meet the specific