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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

GI_Forum 2012 Final Call for Papers

The interdisciplinary GI_Forum focuses on an international audience, communicating in English, and sharing an interest in translating theory, methods and techniques into a broad range of GI application domains. Young researchers are especially invited to contribute and discuss their research; together with established scientists they will find a vibrant community from academia, business, and education

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Integrated Natural Resource Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa

Edited by Laura Anne German, Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Indonesia,Jeremias Mowo, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kenya, Tilahun Amede, International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya and Kenneth Masuki, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Kenya. “This book describes a compelling success story of an ambitious programme with an inspiring narrative.” Simon Carter, Director, Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa, International Development Research

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Summer School 2012: Climate Change in Mountain Regions (CliChaMoR)

The Intensive Programme (IP) is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of climate change and its impact on environmental and socio-economic processes inherent in mountain landscapes across Europe. The International Summer School discusses local and regional climate change constraints and highlights past and present ecosystem examples in the light of climate change processes.  Special risks

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Half Price DMCii 2011 Country Image Pack in New Year Sale

Remote sensing solutions provider DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii) has today launched its New Year sale during which customers can purchase its high quality, ready-to-use country image packs half price. DMCii imaging specialists have produced complete, high quality 22m multi-spectral satellite imagery of many countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.  The image packs

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

E-on Software Ships Vue 10 Linux Rendering Solutions

High profile VFX facilities such as Dreamworks Animation, Weta Digital and ILM have been requesting Linux based Vue RenderNodes for years. E-on software is happy to announce that this option is now available to any production facility, big or small, that uses a Linux based renderfarm. “Vue is an important component of the production workflow of

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

GRAPHISOFT Releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012

GRAPHISOFT today announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, the latest release of its entry-level Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution. The new ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 is based on the robust BIM technology of ArchiCAD 15, but with a feature set and price tailored to the needs of small architectural practices, home builders, and building

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

GRAPHISOFT Releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012

GRAPHISOFT today announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012, the latest release of its entry-level Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution. The new ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2012 is based on the robust BIM technology of ArchiCAD 15, but with a feature set and price tailored to the needs of small architectural practices, home builders, and building

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Learn How the GIS Sixth Sense Can Bolster a Successful GIS Career

Today’s job market demands experts who can not only use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology, but who also possess a higher level of understanding of how GIS tools are used to create workplace solutions that can meet a broad range of organizational challenges – also known as the GIS Sixth Sense.

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

World Bank and Google Join Forces to Empower Mapping Communities

Today the World Bank and Google announced a collaborative agreement aimed at improving disaster preparedness and development efforts in countries around the world. Under this agreement, the World Bank will act as a conduit to make Google Map Maker source data more widely and easily available to government organizations in the event of major disasters,

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Chancellor George Osborne Unveils Plans for UK’s First ‘Airport City’ in Manchester

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, today unveiled plans for the development of a £659million ‘Airport City’ – the first of its kind in the UK – at Manchester Airport in the North West of England. Read More