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Monday, October 8th, 2012

Cadcorp Launches Web Mapping Demonstrator

British developer of geographic information systems (GIS) software, Cadcorp, has provided unrestricted access to a hosted demonstration version of its popular web mapping application, Web Map Layers. Prospective users in public and private sector organisations can now judge for themselves how well the application meets their particular requirements for spatial data sharing, by typing the URL

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Trimble Adds Two New Handhelds to GIS Data Collection Portfolio

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble Geo 5 and Juno 5 handheld GNSS devices, further extending Trimble’s portfolio for data collection, maintenance and inspection applications. The Geo 5 and Juno 5 series are both optimized for GIS field workflows, including Trimble’s industry-leading TerraSync field software available on all Trimble GIS platforms.

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

TerraGo to Demonstrate Next Gen Geospatial Intelligence Software at 2012 GEOINT Symposium

TerraGo Technologies, an innovative provider of widely adopted geospatial intelligence software, will demonstrate its new and enhanced GeoXrayTM platform, GeoPDF location intelligence reports, TerraGo Mobile for AndroidTM and a variety of other geospatial intelligence software solutions at the GEOINT Symposium Oct. 9-11 in Orlando, Florida.

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

Leica Geosystems Agriculture Further Strengthens Global Team

Leica Geosystems has recently appointed multiple industry experts to further strengthen the growing precision agriculture business. These appointments reflect Leica Geosystems’ objective of being the leading provider of positioning and technology solutions to the agricultural sector.

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

SimActive Software Used by CMM to Complete Large Photogrammetry Project

SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) has completed a key project using multiple Correlator3D™ licenses. CMM is a planning, coordinating and funding body serving the entire region of Montreal and the surrounding areas with jurisdiction in land planning, infrastructure and road networks.

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

Blue Marble to Feature Global Mapper at GEOINT and INTERGEO 2012

Blue Marble Geographics will be exhibiting at both the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence (US GEOINT) Symposium in Orlando, FL and the INTERGEO Conference and Trade Fair in Hanover, Germany the week of October 7th. Blue Marble’s geospatial data manipulation, visualization and conversion solutions are used worldwide by thousands of GIS analysts at software, oil and gas, mining, civil

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Web Map Provides Clear Picture of Oil Sands Industry Performance in Alberta

Alberta’s oil sands contain the third-largest crude oil reserve in the world, next to Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Managing this valuable resource requires responsible development. To support this, the ministry of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) created the Oil Sands Information Portal (osip.alberta.ca). The portal uses geographic information system (GIS) technology to make data

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

PCI Geomatics Releases Geomatica 2013

PCI Geomatics, a world leading developer of geo-imaging software and systems, today announces the release of Geomatica 2013; the latest version of the company’s complete and integrated desktop image processing software featuring tools for remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, geospatial analysis, map production, mosaicking and more.

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Esri Story Maps Win International Map Industry Association Conference Awards

Esri is pleased to announce that Esri Story Maps has won the Gold Medal award for Best Digital Map Product and Best Overall Map Product at the International Map Industry Association (IMIA)—Americas conference. Esri Story Maps’ ability to easily serve maps and accurate demographic information covering a wide range of topics along with its well-crafted cartography were

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

Geodesign Summit Asks Attendees to Reimagine Their World

GIS and design professionals, academics, and developers will gather at Esri headquarters in Redlands, California, January 24–25, 2013, for the fourth annual Geodesign Summit. The event is open to anyone working at the intersection of geography and design. This year’s theme, Reimagine Your World, underscores how attendees can use geodesign to realize the best possible outcomes for both their