Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Intergraph continues to be the leading provider of Outage Management System (OMS) solutions and Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) with the announcement of general availability of InService 8.3.1. InService v8.3.1 completely supersedes v8.3 announced earlier this year. This product release further integrates real-time operations data within a consolidated command-and-control environment to better manage field crews
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
There are four winners, who will see their Android Applications run on STRaND-1, due for launch into space next year. The winning apps make use of the technology of the Android smartphone, including the microphone, speakers, camera and display in conjunction with the satellite’s conventional features – enabling STRaND-1 to do things in space that no-one has done before. Read More
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Galileo will use the most accurate atomic clock in space to provide the most accurate positioning services. In fact time is the key for satellite navigation systems. The launch of the first pair of Galileo satellites, set for October 20, will open the road for Europe’s satellite navigation programme. Another In-orbit Validation pair will be lofted
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
HP will offer an exciting and informative programme focusing on performance–enhancing wide format digital inkjet printing technology at the Esri European User Conference (EUC), October 26th – 28th, North Convention Centre, IFEMA, Feria de Madrid, Spain. HP will demonstrate how its feature-rich HP Designjet printing technology revolutionises the way GIS, AEC, and MCAD professionals manage their design
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
At the international climate and energy summit in Oslo, Norway has launched an international energy and climate partnership in support of the UN Secretary-General’s initiative “Sustainable Energy for All”. The Partnership aims to ensure access to sustainable energy for all and avoid greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Read More
Monday, October 10th, 2011
URISA is pleased to announce that nineteen GISCorps volunteers have recently been deployed to three new missions and one existing mission.
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is today celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of Surrey’s first satellite, UoSAT-1. Launched into orbit on 6th October 1981, UoSAT-1 was designed and built by a team from the University of Surrey led by SSTL founder Sir Martin Sweeting.
Monday, October 10th, 2011
From today, Ordnance Survey staff across the country will be using the social networking site Twitter to provide live updates as they map the ever changing Great British landscape. Anyone interested in maps, geography and the vital role they play underpinning daily life is invited to follow their updates to learn more about the extraordinary range
Monday, October 10th, 2011
The debate in Germany over a motorway vignette has flared up again, because currently some € 47 billion of the costs caused by car traffic are not covered by paid taxes and charges. UBA proposes that a distance-based car toll covering the entire German road network be introduced instead of a vignette. A car toll would be just as
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Expanding GE’s footprint in India and connection with one of the country’s fastest growing clean energy developers, GE Energy Financial Services and Indian-based Greenko Group plc have agreed to invest in a new venture to develop wind energy projects across India. The GE unit will invest US$50 million – its first renewable energy investment in
