Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
A new methodology for quantifying emission reductions from projects that reduce unplanned deforestation could help unlock carbon market revenues for countries and poor communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America, boosting the conservation of forests and creating new livelihoods.
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
With encouragement from the National Association of Regional Councils, Esri is now offering enterprise license agreements (ELAs) to regional governments in the United States. Thousands of federal, state, and local governments already leverage Esri’s government ELAs to centralize geospatial data and enhance operations across departments. Extended availability of government ELAs brings unlimited use of ArcGIS
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
You may have seen the stories today about Microsoft’s relationship with Gigwalk – a company that organizes thousands of people to do small local tasks using their mobile phones. If you use an iPhone 4, and live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Seattle, or Philadelphia, you can earn $4-$7
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Tascomi, a leading developer in software systems, and OpenGeo, producer of the OpenGeo Suite, today announced a reseller agreement that will bring the OpenGeo Suite Enterprise Edition to the UK and Ireland.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar and camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce that it is now broadcasting on its own YouTube channel, OptechGlobal. OptechGlobal will showcase Optech products and their applications, as well as intriguing examples of data products, workflows, and most importantly, success stories from Optech clients and end-users.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
MAPPS, the only national association for private sector geospatial firms, elected three new members to the association’s Board of Directors and re-elected five others. The MAPPS Board also elected a slate of officers to serve the association for 2011-2013.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has officially acquired Manatron following regulatory clearance in the U.S. and Ukraine. Manatron is a provider of property tax automation and land registry software for governments and municipalities around the world, and was acquired from Thoma Bravo LLC, a private equity firm. Manatron’s flagship
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
DW International Ltd now supplies RAIM prediction information from the GNSS RNP/RAIM Prediction Service directly to Smart4Aviation for its airline operator partners such as Air Canada for use with their pre-flight planning. RAIM prediction is required by airline operators performing PBN operations relying on GNSS as a navigation aid.
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Underground construction and civil engineering projects may cause displacements of the Earth’s surface. Frequently, extensive terrestrial surveying programmes are required to monitor surface movements related to construction activities such as the complex building project of a new underground line in the Hungarian capital Budapest. In addition to the terrestrial surveillance, Astrium GEO-Information experts conducted a monitoring
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced the successful commissioning of the country’s first thermal set of 525-MW rating at Maithon Right Bank Thermal Power Project in Jharkhand. The company had won the order for the 2×525 MW greenfield power project outbidding a leading Chinese equipment supplier under an international competitive bidding process from Maithon Power
