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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

EU Science for Environment Policy

Featured on the weekly issue of the European Commission’s Science for Environment Policy DG Environment News Alert Service is ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins research that provides new perspectives to guide a wholesome approach to efforts on reducing emissions from deforestation and land degradation. The research introduces a concept called Emissions Embodied in

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Mobile Cadastral GIS 3.0 (Android version) Officially Launched

Mobile Cadastral GIS 3.0 for Android is now officially released by SuperGeo Technologies. In order to provide a light, convenient, and swift system in surveying, Mobile Cadastral GIS 3.0, which is particularly designed for cadastral position and measurement, now integrates with GIS, GPS, and e-compass technologies to help field surveyors quickly recognize their current location

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

OpenGeo and Tascomi Announce Partnership to Support Users Across the UK and Ireland

Tascomi today announced a reseller agreement that will bring the OpenGeo Suite Enterprise Edition to the UK and Ireland. Chris Holmes, OpenGeo president, noted: “We are excited to see growing interest in the OpenGeo Suite in Ireland and the UK. Our partnership with Tascomi will add local expertise and support to this market as well as

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

New REDD Methodology Approved Under VCS

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

Esri Opens Enterprise License Agreements to Regional Governments

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

Get Paid to Shoot Mobile Photosynths

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

OpenGeo and Tascomi Announce Partnership to Support Users Across the UK and Ireland

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 Announces a YouTube Channel, OptechGlobal

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 Elects New Officers, Board of Directors

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 Completes Acquisition of Manatron

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