Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
PCI Geomatics, a world-leading developer of geo-imaging software and systems, is pleased to announce it is collaborating with MDA Geospatial Services Inc., to implement operational software tools for ArcGIS using RADARSAT-2 demonstration data. PCI introduced GeoImaging Tools for ArcGIS in 2010, and is currently developing a Radar module, which will allow ArcGIS users to perform
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure—the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)—will hold its first board meeting later this week on February 8 and 9. The organization was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA) and
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
The energy consumption in a building is determined by its users. This is no different in highly insulated buildings with energy efficient systems. To help reduce consumption, the Siemens Building Technologies Division is introducing a room controller with Green Leaf display which indicates the current efficiency status. At ISH 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Siemens
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Mapping the Nation: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, the latest offering from Esri Press, presents a dynamic collection of maps that graphically illustrate some of the many ways geographic information system (GIS) technology is currently being used throughout the federal government. The book is divided into seven strategic areas of government that use maps created
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Winners of the Inaugural DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge have formally presented their research findings, further demonstrating the benefits of high-resolution 8-Band Imagery from DigitalGlobe for remote sensing based analysis. The studies, presented at the recent Geospatial World Forum in Hyderabad, India, also described how 8-Band Imagery will lead to practical applications in areas such as coral
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Safe Software, the global leader in spatial data transformation, today announced that Esri® ArcGIS® users can now gain wider access to spatial data with the latest release of FME® technology. The power behind the Esri Data Interoperability extension, FME technology expands the format reach of ArcGIS to over 250 spatial and non-spatial formats, including CAD,
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Intergraph, a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology and geospatial infrastructure management solutions for utilities, communications companies, municipalities and transportation agencies, has introduced a new software product for the design and management of fiber optic networks. G/Technology Fiber Optic Works 1.0 streamlines the management of fiber optic infrastructure for utilities, municipalities, agencies and communications
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Esri has established a research and development (R&D) center in Beijing, China. The center will provide geographic information system (GIS) software development to support China’s many growing industries.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
URISA and the National Emergency Number Association are accepting abstract submissions for the 2011 URISA/NENA Addressing Conference. The conference—for GIS professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists —will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 15-18, 2011. The conference is developed through abstracts submitted through a Call for Presentations. The Conference Committee, comprised of
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, today announced that Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utility companies, has implemented and deployed Autodesk utility solutions to its Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). The solution–which includes Autodesk Utility Design software, Autodesk Subscription and professional
