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Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Optech Releases New Long-Range Laser 3D Imaging System

Optech Incorporated is pleased to announce the relese of the new long-range ILRIS-LR 3D laser imaging system. The ILRIS-LR (Intelligent Laser Ranging and Imaging System-Long Range) has greater range and higher point density capability than any other tripod-based terrestrial scanner currrently on the market. The design of the ILRIS-LR now enables surveyors to scan ice,

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Epidemic Information Management Geographic Information System

In recent years, the possibility for imported communicable diseases has been greatly increased in Taiwan due to the international interchange, frequent traveling, the adoption of alien workers, etc. In addition, local communicable diseases may occur occasionally, which severely challenges the related units’ epidemic prevention policy, epidemic examination, epidemic surveillance and the abilities to examine and

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Astrium Launches TerraSure – a Pay-as-You-Use Online Risk Management Tool for the Insurance Market

Today Astrium launches the TerraSure Services range for the insurance market, delivering easy access to affordable decision support information through a dedicated online portal. Operated as a secure web service, the TerraSure Services enable professionals to gain access to flood and subsidence risk rating both at an individual property level and across their whole portfolio.

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

SuperPad 3 Now Supports Turkish

SuperGeo Technologies today announces SuperPad 3 supports Turkish.Su perPad 3, the full-function mobile GIS software, is designed for the professional field surveyors. Integrated mapping, GIS and GPS techniques into a handheld device, SuperPad allows the field surveyors who need professional GIS tools, to quickly and effectively collect, edit and measure the spatial data in the

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

TractBuilder Tools for ArcGIS are now compatible with ArcGIS 10

ArcGIS 10 is here!  And with a new version of Arc comes a new version of the TractBuilder Tools! “Our development and testing staff have been working very hard to ensure a smooth transition for our users.  So often people are prevented from updating their ArcGIS because an extension from a third-party will become incompatible;

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

One Month Left to Save 25% on IDRISI Taiga

Only one month remains to purchase the IDRISI Taiga GIS and Image Processing software at the discounted rate. This is an incredible value. Don’t miss the opportunity to save hundreds on your IDRISI Taiga software! It is one of the most versatile programs in the industry, offering start-to-finish solutions for a range of application areas.

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

GOCE Fully Operational Again

Following recovery from a glitch that prevented ESAs GOCE gravity mission from sending any scientific data to the ground, the satellite has been gently brought back down to its operational altitude and resumed normal service – delivering the most detailed gravity data to date.  Read More

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Annual Industry Showcase Puts Spotlight on Innovation

The Association for Geographic Information’s (AGI) conference, the flagship industry event for over 10 years, is being held on 28 – 30 September 2010 under the theme of ‘Opportunities in a Changing World’. Ordnance Survey, as the national mapping agency and a platinum sponsor of the event, will be highlighting examples of how its location data

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Global Earthquake Alerts to Include Economic Loss and Casualty Information

Estimated economic loss and casualty information will now be included in earthquake alerts sent out by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) following significant earthquakes around the world. These earthquake alerts are widely recognized and used by emergency responders, government and aid officials, and the public to understand the scope of the potential disaster and to

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Autodesk Launches AutoCAD WS Mobile App on iTunes

AutoCAD® WS mobile app enables you to view and work with AutoCAD drawings directly on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Using the touch and gesture interface of your iPad or iPhone you can accurately view, annotate, and revise drawings on the spot. Change the way you work in the field or on the road