GISDevelopment News

MARS 2009 high school GIS projects by EIGS

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

MARS 2009 high school GIS projects were launched by the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS), housed at The University of Mississippi.

Rolta Canada finalist at IMPACT Awards

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Rolta Canada Limited has been selected as a finalist in the Data Management Solution of the Year category for the 2009 Microsoft Partner Network IMPACT Awards.

Indian students design satellite

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

A team of engineering students from southern India have been designing a small light-weight satellite that is set to be sent into space soon.

Leica XPro updated

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Leica Geosystems updated line sensor workflow software Leica XPro with several enhancements. Leica XPro covers the entire line sensor workflow - from data download to image generation.

DigitalGlobe signs agreement with Microsoft

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

DigitalGlobe signed an agreement with Microsoft to distribute high-resolution, 30-cm aerial imagery of contiguous landscapes, initially in the U.S. and Western Europe. These orthophoto mosaics will be available through Bing Maps and through DigitalGlobe channels.

emapsite re-introduces benchmarks to OS MasterMap data

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

emapsite has reintroduced benchmarks as an additional layer in the latest OS MasterMap data which can be viewed online in emapsite�s Plans Ahead mapping service.

TomTom launches PND�s in South Africa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

TomTom launched three new personal navigation devices in South Africa: the TomTom Start; the TomTom XXL; and TomTom GO 750.

Location capability for SQL Server launched

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Integeo launched its location capability for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2005 reporting services within the Map Intelligence intuitive spatial development hub.

GPS on Panchkula ambulances

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

All government-owned ambulances in the Panchkula will have GPS on board from November 14. Red Cross and health department intend to do this for providing prompt assistance to accident victims and others needing emergency medical services.

GIS data available online

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Superior and Douglas County made its geographic information system data available online at www.douglasco.mapping-online.com.

Kerala State Spatial Data Infrastructure established

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Kerala Government has taken the lead to create, maintain and deliver geospatial data and metadata for their external clients, in real time. It has announced setting up of a Spatial Data Infrastructure called Kerala State Spatial Data Infrastructure (KSSDI)

Tele Atlas maps on Cobra�s navigation tool

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

Tele Atlas and Cobra Electronics signed an agreement under which Tele Atlas will supply digital maps and location content on the 7700 Pro, Cobra's GPS navigation and routing tool tailored to the needs of the professional truck driver.

RapidEye to provide satellite imagery to the ESA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

RapidEye signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide RapidEye satellite imagery for monitoring and change detection in areas prone to natural disasters.

ARCO-TT launches GPS navigation in Jordan

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

GPS navigation is now available commercially in Jordan from the Arab Regional Company for Technology and Telecommunications (ARCO-TT).

IPAD, OGA, FAS, USDA sign Prime Vendor Contract with DMCii

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 PST

International Production and Assessment Division (IPAD), Office of Global Analysis (OGA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) signs Prime Vendor Contract with DMCii, Guildford, UK.