Directions on Energy and Infrastructure

The National Broadband Map: Case Study on Open Innovation for National Policy

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:15:39 -0500

The White House issued an Open Data during the first week of May. Last year the FCC detailed how valuable its open data policy had been to the country in a case study of broadband mapping put together by the Woodrow WIlson Center. The executive summary and a video provide an introduction to what the agency learned.

Electrical Grid Woefully Prepared for Cyber Security Threats

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:08 -0500

The use of ICTs within the electrical grid means an evolution from isolated structures into open and networked environments where the subversion of power control systems has become a reality. The restructuring of the power sector and the emergence of the smart grid has largely ignored the issue of cyber security. Industrial control systems...

GeoNews from Asia: Alibaba Gets into Mapping, the Man behind Esri in APAC

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:55:29 -0500

China's largest Internet company Alibaba has made a significant investment into AutoNavi, a key provider of mobile maps and directions. Alibaba is handing over $294 million for a 28% stake in AutoNavi Holdings, which boasts a 100 million-plus user base and 30% ownerhip of the mobile mapping applications downloaded in China. - Forbes A rather rambling article on...

Sigma Seven contract wins top �1M

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:55 -0500

Leading Edinburgh technology company, Sigma Seven, has won another significant new customer, achieving new project wins totalling more than £1M in the first three months of 2013. Sigma Seven, which specialises in mobile and mapping technology, has been appointed by electricity distributor, Northern Powergrid, to assist with a major asset...

More than Mapping: Using GIS for disaster management

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:37 -0500

The devastation of Hurricane Sandy and the western wildfires in 2012 are sobering reminders that utilities always need to be prepared to respond to large-scale natural disasters. When faced with incidents of that size, a utility is forced to look at all of its resources in preparation, including those it doesn’t typically utilize under normal conditions. Danny Petrecca, director of...

Trimble Introduces Photogrammetry Functionality to its Trimble Business Center Software for Surveyors

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:12:39 -0500

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new version of its office surveying software—Trimble Business Center Software version 3.00. Trimble Business Center Software version 3.00 is a powerful, next generation surveying office software suite designed to manage, analyze and process all field survey data, including optical, GNSS and imaging data....

Largest Federal Wind Farm to Be Built by Siemens

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:58:57 -0500

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. (Siemens) to construct the federal government's largest wind farm. The Pantex wind farm is expected to save an average of $2.9 million annually over the 20-year contract term. The installation will consist of five 2.3 megawatt...

Bentley Announces Immediate Availability of Enhanced WaterCAD and WaterGEMS V8i (SELECTseries 4) to Help Utilities Optimize Operational Efficiency

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:08 -0500

Energy Cost Analysis Tools Empower Utilities to Minimize Operational Costs Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced the immediate availability of its new WaterCADand WaterGEMSV8i (SELECTseries 4) information modeling software...

GE�s Network Inventory Software Improves Design and Management of Advanced Telecom Systems

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:23 -0500

Smallworld Network Inventory Provides Utilities with an End-to-End View of Its Telecommunication Networks; Advanced Solutions Increase Efficiency and Reduce Network Downtime Expanding on its network solutions to help telecommunications providers build out their infrastructure and satisfy their customer’s growing demand for telecommunications...

1Spatial Launches 1Edit, Powerful Spatial Data Editing Solution

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:40:44 -0500

Innovative Touch Screen and Desktop Compatible For Data Capture & Edit 1Spatial, global specialists in spatial big data management, is today launching 1Edit at the Geospatial World Forum. A revolutionary, touch screen compatible solution, 1Edit offers fast and intuitive data-editing in the field or office. Trialled by Ordnance Survey Ireland...

Spatial Energy and Geoimage Partner to Better Serve the Australian Energy Industry

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:10:03 -0500

Spatial Energy is pleased to announce that it has signed a partnership with Geoimage, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. This partnership will build capacity and expand access to greater spatial content within the Oil and Gas industry in Australasia, enhancing the capabilities of Australian customers who operate nationally and globally and...

White House Initiative Takes a Hard Look at GPS as if it’s Critical Infrastructure

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:41:26 -0500

While GPS itself is not considered critical infrastructure, a report into the risks its loss might pose was begun in 2010. That reports is not complete, but an update is coming. The new, more expansive analysis of infrastructure protection will begin hardening 16 essential sectors such as energy and communications against risks that include losing — or losing trust in...

American Sentinel University�s New Webinar Details How to Implement Enterprise GIS into Any Business or Organization

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:25:41 -0500

AURORA, Colo. – May 13, 2013 – Enterprise geographic information systems (GIS) is becoming more commonplace and so is the growing need for professionals capable of managing facility and enterprise data for an organization. American Sentinel University invites GIS professionals to learn tips and resources to help them move from project-oriented...

Leveraging Emergency Preparedness to Align with Business Continuity Planning

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:32:46 -0500

Utilities need to ensure that critical systems and processes can be restored in a timely manner during a crisis, with reduced negative operational and financial impacts. The marcus evans Business Continuity & Organizational Resilience for Utilities Conference will address major topics such as preparing for major storms and natural disasters,...

Intergraph� and Customers Showcase Transportation, GIS Solutions at GIS-T 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:49:37 -0500

Intergraph, customers participate in nine presentations; demonstrate industry-leading transportation solutions HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 8, 2013 – Intergraph® transportation customers are taking the stage at this year's annual GIS for Transportation Symposium (GIS-T) in Boise, Idaho. The GIS-T Symposium offers keynote speakers, discussion forums,...

“Solar System” Debuts as First Module of Mapdwell Project

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:57:36 -0500

Mapdwell unveils urban mapping and informatics platform, rooftop solar potential tool Mapdwell unveiled today its online urban mapping and informatics platform, mapdwell.com, alongside Mapdwell Solar System, a next-generation online rooftop solar potential application. The brainchild of top creative professionals, academics, and researchers...

Golden Falcon Technical Services to represent Spatial Energy in the Gulf

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:35:07 -0500

Spatial Energy and Golden Falcon Technical Services Sign Agency Agreement for the Oil and Gas, and Utilities Markets – Spatial Energy is pleased to announce that it has signed an agency agreement with Golden Falcon Technical Services, based Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,...

Spatial Energy and Golden Falcon Technical Services Sign Agency Agreement for the Oil and Gas, and Utilities Markets

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:20:19 -0500

Golden Falcon Technical Services to represent Spatial Energy in the Gulf Spatial Energy is pleased to announce that it has signed an agency agreement with Golden Falcon Technical Services, based Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and...

Polaris Wireless Closes Recapitalization Round; Victor Hwang of Industry Ventures Joins Board of Directors

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:15:46 -0500

Mountain View, Calif. — May 7, 2013 — Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high-accuracy, software-based wireless location solutions, today announced that the company closed on a recapitalization of existing equity interests on April 25, 2013. As part of the recapitalization, Polaris Wireless completed a Series C financing with $10 million...

LightSquared Update 5/2/13 - FCC OKs Test of Shared Spectrum with NOAA

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:10:40 -0500

This week the company [LightSqured, which wants to offer 4G LTE service] received approval from the Federal Communications Commission to test the feasibility of sharing spectrum with the federal agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). If all goes well with the testing, the company could use this spectrum to help build the nationwide 4G network...

Hart Energy Launches Its Energy Data Via ArcGIS Online

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:35:31 -0500

HOUSTON, May 2, May 02, 2013 - Hart Energy's Mapping and Data Services unit (formerly known as Rextag Strategies) today announced its launch of their Energy Data Service via Esri's ArcGIS Online mapping and analysis platform. As the first energy GIS data provider to use this mapping and analysis platform, Hart Energy strengthens its lead in...

Among Top Ten Excuses to Get Out of Traffic Ticket? The SatNav Made me Do It

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:09:47 -0500

...Insurance.com surveyed 500 drivers, asking them which excuse they are most likely to use to try to worm their way out of a traffic ticket. Overall, the list looks like the same litany that has been around for years -- but one stands out to us: Blame a dangerous turn or unsafe lane change or other bad driving decision on the navigation system. Pointing the accusing...

China’s Beidou Gains Two New Countries as Customers

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:29:38 -0500

China's Beidou satellite navigation system is adding two new countries in Southeast Asia to its list of customers: Laos and Brunei. The two will adopt the GNSS via research and co-operation agreements per China's Ministry of Science and Technology. Thailand was the first country on board. - Zee News

Challenge of Aligning Agreements with Survey Grids Discussed by GIS Experts from Quorum and Chevron

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:21:23 -0500

Oil & Gas operators face significant challenges in keeping land and lease agreements consistently aligned to survey grids. Geographic Information System (GIS) specialists from Quorum Business Solutions, Inc. (Quorum) and Chevron will discuss these challenges and best practices in an upcoming educational presentation titled Spatial Adjustment:...

Pasadena Water and Power Signs ELA with TC Technology

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:13:55 -0500

- TC Technology announces Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) signed an enterprise license agreement (ELA). The ELA includes both GO! Sync Mobile GIS for field mapping and MIMS for workflow automation. PWP provides electricity to some 66,000 customers and delivers water to 37,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the...

Texas Explosion Damage Assessment with Pl�iades

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:40:28 -0500

Astrium Services’ photo-interpreters have performed an analysis of the current situation and provided an annotated image, usable for detailed damage assessments and tracking of follow-up work. The blast had the same power as a 2.1-magnitude earthquake, as recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). As a result,...

Rolta Awarded USTDA Contract for Nanjing, China “Smart City” with Partner, ARES Security

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:54:12 -0500

Rolta today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious "Smart City" project for Nanjing, China, in preparation for hosting the 2014 Youth Olympics. Rolta has engaged ARES Security Corporation of Burlingame, CA to leverage their systems engineering expertise to assist in developing an integrated geospatial transportation solution for the...

Bentley Systems Proudly Supports �Water For People� with Major Donation to Help Improve Water Systems in Emerging Economies

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:02:25 -0500

Significant Monetary Contribution and Donation of Software, IncludingMicroStation and WaterGEMS, Will Support Design, Engineering, and Construction of Water Systems Around the World EXTON, Pa. - Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions forsustaining infrastructure, today...

Mayrise Software Underpins Multi Million UK Highways Contract

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:23:52 -0500

Highways management software from Mayrise Systems will be used to underpin a GBP 70 million joint procurement for a highways maintenance contract. Awarded by the UK?s Halton and Warrington Borough Councils the six year deal recently awarded to Tarmac will include reactive maintenance, response repairs to highways, road marking and winter...

AVEVA sponsors Asset Integrity Management Summit 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:18:31 -0500

AVEVA sponsors Asset Integrity Management Summit 2013 AVEVA will showcase its solutions for Owner Operators and EPCs Dubai, UAE - 22 April 2013: AVEVA announced today that it is an associate sponsor and exhibitor at the 8th Annual Asset Integrity Management Summit hosted by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). The Summit takes place 12-15 May at...