Archived News as of 08 Aug 2016
Archived GIS News and Industry Reports previously published
View ArticleIndustry Notes as of 08 Aug 2016
Technology and GIS abstracts affecting Government, Utility and Technology industries
View ArticleNational Map Corps Set To Launch New Web Map Editor
The National Map Corps (TNMCorps ) is a crowdsourcing mapping program with volunteers successfully editing structures in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Structures are one of the...
View ArticleTop 10 ArcGIS Tools
Let’s be honest, Top 10 lists are critically important these days and I thought why not put tons of effort into researching the ArcGIS Desktop Top 10 Tools. ...continued ...
View ArticleUber to Invest $500 Million in Global Mapping Project Led By Google Earth...
Ride hailing company Uber is planning to spend $500 million on a global mapping project in an effort to reduce its reliance on Google Maps, according to The Financial Times. The San Fransisco-based...
View ArticleAn ArcGIS Earth overview at version 1.2
Now that the 2016 UC is over and we’ve got a little more breathing room, we wanted to respond to some of the feedback that we got asking for more overview information on ArcGIS Earth. ArcGIS Earth is a...
View ArticleNavigating image data for GIS
Beth Harlen looks at how the accessibility of imaging technology has impacted the evolution of geographic information systems ...continued ...
View ArticleStaging Geospatial Tech over Data and Smart Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) adds momentum to the collision course between GIS and mainstream technology that started February 8, 2005 when Google maps launched. Modern culture unknowingly viewed GIS...
View ArticleExplore Himalaya with Google map in 3D technology
Google maps have always been the primary source of information regarding locations and mapping online. Since a long time, Google maps have been helping people finding the right track online....
View ArticleJack Dangermond Shares a GIS Vision for all U.S. Counties
To remain healthy, vibrant, safe, and resilient, America’s counties must anticipate and adapt to all types of challenges and changes. This is the canon of the National Association of Counties (NACo),...
View ArticleNat Geo Launched a Free Website for Printing Detailed Topographical Maps
The folks at National Geographic just did a solid favor for all the adventurous outdoor photographers out there. They put every US Geological Survey (USGS) topographical map from across the United...
View ArticleMicrosoft Reveals July 2016 Update for Bing Maps V8
Earlier this month, Microsoft released Typescript definitions for Bing Maps V8, and the company has now announced the first of their updates to the main release branch. Bing Maps V8 already added...
View ArticleHere's why 911 might not know where you are when you call
Heather Gustafson knew exactly what to do after her father slumped into his chair and began turning blue while the family opened presents on Christmas Day 2012: Call 911. The veteran St. Paul police...
View ArticleHexagon Geospatial Launches M.App Enterprise
This privately-hosted solution enables organizations to provide and share their own information services that dynamically address their location-based challenges. Hexagon Smart M.Apps are simple to...
View ArticleUSGS Records Historic Flooding in South Louisiana
USGS recorded historic flooding in South Louisiana on its streamgage network, with 30 registering above flood stage over the course of several days. At least six streamgages set a peak of record, four...
View ArticleGeodesign Summit 2017
Esri's annual Geodesign Summit will continue the conversation around a holistic approach to building smarter communities. Attendees include planning professionals across all levels of government,...
View ArticleFire Brigades To Be Armed With GIS-GPS Mapping Soon
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to empower the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) with hi-tech spatial technology. According to sources, Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic...
View ArticleDrones Are Quietly Changing The Face Of Ontario Agriculture
The same technology used in military aviation "drones" is flying over farmland in southwestern Ontario, and it is quietly changing the face of agriculture. Drones, also known as unmanned aerial...
View Article2016 Urisa Exemplary Systems in Government Winners
2016 Urisa Exemplary Systems in Government Winners Since 1980, URISA's EXEMPLARY SYSTEMS IN GOVERNMENT (ESIG) AWARDS have recognized extraordinary achievements in the use of geospatial information...
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