The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis, is pleased to announce the launch of BIMobject,
a new resource for architects and designers working with BIM/CAD
modeling software. Architects, designers, interior designers,
engineers, and construction companies can search, filter, and download
BIM objects into their own CAD/BIM systems such as ArchiCAD, Autocad,
Revit, or Allplan. Many of the objects are in Artlantis format.
The web-based portal supplies the building industry with digital
replicas of products used by architects, designers, and construction
companies. BIM objects can be downloaded free of charge. Users will have
access to products with the product information integrated into their
BIM system. As a result, manufacturers gain high visibility for their
products and are integrated into the design and construction process.
"Abvent is pleased to share the news about this innovative
architectural and design resource with Artlantis users," Xavier Soule,
CEO of Abvent said. "BIMobject offers obvious benefits for architects,
designers, and manufacturers alike," he continued.
All product information is integrated into each BIM object. Architects
and designers do not have to interrupt their design process to look for
product information. Materials, configurations, types,
classifications, custom 2D symbols, optimized 3D geometry as well as
other relevant product information are immediately available. Links to
the manufacturers' websites and PDF files for installation and
maintenance documentation are included with each BIM object as well.
About BIMobject
BIMobject
creates virtual product and web catalogues for use by CAD/BIM users.
BIMobject links CAD/BIM technology to the building industry to develop
and manage digital replicas of their products as BIM objects. BIMobject
also assists companies with market analysis, business and lead
generation, and helps manufacturers publish their BIMobjects in the most
effective way possible. BIMobject puts building and interior design
products at the architects' fingertips, allowing them to download and
use them in their design and specification process.
About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group
has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD and BIM
professionals in the fields of architecture and design. Abvent's
cutting-edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in unique products
and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use.
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Telogis is a Highlighted SaaS Provider for the IntelliDrive® Fleet Safety Solutions Program
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is a highlighted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider for the new IntelliDrive® Fleet Safety Solutions program offered by Travelers. IntelliDrive Fleet
Safety Solutions provides consulting services and resources to help
customers create a better understanding of how fleet vehicles are
operated. This includes everything from speeding and hard braking to
helping eliminate false or exaggerated claims by third parties. These
systems not only help improve safety and awareness, but telematics-based
coaching can help companies reduce accidents and their associated
costs, as well as the total cost of insurance.
Travelers is offering its IntelliDrive Fleet Safety Solutions for local and intermediate fleet customers through Travelers and to its long haul trucking fleets through its Northland division, one of the largest trucking insurance carriers in the country. The applications for this service apply to small, medium and largefleets serving a wide range of businesses, from automobiles used for sales callsto box trucks used for delivery of goods to large trucks used in construction and long haul. Key benefits of a telematics solution also include better fuel efficiency and routing, reduced wear and tear on vehicles, identification of unauthorized vehicle use and stolen vehicle retrieval.
“Auto accidents are the leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities,” says Chris Hayes, director of transportation, Travelers Risk Control. “By reducing the risk of motor vehicle accidents, customers not only limit their liability, but preserve the life and health of their employees. IntelliDrive Fleet Safety Solutions can help by turning insights into concrete ways to improve fleet safety and reduce the substantial costs of operating a fleet.”
“Safety and telematics go hand-in-hand,” says Gary Hallgren, vice president of corporate strategy, Telogis. “Telematics helps businesses identify and act upon driving behaviors and situations that put employee safety and asset security at risk. We’re excited to work with Travelers and Northland to provide customers with the safety and operational benefits of our location intelligence platform.”
Business owners and fleet managers can contact their Travelers Agent for more details, or visit Travelers.com/IntellidriveFleet for local and intermediate fleet operations or northlandins.com for long-haul operations supported by Northland Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Travelers. For more information on Telogis and its premium line of SaaS location intelligence solutions, including fleet management, multi-vehicle route optimization, work order management and mobile integration, visit Telogis.com.
About Telogis
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers’ businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas, and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis’ products and services are used and distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis, visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).
Travelers is offering its IntelliDrive Fleet Safety Solutions for local and intermediate fleet customers through Travelers and to its long haul trucking fleets through its Northland division, one of the largest trucking insurance carriers in the country. The applications for this service apply to small, medium and largefleets serving a wide range of businesses, from automobiles used for sales callsto box trucks used for delivery of goods to large trucks used in construction and long haul. Key benefits of a telematics solution also include better fuel efficiency and routing, reduced wear and tear on vehicles, identification of unauthorized vehicle use and stolen vehicle retrieval.
“Auto accidents are the leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities,” says Chris Hayes, director of transportation, Travelers Risk Control. “By reducing the risk of motor vehicle accidents, customers not only limit their liability, but preserve the life and health of their employees. IntelliDrive Fleet Safety Solutions can help by turning insights into concrete ways to improve fleet safety and reduce the substantial costs of operating a fleet.”
“Safety and telematics go hand-in-hand,” says Gary Hallgren, vice president of corporate strategy, Telogis. “Telematics helps businesses identify and act upon driving behaviors and situations that put employee safety and asset security at risk. We’re excited to work with Travelers and Northland to provide customers with the safety and operational benefits of our location intelligence platform.”
Business owners and fleet managers can contact their Travelers Agent for more details, or visit Travelers.com/IntellidriveFleet for local and intermediate fleet operations or northlandins.com for long-haul operations supported by Northland Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Travelers. For more information on Telogis and its premium line of SaaS location intelligence solutions, including fleet management, multi-vehicle route optimization, work order management and mobile integration, visit Telogis.com.
About Telogis
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers’ businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas, and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis’ products and services are used and distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis, visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).
At Embedded World 2012, McObject Exhibits & Its CEO Presents Two Papers
McObject®, developer of the eXtremeDB® In-Memory
Database System (IMDS), announced that the organizers of Embedded World
2012 – the world’s largest embedded systems conference and exhibition –
have chosen McObject Co-Founder and CEO Steve Graves to present two
papers as part of the event’s technical program. McObject will also
exhibit at Embedded World in Hall 4, booth 4-108, with engineering and
sales personnel on-hand to offer demos and answer attendees’ questions
about the company’s embedded database software.
Embedded World chose Graves’ two papers in a competitive process that
sought presenters and topics offering high technical value for
attendees. His first presentation, Should Dynamic Memory Allocation Be Taboo in Embedded Systems?, takes place on Wednesday, February 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the event’s Software Development in High Level Languages track.
Dynamic allocation, or handing out memory to application processes as
needed at run-time, became popular with the growth of the C and C++
languages. Graves’ presentation weighs dynamic allocation’s benefits –
primarily convenience – against its risks, which include memory leaks,
fragmentation and unpredictable performance. The talk leads to an
understanding of the technique as a "blunt tool" and presents more
precise and safer alternatives in the form of custom allocators that
match specific allocation patterns.
The second presentation, Resolving Resource Contention, the Key Multi-Core Software Challenge,
on February 29 at 4:30 p.m., is part of Embedded World’s Multicore
Sessions. The talk focuses on the slowdown that can occur when tasks
executing in parallel must contend for shared system software resources.
It examines two typical conflicts and presents solutions that
illustrate a generic approach to solving resource contention in that
they divide a contested resources, give each thread or task its own
copy, and then optionally merge or pass results to another process.
“McObject is honored to have our CEO chosen to share insights in two
presentations at this prestigious event, and glad for the chance to
assist embedded developers who seek new and effective approaches to
memory allocation and multicore optimization,” said Chris Mureen,
McObject’s chief operating officer.
“In addition, we invite engineers facing another common software
challenge – managing the growing volumes of complex data in today’s
smart embedded systems – to visit McObject in Hall 4, booth 4-108 and
learn about our embedded database products, including the new eXtremeDB Cluster. By managing data stores across multiple hardware nodes, eXtremeDB
Cluster dramatically increases net processing power available for data
management, reduces system expansion costs, and delivers a more scalable
and reliable database solution for increasingly data-intensive
real-time applications.”
Embedded World 2012 takes place from February 28, 2012 to March 1, 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany. To make an appointment during the event, e-mail McObject or call 1-425-888-8505.
About Steve Graves
Steve Graves co-founded McObject in 2001. As the company’s president
and CEO, he has spearheaded McObject’s business growth and managed eXtremeDB’s
development as the most powerful embedded database solution for
real-time systems. Prior to McObject, Mr. Graves was president and
chairman of Centura Solutions Corporation, and vice president of
worldwide consulting for Centura Software Corporation (NASDAQ: CNTR); he
also served as president and chief operating officer of Raima
Corporation. Mr. Graves is a member of the advisory board for the
University of Washington’s certificate program in Embedded and Real Time
Systems Programming.
About eXtremeDB
In the eXtremeDB product family, developers of embedded systems software obtain the following features:
- A core in-memory database system (IMDS) architecture that delivers database responsiveness measured in microseconds
- Small footprint – code size of 150K or less
- Highly scalable via 64-bit support and a multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) transaction manager
- Flexible on-disk and hybrid storage capability (eXtremeDB Fusion)
- Distributed database capability and fault-tolerance (eXtremeDB Cluster and eXtremeDB High Availability)
- Advanced features including event notifications, remote procedure calls, RC4 encryption, cache prioritization, custom collations and more
- Transaction logging & ACID (Atomic, Consistent, Isolated and Durable) transactions
- Multiple database indexes including R-tree for location-based queries and Patricia trie for phone routing and IP filtering
- Highly portable, with support for the widest range of embedded and server platforms and available source code
About McObject
Founded by embedded database and real-time systems experts, McObject
offers proven data management technology that makes applications and
devices smarter, more reliable and more cost-effective to develop and
maintain. McObject counts among its customers industry leaders such as
Dalian Commodities Exchange, Stockgroup Information Systems, BAE
Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks, Northrop Grumman, EADS, JVC, Tyco
Thermal Controls, F5 Networks, CA, Motorola and Boeing. Based in
Issaquah, WA, McObject is committed to providing innovative technology
and first-rate services to its customers and partners.
Landsat 5 Suspension of Operations Extended
Landsat 5 Earth imaging operations have been suspended for an additional 90 days while the U.S. Geological Survey Flight Operations Team (FOT) continues to investigate options for the resumption of imaging.
Landsat 5 imaging was halted in November 2011 when an electronic component vital to transmission of the satellite's Thematic Mapper (TM) data began showing signs of imminent failure. Following an unsuccessful attempt to recover the backup electronic component, the FOT is exploring potential changes to operational procedures for the primary component.
"The challenge of attempting to recover operations of malfunctioning, 3-decade-old components in an unmanned satellite orbiting more than 400 miles above Earth is daunting to say the least," said USGS Director Marcia McNutt. "Regardless of whether any additional data is collected, Landsat 5 has already exceeded all expectations for longevity."
Should no significant improvement in transmitting TM data be realized, a very limited amount of transmission life would remain. In that case, TM imaging will be prioritized to collect growing season imagery over the Northern Hemisphere.
Meanwhile, the USGS is researching the prospect of recovering the secondary imaging instrument on Landsat 5, the Multispectral Scanner (MSS), which was turned off many years ago. The MSS instrument collects imagery in four spectral bands at 79-meter resolution and uses a different data transmission scheme than the TM instrument. MSS data would provide some data continuity in the event TM data could no longer be transmitted. However, the current condition of the instrument is unknown and the reception and ground processing capabilities for its data would have to be reconstituted.
As it approaches the 28th anniversary of its launch, Landsat 5 is in a safe state while the USGS is doing everything it can to restore imaging operations. Should neither the restoration of TM data transmissions nor the revival of the MSS instrument succeed, the USGS will proceed to decommission the satellite. The FOT is now developing the procedures required to turn off all systems and safely lower the orbit of Landsat 5, should this step prove necessary.
The USGS-operated Landsat 7 remains in orbit collecting global imagery. Since its launch in 1999 with a 5-year design life, Landsat 7 has experienced an instrument anomaly which reduces the amount of data collected per image. Landsat 8, currently called the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, is now scheduled to be launched in January 2013.
For further details and the latest information about the status of Landsat 5, visit the USGS Landsat Missions website.
The Landsat Program is a series of Earth observing satellite missions jointly managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. Landsat satellites have been consistently gathering data about our planet since 1972. They continue to improve and expand this unparalleled record of Earth’s changing landscapes for the benefit of all.
Landsat 5 imaging was halted in November 2011 when an electronic component vital to transmission of the satellite's Thematic Mapper (TM) data began showing signs of imminent failure. Following an unsuccessful attempt to recover the backup electronic component, the FOT is exploring potential changes to operational procedures for the primary component.
"The challenge of attempting to recover operations of malfunctioning, 3-decade-old components in an unmanned satellite orbiting more than 400 miles above Earth is daunting to say the least," said USGS Director Marcia McNutt. "Regardless of whether any additional data is collected, Landsat 5 has already exceeded all expectations for longevity."
Should no significant improvement in transmitting TM data be realized, a very limited amount of transmission life would remain. In that case, TM imaging will be prioritized to collect growing season imagery over the Northern Hemisphere.
Meanwhile, the USGS is researching the prospect of recovering the secondary imaging instrument on Landsat 5, the Multispectral Scanner (MSS), which was turned off many years ago. The MSS instrument collects imagery in four spectral bands at 79-meter resolution and uses a different data transmission scheme than the TM instrument. MSS data would provide some data continuity in the event TM data could no longer be transmitted. However, the current condition of the instrument is unknown and the reception and ground processing capabilities for its data would have to be reconstituted.
As it approaches the 28th anniversary of its launch, Landsat 5 is in a safe state while the USGS is doing everything it can to restore imaging operations. Should neither the restoration of TM data transmissions nor the revival of the MSS instrument succeed, the USGS will proceed to decommission the satellite. The FOT is now developing the procedures required to turn off all systems and safely lower the orbit of Landsat 5, should this step prove necessary.
The USGS-operated Landsat 7 remains in orbit collecting global imagery. Since its launch in 1999 with a 5-year design life, Landsat 7 has experienced an instrument anomaly which reduces the amount of data collected per image. Landsat 8, currently called the Landsat Data Continuity Mission, is now scheduled to be launched in January 2013.
For further details and the latest information about the status of Landsat 5, visit the USGS Landsat Missions website.
The Landsat Program is a series of Earth observing satellite missions jointly managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. Landsat satellites have been consistently gathering data about our planet since 1972. They continue to improve and expand this unparalleled record of Earth’s changing landscapes for the benefit of all.
Warrington Innovating to Help Most Vulnerable
London - Warrington Borough Council is using its Local Land and Property
Gazetteer (LLPG) to underpin a project to identify differences in
social and geographical inequalities. The ‘Closing the Gap’ programme
brings together key public sector partners, as well as representatives
from the third sector and local businesses, to develop new ways of
working together to help support the most vulnerable citizens.
In recent years Warrington has prospered and is recognised as one of the fastest growing economies in the country. However, despite overall gains in prosperity and improvements in quality of life, these gains have not been distributed equally. As a result Warrington has stark inequalities and has implemented a partnership programme to address this.
A core objective of the ‘Closing the Gap’ programme is to ensure that by 2030 no parts of Warrington would be included in the lowest 10 per cent most deprived nationally. The aim is therefore to close the gap between the affluent and the struggling. To do this, it was necessary to identify which areas fell into this category and understand who lives there. Once this exercise was completed it would then be possible to focus on what services residents already use, what additional services may provide benefit and how best to engage with individual residents and communities.
James Wharfe, Senior GIS Analyst at Warrington Borough Council said: “The LLPG was the most comprehensive address database available and was a vital component in the early stages of the project. Information derived from the LLPG was combined with social marketing information, crime, health, education and emergency services data to identify those areas requiring attention. We could then create profiles for each area and look at ways to address the issues.”
Warrington’s ‘Closing the Gap’ programme was rewarded with a Highly Commended in the 2011 National Gazetteers Citizen Exemplar Award presented at the recent ‘Everything Happens Somewhere’. The award, sponsored by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and presented by GeoPlace, recognised the innovative use of the National Gazetteers to improve services to citizens.
GeoPlace is a public sector limited liability partnership between the Local Government Association and Ordnance Survey. GeoPlace’s role is to create and maintain the National Address Gazetteer Database and the National Street Gazetteer for England and Wales, providing definitive sources of publicly-owned spatial address and street data. Ordnance Survey utilises the National Address Gazetteer Database in the creation of the AddressBase range of products available for use in both the public and commercial sectors. Please visit www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
In recent years Warrington has prospered and is recognised as one of the fastest growing economies in the country. However, despite overall gains in prosperity and improvements in quality of life, these gains have not been distributed equally. As a result Warrington has stark inequalities and has implemented a partnership programme to address this.
A core objective of the ‘Closing the Gap’ programme is to ensure that by 2030 no parts of Warrington would be included in the lowest 10 per cent most deprived nationally. The aim is therefore to close the gap between the affluent and the struggling. To do this, it was necessary to identify which areas fell into this category and understand who lives there. Once this exercise was completed it would then be possible to focus on what services residents already use, what additional services may provide benefit and how best to engage with individual residents and communities.
James Wharfe, Senior GIS Analyst at Warrington Borough Council said: “The LLPG was the most comprehensive address database available and was a vital component in the early stages of the project. Information derived from the LLPG was combined with social marketing information, crime, health, education and emergency services data to identify those areas requiring attention. We could then create profiles for each area and look at ways to address the issues.”
Warrington’s ‘Closing the Gap’ programme was rewarded with a Highly Commended in the 2011 National Gazetteers Citizen Exemplar Award presented at the recent ‘Everything Happens Somewhere’. The award, sponsored by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and presented by GeoPlace, recognised the innovative use of the National Gazetteers to improve services to citizens.
GeoPlace is a public sector limited liability partnership between the Local Government Association and Ordnance Survey. GeoPlace’s role is to create and maintain the National Address Gazetteer Database and the National Street Gazetteer for England and Wales, providing definitive sources of publicly-owned spatial address and street data. Ordnance Survey utilises the National Address Gazetteer Database in the creation of the AddressBase range of products available for use in both the public and commercial sectors. Please visit www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Friday, 17 February 2012
Telogis to Exhibit Dynamic SaaS Location Intelligence Solutions at the NTEA Work Truck Show
Telogis, Inc., (Booth #4881),
the platform for location intelligence, will showcase premium
software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions at the NTEA Work Truck Show in
Indianapolis, March 6-8, 2012. These include the most recent versions of
Telogis Fleet (fleet management software), Telogis Progression (work
order management software), Telogis Route (multi-vehicle route
optimization software), Telogis Mobile (mobile integration) and Telogis
GeoBase (geospatial platform for application development). Telogis will
also showcase Ford Crew Chief™ powered by Telogis, and will be featured
in the Ford Commercial Truck booth (Booth #3439). Representatives from Liberty Mutual Agency Corporation™ will also be on hand to showcase Onboard Advisor®, a Safety-Driven Insurance™ service powered by Telogis focused on loss prevention and risk reduction.
Telogis Fleet President Jason Koch will speak March 5 (1:15 PM) as part of a panel at the Green Truck Summit on “Watching the Bottom Line: Technologies for Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Eliminating Waste.” Interested attendees can register through NTEA.
“Telogis’ superior technology and proven results make us an ideal partner for commercial vehicle operators of all shapes and sizes, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our next generation of SaaS solutions at NTEA,” says Koch. “The Telogis platform is easy to integrate into existing business processes, and these applications ensure that our customers’ vehicles and mobile workers are safer, greener and more efficient.”
Telogis is the only company that provides real-time work order management, telematics, dynamic multi-vehicle routing and mobile integration on a single SaaS platform. Highlights at NTEA include:
Telogis Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers’ businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas, and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis’ products and services are used and distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis, visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).
Telogis Fleet President Jason Koch will speak March 5 (1:15 PM) as part of a panel at the Green Truck Summit on “Watching the Bottom Line: Technologies for Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Eliminating Waste.” Interested attendees can register through NTEA.
“Telogis’ superior technology and proven results make us an ideal partner for commercial vehicle operators of all shapes and sizes, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our next generation of SaaS solutions at NTEA,” says Koch. “The Telogis platform is easy to integrate into existing business processes, and these applications ensure that our customers’ vehicles and mobile workers are safer, greener and more efficient.”
Telogis is the only company that provides real-time work order management, telematics, dynamic multi-vehicle routing and mobile integration on a single SaaS platform. Highlights at NTEA include:
- Telogis’ SaaS fleet management system, Telogis Fleet 9, drives rapid return on investment (ROI) for fleets of all sizes through improved productivity and operational streamlining. Telogis Fleet 9 provides businesses with new configurable reporting and alerting options designed to allow the customer to tailor the system to their specific needs.
- Telogis Progression is a powerful new work order management platform that offers real-time job creation, tracking (including estimated time of arrival and completion), routing (including preplanned routes and dynamic changes throughout the day), dispatching, customer service notifications, route compliance reporting, job completion reporting, real-time traffic conditions and a rich interface to existing ERP systems.
- Telogis Route 3.0 is a powerful multi-vehicle route optimization application that provides greater routing efficiency and flexibility with new “Advanced Territories” capabilities; as a web-based solution it provides faster ROI with lower up-front capital investment and a shorter implementation time, while leveraging the massive power of cloud computing to offer greater speed and functionality.
- Telogis Mobile is a handheld solution that connects workers in the field to their back office with two-way messaging, Hours of Service (HOS) reporting, dynamic job management and route optimization. Telogis Mobile connects seamlessly with Telogis Fleet, Telogis Route, and Telogis Progression.
Telogis Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of its customers’ businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas, and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis’ products and services are used and distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis, visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).
NVision Gains Another Esri Professional Certification
Bay Saint Louis, MS - NVision Solutions, Inc., is
proud to announce Software Development Manager Kevin Bupp, has recently
been awarded Esri Technical Certification which recognizes superior
skill levels utilizing Esri’s software for geographic information
systems (GIS). Bupp was awarded the Enterprise Geodatabase Management
Professional certification.
“We’re very proud of Kevin and are happy to add another Esri certification to our credentials. This enterprise-level certification shows the scale of expertise NVision holds,” said NVision President Socorro Harvey.
To earn Esri’s Technical Certifications, candidates must successfully pass an examination assessing knowledge and skills cultivated through years of experience as a geographic information system professional. Kevin is among the first to earn this professional enterprise certification as it has recently come out of development.
“It is an honor for me to achieve this new certification. I feel this certification proves that NVision can support all of Esri’s software, from the desktop to the enterprise,” said Bupp.
The Esri Technical Certification Program recognizes qualified individuals who are proficient in best practices for using Esri software. The program is open to Esri users worldwide. Find out more about Esri Technical Certification at www.esri.com/certification.
NVision Solutions, Inc. is a small, disadvantaged, minority, woman-owned certified 8(a) firm specializing in advanced geospatial solutions. NVision, headquartered near the NASA Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi, is an active member of the EIGS geospatial technology cluster of the Magnolia Business Alliance (MBA). MBA’s goal is to impact economic development by serving as an advocate for small and medium sized businesses. For more information about NVision Solutions, Inc., visit www.NVisionSolutions.com.
“We’re very proud of Kevin and are happy to add another Esri certification to our credentials. This enterprise-level certification shows the scale of expertise NVision holds,” said NVision President Socorro Harvey.
To earn Esri’s Technical Certifications, candidates must successfully pass an examination assessing knowledge and skills cultivated through years of experience as a geographic information system professional. Kevin is among the first to earn this professional enterprise certification as it has recently come out of development.
“It is an honor for me to achieve this new certification. I feel this certification proves that NVision can support all of Esri’s software, from the desktop to the enterprise,” said Bupp.
The Esri Technical Certification Program recognizes qualified individuals who are proficient in best practices for using Esri software. The program is open to Esri users worldwide. Find out more about Esri Technical Certification at www.esri.com/certification.
NVision Solutions, Inc. is a small, disadvantaged, minority, woman-owned certified 8(a) firm specializing in advanced geospatial solutions. NVision, headquartered near the NASA Stennis Space Center in south Mississippi, is an active member of the EIGS geospatial technology cluster of the Magnolia Business Alliance (MBA). MBA’s goal is to impact economic development by serving as an advocate for small and medium sized businesses. For more information about NVision Solutions, Inc., visit www.NVisionSolutions.com.
Esri Announces Keynote Speakers for Federal GIS Conference
Redlands, California - Deputy secretary of the US
Department of the Interior David J. Hayes and US Department of
Agriculture chief information officer Christopher L. Smith will give
keynote addresses at the Esri Federal GIS Conference February 22–24 in
Washington, DC. This event will bring together over 2,700 federal
government professionals who use Esri's geographic information system
(GIS) technology in nearly every agency.
The conference will also feature insights from Esri president Jack Dangermond, demonstrations of the latest features of Esri's ArcGIS 10.1 software, and over 100 sessions exploring how GIS supports critical government initiatives such as transparency and sustainability. Specialized technical sessions will be offered for web and mobile application developers.
"This is an excellent opportunity to see what your colleagues are doing, gain technical expertise, make new contacts, and learn about key issues such as cloud-based GIS," says Christopher Thomas, Esri director of government markets.
Federal employees attend at no charge. To view the full agenda and register, visit esri.com/fedcon.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
The conference will also feature insights from Esri president Jack Dangermond, demonstrations of the latest features of Esri's ArcGIS 10.1 software, and over 100 sessions exploring how GIS supports critical government initiatives such as transparency and sustainability. Specialized technical sessions will be offered for web and mobile application developers.
"This is an excellent opportunity to see what your colleagues are doing, gain technical expertise, make new contacts, and learn about key issues such as cloud-based GIS," says Christopher Thomas, Esri director of government markets.
Federal employees attend at no charge. To view the full agenda and register, visit esri.com/fedcon.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
Holy Grail of GIS – Cities Utilize GeoBlade Vantage Points to Move their GIS to the Enterprise
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Like most cities, Clayton, NC and
Chesterfield, MO had acquired the technology to assist departments in
conducting their core job duties. They had invested in GIS and a
leading ERP system (New World). However, in both cases they were not
getting the full return on their investments. Challenges arose.
Integration of their ERP with GIS was needed. Data to feed their ERP
derived from GIS layers such as parcels and address points was
critical. Staff knew that they needed to have enterprise-wide adoption
of GIS and needed to view their ERP data via GIS.
To solve this problem, both organizations have acquired GeoBlade Vantage Points from nationally renowned GIS integrator, Geographic Technologies Group. GB Vantage Points include a parcel and address synchronization tool (PAST) that utilizes GIS to populate and normalize data within the New World ERP. Additionally, the GB Vantage Points toolset was implemented to move GIS to the enterprise. The application enables all staff within the organization to view all of their GIS data in conjunction with data from their existing IT investments. Curt Hinton, President of Geographic Technologies Group points out; “GeoBlade Vantage Points leverages the power of ArcGIS Server from Esri to allow organizations to reach the GIS Holy Grail. That is, to enable their entire organization to utilize GIS as a portal to all data (not just GIS data). So often organizations have the various components but just don’t have the tools to tie it all together. We are pleased to be working with Clayton and Chesterfield on GIS enablement and integration.”
For more information on GeoBlade Vantage Points call Curtis Hinton at 919-344-2169.
About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG)
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies. GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.
GTG has more than 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains four offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and regional offices in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.
To solve this problem, both organizations have acquired GeoBlade Vantage Points from nationally renowned GIS integrator, Geographic Technologies Group. GB Vantage Points include a parcel and address synchronization tool (PAST) that utilizes GIS to populate and normalize data within the New World ERP. Additionally, the GB Vantage Points toolset was implemented to move GIS to the enterprise. The application enables all staff within the organization to view all of their GIS data in conjunction with data from their existing IT investments. Curt Hinton, President of Geographic Technologies Group points out; “GeoBlade Vantage Points leverages the power of ArcGIS Server from Esri to allow organizations to reach the GIS Holy Grail. That is, to enable their entire organization to utilize GIS as a portal to all data (not just GIS data). So often organizations have the various components but just don’t have the tools to tie it all together. We are pleased to be working with Clayton and Chesterfield on GIS enablement and integration.”
For more information on GeoBlade Vantage Points call Curtis Hinton at 919-344-2169.
About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG)
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies. GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.
GTG has more than 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains four offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and regional offices in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.
Establish Health Resource Network with SuperGIS Server 3
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS
software and solutions, assisted the Miaoli Public Health Bureau, Taiwan
in establishing Health Resource Network with SuperGIS Server 3, which
allows the department to publish integrated healthy information online
for both internal and public use.
With the development of geographic information, the Miaoli Public Health Bureau, Taiwan intends to build a GIS system to effectively share the information over the Internet, improve the operational service efficiency, provide abundant healthy information, and lighten heavy workload.
Considering the limited budget and resource, the Miaoli Health Resource Network combines with Google Map services to enrich its system functionality and integrate the related information by the Internet and GIS technologies. Through accessing the Health Resource Network platform, users can not only understand the achievements represented the bureau, but also receive the related information about how to lead a healthy life.
In addition, the customized Health Resource Network also enables the administrators to set up and manage accounts, authorities, data uploading, and the collected data on the management platform, ensuring the information can be displayed correctly on the front-end platform.
Key Features of Health Resource Network Platform:
The details of the application are available at http://www.supergeotek.com/Library_2_201202.aspx
About SuperGeo
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
With the development of geographic information, the Miaoli Public Health Bureau, Taiwan intends to build a GIS system to effectively share the information over the Internet, improve the operational service efficiency, provide abundant healthy information, and lighten heavy workload.
Considering the limited budget and resource, the Miaoli Health Resource Network combines with Google Map services to enrich its system functionality and integrate the related information by the Internet and GIS technologies. Through accessing the Health Resource Network platform, users can not only understand the achievements represented the bureau, but also receive the related information about how to lead a healthy life.
In addition, the customized Health Resource Network also enables the administrators to set up and manage accounts, authorities, data uploading, and the collected data on the management platform, ensuring the information can be displayed correctly on the front-end platform.
Key Features of Health Resource Network Platform:
- Combines Google Map from which people can derive rich map information; it also helps reduce the overall cost for the bureau.
- Effectively integrates various data including cause of death, water quality, sources of health education, and reports of food inspection etc.
The details of the application are available at http://www.supergeotek.com/Library_2_201202.aspx
About SuperGeo
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
Avenza’s Successful PDF Maps App Surpasses 100 Vendors in its Burgeoning Digital Map Store
TORONTO - February 14, 2012 - Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher® cartographic software for Adobe® Illustrator® and Geographic Imager® geospatial tools for Adobe Photoshop®,
announces its latest achievement for its award-winning PDF Maps app
with the number of Avenza Map Store vendors topping 100. Avenza brings
mobile map technology to the forefront of Apple iOS devices and map
producers are strengthening the trend by offering their once static maps
through this new digitial marketplace.
The PDF Maps app is an all-encompassing solution for the use, distribution and sale of digital versions of paper maps to mobile devices. It includes both an app for consumers to use, discover and purchase maps directly from their devices as well as an in-app store to facilitate the transaction and delivery of maps. Think of it as iTunes or iBooks for maps.
The Avenza Map Store continues to grow and features tens of thousands of maps authored, distributed and sold by individual cartographers, established map publishers, and government agencies. The in-app marketplace provides a new mobile e-commerce venue that allows those in the industry to have access to more than 200 million Apple iOS users seeking information about specific maps.
“We're working hard and continuing to build our community of vendors,” said Ted Florence, President of Avenza Systems Inc. “The PDF Maps app is a great platform and many companies are finally seeing how easy it is to make their maps accessible to consumers. We invite all map publishers to become a part of our vendor network.”
The PDF Maps app recently won the International Map Trade Association best mapping product in the world for 2011. Tens of thousands of users are taking advantage of geospatial technology that allows them to view maps, utilize GPS, measure real world locations, and collect and share placemarks. It has become the ultimate accessory for travelers and adventurers where Internet bandwidth is not available or is cost-prohibitive when cellular roaming.
PDF Maps is available now on the iTunes App Store free of charge for personal use. For more information about the app, visit the Avenza website at www.avenza.com/pdf-maps. Pricing of each map is set by the publisher and free maps can be downloaded at no cost through the PDF Maps in-app map store.
More about Avenza Systems Inc.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools for making better maps. In addition to software offerings for Mac and Windows users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product training and consulting services. For more information visit the Avenza website at www.avenza.com
The PDF Maps app is an all-encompassing solution for the use, distribution and sale of digital versions of paper maps to mobile devices. It includes both an app for consumers to use, discover and purchase maps directly from their devices as well as an in-app store to facilitate the transaction and delivery of maps. Think of it as iTunes or iBooks for maps.
The Avenza Map Store continues to grow and features tens of thousands of maps authored, distributed and sold by individual cartographers, established map publishers, and government agencies. The in-app marketplace provides a new mobile e-commerce venue that allows those in the industry to have access to more than 200 million Apple iOS users seeking information about specific maps.
“We're working hard and continuing to build our community of vendors,” said Ted Florence, President of Avenza Systems Inc. “The PDF Maps app is a great platform and many companies are finally seeing how easy it is to make their maps accessible to consumers. We invite all map publishers to become a part of our vendor network.”
The PDF Maps app recently won the International Map Trade Association best mapping product in the world for 2011. Tens of thousands of users are taking advantage of geospatial technology that allows them to view maps, utilize GPS, measure real world locations, and collect and share placemarks. It has become the ultimate accessory for travelers and adventurers where Internet bandwidth is not available or is cost-prohibitive when cellular roaming.
PDF Maps is available now on the iTunes App Store free of charge for personal use. For more information about the app, visit the Avenza website at www.avenza.com/pdf-maps. Pricing of each map is set by the publisher and free maps can be downloaded at no cost through the PDF Maps in-app map store.
More about Avenza Systems Inc.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools for making better maps. In addition to software offerings for Mac and Windows users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product training and consulting services. For more information visit the Avenza website at www.avenza.com
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
CommScope Gives Location-Based Services a Boost Through New Offering
CommScope is making it possible for mobile operators to finally realize
the promise of mobile location technology and maximize their investment
in wireless location systems. With GeoLENs®Locate™, the newest offering
from the CommScope family of location technologies, carriers can now
support targeted emergency messaging for public safety communication and
opt-in mobile marketing opportunities, as well as social networking and
enterprise applications.
Currently, mobile location capabilities are primarily limited to determining and updating the location of a specific subscriber’s mobile device in response to an emergency call, “friend-finder” request, or other location-based application. GeoLENs Locate goes beyond that to deliver a comprehensive, real-time means of integrating multiple subscriber locations and allowing highly-defined, area-targeted messaging and more value-added services. GeoLENs Locate accomplishes this by combining high-performance area location geofencing software from Intersec and active, specific location updating support from CommScope GeoLENs Mobile Location Centers.
“GeoLENs Locate is aimed at changing the game for mobile location because it strips away the remaining technical challenges preventing operators from delivering the next evolution of targeted messaging and location-based services,” said John Baker, vice president and general manager, Network Solutions, CommScope.
Technology agnostic, GeoLENs Locate is designed to access and use virtually any mobile location method supported by the service provider’s network. In the case of a public safety incident, for example, GeoLENs Locate establishes a coarse view of the users within a geographic area defined by civil authorities. Active location then identifies which mobile devices are within or near this “virtual perimeter,” and law enforcement can route emergency messages to those devices. Similar techniques can be employed for targeted marketing among opt-in subscribers and with social applications. The solution is dynamic, yet engineered to avoid negative impact on network performance. It supports 2G, 3G and 4G mobile phones. Additional features:
GeoLENs is a registered trademark and GeoLENs Locate is a trademark of CommScope, Inc.
About CommScope
CommScope (www.commscope.com) has played a role in virtually all the world’s best communication networks. We create the infrastructure that connects people and technologies through every evolution. Our portfolio of end-to-end solutions includes critical infrastructure our customers need to build high-performing wired and wireless networks. As much as technology changes, our goal remains the same: to help our customers create, innovate, design, and build faster and better. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving networks for the business of life at home, at work, and on the go.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently expected. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Currently, mobile location capabilities are primarily limited to determining and updating the location of a specific subscriber’s mobile device in response to an emergency call, “friend-finder” request, or other location-based application. GeoLENs Locate goes beyond that to deliver a comprehensive, real-time means of integrating multiple subscriber locations and allowing highly-defined, area-targeted messaging and more value-added services. GeoLENs Locate accomplishes this by combining high-performance area location geofencing software from Intersec and active, specific location updating support from CommScope GeoLENs Mobile Location Centers.
“GeoLENs Locate is aimed at changing the game for mobile location because it strips away the remaining technical challenges preventing operators from delivering the next evolution of targeted messaging and location-based services,” said John Baker, vice president and general manager, Network Solutions, CommScope.
Technology agnostic, GeoLENs Locate is designed to access and use virtually any mobile location method supported by the service provider’s network. In the case of a public safety incident, for example, GeoLENs Locate establishes a coarse view of the users within a geographic area defined by civil authorities. Active location then identifies which mobile devices are within or near this “virtual perimeter,” and law enforcement can route emergency messages to those devices. Similar techniques can be employed for targeted marketing among opt-in subscribers and with social applications. The solution is dynamic, yet engineered to avoid negative impact on network performance. It supports 2G, 3G and 4G mobile phones. Additional features:
- Public safety support – GeoLENs Locate’s robust processing and high-volume capacity powers applications that provides 24/7 readiness for severe weather warnings, hazardous conditions, Amber alerts and other emergency situations requiring mass notification to mobiles in specific geographic areas.
- Mobile marketing – GeoLENs Locate lets advertisers and merchants geographically direct promotional and other messages to mobile users who have opted-in to receive such services.
- Fleet, family and friend tracking – GeoLENs Locate helps business customers better manage their fleets, suppliers and schedules. Individual subscribers can also pinpoint the location of their closed user group of friends, children or elderly parents for connecting on the go or just to be sure a loved one is safe.
GeoLENs is a registered trademark and GeoLENs Locate is a trademark of CommScope, Inc.
About CommScope
CommScope (www.commscope.com) has played a role in virtually all the world’s best communication networks. We create the infrastructure that connects people and technologies through every evolution. Our portfolio of end-to-end solutions includes critical infrastructure our customers need to build high-performing wired and wireless networks. As much as technology changes, our goal remains the same: to help our customers create, innovate, design, and build faster and better. We’ll never stop connecting and evolving networks for the business of life at home, at work, and on the go.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently expected. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
GIS Technology Plays Important Role to Map Disease and Health Trends
Thanks to the advancements in geographic information systems (GIS)
technologies and mapping applications like ArcGIS, health organizations
worldwide are mapping disease and sickness trends in an effort to treat
them locally and globally.
GIS tools and ArcGIS mapping applications play an important role in developing data-driven solutions that help health organizations visualize, analyze, interpret and present complex geo-location data.
The World Health Organization maintains an updated influenza map that shows Asia and Africa are at greater risk the spread of flu. Other organizations such as Health-mapping.com keep up-to-the-minute data-filled maps that cover water and health, influenza and malaria.
One map keeps water-related infectious diseases in the WHO European Region, focusing on the visualization of pan-European and worldwide water-related disease data that comes from centralized information system for infectious diseases (CISID) database. The map covers HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria and several other diseases.
Then there’s HealthMap.org, which was founded in 2006 to use online sources to help with disease outbreak monitoring.
Created by epidemiologists and software developers at Children’s Hospital Boston, the freely available website and mobile app ‘Outbreaks Near Me’ deliver real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases for a diverse audience including libraries, local health departments, governments and international travelers.
HealthMap brings together disparate data sources, including online news aggregators, eyewitness reports, expert-curated discussions and validated official reports, to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health.
Through an automated process, updating 24/7/365, the system monitors, organizes, integrates, filters, visualizes and disseminates online information about emerging diseases in nine languages, facilitating early detection of global public health threats.
For example, HealthMap.org recently released a report that several Massachusetts swans tested positive for low-path avian influenza or bird flu. Although the report indicated there is no threat to human health, this latest finding is just an example of how GIS can help save lives in the case of an outbreak.
“The real focus is identifying and focusing surveillance in hotspots around the world where we have potential for risk of a new disease that potentially might cause a pandemic worldwide,” said John Brownstein, co-founder of HealthMap.org and assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.
Maps are also tracking obesity and diabetes. CDC data and mapping indicates 644 counties in 15 states represent most of the country’s type two diabetes cases. This has been called the “Diabetes Belt,” which spans from Appalachia into the Deep South. Data also shows that a few counties in Michigan also have higher rates, as well as some regions in the West.
Meanwhile, Esri, an international geographic technology firm whose software is used by more than 350,000 organizations worldwide, has a GIS for Health & Human Services division that helps public health organizations and hospitals alike. Hospitals use ArcGIS for accurate and relevant patient information as well as for marketing, planning and community relations.
For example, the University of Kentucky Trauma Center, called UK Chandler Hospital used a customized GIS application to boost analyze data.
“We built the custom ArcGIS Server application using the Flex API to maximize accessibility and ease of use,” said Chris Walls, cofounder of 39°N, the firm that built the platform for UK. “We are extremely proud of this cutting-edge collaboration with the University of Kentucky. This kind of application will significantly streamline the administration of public facilities.”
GIS technology and ArcGIS offers tremendous potential to benefit the health care industry and its many uses are just now beginning to be realized. The need for GIS professionals who are proficient using ArcGIS will be even greater as organizations develop innovative ways to harness the data integration and spatial visualization power of GIS.
“The philosophy of American Sentinel’s bachelor’s in GIS curriculum is to prepare students for real workplace issues and challenges using state-of-the-art, industry leading software products such as Esri’s ArcGIS and open source technologies,” says Devon Cancilla, Ph.D., dean, business and technology at American Sentinel University.
Dr. Cancilla believes it’s important to empower students with a current and applicable GIS skill set such as using ArcGIS, so students can apply relevant knowledge on the job while use real-improving their career trajectory.
Learn More About American Sentinel University’s GIS and Health Care Degrees American Sentinel’s programs prepare students for entry into the GIS field and provide training in information systems that benefit other business areas. Learn more about American Sentinel University’s GIS degrees at http://www.americansentinel.edu/online-degree/bachelor-degree-online/bachelor-gis-degree.php.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited Associate, Bachelor's and Master's online degree programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors, including information technology, computer science, GIS, computer information systems and business intelligence degrees. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
GIS tools and ArcGIS mapping applications play an important role in developing data-driven solutions that help health organizations visualize, analyze, interpret and present complex geo-location data.
The World Health Organization maintains an updated influenza map that shows Asia and Africa are at greater risk the spread of flu. Other organizations such as Health-mapping.com keep up-to-the-minute data-filled maps that cover water and health, influenza and malaria.
One map keeps water-related infectious diseases in the WHO European Region, focusing on the visualization of pan-European and worldwide water-related disease data that comes from centralized information system for infectious diseases (CISID) database. The map covers HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, Tuberculosis, Diphtheria and several other diseases.
Then there’s HealthMap.org, which was founded in 2006 to use online sources to help with disease outbreak monitoring.
Created by epidemiologists and software developers at Children’s Hospital Boston, the freely available website and mobile app ‘Outbreaks Near Me’ deliver real-time intelligence on a broad range of emerging infectious diseases for a diverse audience including libraries, local health departments, governments and international travelers.
HealthMap brings together disparate data sources, including online news aggregators, eyewitness reports, expert-curated discussions and validated official reports, to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health.
Through an automated process, updating 24/7/365, the system monitors, organizes, integrates, filters, visualizes and disseminates online information about emerging diseases in nine languages, facilitating early detection of global public health threats.
For example, HealthMap.org recently released a report that several Massachusetts swans tested positive for low-path avian influenza or bird flu. Although the report indicated there is no threat to human health, this latest finding is just an example of how GIS can help save lives in the case of an outbreak.
“The real focus is identifying and focusing surveillance in hotspots around the world where we have potential for risk of a new disease that potentially might cause a pandemic worldwide,” said John Brownstein, co-founder of HealthMap.org and assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.
Maps are also tracking obesity and diabetes. CDC data and mapping indicates 644 counties in 15 states represent most of the country’s type two diabetes cases. This has been called the “Diabetes Belt,” which spans from Appalachia into the Deep South. Data also shows that a few counties in Michigan also have higher rates, as well as some regions in the West.
Meanwhile, Esri, an international geographic technology firm whose software is used by more than 350,000 organizations worldwide, has a GIS for Health & Human Services division that helps public health organizations and hospitals alike. Hospitals use ArcGIS for accurate and relevant patient information as well as for marketing, planning and community relations.
For example, the University of Kentucky Trauma Center, called UK Chandler Hospital used a customized GIS application to boost analyze data.
“We built the custom ArcGIS Server application using the Flex API to maximize accessibility and ease of use,” said Chris Walls, cofounder of 39°N, the firm that built the platform for UK. “We are extremely proud of this cutting-edge collaboration with the University of Kentucky. This kind of application will significantly streamline the administration of public facilities.”
GIS technology and ArcGIS offers tremendous potential to benefit the health care industry and its many uses are just now beginning to be realized. The need for GIS professionals who are proficient using ArcGIS will be even greater as organizations develop innovative ways to harness the data integration and spatial visualization power of GIS.
“The philosophy of American Sentinel’s bachelor’s in GIS curriculum is to prepare students for real workplace issues and challenges using state-of-the-art, industry leading software products such as Esri’s ArcGIS and open source technologies,” says Devon Cancilla, Ph.D., dean, business and technology at American Sentinel University.
Dr. Cancilla believes it’s important to empower students with a current and applicable GIS skill set such as using ArcGIS, so students can apply relevant knowledge on the job while use real-improving their career trajectory.
Learn More About American Sentinel University’s GIS and Health Care Degrees American Sentinel’s programs prepare students for entry into the GIS field and provide training in information systems that benefit other business areas. Learn more about American Sentinel University’s GIS degrees at http://www.americansentinel.edu/online-degree/bachelor-degree-online/bachelor-gis-degree.php.
About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited Associate, Bachelor's and Master's online degree programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors, including information technology, computer science, GIS, computer information systems and business intelligence degrees. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited Employs Bentley’s ProjectWise
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure,
today announced that Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL) has
implemented ProjectWise, Bentley’s collaboration and work-sharing
platform, to facilitate the design, construction, and ongoing capacity
expansion of its recently commissioned 6 million metric ton refinery in
Bina, Madhya Pradesh, India. BORL found that managing and sharing the
project’s more than 1 million documents and 100 gigabytes of data among
multidisciplinary teams and suppliers was a monumental undertaking.
Searching for and accessing this engineering content – which encompassed
a variety of formats including Microsoft Office files, AutoCAD, and JPG
– and validating that it always reflected the most current technical
information was consuming too much time and money. Through their use of
ProjectWise, BORL’s project teams and stakeholders can now find and
share the information they need far more easily and efficiently,
improving quality, reducing rework and costs, and helping them meet
project deadlines.
“Using ProjectWise to track and manage project content allows us to facilitate the reuse of design and engineering information, and reduces our design iterations,” said V. N. Herwadkar, vice president, Corporate Planning & Strategy, BORL. “Our design engineers are now anticipating the next phase of our ProjectWise implementation, which will include a web server to provide us with the scalability to publish and access our engineering content through the Internet.”
Added Gita Ramachandran, vice president, ERP & IT, “ProjectWise lets our BORL project teams maintain collaborative workflows, which – on a project of this scale – is a huge undertaking. For example, it enables us to receive revisions from project management consultants, process licensors, equipment suppliers, and multiple other contractors and quickly and securely share that information with authorized users at the job site.”
Through its use of ProjectWise, BORL is now able to cost-effectively manage, quickly access, and securely share work-in-progress engineering content among its civil engineering, operations and maintenance, planning, and other teams engaged in this ongoing project. Moreover, all authorized project stakeholders can participate in dynamic project reviews confident that their comments and feedback are always synchronized with the original source and author to resolve issues quickly and effectively. This is accomplished in a closed loop, returning accurate feedback in context to all relevant designers. As a result, each project team member always has access to the most up-to-date project content for decision making, thereby reducing errors and project risk. Additionally, because ProjectWise is interoperable, the content can be in a wide variety of forms and formats – from CAD drawings and other paper documents to DGN and DWG files, PDFs, Microsoft Office files, and much more.
Commenting on BORL’s implementation of ProjectWise, Atanu Pattanayak, Bentley territory executive, South Asia, said, “Through its deployment of ProjectWise on this complex refinery project, authorized BORL team members are able to accelerate work in progress using their architectural, engineering, and construction authoring tools and workflows of choice. This same capability enabled the team to execute and deliver the initial project ahead of schedule.”
The refinery, which was constructed at a cost of about US$2.4 billion, includes a crude oil supply system comprising a single-point mooring system (SPM), crude oil storage terminal at Vadinar, District Jamnagar, Gujarat, and a 935 kilometer-long cross-country pipeline from Vadinar to Bina. BORL is a joint venture company promoted by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oman Oil Company Limited (OOCL) as its investment partner. The new refinery will boost BPCL’s processing by more than 30 percent.
About ProjectWise
ProjectWise is a system of collaboration servers and services for AECO information for the design and construction of infrastructure projects while the work is in progress. The system provides secure and managed work sharing, content reuse, and dynamic feedback capabilities including review, mark-up, clash resolution, visualization, automated publishing, and more. Deployed in 72 countries, ProjectWise is the system of choice for 45 of the ENR Top 50 Global Design Firms, 75 of the ENR Top 100 Global Design Firms, 29 of the ENR Top 50 Design-Build Firms, 218 of the Bentley Infrastructure 500 top owners, and half of the U.S. state departments of transportation. For additional information about ProjectWise, visit www.Bentley.com/ProjectWise.
About Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Bentley’s mission is to empower its users to leverage information modeling throughintegrated projects for high-performingintelligent infrastructure. Its solutions encompass the MicroStation platform for infrastructure design and modeling, the ProjectWise platform for infrastructure project team collaboration and work sharing, and the AssetWise platform for infrastructure asset operations – all supporting a broad portfolio of interoperable applications and complemented by worldwide professional services. Founded in 1984, Bentley has grown to nearly 3,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries and $500 million in annual revenues. Since 2001, the company has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com and in Bentley’s annual report. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts.Toview a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure publications. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Be Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit www.bentley.com/500.
“Using ProjectWise to track and manage project content allows us to facilitate the reuse of design and engineering information, and reduces our design iterations,” said V. N. Herwadkar, vice president, Corporate Planning & Strategy, BORL. “Our design engineers are now anticipating the next phase of our ProjectWise implementation, which will include a web server to provide us with the scalability to publish and access our engineering content through the Internet.”
Added Gita Ramachandran, vice president, ERP & IT, “ProjectWise lets our BORL project teams maintain collaborative workflows, which – on a project of this scale – is a huge undertaking. For example, it enables us to receive revisions from project management consultants, process licensors, equipment suppliers, and multiple other contractors and quickly and securely share that information with authorized users at the job site.”
Through its use of ProjectWise, BORL is now able to cost-effectively manage, quickly access, and securely share work-in-progress engineering content among its civil engineering, operations and maintenance, planning, and other teams engaged in this ongoing project. Moreover, all authorized project stakeholders can participate in dynamic project reviews confident that their comments and feedback are always synchronized with the original source and author to resolve issues quickly and effectively. This is accomplished in a closed loop, returning accurate feedback in context to all relevant designers. As a result, each project team member always has access to the most up-to-date project content for decision making, thereby reducing errors and project risk. Additionally, because ProjectWise is interoperable, the content can be in a wide variety of forms and formats – from CAD drawings and other paper documents to DGN and DWG files, PDFs, Microsoft Office files, and much more.
Commenting on BORL’s implementation of ProjectWise, Atanu Pattanayak, Bentley territory executive, South Asia, said, “Through its deployment of ProjectWise on this complex refinery project, authorized BORL team members are able to accelerate work in progress using their architectural, engineering, and construction authoring tools and workflows of choice. This same capability enabled the team to execute and deliver the initial project ahead of schedule.”
The refinery, which was constructed at a cost of about US$2.4 billion, includes a crude oil supply system comprising a single-point mooring system (SPM), crude oil storage terminal at Vadinar, District Jamnagar, Gujarat, and a 935 kilometer-long cross-country pipeline from Vadinar to Bina. BORL is a joint venture company promoted by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oman Oil Company Limited (OOCL) as its investment partner. The new refinery will boost BPCL’s processing by more than 30 percent.
About ProjectWise
ProjectWise is a system of collaboration servers and services for AECO information for the design and construction of infrastructure projects while the work is in progress. The system provides secure and managed work sharing, content reuse, and dynamic feedback capabilities including review, mark-up, clash resolution, visualization, automated publishing, and more. Deployed in 72 countries, ProjectWise is the system of choice for 45 of the ENR Top 50 Global Design Firms, 75 of the ENR Top 100 Global Design Firms, 29 of the ENR Top 50 Design-Build Firms, 218 of the Bentley Infrastructure 500 top owners, and half of the U.S. state departments of transportation. For additional information about ProjectWise, visit www.Bentley.com/ProjectWise.
About Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Bentley is the global leader dedicated to providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure. Bentley’s mission is to empower its users to leverage information modeling throughintegrated projects for high-performingintelligent infrastructure. Its solutions encompass the MicroStation platform for infrastructure design and modeling, the ProjectWise platform for infrastructure project team collaboration and work sharing, and the AssetWise platform for infrastructure asset operations – all supporting a broad portfolio of interoperable applications and complemented by worldwide professional services. Founded in 1984, Bentley has grown to nearly 3,000 colleagues in more than 45 countries and $500 million in annual revenues. Since 2001, the company has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com and in Bentley’s annual report. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts.Toview a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure publications. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Be Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit www.bentley.com/500.
Esri Announces Major Upgrade to Educational Site License Program
This year, Esri is rolling out a number of significant, free upgrades
to its popular Educational Site License Program. The additional software
applications and data enhance an already comprehensive GIS suite and
provide new solutions for educators who wish to share the power of
spatial thinking across their curricula.
Already added to the site license program this year are the mapping and charting solutions that improve cartographic production including Esri Nautical Solution, Esri Aeronautical Solution, Esri Defense Solution, and Esri Production Mapping. Also added are the ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension, which facilitates data sharing, and Esri Community Analyst, a web-based solution for domestic planning and policy analysis.
Future additions will include subscriptions to ArcGIS Online, a cloud-based system for creating and sharing geospatial content; new workflow-oriented Virtual Campus courses; Esri CityEngine, used for advanced 3D modeling and urban planning; and Esri demographic and Tapestry data for the United States.
"This is the most substantial upgrade in the 20-year history of our Educational Site License Program," says David DiBiase, Esri's director of education for industry solutions. "It reflects Esri's commitment to the success of educators at all levels in their efforts to cultivate the next generation of GIS users and a geospatially literate citizenry."
Staff members from Esri's Education Program team will be on hand to discuss this historic upgrade at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers. Some additions to the Educational Site License Program may be available only to US institutions. Educators in countries outside the United States should contact their local Esri distributor for details.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
Already added to the site license program this year are the mapping and charting solutions that improve cartographic production including Esri Nautical Solution, Esri Aeronautical Solution, Esri Defense Solution, and Esri Production Mapping. Also added are the ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension, which facilitates data sharing, and Esri Community Analyst, a web-based solution for domestic planning and policy analysis.
Future additions will include subscriptions to ArcGIS Online, a cloud-based system for creating and sharing geospatial content; new workflow-oriented Virtual Campus courses; Esri CityEngine, used for advanced 3D modeling and urban planning; and Esri demographic and Tapestry data for the United States.
"This is the most substantial upgrade in the 20-year history of our Educational Site License Program," says David DiBiase, Esri's director of education for industry solutions. "It reflects Esri's commitment to the success of educators at all levels in their efforts to cultivate the next generation of GIS users and a geospatially literate citizenry."
Staff members from Esri's Education Program team will be on hand to discuss this historic upgrade at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers. Some additions to the Educational Site License Program may be available only to US institutions. Educators in countries outside the United States should contact their local Esri distributor for details.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
GeoEye Successfully Completes Final Critical Design Review for the EnhancedView Program
GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY),
a leading source of geospatial information and insight, announced that
it has successfully completed the System Critical Design Review, the
last of four critical design reviews in its EnhancedView Program. This
program includes the development of the GeoEye-2 satellite and an
upgraded ground system architecture.
On January 26, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) approved the System Critical Design Review. This review was the final step to verify that GeoEye's space, ground and overall system level designs meet the stringent operational and security requirements of the NGA. Completion of these four critical design reviews also confirms the system will support all mission requirements and federal space standards for the EnhancedView Program.
Carl Alleyne, GeoEye's vice president of engineering, said, "This on-time achievement clears the way for bringing this important firm, fixed-price program to timely completion while meeting all of the U.S. government requirements."
"These milestones validate that our upgraded ground systems and GeoEye-2 satellite are designed to support the needs of the national security community, from our intelligence analysts at home to our many warfighters abroad," said Bill Schuster, GeoEye's chief operating officer.
With 34-centimeter resolution imagery, GeoEye-2 will be the world's highest resolution commercial satellite. When operational in 2013, GeoEye-2 will provide cost-effective, increased coverage and easier access for the U.S. government and its many other customers, which is particularly important during times of global crisis. GeoEye-2 will feature significant improvements over its predecessors, including enhanced tasking, the ability to collect more imagery at a faster rate and a new ITT Exelis camera.
About GeoEye
GeoEye is a leading source of geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts who need a clear understanding of our changing world to protect lives, manage risk and optimize resources. Each day, organizations in defense and intelligence, public safety, critical infrastructure, energy and online media rely on GeoEye's imagery, tools and expertise to support important missions around the globe. Widely recognized as a pioneer in high-resolution satellite imagery, GeoEye has evolved into a complete provider of geospatial intelligence solutions. GeoEye's ability to collect, process and analyze massive amounts of geospatial data allows our customers to quickly see precise changes on the ground and anticipate where events may occur in the future. GeoEye is a public company listed on NASDAQ as GEOY and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia with more than 700 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.geoeye.com.
On January 26, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) approved the System Critical Design Review. This review was the final step to verify that GeoEye's space, ground and overall system level designs meet the stringent operational and security requirements of the NGA. Completion of these four critical design reviews also confirms the system will support all mission requirements and federal space standards for the EnhancedView Program.
Carl Alleyne, GeoEye's vice president of engineering, said, "This on-time achievement clears the way for bringing this important firm, fixed-price program to timely completion while meeting all of the U.S. government requirements."
"These milestones validate that our upgraded ground systems and GeoEye-2 satellite are designed to support the needs of the national security community, from our intelligence analysts at home to our many warfighters abroad," said Bill Schuster, GeoEye's chief operating officer.
With 34-centimeter resolution imagery, GeoEye-2 will be the world's highest resolution commercial satellite. When operational in 2013, GeoEye-2 will provide cost-effective, increased coverage and easier access for the U.S. government and its many other customers, which is particularly important during times of global crisis. GeoEye-2 will feature significant improvements over its predecessors, including enhanced tasking, the ability to collect more imagery at a faster rate and a new ITT Exelis camera.
About GeoEye
GeoEye is a leading source of geospatial information and insight for decision makers and analysts who need a clear understanding of our changing world to protect lives, manage risk and optimize resources. Each day, organizations in defense and intelligence, public safety, critical infrastructure, energy and online media rely on GeoEye's imagery, tools and expertise to support important missions around the globe. Widely recognized as a pioneer in high-resolution satellite imagery, GeoEye has evolved into a complete provider of geospatial intelligence solutions. GeoEye's ability to collect, process and analyze massive amounts of geospatial data allows our customers to quickly see precise changes on the ground and anticipate where events may occur in the future. GeoEye is a public company listed on NASDAQ as GEOY and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia with more than 700 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.geoeye.com.
Bluesky Tree Map Helps Carlisle Make the Most of Green Spaces
Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - 14 February 2012 – A digital tree map
layer, created by Bluesky, is helping Carlisle City Council maximise the
benefits of urban green spaces. Following the publication earlier this
year of ‘The Natural Choice’ a Government White Paper on the natural
environment Carlisle City Council is using the Bluesky ProximiTREE data
to map existing trees, highlight areas where additional planting may be
required, identify possible risks posed by trees and inform their
inspection regime.
‘The Natural Choice’ builds on previous findings that highlight the economic benefits of urban green spaces. These include an estimated benefit of £300 per person, per year attributed to living within a view of green space and nationally urban green spaces are said to be worth £2.3 billion per year. Maintaining the UK’s green spaces is predicted to deliver £30 billion in health and welfare benefits however failing to maintain this valuable resource would cost £20 billion each year.
The Bluesky ProximiTREE data has so far been used by Carlisle City Council to inform a new ‘green strategy’ to secure and maximise the benefits from parks and green spaces in the city. ProximiTREE is derived from the most accurate and up to date aerial photography. Using overlapping images the exact location of every tree can be mapped and the height and extent of its canopy derived.
ProximiTREE is suitable for use in most desktop Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web mapping applications and Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages. Both 2D and 3D versions of the map are available and ProximiTREE works alongside existing Bluesky datasets such as 3D buildings, terrain models and aerial imagery.
ABOUT ProximiTREE
ProximiTREE is a digital map layer accurately depicting the location and extent of trees and their proximity to buildings. Designed as a tool to aid Local Authority officers, insurance assessors and property developers, ProximiTREE details the exact spatial location and height of individual trees, together with the circumference of its canopy. From this information the potential impact can be assessed. The database is capable of holding a wealth of information, including species, health and TPOs. Each tree has a unique identification number.
ProximiTREE is an accurate map representation and database of tree heights and their canopy widths derived from aerial photography. Bluesky's team of editors, trained in accurate photo-interpretation, examines aerial photos to identify the height of all crown and canopies visible within each photo. Once the highest point of each tree's crown has been measured, actual tree heights are determined using an existing Digital Terrain Model (digital representation of ground surface topography or terrain).
ProximiTREE is delivered in formats suitable for use in desktop Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web mapping applications and Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages. The fact that ProximiTREE comprises of both 2D location and 3D height measurements means it can be viewed and interrogated in both 2D and 3D GIS CAD software. It should be noted that ProximiTREE is simply a database and thus can also be provided in all common database, text or spreadsheet formats.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a UK-based specialist in aerial imaging and remote sensing data collection and processing. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending around the globe, Bluesky is proud to work with prestigious organisations such as Google, the BBC and Government Agencies.
Bluesky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography, 3D landscape/cityscape visualisations and prints and also runs a national mapping centre, providing digital mapping, satellite imagery and aerial photography including ultra-high resolution imagery of cities and towns.
Bluesky is now leading the way developing innovative solutions for environmental applications including the UK’s first nationwide map of solar potential, citywide ‘heat loss’ maps, 3D maps of trees and their proximity to buildings and historical imagery.
‘The Natural Choice’ builds on previous findings that highlight the economic benefits of urban green spaces. These include an estimated benefit of £300 per person, per year attributed to living within a view of green space and nationally urban green spaces are said to be worth £2.3 billion per year. Maintaining the UK’s green spaces is predicted to deliver £30 billion in health and welfare benefits however failing to maintain this valuable resource would cost £20 billion each year.
The Bluesky ProximiTREE data has so far been used by Carlisle City Council to inform a new ‘green strategy’ to secure and maximise the benefits from parks and green spaces in the city. ProximiTREE is derived from the most accurate and up to date aerial photography. Using overlapping images the exact location of every tree can be mapped and the height and extent of its canopy derived.
ProximiTREE is suitable for use in most desktop Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web mapping applications and Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages. Both 2D and 3D versions of the map are available and ProximiTREE works alongside existing Bluesky datasets such as 3D buildings, terrain models and aerial imagery.
ABOUT ProximiTREE
ProximiTREE is a digital map layer accurately depicting the location and extent of trees and their proximity to buildings. Designed as a tool to aid Local Authority officers, insurance assessors and property developers, ProximiTREE details the exact spatial location and height of individual trees, together with the circumference of its canopy. From this information the potential impact can be assessed. The database is capable of holding a wealth of information, including species, health and TPOs. Each tree has a unique identification number.
ProximiTREE is an accurate map representation and database of tree heights and their canopy widths derived from aerial photography. Bluesky's team of editors, trained in accurate photo-interpretation, examines aerial photos to identify the height of all crown and canopies visible within each photo. Once the highest point of each tree's crown has been measured, actual tree heights are determined using an existing Digital Terrain Model (digital representation of ground surface topography or terrain).
ProximiTREE is delivered in formats suitable for use in desktop Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web mapping applications and Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages. The fact that ProximiTREE comprises of both 2D location and 3D height measurements means it can be viewed and interrogated in both 2D and 3D GIS CAD software. It should be noted that ProximiTREE is simply a database and thus can also be provided in all common database, text or spreadsheet formats.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a UK-based specialist in aerial imaging and remote sensing data collection and processing. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending around the globe, Bluesky is proud to work with prestigious organisations such as Google, the BBC and Government Agencies.
Bluesky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography, 3D landscape/cityscape visualisations and prints and also runs a national mapping centre, providing digital mapping, satellite imagery and aerial photography including ultra-high resolution imagery of cities and towns.
Bluesky is now leading the way developing innovative solutions for environmental applications including the UK’s first nationwide map of solar potential, citywide ‘heat loss’ maps, 3D maps of trees and their proximity to buildings and historical imagery.
Monday, 13 February 2012
Minister Of Infrastructure & The Environment, The Netherlands to Open Geospatial World Forum 2012
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 8 February 2012 - Mrs Melanie Schultz van
Haegen, Hon’ble Minister of Infrastructure and the Environment in the
Netherlands, has confirmed to open Geospatial World Forum (GWF) 2012 on
24 April. She will also deliver the Opening Address. GWF 2012 will be
held from 23 to 27 April at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam.
As the premium global geospatial industry event, GWF 2012 will bring
the stakeholders — solution providers, policy makers as well as users —
to a single platform, providing unparalleled opportunities for
discussion, debate and interaction. The theme of Geospatial World Forum
2012 is 'Geospatial Industry & World Economy'. In tune with the
theme, the conference will touch upon the dimensions and directions of
geospatial industry and attempt to bring forward and project its
utility, contribution and relevance to several important industries
contributing to the economy of the world. The conference is being
organised by Geospatial Media and Communications along with the
Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency (in short:
Kadaster).Ms. Schultz assumed office for Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment in October 2010. This is a newly formed ministry, which has evolved after merger of earlier Ministries of Transport, Public Works and Water Management and Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment.
Mrs Schultz will be welcomed to the conference by Sanjay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer for Geospatial Media and Communications: ¨DIt is indeed our proud privilege to welcome the Hon’ble Minister. The ministry Mrs Schultz heads is one of the key beneficiaries of geospatial technologies. Her leading vision holds the key to the direction that the Netherlands will take in the coming years regarding projects with a geospatial core. We are confident that the delegates are eager to hear Mrs Schultz. Her presence will add significant value to the forum.¡¬
For more information about the conference, please visit www.geospatialworldforum.org
About Geospatial Media and Communications
Geospatial Media and Communications (formerly GIS Development) works towards raising the profile of the geospatial industry; expanding its horizons through creating awareness, connecting industry communities, policy advocacy and business development initiatives.
About Kadaster
The Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency (in short: Kadaster) harbours many years of expertise regarding land registration, mapping, land use and corresponding IT-setup. As the international context of land administration continues to grow, the scope of Kadaster’s activities abroad continues to widen. By collaborating with many parties internationally, Kadaster is able to keep its know-how prominent and remain a reliable sparring partner.
Paragon Launches Olympic Planning Pack
By a unanimous vote of the American Society for Photogrammetry and
Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Board of Directors, the Society has issued a
third resolution calling for immediate support and funding for the
continuation of the Nation’s moderate resolution imaging program. Due
to a technical failure in the Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)
instrument on-board the Landsat 7 spacecraft in May 2003, and the recent
decline of the Landsat 5 spacecraft, the continued collection of useful
moderate-resolution, multispectral remote sensing data is now
jeopardized.
Founded in 1934, ASPRS is an international professional organization of 6,500 geospatial data professionals. ASPRS is devoted to advancing knowledge and improving understanding of the mapping sciences to promote responsible application of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems and supporting technologies.
Over 40 years of uninterrupted Landsat imagery has played a critical
role in monitoring ongoing stresses on the Earth from population,
industry, climate change, land use and other factors. The continued
collection of moderate resolution imagery is needed to provide an
effective means to intensively and systematically measure the Earth’s
vital conditions as food and water and energy resources become ever more
scarce.
In the resolution, ASPRS cites the policy change made in 2008 by the Department of the Interior (DOI)/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to distribute all current and historic Landsat imagery free of charge to users anywhere in the world. This has resulted in an explosive growth in imagery utilization, especially the global monitoring land surface changes. In addition, the resolution points out the comprehensive strategy formulated by the White House in 2007 to ensure long-term stability for moderate resolution satellite land-imaging.
In 2011, the current Administration embraced and reinforced that strategy by seeking funding within the DOI/USGS budget to ensure its implementation. Congressional appropriators have not agreed with the Administration's proposal to create and fund a separate DOI/USGS "Land Imaging" account and instead have provided $2 million for program development only with time in the year ahead for all interested parties to re-examine how to proceed with future missions.
The current ASPRS resolution outlines five points that ASPRS believes the U.S. Government must seriously consider:
“For the past nine years, ASPRS has pressed the U.S. Government on the
importance of planning for data continuity and a commitment to the
establishment and maintenance of a core operational capability to
collect moderate-resolution land imagery through the procurement and
launch of a series of U.S.-owned satellites,” said ASPRS President Gary
Florence. “ASPRS continues to believe the most efficient, sustainable
and cost-effective way to ensure the continuous flow of Landsat or
Landsat-like data is for the U.S. Government to invest in building lower
cost smaller satellites and to pursue international cost-sharing
partners, starting with the European Space Agency, who have the same or
very similar program objectives,” he emphasized.In the resolution, ASPRS cites the policy change made in 2008 by the Department of the Interior (DOI)/U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to distribute all current and historic Landsat imagery free of charge to users anywhere in the world. This has resulted in an explosive growth in imagery utilization, especially the global monitoring land surface changes. In addition, the resolution points out the comprehensive strategy formulated by the White House in 2007 to ensure long-term stability for moderate resolution satellite land-imaging.
In 2011, the current Administration embraced and reinforced that strategy by seeking funding within the DOI/USGS budget to ensure its implementation. Congressional appropriators have not agreed with the Administration's proposal to create and fund a separate DOI/USGS "Land Imaging" account and instead have provided $2 million for program development only with time in the year ahead for all interested parties to re-examine how to proceed with future missions.
The current ASPRS resolution outlines five points that ASPRS believes the U.S. Government must seriously consider:
- The United States must commit to continue the collection of moderate-resolution land imagery and the free distribution of current and historic imagery.
- The United States must establish and maintain a core operational capability to collect moderate-resolution land imagery through the procurement and launch of a series of U.S.-owned satellites, thus providing job opportunities for highly skilled, technically trained Americans and sustaining U.S. technical leadership and expertise in remote sensing.
- The United States must build, launch and operate lower cost smaller satellites, using those proven technologies for our future operational land-imaging systems, and avoiding costly, one-of-a-kind imaging satellites.
- The United States must pursue a strategy that includes collaboration with international partners, and with domestic and foreign commercial entities, to augment the core capability for meeting U.S. operational requirements and create opportunities for cost sharing and data interoperability.
- The United States must ensure adequate funding is allocated to DOI, which will continue to partner with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to meet U.S. civil land imaging needs.
Founded in 1934, ASPRS is an international professional organization of 6,500 geospatial data professionals. ASPRS is devoted to advancing knowledge and improving understanding of the mapping sciences to promote responsible application of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems and supporting technologies.
Intergraph® Enables Users to Exploit Power of 3D Geospatial Data with GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1
Intergraph proudly announces the release of GeoMedia® 3D
6.1.1, providing a better way for organizations to exploit the
precision and power of their geospatial data. 3D visualization provides
the realistic view to facilitate smarter, more confident decision making
and enhanced visual communication.
GeoMedia 3D is an add-on seamlessly connected to GeoMedia, enabling users to represent existing geospatial datasets in three dimensions through a new 3D map window. By fusing multiple data sources together into a single georeferenced 3D view, users can better utilize this data for enhanced decision support and improved communications – ultimately making the data more relevant and actionable.
Users can also leverage the recently announced Live Link capability, connecting the GeoMedia 3D map window to ERDAS IMAGINE®. This enhances the 3D view with ERDAS IMAGINE’s rich raster capabilities to support synchronized data sharing, viewing, editing, updating, and analysis. Users can leverage these products together, integrating accurately processed imagery and terrain data from ERDAS IMAGINE. Within ERDAS IMAGINE, users have access to a sophisticated set of assisted feature collection capabilities and quantitative image processing that supports change detections and the extraction of details about the earth.
“Many vertical segments are now embracing 3D geospatial solutions to provide a holistic, dynamic view” said Mladen Stojic, Vice President – Geospatial, Intergraph. “Organizations can accurately visualize, navigate, analyze, and interact with 3D data natively in GeoMedia, driving more informed and timely decisions.”
GeoMedia 3D provides increased performance and scalability. In addition, users will experience enhanced memory management with new 3D visibility control for the 3D map window. This release also provides the ability to extrude features based on elevation or selected attributes, providing a rich set of options for graphical depiction of feature characteristics or data trends. With GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1, users can also import capabilities for pre-built city models such as CityGML and Google files for incorporating other readily available 3D models into projects.
To learn more about Intergraph’s geospatial offerings, please visit http://www.intergraph.com/geospatial.
About Intergraph
Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph’s industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data to make processes and infrastructure better, safer and smarter. The company’s software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.
Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction, operation and data management of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions including ERDAS technologies to the public safety and security, defense and intelligence, government, transportation, photogrammetry, and utilities and communications industries. Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) is an independent subsidiary for SG&I’s U.S. federal and classified business.
Intergraph is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB, (Nordic exchange: HEXA B) and (Swiss exchange: HEXN). For more information, visit www.intergraph.com and www.hexagon.com.
GeoMedia 3D is an add-on seamlessly connected to GeoMedia, enabling users to represent existing geospatial datasets in three dimensions through a new 3D map window. By fusing multiple data sources together into a single georeferenced 3D view, users can better utilize this data for enhanced decision support and improved communications – ultimately making the data more relevant and actionable.
Users can also leverage the recently announced Live Link capability, connecting the GeoMedia 3D map window to ERDAS IMAGINE®. This enhances the 3D view with ERDAS IMAGINE’s rich raster capabilities to support synchronized data sharing, viewing, editing, updating, and analysis. Users can leverage these products together, integrating accurately processed imagery and terrain data from ERDAS IMAGINE. Within ERDAS IMAGINE, users have access to a sophisticated set of assisted feature collection capabilities and quantitative image processing that supports change detections and the extraction of details about the earth.
“Many vertical segments are now embracing 3D geospatial solutions to provide a holistic, dynamic view” said Mladen Stojic, Vice President – Geospatial, Intergraph. “Organizations can accurately visualize, navigate, analyze, and interact with 3D data natively in GeoMedia, driving more informed and timely decisions.”
GeoMedia 3D provides increased performance and scalability. In addition, users will experience enhanced memory management with new 3D visibility control for the 3D map window. This release also provides the ability to extrude features based on elevation or selected attributes, providing a rich set of options for graphical depiction of feature characteristics or data trends. With GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1, users can also import capabilities for pre-built city models such as CityGML and Google files for incorporating other readily available 3D models into projects.
To learn more about Intergraph’s geospatial offerings, please visit http://www.intergraph.com/geospatial.
About Intergraph
Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph’s industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data to make processes and infrastructure better, safer and smarter. The company’s software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.
Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction, operation and data management of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions including ERDAS technologies to the public safety and security, defense and intelligence, government, transportation, photogrammetry, and utilities and communications industries. Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) is an independent subsidiary for SG&I’s U.S. federal and classified business.
Intergraph is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB, (Nordic exchange: HEXA B) and (Swiss exchange: HEXN). For more information, visit www.intergraph.com and www.hexagon.com.
GTG Selected for Multiple Software Contracts
Geographic Technologies Group® (GTG®) was selected for multiple software contracts and services including: Delta County, Colorado – purchased three seats of GeoBlade Dispatch. Town of Clayton, North Carolina – purchased GeoBlade Parcel Address Synchronization Tool (PAST) and five seats of GeoBlade Viewer. City of Hoover Board of Education, Alabama – purchased twenty-five (25) seats of GeoBlade Viewer. City of Chesterfield, Missouri Public Works – purchased fifteen (15) seats of GeoBlade Viewer and GeoBlade PAST. City of Wooster, Ohio – purchased five GeoBlade Crimes seats. Lancaster County, South Carolina – purchased GeoBlade Crimes. City of Hoover, Alabama – purchased seventeen (17) seats of GeoBlade Mobile, nineteen (19) seats of GeoBlade Dispatch, and one seat of GeoBlade AVL.
About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG)
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies. GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.
GTG has more than 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains four offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and regional offices in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.
About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG)
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies. GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.
GTG has more than 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains four offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and regional offices in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.
GEO-12 Set for Sell Out
Exhibition space at the UK’s only geospatial trade exhibition is going fast and expected to sell out shortly.
More than ninety percent of stands have already been sold and the organisers are in active discussions regarding the remaining opportunities. Taking place on the 21st and 22nd of March 2012 at the Holiday Inn, London Elstree, GEO-12 is completely free to attend with an average attendance in excess of 600 visitors per year attracted by a packed programme of free seminars, live product demos and great networking opportunities including a Gala Evening.
Exhibitors already committed to GEO-12 include Leica Geosystems, Topcon, Phoenix, SCCS and Opti-cal as well as Z & F, Penmap and 3D Laser Mapping.
Landmark and Ohmex are returning to the event after a short gap while first time exhibitors include UAS/UAV mapping company Gatewing and virtual reality specialists Virtalis. Regular supporters include Faro, C.Scope, Applications in CAD, Hemisphere GPS, Spheron as well as MBS Survey Software and Positioning Resources. GEO-12 has also support from the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the British Cartographic Society and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
“This is a tremendous achievement that puts us in the best possible position to deliver a first class event for both visitors and sponsor organisations,” commented Stephen Booth of PV Publications, organisers of the event and publishers of Geomatics World, GIS Professional and Engineering Surveying Showcase. “We pride ourselves in offering value for money and a return on investment and we can now concentrate our efforts putting together a complete package to attract record visitor numbers including an exciting programme of seminars and debates and networking opportunities.”
The GEO events are designed for everyone involved in the capture and application of geospatial information for construction, civil engineering, development, local / national government agencies, professional survey practice and consultancy. Attracting exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology and developments in the fields of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Satellite Positioning and Navigation systems (GNSS), laser scanning, data modelling and analysis and mapping together with leading trade organisations and academic institutions, this year’s GEO event is a ‘must attend’.
Attendance at GEO-12 is completely free of charge and includes free parking, free onsite refreshments and free entry to a full two-day programme of stimulating seminars and debates. Themes for 2012 include the hot topic of Building Information Management (BIM), ‘Managing Change: opportunities and threats’, a ‘Point Cloud Clinic’ as well as many other topics, streams and speakers. In addition, those wishing to extend their stay can complement their experience with a ticket for the event’s Gala Dinner sponsored by KOREC, topping the evening off with a great deal on overnight accommodation.
More than ninety percent of stands have already been sold and the organisers are in active discussions regarding the remaining opportunities. Taking place on the 21st and 22nd of March 2012 at the Holiday Inn, London Elstree, GEO-12 is completely free to attend with an average attendance in excess of 600 visitors per year attracted by a packed programme of free seminars, live product demos and great networking opportunities including a Gala Evening.
Exhibitors already committed to GEO-12 include Leica Geosystems, Topcon, Phoenix, SCCS and Opti-cal as well as Z & F, Penmap and 3D Laser Mapping.
Landmark and Ohmex are returning to the event after a short gap while first time exhibitors include UAS/UAV mapping company Gatewing and virtual reality specialists Virtalis. Regular supporters include Faro, C.Scope, Applications in CAD, Hemisphere GPS, Spheron as well as MBS Survey Software and Positioning Resources. GEO-12 has also support from the Association for Geographic Information (AGI), the British Cartographic Society and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
“This is a tremendous achievement that puts us in the best possible position to deliver a first class event for both visitors and sponsor organisations,” commented Stephen Booth of PV Publications, organisers of the event and publishers of Geomatics World, GIS Professional and Engineering Surveying Showcase. “We pride ourselves in offering value for money and a return on investment and we can now concentrate our efforts putting together a complete package to attract record visitor numbers including an exciting programme of seminars and debates and networking opportunities.”
The GEO events are designed for everyone involved in the capture and application of geospatial information for construction, civil engineering, development, local / national government agencies, professional survey practice and consultancy. Attracting exhibitors demonstrating the latest technology and developments in the fields of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Satellite Positioning and Navigation systems (GNSS), laser scanning, data modelling and analysis and mapping together with leading trade organisations and academic institutions, this year’s GEO event is a ‘must attend’.
Attendance at GEO-12 is completely free of charge and includes free parking, free onsite refreshments and free entry to a full two-day programme of stimulating seminars and debates. Themes for 2012 include the hot topic of Building Information Management (BIM), ‘Managing Change: opportunities and threats’, a ‘Point Cloud Clinic’ as well as many other topics, streams and speakers. In addition, those wishing to extend their stay can complement their experience with a ticket for the event’s Gala Dinner sponsored by KOREC, topping the evening off with a great deal on overnight accommodation.
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