Des Plaines -- This year, the theme is disaster response. The challenge is to develop a map which shows us how GIS could be, or has been used in a disaster response scenario, either real or imagined. Maps could show disaster preparation; use of GIS during a disaster...
FLYPRO Showcases New Drones and System Solutions at CES 2017
LAS VEGAS — FLYPRO, a global pioneer and leader in the intelligent sports drone industry, returned to CES this year, on the back of the firm's success at the annual global technology event in 2016. CES 2017, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year,...
The FME World Tour is Coming to the UK, Australia & Singapore in 2017
Cambridge, 10 January 2017 (www.1spatial.com) 1Spatial plc, global leaders in managing geospatial data, will be hosting a series of free FME World Tour events in the UK, Australia and Singapore. The sessions will help users and newcomers to FME to understand how best...
Leica Geosystems Gets CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honour
US: Leica Geosystems has been honored with a CES 2017 Innovation Awards for the Leica BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner in the Digital Imaging category. Products entered in were judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and...
GDU Launches the Open Platform Partner Program for New Drone Development
LAS VEGAS — GDU, the leading consumer drone manufacturer focusing on power and portability, today officially announced that the company launched the Open Platform Partner Program to encourage participation with partners for new and exciting modular accessories for...
2017-2018 URISA Vanguard Cabinet Members Announced
Des Plaines, IL - URISA is pleased to announce the newest members of its Vanguard Cabinet. The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is a URISA initiative (which debuted in 2011) to engage young GIS practitioners, increase their numbers in the organization, and better understand...
Mitsubishi Electric to Display Advanced Mobile Mapping System at CES
LAS VEGAS — Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, along with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., announced today that the company will display a future concept of the recently released new model of its Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System, the MMS-G220, in North Hall, booth 7329...
Esri Shares a Vision for the Connected Car at CES 2017
REDLANDS, Calif. — Esri, the global leader in spatial analytics technology, announced its participation at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Esri joins Microsoft's connected car showcase alongside IAV, NXP, Cubic Telecom, and Swiss Re. CES is a global...
GeoNorth Names Douglas (Doug) Hobson as New Executive Director
GeoNorth names Douglas (Doug) Hobson as new Executive Director Previously, Mr Hobson was VP of Airbus (Energy) Oil, Gas and Mining Division, based in Colorado. Three years as Head of Sales in Friedrichshafen, (Germany) and a further three years as Head of Sales and...
ASPRS Announces Vice-President Candidates
Bethesda, MD - Thomas R. Jordan is the recently retired Associate Director and current Lead Research Professional at the Center for Geospatial Research (CGR), Department of Geography at The University of Georgia (UGA). A member of ASPRS since 1979, Jordan is a...
