Z Corporation Establishes Authoritative 3D Printing and 3D Scanning Web Site for Russia Aug 18, 2009
Z Corporation technology is enabling a wide range of applications in manufacturing, architecture, civil engineering, reverse engineering, geographic information systems (GIS), medicine and entertainment. For the latest news and information from Z Corporation, visit. (PR Newswire)
BIO-key to sell its law enforcement division to InterAct Aug 15, 2009
Looking ahead, we will build on the best attributes of both mobile product suites to give first responders the most advanced resources with which they can protect their communities," Filipowski said. BIO-key and InterAct Public Safety Systems have a long-standing working relationship, company officials said. BIO-key technology is a part of InterActs Connections Framework, a collection of products that improve the efficiency of emergency response operations, such as geographic information... (FCW.com)
Firms urged to defend against NGO attacks Aug 15, 2009
It will adopt advanced technology for the precise agriculture systems using Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning System and remote sensing. Earlier, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said at the official opening of the conference that Malaysia had progressively improved its standards of environmental and sustainable practices despite allegations that the palm oil industry had caused the destruction of rainforests and peat lands, loss of... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
BIO-key International Enters Into Agreement to Sell Law Enforcement Division to Interact Public Safety Systems for $11 Million Aug 14, 2009
BIO-key's products have long been part of the InterAct Public Safety System's Connections Framework, a collection of seamlessly integrated products that vastly improve the efficiency of emergency response operations, such as CAD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Records Management Systems (RMS), and Next Generation 9-1-1 phone controllers. "As a result of this acquisition, we have the unique opportunity to deliver the most advanced mobile law enforcement solution to ever hit the market, and... (PR Newswire)
FalconView goes open source for corporate, environmental, government and other users Aug 13, 2009
The FalconView software package allows users to view many different imagery formats, including geographic information systems formats and KML, which is the code used by Google Earth and Google Maps ... The Windows-based FalconView software package allows users to view many different imagery formats, including popular geographic information systems formats and KML, which is the code used by Google Earth and Google Maps. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Vacation no time to get away from it all Aug 5, 2009
Two CPAs, a lawyer, a geographic information systems specialist and me: We kept up. Here's where rational thinkers (including my very kind editors) say: Stop. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
BioVault Locks Up Biometrics Aug 4, 2009
Scientists created a way to combine weather data and geographic information systems software in a visual display for use in disaster response. They. (Science Daily)
The internet can save lives in a bushfire Jul 31, 2009
There is great scope for the intelligent deployment of modern geographic information systems (or geo-informatics) to improve the availability, timeliness and precision of information about actual and potential bushfire activity. The increasing probability and impact of extreme bushfire events necessitates a "step change" in the level of investment in information technology and specifically geo-informatics to help manage the risk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Border papers more negative on immigration Jul 29, 2009
Using content analysis, geographic information systems and contextual data, Branton and her research staff examined 1,227 California newspaper news articles and opinion pieces from 2004 to 2005. Moreover, we found corporate-owned newspapers are more likely to report a negative slant to the issue than privately owned newspapers, Branton said in a statement. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Geography students find route to Juneau Jul 25, 2009
"Geography can be almost anything, said Eran Hood, an associate professor of environmental science who is spearheading the new degree offerings at UAS. In Juneau, the two new degrees, a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science, are associated with the school's environmental science program. The University of Alaska Board of Regents approved the two new degrees last month. They'll complement four geography degrees already offered at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the state's flagship... (Juneau Empire)
Miscrosoft/ESRI app boosts GIS data sharing at Mass. fusion center Jul 25, 2009
One problem theyve faced is how to create a system that correlates data from geographic information systems, analyzes it and gets it into the hands of those who need to take action. We tried a year and a half ago to integrate ArcGIS with Microsoft SharePoint but failed, said Brian Egnitz, GIS program manager for the Massachusetts State Police, which hosts Massachusetts' Commonwealth Fusion Center. (FCW.com)
Geoffrey Garland to perform at 'Twilight Toasts' Jul 19, 2009
"I never really desired or aspired to have a career in music," says Garland, who wound up earning a degree in geography and geographic information systems from UGA in 1998. "I am not a natural performer and I've always wrestled with that idea that if you're a player, you need to get out and play.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
County budget unbalanced by $2.1 million Jul 18, 2009
Eliminate the GIS (geographic information systems) contract that provides outside help with data entry. 5. (Nogales International, AZ)
Wieckowicz-Goodnature engagement Jul 16, 2009
The future bride is a geographic information systems specialist. The future groom is a district conservation specialist. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Is a national GIS on the map? Jul 14, 2009
Government has embraced geographic information systems so thoroughly that the G in GIS might as well stand for government. Agencies big and small at the federal, state and local levels have long looked to GIS to make sense of data and how it integrates with location. (FCW.com)
Providence to open Houston office Jul 11, 2009
It will also be the hub for providing services related to environmental consulting, engineering, planning, critical infrastructure protection, staffing, geographic information systems, insurance adjustments and government services. Since our inception, we have serviced the Houston area from our corporate office in Baton Rouge, our Dallas office, and our staff in Austin, said Rich Major, co-founder of Providence. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Providence Expands in Houston Jul 10, 2009
The new office will serve as a hub for providing services related to Environmental Consulting, Engineering, Planning, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Staffing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Insurance Adjustments, and Government Services. The Houston office will also serve as the division headquarters of Providence Critical Infrastructure Protection (Providence CIP), a strategic business unit of Providence. (PR Newswire)
Wild trout streams list to be published to 'protect' them from development Jul 5, 2009
"We took streams we've already sampled where we know wild trout exist and mapped other streams we've never visited in the same watersheds," said Mike Bialousz, the agency's Geographic Information Systems specialist. "Then we overlaid the maps with demographic information to get a handle on development pressures in order to prioritize the streams for our visits. Census data and population projections were as important as the number of streams with wild fish in a watershed.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MARSHFIELD REED'S ARK: The limitations of maps Jul 3, 2009
As for Erin, while her knowledge of what is often thought to be geography is limited, she joins lots of other people in not being able to use the maps to which GPS and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) are closely related. Perhaps most of us, in fact, don t realize the limitations and the treasures of cartography, to speak pompously. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
NCAR teams with Inter-American Development Bank to help Latin America prepare for climate change Jun 26, 2009
An important aspect of the international collaboration is sharing expertise in using climate and weather computer models, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, and other tools to better understand current and future climate trends. The IDB is funding the $1 million program as part of its efforts to help nations in the region increase their resiliency to anticipated impacts of climate change. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Are Utilities Truly Exploiting their GIS? Jun 26, 2009
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to integrate geographic data with other corporate data has become absolutely vital to this task. Let's begin by looking at some of the common challenges a utility faces today. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production Jun 26, 2009
Improvements in irrigation, fertilization and agricultural equipment using technologies ranging from geographic information systems and global analytical maps to the development of precision, high performance equipment. Applying sophisticated management and technologies on a global scale, essentially extending research and investment into developing regions of the world. (EurekAlert!)
Chatham University expands biology program Jun 23, 2009
The new offering will include courses on plant development, geographic information systems, soil science, wetlands ecology and biostatistics. Internships and field seminars will be included. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Long-range planning on front burner (499) Jun 16, 2009
Armed with the latest technology, including digitized zoning maps utilizing geographic information systems, the team has leaped into the 21st century, embarking on several projects, including at least one massive one updating the CZO, the county law that includes zoning information on every single land parcel on the island ... The zoning-digitization project involves using geographic information systems to be able to construct an island-wide view of all existing county zoning residential,... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
ASU has vital role Jun 16, 2009
"Everyone feels a real sense of responsibility to get this right," said Tim Donnelly, who has a master's degree in geographic information systems and is part of the mission operations team. ASU's role in the lunar orbiter mission is again focusing attention on the school's space research. (AZCentral -- News)
WorldView-1 Satellite Sensor Collects a Miracle Shot on April 5, 2009 during Missile Launch from Taepodong Missile Complex in North Korea May 17, 2009
Since the early 2000s, Satellite Imaging Corporation has served as a leader in the fields of remote sensing, satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), providing our global client base with intelligent high resolution 2D and 3D satellite imagery products featuring unparalleled precision and quality. In today s increasingly sensitive political climate, our state-of-the-art image capturing and processing capabilities for and other geospatial applications -- combined with unrivaled... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
B-CU adds environmental science programs May 7, 2009
Where many traditional science programs prepare researchers in specialized areas, such as marine biology and chemistry, students who know a little about a lot of different fields - science, geographic information systems, economics - are becoming more and more useful, said Geoff Scott, center director ... Ecologists can cover more ground with knowledge of geographic information systems. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Council OKs GIS contracts9:38 am | (No comments posted.) May 7, 2009
Published: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 9:38 AM CDT The Watertown City Council on Monday unanimously authorized Mayor Paul Fox to sign agreements with First District Association of Local Governments involving geographic information systems. Under the first contract that would run through Dec. 31 and not exceed 18,200, the district will. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Swine Flu Update: At Least 18 Counties Affected; Human-to-Pig Infection Reported In Canada May 4, 2009
(Credit: World Health Organization / Public Health and Geographic Information Systems). Related Stories. (Science Daily)
From Swine Flu To Dengue Fever: Infectious Disease Risks On The Rise May 1, 2009
Kitron specializes in spatial epidemiology using geographic information systems (GIS) and other methods to gather environmental data and create maps to pinpoint disease agents and their vectors in time and space. The outbreak was traced to a patient who had recently traveled to Papua, New Guinea. (Science Daily)
Day Software Strengthens Its Board of Directors With Two New Nominations Apr 29, 2009
Prior to leading Netegrity, Bycoff was Chief Operating Officer at MapInfo Corporation (MAPS), where he spent three years developing the company into the leader in the geographic information systems market. Before that, he was at Prime Computer where he served as Vice President of Marketing and ran several business units. (Primezone Releases)
More of this story Apr 29, 2009
Using the town s Geographic Information Systems technology, the goal would be to establish a ranking system to prioritize what infrastructure work would be coming up next, providing funding is available, Brown said. This is an important piece for us, because while we ve done the roads and have assigned rankings, there s a lot more infrastructure out there that needs to be considered, Brown said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
In Mexico, demand increases for specialization Apr 19, 2009
Shane Runquist is a specialist in geographic information systems, and went to Mexico to assist agencies in interpreting geographic data for zoning and municipal planning. Ready to join them are new recruits to the Mexico program - a mid-career economist and State Department veteran, several PhDs, and a contingent of retirees eager to accept subsistence wages to work with foreign government agencies. (Boston Globe)
Earth Day 2009: Green technologies and buildings bloom on the National Mall Apr 17, 2009
More than 40 college teams and other exhibitors from across the country will show their innovative solutions for an environmentally sustainable future, including generating ethanol from coffee production wastewater, embedding small glass spheres in house paint to deflect heat in the summer, and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to maximize prairie switch grass ethanol yield. The expo will begin at noon on Saturday, April 18 and will also showcase EPA's Annual People, Prosperity and... (EurekAlert!)
Public Works OKs GIS contracts9:15 am | (No comments posted.) Apr 16, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:15 AM CDT The Watertown Public Works Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved two contracts with First District Association of Local Governments involving geographic information systems. Both agreements will be recommended to the City Council for final approval. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Asthma Plus Traffic Equals Poor Lung Function Apr 16, 2009
Balmes' team found out how close each participant lived to the nearest roadway using road-location data provided by geographic information systems. They then compared lung function with the distance from a roadway of any type. (MEDLINEplus)
One barrel trash proposed Apr 16, 2009
According to a Feb. 24 presentation by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator John Mangiaratti, Westford sends to North Andover incinerators an average of 1. 2 tons per household and with nearly 7,000 households, the community sent almost 10,000 tons, or $700,000 worth, to the incinerators last year. (Westford Eagle, MA)
CyberCity 3D and Prudential California Realty Ink Deal Apr 13, 2009
a state-of-the-art, 3D geospatial modeling company located in El Segundo, CA, specializes in emerging Geo-Web solutions for the real estate, travel destination, government, and geographic information systems (GIS) industries. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
> Special Project: Texas Southern University Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Apr 11, 2009
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs building is a 82,000-square-foot facility that houses instruction space, including a 250-seat auditorium, several 120-seat lecture halls, general classroom space, a geographic information systems lab, crime lab and a public policy simulation lab. In addition to these instructional areas, the building houses the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research Institute, the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace and administrative space for... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Nigeria: Web-Based City Map Guide Comes to Lagos Apr 10, 2009
" Geographic information systems (GIS) are currently used widely in the Western World, but Nigeria still has a way to go in adopting the technology. "At the moment GIS in Nigeria is yet to be fully developed. This is because we still do not have access to cheap source data and software. (allAfrica.com)
Land southeast of Cam-plex could host UW/GE plant Apr 4, 2009
The proposed site location was identified from the published coordinates through the Campbell County Geographic Information Systems Office. City Administrator Mike Muirhead said he still is not at liberty to comment on the site location or why it was chosen. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Historical ecologists map a changing landscape Mar 28, 2009
A few weeks ago it was wetlands near the summit of Mount Diablo, found on a map from the 1880s that Grossinger's colleague Ruth Askevold, a geographic information systems analyst, had matched on her computer. "The cool thing of the day," Grossinger called it, standing at Askevold's double-monitor workstation and watching as she flipped back and forth between a map from 1880 and aerial photos from 1939 and 2005. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Australia's Most Endangered Snake Might Need More Bush Burning Mar 27, 2009
21, 2007) Researchers are using geographic information systems technology and radio transmitters to track timber rattlesnakes this fall to determine whether new mountain subdivisions and road-building are. (Feb. (Science Daily)
HI-TECH SOLUTIONS Mar 22, 2009
Behar Hussein, the IRC's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expert, says: "It all sounds rather complicated, but the difference it makes in people's lives is simple: they now have regular, safe drinking water close to their homes. That can't be underestimated.". Take the village of Washefaka in SNNPR region, for example. (AlertNet)
Letters to the editor: March 19 edition Mar 20, 2009
He was recruited to join a board just beginning to emerge from a legacy of 30 years of lead pencils, and adding machine, and a clerk, into the world of computers and Geographic Information Systems. The board lucked out with the technology, a first-class staff and soon Mr. Morgan. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Northrop Grumman Receives 19th Nunn-Perry Award From Department of Defense for Mentor-Protege Program Mar 18, 2009
March 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - ) recently received its 19th U.S. Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Award for its work mentoring Client/Server Software Solutions Inc. (CSSS.NET) in geographic information systems technologies through the Defense Department's Mentor-Protege Program ... Under the Mentor-Protege agreement sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Northrop Grumman provided industry-leading training covering a broad range of... (Primezone Releases)
Manifold Sets New GIS Record for Supercomputing Desktop Mar 16, 2009
net today announced a new world record for the number of processors used in a personal computer for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) processing. At the company's 2009 European User Meeting in London, Manifold demonstrated an upcoming new software product that simultaneously utilized over 1440 processor cores to perform a remote sensing image computation at supercomputer speed with over 3. (PR Newswire)
Community College looks to the stars Mar 12, 2009
A new geographic information systems program is coming soon, too, Spangler said. Although the school's radio station and audio-visual program are not new, all of their equipment is. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
Airborne Fungi Linked To Asthma Epidemic In Puerto Rico Mar 11, 2009
Using the Geographic Information Systems they could address factors of geology, geography, vegetation abundance, atmospheric conditions and human activities such as industry and vehicle traffic that might influence fungal distribution. Airborne fungi are a potential health hazard to everyone. (Science Daily)
Marine protected areas get a boost from new UCSB Web-based program Mar 6, 2009
From left, Chad Burt, Web developer; Chris Macdonald, cartographer; Jared Kibele, Geographic Information Systems analyst; and Will McClintock, Marine Map director and GIS manager, demonstrate the interactive, Web-based Marine Map ... "We're working from a whole host of data sources - from the Department of Fish and Game, and from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)," said Jared Kibele, geographic information systems analyst and a member of McClintock's team. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Community forum on ICMA report draws huge turnout Mar 5, 2009
Additional recommendations from the report for emergency services include: A policy recommendation that meetings between the Boone Fire, EMS, and Police along with Central Dispatch should be undertaken with the goal of creating time stamps that can be retrieved and analyzed for performance measuring; a policy recommendation that based on time stamps at dispatch, all should utilize the radio system or other system as directed to record the times for quality control and improvement purposes, as... (Boone Today, IA)
Communities and the grassroots future of tourism Mar 2, 2009
PFH s project began in 2006 and has been carried out in three phases: Phase 1 involved a gathering of wisdom from around Pasifika to define the project; in Phase 2, an information system was created, using innovative multimedia approaches, including geographic information systems, to visualize the current and potential framework for the development of a viable and sustainable community-based program of hosting visitors. The current Phase 3 is a two-year project, funded by the Administration for... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Open solution to healthcare Feb 26, 2009
Students use geographic information systems to track the spread of infectious diseases. Health workers use mobile phones to gather data from women and children in rural households the data is submitted to the district health office, which uses it to plot health trends in the area. (iAfrica.com)
Picking a profession Feb 26, 2009
He majored in geographic information systems, and did not use Facebook to get his current job as a financial officer, but said he did get every job hes had since college through networking. Davis said one of the most important things to learn in college is communication and dedication. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Maps give policymakers birds-eye view on health Feb 25, 2009
The price starts at $500 a month and goes up depending on how much data the subscriber wants to upload to the system, which uses geographic information systems technology. The Health Foundation and AAFP worked together on HealthLandscape because they both happened to be interested in the concept at the same time. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Next Generation Digital Maps Are Laser Sharp Feb 24, 2009
Scientists created a way to combine weather data and geographic information systems software in a visual display for use in disaster response. They. (Science Daily)
David Lee Bradford Feb 24, 2009
He worked for several years as a computer programmer before returning to complete a master s in geographic information systems (GIS) from OSU in 2007. At the time of his passing, he was working for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Technology helps keep aerial photographers on the ground Feb 20, 2009
Eric Kenas, manager of geographic information systems at CB Richard Ellis National Mapping Center, said his company purchased the client version of Google Earth and customized it as CBRE Earth, offering clients access to aerial photographs from all over the world, as well as specialty pictures culled from its own database. Many of our marketing teams, in collaboration with our brokerage community, use it and have great success with it, he said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pipes of peace Feb 14, 2009
For all the 21st Century technical wizardry - dynamic modelling, remote sensing, geographic information systems, desalination, biotechnology, or demand management - and the new-found concern with globalisation and privatisation, the crux of water disputes is still little more than opening a diversion gate or garbage floating downstream. Life force. (BBC News -- Science)
Woody Biomass Utilization for Power Generation -- An Overview Feb 7, 2009
Extensive research in the fields of plant genetics, analytical techniques, remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) will immensely help in increasing the energy potential of biomass feedstock. Bioenergy systems offer significant possibilities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to their immense potential to replace fossil fuels in energy production. (Energy Pulse, CO)
