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ISRO to map landslides in J&K using satellite to generate alerts
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2016

Esri Maps the Way to a More Connected World at IoT West

REDLANDS, Calif. - Global smart-mapping leader Esri today announced that telecom executive Randy Frantz will be featured at the Internet of Things West conference on November 3, 2016, in Las Vegas. Internet of Things West is an...

Thursday, November 3rd, 2016

Delair-Tech and Microdrones Sign Partnership Agreement

LAS VEGAS - UAV Commercial Expo — Delair-Tech, a world leader in professional fixed wing UAVs, and microdrones, the groundbreaking developer and manufacturer of industrial-grade multicopters, have signed a revolutionary partnership agreement. Following the recent acquisition of...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Japanese Research Team Uncovering Sun’s Mysteries

Although solar energy sources are located at the core of the Sun, the temperature of the upper part of the solar atmosphere (i.e., chromosphere and corona) is higher than that of the visible surface (i.e., photosphere). The...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

DigitalGlobe to Present at the Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference on November 3rd

WESTMINSTER, Colo. - DigitalGlobe, Inc. (NYSE: DGI), a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions, today announced that members of its management will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference in...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

David Weaver Receives 2016 Peter S. Thacher Award

Falmouth, MA  - On October 18, 2016, former Vice President of Applied Geographics,Inc. (AppGeo), David Weaver, was presented with the  Peter S. Thacher Award at the Northeast Arc Users Group ( NEARC) annual conference held in Falmouth,...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Unleashing the Power of Open Earth Observation Data Group on Earth Observations to Convene in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Geneva - Hosted by the Russian Federation, led by ROSHYDROMET and ROSCOSMOS, the  intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO) will convene its international Plenary on 9- 10 November in St. Petersburg. The entire Earth observation community gathers...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Garmin Introduces the GPSMAP 64sc, Adds 8MP Camera with Geotagging and Flash Capabilities to Trusted GPS Handheld

OLATHE, Kan.- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GPSMAP 64sc, updating the popular line of rugged, button-operated outdoor handhelds with an 8MP camera complete with geotagging and flash functionality. The...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Accenture Acquires Realworld OO Systems B.V., a Leading Utilities Geographic Information System Business

AMSTERDAM - Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has acquired Realworld OO Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based division of Realworld Holding B.V. that specializes in geographic information system (GIS) solutions. These solutions help utilities digitize and optimize their electricity, water and natural...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

Topcon Announces Distribution of the New Intel(R) Falcon 8+ System for North American Markets

LIVERMORE, CA and CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Topcon Positioning Group announces the new Intel Falcon 8+ System, a patented V-shaped eight-rotor unmanned aerial system (UAS) for the United States and Canada markets that will be...

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016

What We’ve Found by Mapping Incidents of Intolerance Across South Asia

­ Intolerance is a rising global concern and South Asia is no exception. In Uttar Pradesh, India, a young victim of a so-called honour killing left a chilling video predicting her death at the hands of family...