Geospatial

Countries Share Good Times Using GPS and the Internet

January 19, 2007 - "Canada, Mexico and the United States now have better time coordination than ever before."

Ricoh Releases New GPS-Ready Wi-Fi Digital Camera

January 16, 2007 - High-resolution rugged camera optimizes GIS mapping workflows.

Digital Video & Rider Authentication System Slated for Washington State School Buses

January 4, 2007 - Will provide intelligent identification technologies, a GPS tracking system and wireless reporting of bus and student information to a secure, interactive web site.

NOAA Satellites Aid U.S. Fire Managers

January 4, 2007 - Satellites key in detecting and monitoring the movement of blazes, providing invaluable information to firefighters on the ground.

Mass. GPS Law to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

January 4, 2007 - New statute allows authorities to track batterers.

Monumental Improvement

December 26, 2006 - As genealogists turn to the Web to research public cemetery gravesites, city clerk's staff can devote more time to other tasks.

Maryland Transit Customers to get Real-Time Information at Bus Stops

December 21, 2006 - State-of-the-art global positioning technology drives new customer service initiative.

Guide Released to Using GIS in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

December 18, 2006 - Guidebook for public safety and information technology managers in city and county governments

Satelinx Announces New Business Continuity Management Platform Including Asset Management

December 12, 2006 - Company believes this is the most highly advanced system available in today's market place.

Pennsylvania Technology Venture to Promote State Tourism

December 12, 2006 - Public-private partnership will allow world to experience Pa. Civil War heritage

DriverTech Offers Satellite, Cellular and Wi-Fi Bundle For Trucking Industry

December 5, 2006 - DT4000 incorporates Orbcomm for satellite coverage and low-cost messaging as well as cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for the most cost-efficient message routing.

Innovative Ways to Improve Digital Geospatial Data Infrastructure Sought

December 4, 2006 - Fund an estimated 26 innovative projects in the geospatial data community

u-blox Releases TIM-4R Dead Reckoning GPS Module

November 28, 2006 - Continuous coverage allows for GPS-enabled applications such as emergency vehicle services, asset and vehicle tracking products.

Emergency Response Patient Tracking Model Debuts in New England Disaster Exercise

November 21, 2006 - "This effectively showed how the entire Eastern Seaboard could be involved in sharing vital data related to multiple jurisdictions during a widespread outbreak or emergency."

Location Intelligence Plays Vital Role in Rebuilding Louisiana Community Health Systems

November 16, 2006 - "In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Bureau was tasked with comparing healthcare facilities with the new altered populations."

Social Networking Moves to a New Level To Attract Young Users

November 14, 2006 - Young people are really into social networking and GPS embedded into wireless devices like cell phones will take location information to the next level.

Pa. Geographic Information Systems Day

November 10, 2006 - Booth exhibits, a map contest, and real-world geospatial technology applications

Chandler, Ariz., to Promote Technology Through GIS Day

November 10, 2006 - Will explore how GIS is used in daily life

Ekahau Launches Next-Generation Software Engine for Real-Time Location Tracking

November 9, 2006 - Company says EPE 4.0 offers improved accuracy and scalability, ease of deployment and integrated tag management capabilities.

How Local Governments Provide GIS Services via the Web

November 2, 2006 - "By making these GIS-based services available to the community via the Web, city and county governments are providing a powerful resource to the public"