Geographic data and information

Hexagon introduces Security & Surveillance portfolio for rail

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Mardi, septembre 14, 2021
Geographic data and information, Efficiency, 3D, Infrastructure, Security, Safety, GSI, IOT, Software, Public sector, Nasdaq, Lidar, National Security Surveillance Act, City, United States Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality, Solution, HEXA, Partnership, Physical geography, Rail transport, Risk management, Transport

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, in partnership with Hexagon's Geosystems division, today introduced Hexagon's Security & Surveillance portfolio for rail.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division, in partnership with Hexagon's Geosystems division, today introduced Hexagon's Security & Surveillance portfolio for rail.
  • Comprised of an integrated set of solutions proven in rail operations around the globe, the portfolio unites 3D surveillance systems with best-in-class security, dispatching and collaboration software.
  • "Rail networks have a broad spectrum of security needs, and Hexagon's Security & Surveillance portfolio uniquely spans different hazards, capabilities and teams.
  • Hexagon's Security & Surveillance portfolio builds on Hexagon's existing capabilities for rail safety and security operations.

HERE powers vast majority of new car models launching at IAA Mobility

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Lundi, septembre 6, 2021
Web mapping, Software, Geographic data and information, Mobile software, Here Technologies, Here WeGo

Munich, IAA Mobility The IAA Mobility in Munich will play host to the launch of more than 40 new car models this week.

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  • Munich, IAA Mobility The IAA Mobility in Munich will play host to the launch of more than 40 new car models this week.
  • Launched by a variety of carmakers across different categories, the vast majority of these models have one thing in common: they are coming to market with HERE on board.
  • HERE, the leading location data and technology platform, will be part of at least 39 of an anticipated 44 new production models launching at the show.
  • This strong showing at IAA Mobility demonstrates that the worlds leading carmakers trust HERE when it comes to location expertise, said Fred Hessabi, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies.

Maxar Awarded $26M Contract to Continue Development and Support for NGA’s Open Mapping Platform

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Jeudi, août 19, 2021
Defense, Satellite, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Other Defense, Contracts, Company, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Legislation, Twitter, Engineering, Intention, Geographic data and information, NGA, Small business, Government, Flipboard, Technology, New, American School (economics), Machine learning, Forward-looking statement, EDGAR, NYSE, Intelligence, Risk, Goal, SEDAR, Solution, YouTube, SoundCloud, Phrase, TSX, COVID-19, Department, Toronto Stock Exchange, Weapon, Risk management, Public relations

Under the agreement, Maxar will continue to provide engineering, software development and geospatial tradecraft in support of NOME.

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  • Under the agreement, Maxar will continue to provide engineering, software development and geospatial tradecraft in support of NOME.
  • NOME was initially developed to support NGAs foundation mapping mission, but the platform emerged as a powerful tool to perform unclassified mission support remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Maxar is excited to continue building upon the 10 years of development that have gone into NOME, said Tony Frazier, Maxars Executive Vice President of Global Field Operations.
  • We look forward to further advancing the platform and its applications, to include NGA mission support, AI/ML initiatives and research.

NV5 Selected for $6 Million in Geospatial Awards to Support the US Geological Survey

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Lundi, août 16, 2021
Private sector, NASDAQ, Environment, CEO, News, State government, Company, NV5, LinkedIn, USGS, Twitter, Water, PE, Compliance, GLOBE, Instagram, Geographic data and information, Technology, Nasdaq, Engineering, Safety, Industry, Surveying

Under these awards, NV5 Geospatial will perform over 20,000 square miles of lidar data collection and data analytics in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Alaska.

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  • Under these awards, NV5 Geospatial will perform over 20,000 square miles of lidar data collection and data analytics in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Alaska.
  • The goal of the USGS 3DEP program is to provide a national baseline of high-resolution, three-dimensional topographic elevation data across the United States.
  • The elevation data provided by the 3DEP program is used to make critical decisions related to the environment, property, infrastructure, and safety.
  • NV5 Geospatial has supported the 3DEP program and the local governments and private organizations that partner with USGS since the programs inception, said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5.

Matanuska Telephone Association Chooses Esri to Help Manage Network That Spans 10,000 Square Miles

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Mercredi, août 4, 2021
Networks, Internet, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Esri, Redlands, California, ESRI, Geographic information system, GIS software, Geographic data and information, California, Geography, Esri International User Conference

Expanding that network further requires quickly burying as much cable as possible during warmer construction months, saving harsh winters for making connections.

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  • Expanding that network further requires quickly burying as much cable as possible during warmer construction months, saving harsh winters for making connections.
  • Thats why they selected GIS software from Esri , the global leader in location intelligence technology.
  • Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents.
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Planet’s Commercial Satellite Imagery Data Reveals Critical Geopolitical Developments

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Lundi, août 2, 2021
Satellite, Software, Defense, Audio, Video, Other Defense, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Geographic data and information, Applied sciences, Keyhole Markup Language, Web mapping, Planetary science, Freemium, Google Earth, Satellite imagery, Planet, Satellite, Missile

In recent weeks, the power of Planets global, daily satellite imagery has been on display across a series of breaking stories in The Washington Post , The New York Times , and National Public Radio (NPR).

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  • In recent weeks, the power of Planets global, daily satellite imagery has been on display across a series of breaking stories in The Washington Post , The New York Times , and National Public Radio (NPR).
  • The international news stories revealed significant developments on Chinas missile and nuclear weapon programs that were identified using Planets scaled and innovative earth data platform.
  • Together, using Planets data and imagery solutions, the two groups identified roughly 230 new silos, allowing for more transparency on this significant expansion of Chinas missile infrastructure.
  • Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions.

Esri Signs Goodwill Protocol with Atlas University

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Lundi, août 2, 2021
Education, Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Software, University, Esri, Redlands, California, Atlas University, Esri, California, Geographic data and information, GIS software

Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced it signed a protocol to extend cooperation with Atlas University in Istanbul, Turkey, through its distributor, Esri Turkey.

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  • Esri , the global leader in location intelligence, today announced it signed a protocol to extend cooperation with Atlas University in Istanbul, Turkey, through its distributor, Esri Turkey.
  • In doing so, Atlas University seeks to enable students to learn and develop the application of geospatial technology in all their activities.
  • Evaluating the protocol, the president of the Board of Trustees of Atlas University, Dr. Yusuf Elgrm, emphasized the cooperation between Atlas University and Esri Turkey, and commented, "Moving forward, I firmly believe that R&D studies will contribute to the transformation of our university's scientific potential into economic value."
  • "We did not hesitate for a minute to cooperate with Atlas University, a progressive and dynamic university in the fields of education and R&D," said Bar Uz, Esri Turkey CEO.

Ecobot Environmental Compliance Platform Featured as ArcGIS Marketplace 'Water and Air Provider' Partner

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Mercredi, juillet 21, 2021
GIS software, Geographic data and information, ArcGIS, Esri, ArcGIS Server, CityEngine

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobot , the transformative environmental data reporting platform, has been selected as one of 16 Esri partners to be featured on the ArcGIS Marketplace .

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  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobot , the transformative environmental data reporting platform, has been selected as one of 16 Esri partners to be featured on the ArcGIS Marketplace .
  • ArcGIS , a geographic information system (GIS) application developed and maintained by industry leader Esri , has chosen "sustainability" as the overarching theme for the products that will be featured from July through September.
  • "On behalf of the Ecobot team, we are pleased with the opportunity to be featured on the ArcGIS Marketplace as they spotlight the importance of sustainability," said Lee Lance, CEO of Ecobot.
  • In 2020, Ecobot announced its partnership with Esri to integrate the company's enhanced GIS mapping and data capabilities.

New Esri Book Introduces Young Readers to Spatial Thinking

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Mardi, juillet 20, 2021
Other Technology, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Software, Education, Esri, Redlands, California, Esri, Geographic data and information, GIS software, California, Geography

Written by three members of the Esri staff, The Locators follows two kids, Lucy and Oliver, and their pet, Moe the Parrot, as they solve problems in the world using maps, technology, and spatial thinking.

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  • Written by three members of the Esri staff, The Locators follows two kids, Lucy and Oliver, and their pet, Moe the Parrot, as they solve problems in the world using maps, technology, and spatial thinking.
  • This hands-on approach encourages critical and spatial thinking while also reinforcing reading comprehension and vocabulary.
  • If outside the United States, visit esri.com/esripressorders for complete ordering options, or visit esri.com/distributors to contact your local Esri distributor.
  • Esri, the Esri globe logo, The Science of Where, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions.

SJI Honored for Special Achievement in GIS

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Jeudi, juillet 15, 2021
GIS software, Geographic data and information, Esri, Redlands, California, ArcGIS, SJI, Geographic information system, California

The users honored with awards are demonstrating all the groundbreaking possibilities of GIS software.

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  • The users honored with awards are demonstrating all the groundbreaking possibilities of GIS software.
  • Among these systems is a geographic information system (GIS), and SJI selected Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise platform.
  • SJI was one of 193 organizationsin areas such as commercial industry, defense, transportation, nonprofit work, telecommunications, and governmentto be honored.
  • SJI (NYSE: SJI), an energy services holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to its customers through three primary subsidiaries.