Directions Magazine - Press Releases

MetaCarta Releases Geotagger Software for the Red Hat Platform

Launch Makes Core Piece of Technology Available as a Stand-Alone Product Cambridge, MA �� February 9, 2009 �� MetaCarta, Inc., the leading provider of geographic search solutions, today announced the release of its Geotagger software for use on the Red Hat platform.

James Fallows to Give His Diagnosis on America’s Well-Being

Redlands, California—February 9, 2010—James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic and commentator on American politics, technology, and culture, will speak in Redlands, California, on Sunday, February 21, 2010. The public is invited to hear his presentation—Is America "Going to Hell"?—which will

ERDAS Adds Support for WorldView-2

Norcross, GA � ERDAS Inc. announces support for WorldView-2 satellite products, enabling users to employ the most accurate satellite stereo imagery for terrain, feature and intelligence production. Using ERDAS IMAGINE and LPS 2010, GEOINT and military analysts, state and local governments, civil organizations, first responders,

Surrey Heath Adopts Cities Revealed�s Carbon Energy Mapping Model

The GeoInformation® Group announces today that Surrey Heath Borough Council and Peerless Housing Group have jointly procured Cities Revealed�s Carbon Energy Mapping solution to help reveal CO2 emissions across the local area. Carbon Energy Mapping is a low cost, authority-wide baseline model for

New web-map builder for OS OpenSpace

An easy to use tool has been introduced for Ordnance Survey�s online mapping API, OS OpenSpace, making it easy to create map mash-ups without the need for technical know-how. OS OpenSpace Web Map Builder is a simple tool that allows users to add markers, routes and

SuperGeo Integrates GPS and GIS Learning into Treasure Hunting Game

SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, develops an interesting application that integrates geographic information system (GIS) as well as global positioning system (GPS) concepts into Treasure Hunting Game. Treasure Hunting Game is a challenging and educational

National Street Gazetteer Helps to Tackle Cold Snap Pothole Danger

Following the worst cold weather conditions for over 30 years in the UK, highway authorities across England and Wales are facing huge challenges in repairing newly formed potholes on our roads. The rich information held within the National Street Gazetteer (NSG), which is coordinated on

Géoclip supports the new web service GLS, the WMS’s cousin.

The GLS standard facilitates the exchange of statistical data on the web. Géoclip Server applications began to implemented this norm in January 2010. GLS (Geo-Linkage Service) defines an internet exchange of geo-referenced statistical data in the form

PenBay Solutions Announces New In-Vision� OnePass Data Collection Capabilities for In-Building Geographic Information Systems

PenBay Solutions LLC (PenBay), the leader in bringing geographic information systems (GIS) technology inside the building, announced a new set of capabilities for spatial data capture inside buildings, a significant enhancement to their In-Vision� OnePass solution. Adding a new strategic mapping platform, this

Ashtech Introduces ProFlex� Lite Duo, a Dual GNSS Board Sensor for Machine, Marine and Advanced Positioning Applications

Ashtech Introduces ProFlex� Lite Duo, a Dual GNSS Board Sensor for Machine, Marine and Advanced Positioning Applications Powerful long-range RTK, heading and relative positioning for harsh environments Nantes, France, February 8, 2010 -- Ashtech (formerly Magellan Professional) today announced the introduction of the

Ashtech Introduces ProFlex� Lite, a Single Board GNSS Sensor for OEM Applications

Ashtech Introduces ProFlex� Lite, a Single Board GNSS Sensor for OEM Applications Easy to integrate, cost-effective, centimeter-level positioning for harsh environments Nantes, France, February 8, 2010 -- Ashtech (formerly Magellan Professional) today introduced the ProFlex Lite, a cost-effective GNSS sensor that allows OEMs

Tele Atlas Helps Drivers Find Their Way Around Vancouver in February

LEBANON, NH � February 8, 2010 �If you�re headed to Vancouver this month, digital maps and dynamic content leader Tele Atlas can help you find your way around the city, from locating the nearest ATM or Chinese restaurant to finding the fastest routes around town.

Pitney Bowes Business Insight Selects Tele Atlas as Preferred Digital Map Provider

Companies Extend Longstanding Collaboration to Enhance Enterprise Applications with Location Intelligence Analysis and Highly Accurate Maps Lebanon, NH and Troy, NY, February 8, 2010 � Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation and location-based solutions, and Pitney

Blue Marble Geodesy and Software Training in London

Gardiner, Maine � February 8, 2010 - Blue Marble Geographics (http://www.bluemarblegeo.com) announces an opportunity to experience their popular Applied Geodesy and Software Training in London with Oceanology 2010 the week of March 8th. Blue Marble�s geospatial data manipulation and conversion solutions are used worldwide

WhiteStar to Demo Streaming Imagery, Re-Branded Products at ESRI PUG

WhiteStar Corp., a supplier of cartographic data products and services to the oil and gas industry, will demonstrate the new WhiteStar Streaming Imagery� service along with the recently re-branded line of WhiteStar Exploration Cube� map products next week at the ESRI Petroleum Users Group (PUG)

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco Unveil Landmark Climate.Gov Portal to Climate Information

In a press conference earlier today, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco unveiled a new Web site � www.climate.gov � that will serve as a single point-of-entry for NOAA�s climate information, data, products and services. This climate portal will provide information

Snowflake Software: Get trained on INSPIRE with over 25% discount.

Snowflake Software is giving a £100 discount off of all training courses booked by 31 March and taken by 30 June. And with the INSPIRE legislation being a key driver for most in the industry, why not use the offer to get over 25% discount

GEO-10 Supports Emergency Mapping Charity

The organisers of GEO-10 are putting together a fundraiser for MapAction, the charity that provides field mapping for disaster emergencies. As part of a recently announced programme of events the fund raising activity will take place at a Las Vegas style gala evening and will

Masternaut geo-location innovation displays real and virtual worlds on camera phones

Masternaut Three X has launched an advanced camera phone application that enables digital images to be displayed together with associated business data. The Augmented Reality solution is the first of its kind within the vehicle tracking and mobile resource management sector to use Layar Browser

Sidwell to Offer GIS Forum in Iowa

St. Charles, IL � The Sidwell Company will host a free, daylong GIS Forum for local government users across the state of Iowa. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn-Airport in Des Moines on February 10, 2010. You are encouraged