Esri/Geoloqi Tells iOS Developers How to Replace MapKit with ArcGIS

The ArcGIS SDK for iOS provides just as much and even more functionality as Apple's standard MapKit framework. Some of the vocabulary and terms used may be unfamiliar to those coming from...

WorldDEM - Reaching New Heights

The German radar satellite, TanDEM-X, is in the process of generating a global Digital Elevation Model - WorldDEM - of unprecedented quality, accuracy and coverage. In this article, William Van Rensalier Parker, associate at PACE Government...

Call for Presentations: Location Intelligence Conference and Oracle Spatial and Graph User Conference

Directions Magazine and Oracle are collaborating to offer consecutive events over two days in Washington, DC. This is a valuable opportunity to share your knowledge with a respected audience of geospatial and information technology professionals. Directions Magazine and Oracle Bring the Power of Place to Business and Government ... come join us.

Upcoming Webinars

Learn About the Google / GeoEye Insurance Solution Set
Wednesday, October 24
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MapInfo Stratus: Innovative Approach for Web Mapping
Tuesday, October 30
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Maps and Traffic for Retail and Geo-marketing with TomTom
Wednesday, November 14
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News Update

Merck Grant Creates New GLOBE School and other Education GIS News

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School [Coal Township, PA] has received a Merck "Neighbor of Choice" community grant for the purpose of designing and implementing a Lourdes GLOBE Imagination Station. The station will feature the...

Predicting Malaria Spread with Cellphones and other Health GIS News

Millions of cellphone users in Kenya are helping the fight against malaria. In the Oct. 12 issue of the journal Science, scientists report using cellphone location data to create a map of "sources" and "sinks" of malaria, which...

Update: Studies: GIS Good for Utilities, AEC Firms Want to Fix Infrastructure, Apple Maps Uses Less Data

Bill Meehan Esri’s director of utility solutions responded to my query regarding more data about the sample used in the Esri study: Q: What professionals/organizations were surveyed (were they all Esri users? Users of any GIS...

Placecast Offers Discounts to Stores Nearby via Credit Card and other LBS News

Placecast, which offers retailers a way to offer discounts, has a new offering as of today. After signing up with credit card company, carrier, or retailer things start to roll. ...when the consumer gets close to a particular...

Google Adds to Maps API to Support Mobile Asset Management

Google Maps Tracks API allows an organization to build applications that can store, display and analyze GPS data on a map. The API is built on top of Google’s reliable cloud infrastructure and offers specialized features such...

The Online GIS Certificate Program at Elmhurst College prepares students from many disciplines, including career changers, for occupations in the geospatial technologies field. Specifically designed for professionals, the program is offered entirely online and includes the unique aspects of required programming courses in Python and web mapping applications as well as a practical capstone experience. Students learn from dedicated geospatial professionals helping students earn their certificate in less than one year from start to completion. Elmhurst College is one of a handful of colleges with a dedicated GIS server that enables a hands-on learning experience in a remote desktop setting.