Major Geospatial Press Releases and Industry Updates from March 16, 2005
ESRI – Redlands, CA, United States of America
ESRI collaborated with prominent information technology companies to host an executive-level healthcare briefing in Austria, bringing together industry leaders to explore advanced technology applications within the healthcare sector.
IMAGIN – East Lansing, MI, United States of America
IMAGIN revealed details of its upcoming conference agenda and announced a keynote speaker, outlining a program designed to engage the geospatial community with current developments and strategic discussions.
Kheops Technologies, Inc. – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Kheops expanded the capabilities of JMap by introducing support for ArcSDE, strengthening enterprise-level data management and integration options for GIS users.
March 16, 2005
ArcGIS 9 Military Analyst – Released by ESRI
ArcGIS 9 Military Analyst became commercially available, providing defense and intelligence professionals with specialized geospatial analysis tools tailored for military applications.
EarthData Holdings, Inc. – Washington, DC, United States of America
An EarthData employee was elected president of a major industry association, reflecting the organization’s leadership presence within the broader geospatial and mapping sector.
GIS Certification Institute – Park Ridge, IL, United States of America
The GIS Certification Institute appointed Scott Grams as its first Executive Director, marking a significant administrative milestone for the professional certification body serving GIS practitioners.
Laser-Scan – Cambridge, United Kingdom
Laser-Scan announced a strategic collaboration with Geofoto during Intergeo East, highlighting cooperative efforts aimed at advancing geospatial technology solutions.
NAVTEQ – Chicago, IL, United States of America
NAVTEQ recognized winners of its second annual Global Location-Based Services (LBS) Challenge, showcasing innovative applications leveraging digital map data and location intelligence.
MWH Soft – Broomfield, Colorado, United States of America
MWH Soft prepared to host the Third International Geoengineering Conference, an event expected to gather industry leaders and present cutting-edge technological developments and smart engineering solutions.
Delaware Department of Transportation – Deployed with support from ESRI
The Delaware Department of Transportation implemented an advanced web-based GIS portal, enhancing public access to transportation data and spatial information services.
Laurens Electric Cooperative – Implemented with ESRI
Laurens Electric Cooperative introduced a mobile ArcPad GIS deployment, enabling field personnel to capture and manage spatial data directly on-site.
Multimap and Robert Dyas announced a significant partnership agreement during Retail Week 2005 in London, underscoring the growing integration of online mapping services within retail operations.
