Geospatial News and Articles

Where's the Data? GIS Helps Answer Enterprise Questions, Says NASCIO

Add to My GT: Jul 23, 2008 - "GIS is really a portfolio of capabilities that extends across the enterprise."

Immersive GIS to Engage Citizens Like Never Before Add to My GT:

Aug 1, 2008 - Transportation, public health, economic development and a school finder among rich geospatial applications now available.

Where's the Data? GIS Helps Answer Enterprise Questions, Says NASCIO Add to My GT:

Jul 23, 2008 - "GIS is really a portfolio of capabilities that extends across the enterprise."

Kathrine Cargo Elected URISA President Add to My GT:

Jul 22, 2008 - "URISA has been and continues to be a great source of inspiration to me in my work as a GIS/Mapping Coordinator."

Delaware to Map Cancer Incidence Rates Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - "The people of Delaware should be able to obtain as much cancer information about our state as they can without jeopardizing the privacy of any of our residents with cancer."

Virtual Alabama Wins Another Award Add to My GT:

Jul 18, 2008 - A computerized database of information superimposed on satellite imagery and aerial photography of all 67 counties.

Group Urges Congress to Move Forward on Broadband Mapping Add to My GT:

Jul 14, 2008 - Move toward a needed national policy of broadband deployment.

Mapping Tool Helps Coordinate Emergency Resources at G8 Summit Add to My GT:

Jul 14, 2008 - Battlefield Visualization System proves valuable for emergency planning.

NASA Responds to California Wildfire Emergency Imaging Request Add to My GT:

Jul 11, 2008 - Onboard sensor can detect temperature differences from less than one-half degree to approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Salzburg, Austria, to Participate in Digital Cities Initiative Add to My GT:

Jul 9, 2008 - "This type of pilot program will help us better understand how we can create an attractive and sustainable future for Salzburg and its people."

Alabama Water Systems to be Digitally Mapped Add to My GT:

Jul 7, 2008 - "This map will be a valuable tool for communities across the state. It will help with economic development, water sharing during times of emergency, and even with improving fire safety."

California CIO Announces Members of Geospatial Information Systems Task Force Add to My GT:

Jul 7, 2008 - "This is just one example of a technology that we must tap further into and coordinate throughout the federal, state and local governments."

System Estimates Geographic Location of Photos Add to My GT:

Jul 3, 2008 - New technology could have forensic applications.

GIS Conference U.S. Virgin Islands Nov. 19-21 Add to My GT:

Jul 2, 2008 - Will focus on regional and local integration of GIS technology through business and intergovernmental collaboration.

AlertSanDiego Earns Golden Watchdog Award Add to My GT:

Jul 1, 2008 - "I don't know how we could have possibly evacuated 515,000 people safely without it. Not one citizen, despite these six very dangerous wildfires, was caught in a fire during the evacuation."

Bay Area Selected for one of the World's Largest Intelligent Transportation Systems Tests Add to My GT:

Jun 27, 2008 - U.S. DOT partners with Caltrans to move California motorists one step closer to instant travel information and safety technologies.

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