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Diamond Data Systems, Inc. - Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina Posted on March 13, 2006 Last year, the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) featured a spotlight on a company, Diamond Data Systems, Inc., who [much luck countless others] had suffered severe setbacks as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Overnight, DDS essentially went from being a “local” to a “national” company after Hurricane Katrina. Employees were temporarily spread out throughout the country in Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. The experiences of Diamond Data Systems, Inc. are an amazing example or determination and resolve.
Mapping Northeast Utilities Underground Network Posted on February 24, 2006 It’s difficult to appreciate the danger and frustration that underground workers face in their daily tasks. Imagine going to work in the middle of the street where you need cones and a barrier for protection, and maybe even a policeman: where you need to test the manhole cover for stray voltage and the air for dangerous gases. This article takes a closer look at the challenges faced by a major utility in mapping their underground network.
GISuser Suggested Geospatial Technology Events, 2006 Posted on February 23, 2006 Spring is finally almost here, and with it comes the start of another busy conference season. Determining which events to spend your time and money on can be a challenge. The following are a list of some of the key GIS & Geospatial technology conferences that you might consider attending… these are my top picks for the year (please note that smaller more highly focused events are not being considered, however, there are many other events that you might wish to consider). You'll also find some tips on regional events, training, podcasts, and some travel tips.
Online GIS Career Resources - Tips, Resources, and Recruiting Leads Posted on December 21, 2005 The year-end is always a great time to start that search for a new job or perhaps beef up your staff with some new additions. This feature article provides some useful tips for online recruitment of GIS professionals. We offer up TONS of leads to our favorite online GIS Career sites, provide some tips for job seekers and recruiters, and finish up with a Q&A and tips from Richard Serby, President of industry-leading GIS recruiting firm, GeoSearch.
TOP Geospatial & GIS News Features at GISuser.com for 2005 Posted on December 24, 2005 2005 saw some interesting feature articles and stories of interest hit GISuser.com. The following are some of the most popular articles that were published here during 2005. Hot topics include the use of GIS and geospatial technologies for emergency response, the launch of the MapServer foundation, location-based services, Google mashups, and the sudden uptake of DWF and the free DWF viewer. ESRI users and developers also saw the launch of EDN, the ESRI developer Network. We also present a list of the most popular pages, webmaps, spotlights, and downloads... enjoy!
The 2006 National Spatial Data Infrastructure Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP) Posted on December 20, 2005 Announced officially December 8, 2006 - The 2006 CAP program. Under the latest agreement, a total not to exceed $1,150,000 is available for funding innovative geospatial projects - in particular, those affecting the geospatial data community. Award notification will be made on or about March 1, 2006.
The GISuser Guide to State & Provincial Licensing for Land Surveyors Posted on November 08, 2005 GISuser is pleased to provide our site visitors with this useful directory providing one-click access to a number of State & Provincial Land Surveying jurisdictions and licensing agencies.
Express Server helps mapping agency of Spain efficiently broaden image serving capability Posted on August 26, 2005
Cartographic Institute of Catalonia Case Study - Express Server enabled the ICC to serve high-quality geospatial imagery at high speed to different users with differing access needs while preserving the image detail that gives value to their products.
GITA Tackles Workforce Readiness Study for US DOL - update Posted on August 05, 2005 I recently had a chance to sit down with Bob Samborski, Executive President of GITA, regarding the recent award of a $ 700,000 Grant from the US Department of Labor to GITA. Recall, as part of President Bush’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, such initiatives and grants will be undertaken as part of an effort to help prepare a skilled workforce to take advantage of opportunities in high-growth, high-demand sectors.
Hiring a Good Cad Manager Posted on June 03, 2005 Based on years of experience in the industry and from the feedback received from his clients, Barrie Mathews, president of Softco Engineering Systems Inc., provides some valuable insight and rules to follow for hiring a good CAD manager.
See more threads and details about Glenn's AnyGeo Weblog HERE The Editor (Glenn) started the AnyGeo blog some time ago and the threads are now also mirrored here at GISuser.com - RSS feed is available to add to your favorite news reader.
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Last year, the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) featured a spotlight on a company, Diamond Data Systems, Inc., who [much luck countless others] had suffered severe setbacks as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Overnight, DDS essentially went from being a “local” to a “national” company after Hurricane Katrina. Employees were temporarily spread out throughout the country in Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. The experiences of Diamond Data Systems, Inc. are an amazing example or determination and resolve.
It’s difficult to appreciate the danger and frustration that underground workers face in their daily tasks. Imagine going to work in the middle of the street where you need cones and a barrier for protection, and maybe even a policeman: where you need to test the manhole cover for stray voltage and the air for dangerous gases. This article takes a closer look at the challenges faced by a major utility in mapping their underground network.
Spring is finally almost here, and with it comes the start of another busy conference season. Determining which events to spend your time and money on can be a challenge. The following are a list of some of the key GIS & Geospatial technology conferences that you might consider attending… these are my top picks for the year (please note that smaller more highly focused events are not being considered, however, there are many other events that you might wish to consider). You'll also find some tips on regional events, training, podcasts, and some travel tips.
The year-end is always a great time to start that search for a new job or perhaps beef up your staff with some new additions. This feature article provides some useful tips for online recruitment of GIS professionals. We offer up TONS of leads to our favorite online GIS Career sites, provide some tips for job seekers and recruiters, and finish up with a Q&A and tips from Richard Serby, President of industry-leading GIS recruiting firm, GeoSearch.
2005 saw some interesting feature articles and stories of interest hit GISuser.com. The following are some of the most popular articles that were published here during 2005. Hot topics include the use of GIS and geospatial technologies for emergency response, the launch of the MapServer foundation, location-based services, Google mashups, and the sudden uptake of DWF and the free DWF viewer. ESRI users and developers also saw the launch of EDN, the ESRI developer Network. We also present a list of the most popular pages, webmaps, spotlights, and downloads... enjoy!
Announced officially December 8, 2006 - The 2006 CAP program. Under the latest agreement, a total not to exceed $1,150,000 is available for funding innovative geospatial projects - in particular, those affecting the geospatial data community. Award notification will be made on or about March 1, 2006.
GISuser is pleased to provide our site visitors with this useful directory providing one-click access to a number of State & Provincial Land Surveying jurisdictions and licensing agencies.
I recently had a chance to sit down with Bob Samborski, Executive President of GITA, regarding the 
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