Spatial Media LLC, Frederick, MD, (founded by Allen Cheves & Glenn Letham) owns and operates several leading online technology resources including GISuser.com (GIS/Geospatial), MAPuser.com (Surveyors), and LBSzone.com (mobile & location-based services). Additionally, the company partners are owners and publisher of SymbianOne.com and The American Surveyor Magazine (print).
GISuser.com was officially launched by Spatial Media LLC in February, 2004. Our goal is to provide the geospatial technology user & industry professional with the latest developments, analysis, and reports affecting the GIS user and related geospatial technologies.
GISuser.com editorial and management is in the capable hands of veteran geospatial industry analyst and editor, Glenn Letham. Glenn brings to GISuser more than 10 years experience as a respected online editor and writer having founded the first popular GIS/Geo daily electronic newsletter. He was instrumental in the development and management of a leading GIS industry web portal and data repository until his sudden departure in 2003 to devote his time to the development of GISuser.com. Letham is also the co-founder, Managing Editor of industry leading mobile technology resource SymbianOne.com.
The web property GISuser.com is owned and operated by Spatial Media LLC., Frederick, MD. Spatial Media LLC also owns and operates Amerisurv.com (for land surveyors) and LBSzone.com (location-based services).
GISuser On The Road
Spatial Media LLC and our web properties are pleased to have been official media partners/sponsors of many of the leading GIS/Geo Tech conferences to take place over the years including: NAVTEQ LBS Challenge, Where2.0 (O'reilly Media), Trimble Dimensions, International ESRI User Conference, CTIA Wireless IT, Nokia World, Autodesk University, GITA Conference, ASPRS, GeoInt, PNWS Summit, Orange Partner Camp, Symbian Smartphoneshow, GSMA, Telcontar devcon, and many others...
The GISuser crew has exhibited and/or been in attendance at a number of leading industry events including:
Leica Geosystems HDS (High Definition Surveying) User Conference, San Ramon CA, November 2005
Trimble Dimensions 2005, Las Vegas, NV
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2005, San Francisco, CA
2005 Telcontar Developer Conference, San Franciso, CA
Institute of Navigation Annual Meeting (ION), Long Beach CA, September 2005
2005 International ESRI User Conference
Autodesk Realize Your Ideas Event 2005, Vancouver BC
Nokia Connections, Helsinki Finland, June 2005
Bentley International User Conference, Baltimore MD, May 2005
Intergraph Geospatial World 2005, San Francisco, CA
GITA 2005, Denver, CO
SPAR Laser Scanning Conference, Houston TX, May 2005
ASPRS Baltimore Maryland, 2005
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Annual Conference, Las Vegas NV, March 2005
Autodesk University 2004, Las Vegas, NV
Nokia Mobility Conference, Monaco
InterGEO, Stuttgart Germany, October 2004
Institute of Navigation Annual Meeting (ION), Long Beach CA, September 2004
2004 International ESRI User Conference
American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Denver CO, May 2004
SPAR Laser Scanning Conference, Houston TX, May 2004
CTIA Wireless 2004, New Orleans, LA
GITA 2004, Seattle, WA
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Annual Conference, Nashville TN, March 2004
Geospatial World 2004, Miami Beach, FL
World of Concrete Construction Exposition, Orlando FL, February 2004
Autodesk University 2003, Las Vegas, NV
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2003, Atlanta GA
2003 International ESRI User Conference
... and many others!
Over the years, Glenn Letham has been involved in presentations and other special events including:
Judge, 2005 Forum Nokia Pro Developer Awards
Media Partner and guest attendee, Telcontar Developer conference
Panel member, GITA 2004 - GIS, Niche, Tool, or Profession?
Judge, 2004 Handango Awards
Judge, 2003 Handango Awards
MC and organization for Tech Day events, CTIA Wireless Conference
Moderator, LBS discussion panel, CTIA Wireless
Columnist, GITA show daily newspaper (2003, 2004, 2005)
Invited media attendee for Nokia global launch of Nokia device
Invited attendee, Nokia Music and mobile entertainment festival
Contributing blogger on O'reilly developer weblogs
Mission Statement
To promote interest in the applications of GIS and the related technologies.
To heighten awareness of the developments, innovations and applications of GIS and the related technologies.
To provide a point of reference for GIS professionals to communicate information on GIS applications and developments.
To provide a central repository for information and references on applications of GIS to for the benefit of the GIS community at large.
To help end users locate resources, data, and information from publicly available sources and resources.
To offer advice, pointers and contacts for individuals and organisations enquiring about GIS applications
To disseminate the latest news, information and research on GIS through a World Wide Web (WWW) portal
To encourage open, unbiased discussion and provide a forum for such discussion which is accessible to all
To encourage membership of GIS users as registered users of GISuser.com
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GISuser Feature Articles
Top iPhone related GIS and Geo Tech news stories from 2009 - At the end of the year its always interesting for us to look at some of the stats and results to identify trends and more important, to see what our readers think is hot! In the "news" category it seems that iPhone related geo tech items were extremely popular.
10 Awesome GIS and Mapping apps for the iPhone - I recall last year at the ESRI UC when an iPhone was on stage showing a prototype app (think ArcPad on iPhone). It was then that I realized the iPhone platform is going to be BIG in mapping and there's a ton of opportunity for developers.
Nokia Booklet 3G, unboxing video and image gallery... Those of you in the USA who pop in to BestBuy occasionally, you may have seen a stand showing off the Nokia Booklet 3G. A sleek, 3G enabled, SIM slot (AT&T) sporting netbook.
Interesting Tweeple - 10 Geo Technology & Geo-Social Women of Twitter - given the growing love for geospatial and location-aware technologies, I’ve decided to hype 10 women that I feel make a significant contribution to the Geo-Twittersphere. If you’d like to add 10 knowledgeable and useful Twitter contacts to your Geo following list I highly suggest the following: (in no particular order)
10 Geo Social Location-Aware Apps Making Waves... With Twitter's opening of their location API to developers there's going to be a ton of third party apps that will enable Twitter users to share location-aware information via their Twitter accounts.
Signs that indicate you may be a GeoGeek (aka. GeoNerd) and some suggested Geo blogs - Chances are good that if you are a Geo Geek then you already know it and likely refer to yourself as one. However, there’s many of you out there that may be on the fence and wondering… “am I a Geo Geek?" Read on for a comprehensive list of signs you might be a GeoGeek followed up by some suggested Geoblog reading.
Real-time GPS Mapping and GIS Solution Aids Efficient Disaster Management - Saturday, February 7, 2009 will forever be known as Black Saturday in the State of Victoria, Australia. In the midst of a 10-year drought, a record breaking heat wave descended upon the state, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees C (110-120 deg F), breaking all-time record highs in some cities - Victoria Police Use Trimble Juno SC Handhelds to Speed Assessment of Damage Caused by Bush Fires.
10 Ways Your Tech Business Can Take Advantage of Twitter - Many companies and individuals are still asking themselves how can I use Twitter in my business? The following is a small sampling of some of the ways that your technology business can use Twitter to your advantage.
2010 ESRI Federal User Conference February 17-19, 2010, Washington D.C. Walter E. Washington Convention Center - The FedUC is the largest geospatial conference for federal agencies. Connect with other leaders, decision makers, and GIS professionals.
The International LiDAR Mapping Forum 2010 - Tenth Anniversary Event! ILMF 2010 will be held from March 3 - 5, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Denver at Colorado Convention Center.
The NAVTEQ 2010 Global LBS Challenge Awards Ceremony will be held during Ignite at O'Reilly Where 2.0. Be among the first to hear as NAVTEQ announces the winners for the North America region. Participants will be competing for a global prize pool of $10 million and growing by showcasing pre-commercial location-enabled apps using NAVTEQ map data & products. March 30, 2010, during Ignite Where, 7:30pm - 9:00pm, at the Marriott San Jose, CA
WHERE2.0 2010 - Now in its sixth year, the Where 2.0 Conference is where the grassroots and leading edge developers building location-aware technology intersect with the businesses and entrepreneurs seeking out location apps, platforms, and hardware to gain a competitive edge. For 15% use Discount Code: whr10lbs
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