| |  | | GeoIgnite – A New Event and Agenda for Canada’s Geospatial Sector
Canada has a new location technology event and it will take place in the nation’s capital, Ottawa, June 18-19th. Aptly named “GeoIgnite”, Canada’s new national “go-to” event will focus on the critically important foundational role that geospatial and location related data, applications, technology, and services play across every sector of the economy in the ongoing global tech revolution.
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| |  | | James Fee Joins the Spatial Networks Team as VP Professional Services
Fee joins as Vice President for Professional Services, responsible for the oversight and management of project managers, technical consultants, and engineers to ensure professional and effective services to SNI’s customers. He will report directly to Brian Monheiser, Executive Vice President, Government Solutions.
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| |  | | President Proposes $983 Million FY20 Budget for USGS
“The President’s proposed budget reflects our ongoing commitment to providing science-based information and data to serve the needs and interests of the American people,” said Jim Reilly, director of the USGS. “This budget ensures the USGS can execute its core mission and help to ensure the safety of our Nation and a robust and resilient economy.”
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| |  | | Esri and CARICOM Enter into Memorandum of Understanding
Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM is an integration bloc in the Caribbean that comprises 15 Member States and five Associate Members.
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| |  | | INTERGEO, Stuttgart from 17 to 19 September – Data, data, data!
It’s generated in huge volumes and grows by the hour – data, data, data. It stems from sensors, apps, IoT-linked devices, plants and satellites. According to the “DataAge 2025” study, the data volume generated worldwide is set to rise from its current level of 33 zettabytes to around 175 zettabytes by 2025.
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