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Geo Social Location Checkin to Twitter from iPhone - So many choices
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Video from SXSW it's All About Location and Real Time
NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) will host a summit to share information with other federal agencies on proposed improvements to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS)—the coordinate system that defines latitude, longitude, height, scale, gravity, and orientation throughout the United States.
SEATTLE, Wash. - March 19, 2010 - LizardTech, a division of Celartem Inc. and a provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, is exhibiting at the 2010 ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., on March 22.
Gothenburg, Sweden. Idevio, a leading provider of map components for web, mobile and embedded systems today announces the release of an Android version of their versatile map visualization and navigation component, the RaveGeo MapClient.
Orlando, FL – Water resource and GIS technology experts will convene at the American Water Resources Association Spring Specialty Conference, March 29-31, 2010, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. Conference attendees will have opportunities to network and explore emerging geospatial technologies regarding water resources.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 18, 2010 - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has formed a new industry solutions group within its Mapping & GIS Division.
Graz, Austria - March 16, 2010 - Blom CGR SpA has contracted with Vexcel Imaging GmbH, a Microsoftr company, to upgrade two UltraCamD aerial cameras to UltraCamXp camera systems. The UltraCamXp was released in 2008 with an enlarged footprint and enhanced storage capabilities.
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.
Geo Social Location Checkin to Twitter from iPhone - With the cool SXSW event taking place Austin, TX, everyone who's anyone in social and social location seems to have rolled out updates this week, making your choice for how to check-in to your social media bookmarks even tougher to decide on!
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.
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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