Researchers in Spain have developed a system they say can greatly improve the accuracy of car sat-navs.
Australian GIS training for Pacific islanders
By Simon Chester on 19 February, 2013The CRCSI and DCCEE have awarded a GIS training and capacity building contract for Tonga, PNG, Vanuatu and Samoa to NGIS Pty Ltd.
Rob Lees retires from Astrium, James Prior to take over as MD
By Simon Chester on 19 February, 2013After 24 years with SPOT Image and now Astrium GEO, Rob Lees will be retiring from the company at the end of February 2013, with James Prior taking over as its new Managing Director.
New regional sales manager for Trimble; Penmap Software acquired
By Simon Chester on 19 February, 2013Telematics provider Trimble has appointed a regional sales manager to look after the Australian and New Zealand markets.
SSSC2013: opportunities still available
By Simon Chester on 19 February, 2013In recognition of their support, the SSSC2013 committee has introduced “Trade Talks”, which provide Partners with the opportunity to host mini-workshops for potential and existing clients.
Best of the Blogs 19 February 2013
By Simon Chester on 19 February, 2013It’s meteor fever this week, but there’s also automated cars, polygon dragging, and slightly rude place names.
New-look Spatial Source website launched
By Simon Chester on 12 February, 2013As you have no doubt noticed, we at Spatial Source recently launched a new-look website.
New session announced for GeoNext 2013
By Simon Chester on 12 February, 2013GeoNext, the new Australian conference centred on the convergence of geospatial technologies and the web, has announced a new session, entitled “Web-based 3D visualisation for geospatial applications.”
National study on councils’ technology use
By Simon Chester on 12 February, 2013Councils from across Australia are participating in a benchmark study that will provide a much-needed understanding of how local governments use intelligent mapping technology.
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