An over-reliance on the ageing Global Positioning System has put critical infrastructure at serious potential risk of failure if the GPS network is ever disrupted, according to Canberra-based spatial expert Nunzio Gambale. “The dependency that we are building on this technology is actually now becoming a sovereignty issue,” Mr Gambale said. “We have no local […]

spatial@gov returns to National Convention Centre Canberra for its fourth year from 20 – 22 November 2012 In the Opening Plenary, Drew Clarke (Secretary, Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism) will explore the role of government in building a national capability. As Chair of ANZLIC – the Spatial Information Council, Mr Clarke will address the […]

spatial@gov kicks off in 1 week!   The Now in its fourth year, spatial@gov  continues to highlight how location information and capabilities are assisting governments develop location-based policies and deliver location specific services to its citizens. spatial@gov 2012 program addresses future directions of government policy and spatial innovations. The Strategy theme explores the policy settings […]

  Are you working on the next big thing that will take the world by storm thanks to location-based technology? GeoNext is hosting a Startup Showcase at the upcoming 2013 conference. Highlighting the startup ecosystem’s creativity and variety, the showcase gives you a chance to get in front of potential investors, users and partners.   […]

  The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) recently announced that it has appointed Denise McKenzie as Executive Director, Marketing and Communications.   Working with OGC staff, board, membership and partner organisations, Denise will be responsible for the planning and execution of marketing, communications and education programs to raise awareness and increase application of OGC standards by […]