GeoNext will feature 5 main topics, each addressing a current issue or trend in the geo-industries.   The main topics include: Free and Open Source GIS, including how to get started, pros and cons, and success stories; Mobile, including how to get started in mobile spatial development, tips and tricks, which API to pick, […]

  As part of the GeoNext conference, Australian startups were given the chance to get in front of potential users and high-profile investors.   The judging panel consists of: Jodi Stanton, MH Carnegie; a representive form Sydney Angels; a representative from Pollenizer; JT Klepp, mobiOne; and Mark Carniello, Indji Systems.   Many entries were received, […]

  At GeoNext, there will be a panel session, entitled “Knowing where you are”, that will discuss the commercial opportunities that arise from knowing the location of the consumer at the point of sale.   GPS, Augmented Reality and NFC are technologies that are key in the next wave of services that will be centred […]

  Dr. James Bradfield Moody, Executive Director of Development at the CSIRO, is just one of many exciting speakers to appear at GeoNext next week.   Dr. Moody will discuss the next wave of innovation: the convergence of digital and natural.   Since the Industrial Revolution, the tide of progress has ebbed and flowed: five […]

  Michael Haines, CEO for Virtual Australia New Zealand Infrastructure is just one of the many exciting speakers presenting at GeoNext.   VANZ, VANZI’s main product, will be a true-to-life 3D model of all the major cities in Australia, where planning, consultation, communication, and modelling all take place. It’s like a business- government- and community-focussed […]

The 17th annual Geospatial Solutions Conference, GITA 2012, is now accepting abstracts. GITA 2012 is the premier geospatial technologies conference in Australia and New Zealand. This year’s conference has the theme From Fundamentals to the Future – Managing Assets Spatially and the program will particularly focus on Asset Systems, Smart Metering / Smart Grid, SCADA and Loss […]

  GeoNext, Australia’s newest event aimed at all practitioners of location-based technology, will take place next week on the 29 February at the Australian Technology Park in Sydney.   The conference will cover the topics of: Free and Open Source GIS Mobile Augmented Reality Monetising Location GIS and Design Speakers include: Dr James Bradfield Moody, […]

  1Spatial recently announced the appointment of Brett Madsen to the position of Regional Manager, Australia/New Zealand, based in the 1Spatial office located in Sydney, Australia.   Brett brings wealth of experience, having previously managed Lagen Spatial in Australia for 10 years, prior to its acquisition by the 1Spatial Group in April 2011. The appointment […]