Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Australia-Pacific Geospatial operations recently appointed Phil Punter to the role of Principal GIS consultant in Brisbane, and Perth-based Peter Houwen, as the new Team Manager for Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. Both Mr Punter and Mr Houwen worked at ESRI Australia delivering a wide range of projects to both the […]
Best of the Blogs 14 February 2012
By Spatial Source on 14 February, 2012As it’s Valentine’s Day today (as I write this), I thought it at least somewhat appropriate that I mention this post by Mapoholic that draws attention to a piece of software called Geocart, which provides tools for preparing vector and raster maps in a huge variety of map projections, including one called ‘Heart.’ […]
GeoNext Startup Showcase closes today
By Spatial Source on 14 February, 2012Submissions for the GeoNext Startup Showcase will close today, 14th February, with the judging panel announcing the five finalists on 21 February. If you or someone you know is launching a new location-based product or company, then the Startup Showcase at the GeoNext conference to be held in Sydney this month could provide […]
GITA – GIS for Oil, Gas & Mining Seminar
By Spatial Source on 8 February, 2012An operator’s perspective on the importance of geospatial education for the OGM industry. WHEN: 2012-02-21 to 2012-02-21WHERE: Parmelia Hilton, PerthSTATE: WACOUNTRY: AUS An operator's perspective on the importance of geospatial education for the OGM industry. David Nemeth, a North American pipeline executive, describes the personal and professional benefits to himself and his company realised over […]
Directions 2012: Esri Australia’s Tour de Force
By Spatial Source on 8 February, 2012In addition to the user presentations, Directions 2012, a free event run exclusively for Esri software users, will comprise best practice presentations delivered by Esri Australia’s technical specialists and industry leaders. WHEN: 2012-02-29 to 2012-03-16WHERE: Across AustraliaSTATE: NationalCOUNTRY: AUS Western Power, VicRoads, the Department of Fisheries and Hobart City Council are just some of the […]
Chris Rizos receives Elected Fellow Membership of the Institute of Navigation
By Spatial Source on 7 February, 2012During the recent Institute of Navigation (ION) International Technical Meeting (ITM) 2012 in Newport Beach, California, ION announced that Professor Chris Rizos is a recipient of the 2012 Fellow Membership. Election to Fellow membership recognises the distinguished contributions of the Institute of Navigation members to the advancement of the technology, management, practice and […]
Terranean Mapping Technologies now called RPS
By Spatial Source on 7 February, 2012In May 2011, Terranean Mapping Technologies was acquired by the international consultancy, RPS. Reflecting this change, from 6 February 2012 Terranean has a new name – RPS. Terranean will become RPS’ Spatial Services specialists, operating as part of the broader Surveying and Mapping team. RPS is an international consultancy providing local solutions […]
Nominations open for Excellence in eGovernment Awards
By Spatial Source on 7 February, 2012The Department of Finance and Deregulation is again hosting the Excellence in eGovernment Awards, and nominations are now open. The awards recognise the most outstanding initiatives in eGovernment and aim to promote excellence in the use of information and communications technology across all spheres of government across Australia. There are five award […]
Socium launches online validation service
By Spatial Source on 7 February, 2012Following the UK and Ireland launch of the cloud based Online Validation Service last November, Socium has now opened up the service to users worldwide. The Online Validation Service, Socium’s first offering to the market, provides an independent, simple and easy to use way of validating spatial data against a set of standard […]
China Unicom warned to apply for mapping license
By Spatial Source on 7 February, 2012On February 3, China's State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping (SBSM) advised China Unicom’s parent company China United Network Communications Group and Lookoo Network Technology, both of which continue to offer internet mapping services without a license, to submit their application for license by February 29, or face the risk of legal action by […]
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