Topcon introduces new construction laser

By Spatial Source on 9 August, 2011

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new self-levelling rotating laser, the RL-H4C, which includes a significantly longer range, higher accuracy, improved self-levelling and the longest battery life in its class – as well as Topcon’s standard five-year warranty on laser products. “The RL-H4C replaces Topcon’s industry standard RL-H3 series of rotating lasers, […]

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CRCSI Industry Development Workshop

By Spatial Source on 9 August, 2011

Join CRCSI in Perth on Monday 22 August 1-5pm for an informative afternoon on spatial innovation, industry development and international outreach. WHEN: 2011-08-22 to 2011-08-22WHERE: Seminar Room 3, Technology Park BentleySTATE: WACOUNTRY: AUS Get a preview into the CRCSI Industry Development Program and contribute to future initiatives. Listen and discuss with industry expert John […]

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Nearmap opens Sydney office

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

Online mapping service provider Nearmap has opened a Sydney office. Located on Danks street in Waterloo, this office will be the hub for its new front-end web team and will establish our presence in Sydney. The first key appointment for this office is Wilfried Schaffner who joins Nearmap as head of engineering to lead […]

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Gold Coast City Council partners with Esri

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) has signed an agreement with location intelligence specialist Esri Australia for the implementation of an IT solution. The project marks the first time in Australia that a jointly developed Esri and SAP software solution, which embeds Esri technology into core SAP business processes, has been rolled out – […]

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Cadcorp and 3tc Software partner to provide in-vehicle mapping to UK Fire Servic

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

3tc Software, a provider of software applications to the UK public sector and global emergency services, now offers Cadcorp SIS as a GIS and mapping engine in its MODAS mobile data solution. The integration marks the start of a business relationship between the two companies – a relationship that has already resulted in […]

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Garmin acquires Navigon

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

Garmin has completed its acquisition of GPS competitor Navigon. Garmin announced back in June that it had signed an agreement to purchase Navigon, but the acquisition was only completed – for an undisclosed amount – last week. It’s not yet clear what the acquisition has in store for Garmin Australia, as it […]

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Astrium announces new elevation data products

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

The GEO-Information division of Astrium Services has announced the launch of new elevation data: the GEO Elevation product suite. These elevation models are used for high-quality image orthorectification, multi-scale mapping, terrain knowledge, water body identification, flood modelling and 3D visualization. GEO Elevation is developed for professionals who depend on accurate terrain knowledge, […]

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Spatial technologies professional development program at AFAC 2011

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

The Australian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) 2011 conference will be held at Darling Harbour from Monday 29 August to Thursday 1 September. On the first day of the conference, Steve Forbes, manager risk & GIS at the ACT Emergency Services Agency, is hosting a professional development program dedicated to showcasing […]

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WWI exhibition and Mapping our Anzacs workshop

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

UWS is currently hosting Shell-shocked: Australia After Armistice, a travelling exhibition from the National Archives of Australia. The exhibition explores Australia's struggle with the lingering effects of World War I. As well as the moving personal stories of WWI veterans and their families, the exhibition will showcase: the original folio that was used […]

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Best of the Blogs, 2 August 2011

By Spatial Source on 2 August, 2011

The All Points Blog has a post outlining some recent Health GIS news, the most interesting of which talks about the holiday destinations that will make you put on the most weight (spoiler: the US is no. 1). It’s great to see a high profile publication feature GIS, and that’s what happened last […]

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