8^th - 14^th February 2001

Trimble expands product portfolio in agriculture [ 14/02/01 ]
In addition to Global Positioning System technology, field management solutions, and guidance and control systems, Trimble is now offering land leveling and water management systems.

Genimap and TietoEnator to provide a new service concept for the forestry industry [ 14/02/01 ]
TietoEnator Forest and Genimap have developed a new type of geographic data service to meet the needs of the forest industry as well as agriculture and forestry

Tanimura and Antle families choose Trimble AgGPS autopilot system  [ 08/02/01 ]
Trimble's AgGPS(R) Autopilot is a high-performance GPS based navigation control system that connects to a tractor's power steering hydraulics to automatically steer it in consistently straight rows

State-of-the-art transit management system in Singapore [ 08/02/01 ]
Orbital Sciences Corporation announced that its transportation Management Systems (TMS) Division has successfully implemented the first part of a state-of-the-art transit management system in Singapore. The Global Positioning System (GPS)-based AVMS is designed to enhance bus service management, schedule adherence and asset utilization.

DbCAD dev: a developer tool for GIS, GPS, mapping and CAD [ 13/02/2001 ]
DbCAD dev is a fast and easy technology, in the form of standard OCX and ActiveX components. DbCAD dev provides one or more graphic windows with zoom, pan and overview commands, using numbers of sophisticated graphic solutions to build GIS, Mapping, GPS and CAD applications

Texas commits to SPOT statewide image mapping [ 09/02/2001 ]
The Texas image map is part of the new "SPOT USA Select" product series, which offers nationwide coverage, and allows state governments to easily take advantage of imagery for planning and management activities

National Landplan coverage finishes on a high [ 09/02/2001 ]
Landplan is the first map series to be digitally created from a range of Ordnance Survey databases. Landplan's computerised format can be updated far quickly and easily than traditional 1:10,000 scale maps.

MapServer's new My Maps toolbox available [ 09/02/2001 ]
MapServer, the largest free, online mapping resource for maps and charts on land, sea, and air makes available the ultimate "mapping show-off" system of the new My Maps feature to the public. It can highlight your business or personal adventure on genuine topographic maps and nautical charts.

Census Watch: A one-stop shop for census-related information [ 09/02/2001 ]
Census Watch, a new Web portal launched February 1, by ESRI provides users with instant access to the most recent census information

E-Mobile Delivery 3.2, A comprehensive solution for automating real-time tracking of deliveries [ 08/02/2001 ]
The e-Mobile Delivery 3.2 platform enables delivery fleets companies to effectively integrate electronic signature capture for real-time proof-of-delivery automation, wireless transmission of delivery information, and GPS vehicle-tracking capabilities into their existing enterprise systems.

MapCiti: cities and towns to get instant access to cost-effective internet mapping [ 08/02/2001 ]
MapCiti enables the sharing of an organization's GIS data internally. It also allows developers, contractors, and citizens access to information via a map-based interface.

NovAtel Inc. acquires equity interest in Mezure, Inc. [ 13/02/2001 ]
NovAtel Inc. and Mezure, Inc. have signed a number of agreements under which NovAtel would acquire a 48.7% equity interest in Mezure.

E-Power International Inc. to acquire Immobiliser [ 09/02/2001 ]
E-Power International, a company of technology, engineering and manufacturing sectors is all set to purchase Immobiliser Inc., a Houston based engineering, manufacturing and consumer technology company

U.S. Census Bureau counts on expertise from ESRI [ 13/02/2001 ]
The U.S. Census Bureau has awarded ESRI, several contracts valued at more than $8 million to provide software products, training, and support

CSDMS and GITA to join hands for improvement and advancement in Geospatial Information Technology [ 13/02/2001 ]
The Center of Spatial Database Management and Solutions (CSDMS), India and Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA), USA have signed a MoU for improvement and advancement in Geospatial Information Technology on February 8, 2001 during Map India 2001

VARGIS of Texas selected for North Central Texas Mapping Project [ 09/02/2001 ]
The North Central Texas Council of Governments has awarded its 2001 project for Digital Orthoimagery, with options or Digital Elevation Models and Contours, to VARGIS of Texas

DeLorme to target GIS and transportation markets [ 09/02/2001 ]
DeLorme announced the formation of its Applied GeoSpatial Solutions business unit (AGS) to develop turnkey products and applications targeting the needs of utility, transportation, real estate, municipal government, insurance, CRM and telecom industries.

New Terrain Awareness Warning System for Gulfstream G-III aircrafts [ 09/02/2001 ]
TAWS is designed to provide pilots with increased situational awareness in any weather conditions day or night by giving them detailed visual renderings of their locations in relation to mountains and other terrain that may be a danger to their aircraft.

Meyers Group expands its market to Atlanta and Raleigh [ 09/02/2001 ]
Meyers Group, the provider of residential development information, research and consulting services has extended its business to Atlanta and Raleigh, metropolitan areas

Intergraph and Compaq partner to offer ultimate GIS solution [ 09/02/2001 ]
For a limited time, Intergraph is offering a free 60-day trial of GeoMedia 4.0, fully functional and ready to install. Compaq is complementing this free trial with an exceptional lease and workstation trade-in program.

Intergraph Government Solutions names Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of operations [ 09/02/2001 ]
Mark Woelke and Joseph Fehrenbach has been appointed as CFO and VP respectively

Bentley announces first research fellow [ 13/02/2001 ]
Bentley Systems, announced the Bentley Education Network's first Bentley Research Fellowship recipient at Drexel University, Aparna Nanjappa. Nanjappa is a third-year student majoring in Computer Science

Recommendations of Map India 2001 [ 13/02/01 ]
Map India 2001, the 4th Annual International Conference and Exhibition on GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing, of Centre for Spatial Database Management & Solution (CSDMS) was held in New Delhi during 7-9 Feb,2001. Here are the recommendations of the conference.