First commercialized test solution for 4G
Spirent Communications, a leader in testing wireless networks, services and devices, recently announced immediate availability of the first commercialized test solution for LTE assisted GPS (A-GPS)...
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Google Maps presents a new app for the iPhone
David Pogue reviews the new Google Maps app for the iPhone for The New York Times today. Readers of GISCafe Voice might remember Apple dropped their long time relationship with Google in order to...
View ArticleData map shows U.S. gun crime statistics
According to an article in the Guardian, the US has the highest gun ownership rate in the world – there are 89 guns for every 100 Americans, compared to 6 in England and Wales. See gun crime statistics...
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Geodesign Summit 2013 – Day Two
Geodesign is a set of techniques and enabling technologies for planning built and natural environments in an integrated process, including project conceptualization, analysis, design specification,...
View ArticleUshahidi launches new Uchaguzi partnership for elections
On March 4, 2013, there will be a Kenyan election again. Readers might remember that the innovative company Ushahidi influenced the Kenyan election in 2007 and is now asking the question, what would we...
View ArticleTomTom partnerships extend location based services
TomTom spokesperson Lea Armstrong talked about TomTom’s recent announcements, which include the extension of its longstanding partnership with leading PND supplier MiTAC International Corporation....
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DMC International Imaging used in locust risk prediction in Africa
DMC International Imaging (DMCii) is in the business of helping The Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) to predict the spread of locust plagues across North Africa. This effort is part of an aggressive...
View ArticleTemporal Geocoder in the works from Azavea
Robert Cheetham, CEO and president of Azavea, spoke about the Web-based Historical Geocoder called Temporal Geocoder, that the company is developing for address-level temporal geocoding. GISCafe Voice:...
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TomTom’s new App Center to grow apps
Managing Director of Tomtom Business Solutions, Thomas Schmidt, Netherlands, answered some questions regarding the new TomTom App Center. GISCafe Voice: What apps are available for integration with the...
View ArticleThe Growing Role of GIS
As public safety moves closer to a nationwide Next-Generation 9-1-1 system, Geographic Information Systems will play an ever-increasing part. By guest writer, Anthony Haddad, Sales Engineer, Intrado...
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Indoor location applications in place by 2016
According to a report by ABI Research entitled, “Indoor Location Smartphone Applications,” the ecosystem necessary to drive mass adoption of indoor location applications will be in place by 2016. The...
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Documenting life in small towns project announced by The Atlantic and APM’s...
This week The Atlantic and APM’s Marketplace announce a new joint reporting project, “American Futures,” documenting life in small towns and cities across the country, spearheaded by James Fallows,...
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Autodesk InfraWorks 360 Pro Debuts
Paul McRoberts, vice president of Autodesk’s Infrastructure Business, talked this week about the company’s announcement today of Autodesk InfraWorks 360 Pro, that offers the latest 3D modeling,...
View ArticleNew app for children to find families in disaster and war zones
With the number of disasters that occur in the world today – both natural and unnatural – children get separated from their families with increasing frequency. Jorge Just, a student in a class called...
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Spike smartphone IkeGPS laser based device features measurement with snapshots
Spike (Smart Phone ike!) from IkeGPS is a laser based device that attaches to your phone to ensure that you can rapidly & accurately measure & model an object up to 200 yards (600 feet) away...
View ArticlePole Star indoor location solution wins award
Pole Star, a leader in indoor location technology, has been selected by AlwaysOn as one of the OnMobile Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2013. The company was selected based on the following criteria:...
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CoreLogic releases new 2013 CoreLogic Wildfire Hazard Risk Report
Living in the American Southwest, where wildfires during the summer months are a constant threat, we are very grateful for the type of research that CoreLogic does with its risk reports. Not only does...
View ArticleDMTI Spatial acquired by Neopost
In a conversation with John Fisher, CEO of Canadian-based DMTI Spatial, we discussed that company’s acquisition by mailroom solutions provider, Neopost. According to the press release, Neopost is...
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Bentley Year In Infrastructure 2013 Geospatial Directions
Bentley Year in Infrastructure 2013 kicked off Monday, October 28th in London with a series of keynotes by Bentley executives as well as local luminaries. Antony Oliver, editor of New Civil Engineer in...
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Smartphones will have location-based sensor fusion as standard
Location-based sensor fusion will become a standard feature in as smartphones embrace constant, ubiquitous location, according to ABI Research’s report, “Location-based Sensor Fusion: Companies,...
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