It was only a matter of time until bot-triggered online advertising infiltrated the surveying profession. While it could be argued that it is just another marketing tool, there are approaches that walk a thin ethical—and […]
In geospatial terms, conflation is the process of combining two or more datasets that describe the same geographic features, like roads, addresses, buildings, or points of interest, into a single, unified, and accurate representation. Conflation happens […]
Canada’s geomatics sector is standing at a crossroads. With the federal government committing 5% of GDP to defence, including 1.5% for critical infrastructure, the country is entering a genuine nation-building moment. New investments are set […]
Portland, Maine, USA, October 23, 2025 — Organizers of Geo Week, North America’s leading conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced the conference program and speaker lineup for the 2026 event, […]
“It’s no longer enough to say ‘buy Canadian’—it has to be done in practice,” says Jacques Charron, President and CEO of K2 Geospatial. “Canadian tech firms often find it easier to sell abroad than here […]
BigGeo is joining the GoGeomatics Expo 2025 as a Silver Sponsor. The flagship three-day event, which connects Canada’s geospatial, geomatics, and construction communities, will take place November 3-5, 2025, at the Big Four Roadhouse in […]
Every generation reaches a moment when it must ask: Who will build what comes next? For Canada’s geomatics community, that moment is now. As infrastructure ambitions expand and technology evolves faster than curricula, the gap […]
Wildfires across North America are no longer confined to a single season. Each year, they burn longer, spread faster, and shatter new records. Satellites have helped scientists track their movement and map the destruction in […]