The motto of the ICA-OSGeo Labs initiative is “Geo For All.” By combining the potential of e-learning tools and open source geospatial software, the academic community can strengthen education in GIScience providing students with a […]
Different online BIM services from Autodesk, Bentley, Tekla, Graphisoft, Nemetschek, Onuma and others support different APIs. Connecting BIM applications requires n(n-1)/2 custom interfaces. Data can still be exchanged using standard like IFC or COBie. Currently […]
Last year I blogged about a report on grid cybersecurity that was released by US Representatives Ed Markey and Henry Waxman. The U.S. bulk power system is relied on by 300 million people and is […]
According to GTM Research, the global smart grid market is projected to grow with an average compound annual growth rate of over 8%. The cumulative value of the smart grid market is expected to exceed […]
An interesting discussion has been initated on the OpenStreetMap blog about whether the share-alike requirement of OpenStreeMap’s Open Database License (ODbL) is actually hindering the wider use of OpenStreetMap data. The ODbL requires attribution and share-alike […]
Interesting blog post by Monica Schnitger that points out that today represents a major milestone in the incredible journey that has transformed Hexagon from a Swedish contract metals manufacturer and producer of valves, antennas and […]
According to a recent report from GTM Research solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in 2013 increased 41% over 2012 to reach 4.7 GW. Solar was second only to natural gas in new electricity generating capacity in […]
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) in a close decision approved a formula for determining the value of electricity from solar photovoltaic (PV) generation, in other words, what the utility will pay customers for the […]