In 2015, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched the National Elevation Data Strategy (NEDS), a bold initiative to modernize Canada’s landmass data foundation. Ten years later, the NEDS has become a cornerstone of Canada’s geospatial ecosystem, delivering […]
Misinterpreted Google Earth Image Sparks Viral Claims Amid Sudan Conflict Mapping Britain on Foot: One Man’s 1,600-Mile Quest for Google MIT Develops Rapid 3D Mapping System for Search-and-Rescue Robots GIS Adoption Accelerates as Japan Strengthens […]
As Canada’s geomatics and Earth Observation leaders gathered in Calgary for the C-Suite Panel at GoGeomatics Expo 2025, the timing couldn’t have been more fitting. The session had been planned around a clear signal from […]
Budget 2025 doesn’t specifically mention Earth Observation or mapping, but its investments in digital, defence, and launch infrastructure make geomatics central to how sovereignty will be implemented in practice. Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget, tabled on […]
As the planet’s challenges intensify, human innovation rises to meet them. However, unlocking timely and actionable insights from the vast volumes of Earth observation data demands more than traditional GIS platforms, which often face limitations […]
Every minute, satellites orbiting Earth collect an extraordinary stream of information, more than 100 petabytes of Earth science data to date. These orbiting observers track everything from raging wildfires and shifting climate patterns to agricultural […]
Portland, Maine, USA – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier conference and trade show for geospatial and mapping professionals, have announced that Burkhard Boeckem, Chief Technology Officer at Hexagon, will deliver a keynote address titled “Precision […]
A new GoGeomatics survey on the State of Geomatics Education and Workforce Development in Canada reveals a sector deeply worried about the health of its education pipeline. With several college and university geomatics programs already […]