A new GoGeomatics survey of professionals across Canada’s geomatics and geospatial community reinforces what we, and many across the sector, have been saying for some time: Canada’s procurement system is out of step with national […]
The oil and gas industry is undergoing one of the most significant digital transformations in its history. As technology advances, so too does the need for smarter, more user-centric software solutions that enhance operational efficiency, […]
Radar technology has long been at the heart of how we observe, measure, and manage our planet. Few people have shaped that field as profoundly as Dr. Vernon Singhroy, President of EOSPATIAL Inc. and one […]
In previous article published on Gogeomatics, Overcoming Conflation, we explored what conflation is, why it happens, and how global initiatives like the Overture Maps Foundation aim to address it. But the question remains: Can Overture […]
Ottawa, ON – The Department of National Defence (DND) is calling on visionary thinkers to participate in “Polar Paradigms 2045: Defending Canada’s Sovereignty” — a national contest inviting Canadians to craft hard science fiction essays […]
We have spent much of the last year at GoGeomatics discussing data sovereignty and its impact on our professional and personal lives. Modelled after the idea of national sovereignty, data sovereignty dictates that ownership 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 […]