Finding the right device for data collection I was at CNAM recently and a number of discussions reminded me of a question frequently asked to me by users when I was working on Collector for […]
Geocoding is the process of converting a street address into a physical location that can be described with a pair of geographic coordinates. It is estimated that over 40% of the world population is physically […]
This blog is a sequel to last month’s discussion on ‘think global, act local‘. It looks at the the Gowgaia Institute and their use of Geomatics technologies, including an interview with John Broadhead a director […]
It is with great pleasure that I want to introduce a new Web Mapping and Geospatial textbook to the Canadian geomatics community. Prof. Emmanuel Stefanakis (University of New Brunswick, Canada) has authored an introductory textbook on […]
The future of our industry lies in the hands of our youth. That’s why xyHt is looking to recognize young people for being forward-thinking, geospatial leaders in their upcoming “40<40” (or 40 under 40) supplement. […]
Since my last article on the CGCRT project, I’ve been waiting and watching for the CGCRT to address some of the concerns that both I and others in the community raised, particularly about the name […]
Intergraph®, a global leader in public safety solutions, and Esri®, a global leader in GIS technology, are collaborating to enhance geospatial capabilities for public safety and security agencies. Through the collaboration, the companies will work […]
Wearable fitness trackers were all the rage this past holiday season. Now, a new GPS watch is available specifically for golfers from a company right here in Canada. The most impressive part: The two entrepreneurs […]