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Susan Smith
Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More » Dengue modeling portal developed in MalaysiaJune 21st, 2013 by Susan Smith
In an effort to stem the tide of dengue cases by monitoring he Ministry of Health in Malaysia launched a GIS-based web portal called I-Dengue, which is designed to provide the public with the latest information on dengue hotspots and how to prevent contracting the disease. This will also help officials to respond to and monitor the disease, and hopefully will assist in its control. Official reports cited the rising number of dengue cases from 10,352 with 19 deaths recorded from January to June, 2012 to 10,401 cases with 20 deaths in the same period, this year. Read the rest of Dengue modeling portal developed in Malaysia Intermap’s Orion Platform announcedJune 20th, 2013 by Susan Smith
Intermap announced the launch of their Orion Platform Software-Driven Spatial Data Platform, at the 12th Southeast Asian Survey Congress in Manila. The Orion Platform is designed to allow governmental entities to manage a country’s entire spatial data infrastructure program from one unified control point. During 2013, Intermap has announced initial phase contracts involving Orion Platform installations in two countries, totaling approximately $16 million. Orion Platform has been in development for two years. The cost and complexity of geospatial information and the infrastructure necessary to run it have been prohibitive for many countries. Orion Platform seeks to solve this problem to allowing customers to choose the products and services that they need based upon scope, budget and timeline. According to the press release, Intermap manages and delivers a multitude of fused geospatial datasets and their associated analytics in a simplified standard format. Google Maps Engine API for developersJune 14th, 2013 by Susan Smith
The Google Maps Engine API,<http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/#uds-search-results> was released this week, allowing developers to bring the power of Maps Engine into their own applications for the first time. Maps Engine lets organizations use Google’s reliable cloud infrastructure to layer their data on top of a Google Map and share their custom-made Google Maps with employees, customers or the public-at-large. The API provides direct access to Maps Engine for reading and editing spatial data hosted in the cloud and now organizations can use the API to develop on any platform and build applications like store locators, crowdsourced maps or crisis-response maps. Maps and mobile services are a winning combinationJune 12th, 2013 by Susan Smith
Two articles in The New York Times point to the importance of maps and mobile services this week.  A screen shot of the Android version of Waze, a social mapping service used by millions of drivers around the world. Read the rest of Maps and mobile services are a winning combination Exelis Jagwire Mobile extends supported services to the iPhone and AndroidJune 11th, 2013 by Susan Smith
Jim Phillips, director of Geospatial Enterprise Intelligence Solutions at Exelis, answered some questions about the recent release of ITT Exelis’ Jagwire Mobile which extends the supported client devices to iPhone and Android handhelds.  Mobile version of Jagwire Read the rest of Exelis Jagwire Mobile extends supported services to the iPhone and Android Need for GIS professionals grows in government sectorJune 5th, 2013 by Susan Smith
GIS is the backbone for U.S. national security and a key driver of technology growth in the government. A recent forecast estimates a compound annual growth rate of 11 percent from 2011 to 2015, it’s a trend that offers significant career opportunities for professionals with a GIS master’s degree. GIS technology can quickly render one to several layers of digital geospatial data – such as the movement of people, location of potential targets, identification of key natural resources – into map-like products for a wide range of relevant geospatial analyses. The government relies on GIS systems to access and process digital geospatial data that takes the form of people activities, location of potential targets, the location of natural resources. Geospatial technology can be synthesized into mapping products that can be used for geospatial analyses. One of its primary uses is for geointelligence. Here are five ways the government is using GIS technology: Read the rest of Need for GIS professionals grows in government sector CoreLogic Storm Surge Report 2013 releasedJune 5th, 2013 by Susan Smith
CoreLogic senior hazard scientist, Dr. Thomas Jeffery, the primary author of this year’s CoreLogic Storm Surge Report, answered some questions about their research. Connect citizens and government with CitySourcedMay 30th, 2013 by Susan Smith
CitySourced, employing iCityHall technology, is a mobile engagement platform that lets citizens or municipal officials take photos or video and use their GPS to track a location. It contains a suite of APIs that can be integrated into the AMS, CRM or GIS Systems of municipalities. This is not rocket science for users. These APIs can be used by municipal officials who don’t have time to learn new processes. The CitySourced App uses a mobile camera and GPS to track down the exact location of a problem, such as a power outage or utility equipment out of service. For citizens, the system pushes a status update back to the reporting person’s mobile phone. Read the rest of Connect citizens and government with CitySourced Aerial view comparison of Moore, Oklahoma before and after tornadoMay 28th, 2013 by Susan Smith
Esri aerial view comparisons of Moore, Oklahoma before and after the tornado hit. Plaza Towers Elementary School was one of two schools in the path of the tornado. Seven children died at Plaza Towers, which was flattened by the storm. Esri interactive map of Moore Oklahoma Tornado availableMay 23rd, 2013 by Susan Smith
Esri’s interactive map is available for the media to embed or share as part of ongoing tornado and severe weather coverage. View the tornado’s path and damage radius, schools in the area, and where the general public can dropoff relief supplies. You can also explore geotagged social media from Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr overlaid on 2012 population density data. Read the rest of Esri interactive map of Moore Oklahoma Tornado available |
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