In the Spotlight

Ashtech is releasing the MobileMapper Field and MobileMapper Office, a new GIS and mapping software suite with advanced data collection and processing features.

EuroGeographics, as the co-ordinator of the ESDIN project, announces what it believes to be an innovative and groundbreaking step for achieving geospatial data quality evaluation through semi-automated web services.

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) has published new candidate standards which are related to the 3D GeoWeb as public discussion papers (DP) on its website http://www.opengeospatial.org/standards/dp.

Leica Geosystems' complete new Leica Zeno GIS products within the Leica Viva family targeting the data collection market is available from now on. The Leica Zeno GIS offers professionals and newcomers around the globe the most multi-functional GNSS/GIS solution. Leica Zeno GIS provides a one-click automated workflow between the field and office.

Bentley Systems announced breakthroughs in 3D geospatial information systems (GIS) software to support the design and operation of intelligent cities. Intelligent cities, and the intelligent infrastructure they incorporate, take full advantage of information modeling best practices.

Topcon Europe Positioning has introduced the industry's most advanced software solution for construction layout - Topcon Layout and LayoutMaster.

Topcon Europe Positioning introduces ‘next-generation' field controller technology with its new FC-250. The FC-250 is designed to give users increased power and performance in a rugged and compact unit.

Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services, the global risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corporation. The company launched its 17th annual Political Risk Map in a global webcast January 27th 2010.

Many readers will not be able to place West Lindsey on the map. But most readers will have heard of the ‘Dam Busters'. Well, the Dam Busters - 617 Squadron - took off from RAF Scampton in what is now West Lindsey, with very few lights showing, on their way to the Ruhr in 1943.