In the Spotlight

European Space Imaging ,a supplier of high-resolution satellite imagery to customers in Europe and North Africa, released the first images collected from DigitalGlobe's advanced high-resolution satellite WorldView-2, through its Direct Access Facility located in Munich, Germany.

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.