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ERDAS announces that Image Web Server (IWS) 8.5 is now supported on the Sun Solaris (x86) operating system. IWS is a high-speed, specialized server application that efficiently distributes large volumes of geospatial image data. IWS solves the infrastructure congestion problems associated with deploying large amounts of image data, empowering users to quickly access the information they need.

Blue Marble Geographics is announced that they will be co-exhibiting with Merrick & Company at The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Annual Conference, from April 28th to May 2nd, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. Come visit Booth 617 to learn why Blue Marble’s coordinate conversion technology is used worldwide by thousands of GIS analysts at software companies, universities, oil and gas companies, civil engineering, surveying, technology, enterprise GIS groups, government and military organizations.

ESRI (UK) has launched CrimeAnalyst version 1.5, a GIS software solution for mapping, analysing and sharing crime data, with quicker “hotspotting” analysis and large dataset workflow.

ERDAS announces its participation in the LandView User Conference in Beijing, China, April 24, 2008. Beijing Digital LandView Technology Company Limited is the official ERDAS distributor in China.

GeoEye, a provider of satellite and aerial imagery and geospatial information, announced the promotion of Dejan M. Damjanovic to Director, Air & Marine Solutions. Mr. Damjanovic has been with GeoEye since January 2002 and now leads the manufacturing of all aeronautical and maritime value-added products and services to support customer requirements.

Azteca Systems, a provider of GIS-centric management solutions, announced that Waterford Township, Michigan, is integrating Cityworks and RIVA Online software applications to enhance the scheduling and future planning capabilities of their organization.

ESRI (UK)announced that registration is open for the ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa User Conference 2008. Taking place from 28-30th October 2008 at the QEII Conference Centre, London, the conference is one of the principal events in the EMEA GIS industry calendar.

Infoterra, a provider of geospatial products and services, has launched the first comprehensive flood risk model of Great Britain to incorporate all the major causes of flooding, significantly assisting in the assessment of risk at a property level. The Pitt Review, which considers the lessons to be learnt from the Summer 2007 floods, clearly recommended the development and use of a new generation of tools for predicting and modelling flooding. This new Flood Risk Model meets that recommendation by going beyond traditional river and coastal flood risks to include the risks from surface water flooding, dam breaks and groundwater. In addition, the model takes into account single and multiple events. This improved information will be particularly valuable for decision support across a range of key markets, as well as providing essential data for emergency planners and responders.

DigitalGlobe, provider of the world's highest-resolution commercial satellite imagery and geospatial information products, announced that it has joined Autodesk's data initiative. DigitalGlobe's participation in the initiative will give Autodesk customers quick, easy and affordable access to highly-accurate world imagery solutions. Autodesk's new data initiative portal offers customers access to DigitalGlobe's online library of world imagery directly with AutoCAD Map 3D(R) software, for meeting the growing market demand for enhanced imagery in utility, telecommunications, and AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) applications. By working together, Autodesk and DigitalGlobe give users quick access to premium geospatial information at cost efficient pricing models across an enterprise.