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1Spatial announces the appointment of well-known industry specialist David Eagle to the position of Principal Consultant, with a specific focus on FME-related services.

DigitalGlobe, a global provider of high-resolution earth imagery solutions, announced the addition of three new senior leaders to its management team.

MicroSurvey announced that The Hexagon Group has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., the leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.

Suntac Technologies Co., has been selected by Imagemaps, the Microsoft partner for Asia Pacific and the Indian subcontinent, as a reseller for UltraCam photogrammetric products in Myanmar. Suntac Technologies is the largest geospatial company in Myanmar and provides a variety of solutions, system integration and engineering services. UltraCam customers in Myanmar will benefit from Suntac’s ability to provide after-sales technical support for the full suite of UltraCam products.

Safe Software announced the new release of its flagship product, FME 2012. This release of FME Desktop and FME Server introduces new tools for overcoming data challenges so that data can be used and shared precisely where, when and how it's needed.

Registration has begun for the 2012 Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit), which will take place March 26–29 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The summit offers a unique opportunity to get advice from Esri software architects, network with peers, and learn about the latest developments in GIS technology.

Nonprofit Direct Relief International uses leading-edge technology from Esri and SAP AG to simplify operations that provide medical supplies to underserved populations. As a result, the Drucker Institute has awarded its $100,000 first-place prize for the 2011 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation to the organization.

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC(R)) Board of Directors has unanimously elected The Honorable Jeffrey K. Harris as Chairman of the Board of the Open Geospatial Consortium.

Remote sensing solutions provider DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii) has launched its New Year sale during which customers can purchase its high quality, ready-to-use country image packs half price.