2016-06-04 13:47
This time of year in Western Canada the crows start getting a little aggressive. As a result, a University Professor at Langara College has developed a webmap using nothing but open source s… Read More
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2016-06-03 14:49
Over the past several years this topic has popped up in many discussions that I’ve heard and overheard, essentially because Esri is privately owned with CEO Jack Dangermond steadily cl… Read More
2016-06-02 18:38
In December 2015 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process f… Read More
2016-06-02 16:29
Marketing is taking on a leading role in the digital transformation. Traditional campaign management has become worn out and is giving way to dynamic real-time communication. The Internet of… Read More
2016-06-01 20:09
Summer is near and with it comes a season of El Nina weather. So what does this mean? According to a feature in Slate, there’s a number of patterns that we can expect. First we need to… Read More
2016-05-30 21:05
With summer just around the corner (officially) also comes hurricane season and the need for emergency preparedness. This from AT&T… No one knows when the next tropical storm or h… Read More
2016-05-27 20:58
By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emer… Read More
2016-05-27 17:59
Happy Memorial Day week-end as we welcome summer. Perhaps you have some travel plans or maybe a camping trip scheduled soon. Here”s some handy, light reading materials that you can dow… Read More
2016-05-25 15:30
Are you interested in spreading the word about what you have planned during ESRIUC conference week? We’d like to help get your message out there. You’ve spend loads of time plann… Read More
2016-05-24 18:26
MapJam is an interesting collaboration tool for anyone, the novice to the developer. The idea here is essentially this, MapJam is a map publishing platform that allows businesses, organizati… Read More
2016-05-22 15:09
“The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks – Free 158 Page Preview” Get the most out of this complete question-and-answer book on JavaScript. The Jav… Read More
2016-05-19 22:27
Yes indeed, are you looking for a chance to get on stage at ESRIUC (well, not the main stage but the next best thing!) The crew is still accepting lightning talk pitches. this is a chance fo… Read More
2016-05-17 20:54
Didn’t make it to I/O again this year? Well, you can watch it right here on Wed, May 18 (see below) or put a widget right on your own website or blog! Enjoy – don’t forget… Read More
2016-05-12 16:27
Indeed there’s plenty of “experts” out there today… heck, you may be one yourself! But when it comes to LinkedIn, Neil Schaffer is indeed savvy. So, I took note of t… Read More
2016-05-10 17:46
There’s no arguing that location technology is powerful, particularly when you add location to a cool mobile app that delivers awesome promotions, specials, and even free stuff nearby… Read More
![DigitalGlobe Satellite Captures Dramatic Images Of Alberta, Canada Oil Sands Wildfire #fmmfire [Flickr]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/641/64052-4262322627.w320.jpg "DigitalGlobe Satellite Captures Dramatic Images Of Alberta, Canada Oil Sands Wildfire #fmmfire [Flickr]")
2016-05-09 23:56
@gletham GIS, Social, Mobile Tech Images posted a photo:
DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3 satellite has captured images of the Wildfire in Fort McMurray Alberta Canada, see details below… Read More
2016-05-09 15:20
DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3 satellite has captured images of the Wildfire in Fort McMurray Alberta Canada, see details below as shared by DigitalGlobe Image courtesy DigitalGlobe ©… Read More
2016-05-05 23:06
Let me share with you a little bit of coolness under the topic of “coming soon”… this for those of you that are planning on hitting the annual ESRIUC in San Diego this Jun… Read More
2016-05-03 18:33
Sharing photos via Flickr is an awesome way to archive and share photos, I’ve been using the service almost since Day 1. The now free service provides a great way to easily upload phot… Read More
2016-04-28 17:03
Python was conceived in the late 1980s and its implementation was started in December 1989 by Guido van Rossum at CWI in the Netherlands as a successor to the ABC programming language capabl… Read More
2016-04-27 21:33
To commemorate Bike to Work Week (May 16-20) and Bike to Work Day (May 20), the U.S. Census Bureau presents a graphic showing the percentage of people biking to work in cities with a po… Read More
2016-04-26 15:54
It seems that coloring books have become all the rage lately, I see adult coloring books on display in book stores, curio shops, even the grocery store. A nice idea for those who need practi… Read More
2016-04-25 18:43
Have you been to a hackathon lately? If so, chances are pretty good that the room was likely dominated by male coders and hackers, and that’s a topic that NASA wants to address with th… Read More
2016-04-22 16:25
A little something fun for you Foursquare / Swarm fanatics (like me). The foursquare checkin service makes available data feeds which can be handy for mashing up or sharing. Foursquare also… Read More
2016-04-21 14:25
An interesting map from the UK – enter the Mobile coverage and fixed broadband checker Mobile coverage and fixed broadband checker Created for the residents of the UK, this map enables… Read More
2016-04-20 14:58
A recent visit to the HERE maps HQ in Berkeley, California reminded me just how awesome this in vehicle navigation experience really is. Best of all HERE maps functions equally well complete… Read More
2016-04-19 17:48
What can you do with Drone2Map? A presentation about the new, Drone2Map for ArcGIS filmed on location at the 2016 Esri DevSummit event, Palm Springs, CA. Learn about the capabilities of this… Read More
2016-04-19 01:03
Yes indeed, just $99 for this waterproof, Android smartphone from Kyocera – enter the REACH. The Hydro REACH, is now available from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA nationwide. Build… Read More
2016-04-14 21:37
Geosoft announced the launch of the Botswana Geoscience Portal, a partnership initiative with the Botswana Geoscience Institute and industry sponsors. The geoscience portal aims to help… Read More
2016-04-12 20:29
Yes indeed, well, according to this list anyway… it seems that map makers, cartographers and the like are in big demand as they have made a list of fastest growing careers of 2016. Th… Read More
2016-04-08 15:04
The most rugged Windows tablet on the market, designed and manufactured by Juniper Systems, Inc., is now shipping. Running Windows 10, the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet is the only IP68-rated Windows… Read More
2016-04-07 15:19
DigitalGlobe has announced an update to their Maps API that allows for a more flexible budget while still delivering the highest-quality imagery available, and will now offer the servic… Read More
2016-04-06 00:09
Woah… they’ve done it again! Yes indeed, today @HP unveiled the new HP Spectre, the world’s thinnest laptop. Sleek, long battery life, tough, sexy, powerful, artisan… Read More
2016-04-04 18:13
It can’t hurt to beef up your coding skills, particularly with more Python! Find out how to write readable, even beautiful, code with Python. Python is an interpreted dynamically typed… Read More
2016-03-31 14:14
A great story of how one young woman decided to learn a little bit about coding and caught the bug. Now she’s taken things to another level and wants to help young women everywhere get… Read More
2016-03-30 14:54
The folks at LizardTech would like you to know about some hidden gems (think data manipulation tools) you’ll find with their flagship solution, GeoExpress. GeoExpress offers a do… Read More
2016-03-28 16:03
It seems that Python is always a trending language with the geogeeks and Pythong programming tips are always a welcomed addition. so here’s a resource you might enjoy. Kick-start your… Read More
2016-03-24 22:20
A representation of the travel legs – both by plane and by bus – of the Division I basketball tournaments, executed using map pins, embroidery floss, school logos and a lot of pa… Read More
2016-03-24 16:46
LiDAR, all the cool kids are using it! But what exactly is LiDAR data and where can I get more info you might ask? And so, the following info via the USGS might help shed a little light on t… Read More
![Mapping The History Of New York City’s Landmarks [Flickr]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs/2673/2673026.w320.jpg "Mapping The History Of New York City’s Landmarks [Flickr]")
2016-03-22 23:17
@gletham GIS, Social, Mobile Tech Images posted a photo:
An interesting and fun map from the city of NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission lets you discover thousands of landmarks of int… Read More
2016-03-22 16:25
Finally, a somewhat affordable smartphone solution for Apple fanatics, enter the 4 inch, Apple iPhone SE. Somewhat smaller in size, this powerful device offers all the horsepower and functio… Read More
2016-03-22 14:56
Something for FB fans who are are unsure how much location data their are sharing… Facebook users can easily access their entire location history. Essentially, this is all the places… Read More
2016-03-21 15:17
The one with Bern Szukalski of Esri, filmed on location at the 2016 Esri DevSummit in Palm Springs, California. Join us for a drive in the desert as we discuss ArcGIS online, Story Maps, Esr… Read More
2016-03-19 15:30
Some light and free reading of interest. A few 25 Chrome Extensions to Make You More Productive Here are 25 great extensions for Chrome that will not only make your browser more productive… Read More
2016-03-15 18:33
The Esri conference season is well underway with the FedUC in DC and the DevSummit in Palm Springs having taken place. Glenn was on location at DevSummit in Palm springs and shares some imag… Read More
2016-03-15 16:08
@gletham GIS, Social, Mobile Tech Images posted a photo:
Images from the 2016 2016 Esri DevSummit in Palm Springs, California by @gletham Read More
2016-03-14 21:51
The one where I drive back to San Diego from Palm Springs and talk about a few days at DevSummit with the GeoGeeks! In this solo edition I rolled a solo Devsummit summary while driving back… Read More
2016-03-09 00:12
The the findings of the Canadian Geomatics Environmental Scan and Value Study are now available for download. The report looks at: What is geospatial information (GI) and why is it important… Read More
2016-03-05 22:42
We’d like to share a few data and big data reading resources of interest to the group. Hopefully you find something useful here. If you have a favorite resource please do consider shar… Read More
2016-03-03 18:51
Are you interested in adding a drone / UAV certification to your resume or Linkedin profile? If so, take note of the latest EDU offering from Penn state University. Used by countless industr… Read More
2016-03-02 16:42
GeoExpress offers a dozen built-in applications that users can leverage to further process and enhance their geospatial data sets. LizardTech developed these tools to improve end user effici… Read More
2016-02-29 16:59
I’ve been a huge fan of the Algalita Research Foundation ever since I had the pleasure of listening to their execs at a special presentation here in the PacNW discussing the HUGE issue… Read More
2016-02-28 17:43
We wanted to share some useful weekend reading tips. The following are just a few of the fine, free educational resources of interest to developers, technologists, data scientists and other… Read More
2016-02-22 21:28
Some interesting todbits from MWC today out of Digitalglobe… At the Mobile World Congress today, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg announced the Telecom Infra Project… Read More
2016-02-18 00:55
Here’s a handy resource particularly if you frequently wrangle with data in numerous formats, projections etc… the publication from LizardTech will enlighten you on a number of… Read More
2016-02-11 22:55
So, here’s the scenario… you dropped your precious iPhone and low and behold, the screen shattered. Or, perhaps you have a child who’s in need of a new device to replace t… Read More
2016-02-08 22:57
The one where Glenn goes for a solo ride and shares some PR and news release posting tips. Glenn shares a few tips on how to share your PR release with the Geotech community, what topics you… Read More
2016-02-04 18:53
Are you one of the many who want to get rid of your monthly car payments, insurance, maintenance fees and more? Enter this clever car sharing service announced this year at CES – Waive… Read More
2016-02-03 17:45
You may have heard recently about something calld ArcGIS Earth. If not I’m sure you will be hearing lots more in the very near future, particularly as the Esri conference season kicks… Read More
2016-02-02 18:07
Ever wondered to yourself, how does LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) work?? Here’s a simple video that may help should some light on the topic for you. About the video…… Read More
2016-02-01 15:38
Are you running Windows 10 yet? According to Microsoft Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use, with lots of similarities to Windows 7 including the Start menu. It starts up and res… Read More
2016-01-30 18:22
Are you up for another fun, geeky interview video? Recently, while visiting SoCal, I dropped into Redlands, CA to visit with some of the GeoGeeks. while there I ran into Jim Barry who heads… Read More
2016-01-29 15:51
Today at 10:30 AM (PST) #GeoHub is a city- and countywide collaboration and data portal, with Location-as-a-Service and DIY mapping tools. It’s an innovation ecosystem. Open data… Read More
2016-01-28 23:22
A fun list from CareerBuilder shedding light on some of the top excuses being offered up by the habitually late worker. From Career Builder… When asked how often they come in late to… Read More
2016-01-22 19:46
A video interview of interest from our partner site LiDAR Magazine – Live @ Autodesk University 2015: Interview with Matt Mason, Director of Software Development, IMAGINiT Technol… Read More
2016-01-18 21:23
Here’s a really cool application tip that comes via way of my friends at the @Co_mmunitySD co-working space in San Diego, CA, enter Teleport. This clever app is designed for those of y… Read More
2016-01-18 15:27
Big Data, we hear about it all the time and really, when you think about it, GIS and geospatial technology is all about the data! Here’s a tip off about an interesting resource that is… Read More
2016-01-14 23:45
So, here’s something I’ve been thinking about for some time – GeoGeeks Driving in cars for Coffee! A trial post for what’s to come. Join me, Glenn (@gletham) on a sho… Read More
2016-01-12 16:52
Something really exciting and cool to kick off 2016 from Avenza Systems as they have just announced the launch of their Map reseller affiliate program. What this means for you and the entire… Read More
2016-01-11 21:51
A little tip for you on a product announcement you may have missed over the busy December holiday season as Blue Marble Geographics announced a major update to their popular Geographic Calcu… Read More
2016-01-08 15:34
Well, here we go again, PowerBall fever is sweeping the US. With a record pot of more than $650,000,000 expected for the January 9, 2016 draw there’s no wonder that the excitement is b… Read More
2016-01-08 04:24
This week in Vegas at CES, AT&T has rolled out some new goodies for developers. According to the company, AT&T Flow Designer is now commercially available to business customers. The… Read More
2016-01-07 16:22
@gletham GIS, Social, Mobile Tech Images posted a photo:
With 10s of thousands of images, photos, and maps available it really is tough selecting one favorite, however, I do always seem… Read More
2016-01-06 23:12
Like many of you, I’m watching CES news and updates from home and wishing I was there. Today I want to share one of the coolest things I’ve seen come out of CES for the day, the… Read More
2016-01-05 19:08
With the turn of the calendar to 2016 there’s now a new player on the block! Well, the name may sound familiar, however, the structure and the company are new and should have some grea… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I’ve always enjoyed the annual tech updates and predictions from Chetan Sharma – he knows his stuff! Recently he shared his annual predictions and “what is hot in mobile&rd&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
TweetMicrosoft today has unveiled details of Windows POhone 8.1 OS as well as their new “digital Assistant” – enter Cortana – honestly, I have to say that I’m r… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
TweetNo huge surprise here I guess as research has shown that men and women differ in their use of mobile social media. For example, 38% of women play games on their smartphones and they out… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
TweetAn interesting product launch from MLB and Mapquest this week to celebrate the MLB opening season. Users can customize their mobile navigation experience (iOS and Android) with their te… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
TweetSo you need USGS topos do you? After years and years the USGS topo data is still a hot ticket item that many Geo professionals rely on for their basemaps. Since the dawn of time these d… Read More
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