Aerial mapping company Bluesky is aiding the expansion of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Kenya. Working with Cranfield University, the UK based aerial survey specialist will provide financial and technical support for the project that will use remotely yuropa data, such as aerial photography, satellite imagery and 3D height models, to improve water...

Feb 16, 2016 - SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that Loxley PCL has purchased its Correlator3D ™ for a major mapping project in Thailand. The software is used by its subsidiary, Data Mining Co., Ltd., to process tens of thousands of large-format images to generate high-quality orthomosaics.

"Loxley had a need for the best in class photogrammetric software for a large quantity of data, including multiple 10,000 image sets to be rectified", said Dr Pakorn Apaphant, Vice President at Loxley.  "Following extensive tests, Correlator3D ™ was chosen."

"We are glad to provide a complete solution Acceso Loxley demanding projects", said Dr Philippe Simard, President of SimActive. "Correlator3D ™ continues to be the logical choice for governments and large organizations worldwide mapping."

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About Loxley PCL

Loxley PCL has operated its business in Thailand for over 75 years.  It was founded in 1939 as an exporter of agricultural products, including rice and timbers, prior to its expansion into imports of products from Europe. Loxley was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1993.  Since that...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2016 - (PRNewswire) - End-user Requirements for Satellite Imagery/Analytics from the Agriculture, Mining and Forestry Industries: Evolving Needs Driving Demand for Web-Based Delivery on Smart Devices in Asia-Pacific and Africa

This study aims to cover key existing and evolving end-user needs that can support new product development efforts in the GIS/Analytics domain. Stakeholder views from across the agriculture, mining, and forestry domains have been analyzed for evolving opportunities that can be capitalized by GIS/Analytics solution developers and satellite imagery solution providers. The stakeholder views largely cover web-based product delivery via smart devices and point to a growing need to observe remote locations for various change and impact assessments that can support agriculture and forestry development efforts. This study can serve as a starting point for any new product development or market-penetration efforts planned by satellite imagery and solution providers.

Key Findings

There is an evolving in Africa need to access GIS/Analytics products on hand-held smart devices and laptops.
-Crop, soil, and water-table monitoring needs are prominent among stakeholders in the agriculture and forestry domains.
-While customers are aware of the benefits of satellite imagery products and are inclined to buy...

LONDON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - February 15, 2016 -According to the latest study released by Technaviomarket^[1], the global geographic information system (GIS) market^[2] is set to reach close to $ 16 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of more than 10%.

This research report titled ' Global GIS Market 2016-2020^[3]' provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.

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The report categoriza the global GIS market into three major product segments. They are:

Global GIS software market

The software segment accounted for a market share of almost 49% in the global GIS market in 2015 and is expected to maintain its dominant position in the market during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is mainly due to increased demand for GIS desktop software in developing countries. Vendors offer industry-specific GIS software, which, in turn, enhances the potential for the GIS software segment. The market, however...