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 need in Africa 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 market study released by Technavio^[1], the global geographic information system (GIS) market^[2] is set to reach close to USD 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.

Request sample report: http://goo.gl/CkHNHP^[4]

The report categorizes 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,...

February 15, 2016 -- Following the interest raised by the new Lead'Air OCTOBLIQUE MIDAS nine camera oblique system, Lead'Air, Inc. is now making a free dataset available for companies interested in evaluating the advantages of 8 oblique verses 4 oblique camera systems. The dataset includes 2 inch and 3 inch georeferenced imagery of downtown Orlando, FL, USA captured with our new OCTOBLIQUE MIDAS.

The OCTOBLIQUE MIDAS is an unprecedented advancement that will rapidly set new standards in the oblique aerial photo industry, capturing twice as many oblique images in the same time as the traditional standard 5 camera systems. The OCTOBLIQUE MIDAS is the next generation of oblique imaging systems utilizing one vertical and 8 oblique cameras spaced at 45° around a complete 360° view. The addition of 4 more cameras makes it possible for imagery to fully cover all areas from every angle leaving virtually no angular blind spots uncovered.

With new advanced planning software created specifically for the MIDAS and the OCTOBLIQUE MIDAS capabilities to create and preview all views separately or simultaneously assures the planner that the entire project is properly covered by the system. In addition, post flight image management software automatically provides a comprehensive list of only the images required to properly cover the project area minimizing the processing time of the...

Arithmetica will be previewing Pointfuse V2 at the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) held in Denver, 22-24 February, ahead of the official launch in April at SPAR 3D. Pointfuse V2 represents a major change in the way that point cloud data is automatically converted to three dimensional vector models. The new techniques in Pointfuse V2 mean...

COP21 of the U.N. Framework Convention Form Agreement on Climate Change Action

In December 2015, an historic agreement was reached among 195 nations in Paris at the the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) to combat climate change and work towards a low carbon, resilient future, calling to keep global average temperature increase well below 2 degrees C, and to drive efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.6 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

According the CEO and founder of Architecture 2030, Edward Mazria, who attended the conference, “it was incredible. For the first time governments came together to agree on a long term goal committed to keep global average temperature increase ‘well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C.’ What that means is we have to essentially end the fossil fuel era. We have to phase out all fossil fuel CO2 emissions by about 2050 and total emission by 2060-2080. We need to phase out CO2 emissions from power and industrial sectors by about 2050. There’s some leeway on...

EU and Birch Shipping

EU and Birch shipping has begun and should be complete by the end of the month!

Strategicon Event

Jon Adams the creator of Cartography will be at Strategicon Orccon tomorrow 2016 Feb 13. Come say hi.

Cartography Nominated

Cartography has been nominated for best combinatorial 2 player game of 2015. Head over to BGG and VOTE!

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/204203/item/4437830#item4437830

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 12, 2016 — (PRNewswire) —

Rolta India Limited (Rolta), a leading provider of innovative IP-led IT solutions for many vertical segments, including Defence/HLS, today announced unaudited financial results for quarter ended December 31, 2015 (Q3 FY -16).

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Consolidated Revenue for Q3 FY-16 at Rs. 980.56 cr (Rs. 9.81 Billion) against Rs. 989.59 cr (Rs. 9.90 Billion) in Q2 FY-16, registering a marginal decline of 0.9% Q-o-Q.
• Consolidated EBITDA for Q3 FY-16 at Rs. 320.43 cr (Rs. 3.20 Billion) against Rs. 323.22 cr (Rs. 3.23 Billion) in Q2 FY-16, registering a marginal decline of 0.9% Q-o-Q.
• Consolidated profit after tax for Q3 FY-16 at Rs. 46.87 cr (Rs. 0.47 Billion) against Rs. 42.31 (Rs. 0.42 Billion) in Q2 FY-16, registering a growth of 10.8% Q-o-Q.

Mr. K. K. Singh, Chairman and CEO said, "Rolta continues to build momentum for its IP-led solutions in all geographies and verticals. This is helping the Company to forge long-term relationships with its customers, and to create new opportunities with innovative solutions that deliver significant value and returns to its clients."

CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS

Rolta's pursuit of product innovation continues unabated through ongoing investments in R & D, with all its major product suites undergoing enhancements with new modules, features and functionality. This ensures that Rolta's offerings continue to remain differentiated and provide best-in class solutions for its clients globally.  As a result, Rolta has not only retained its competitive edge, but has also opened new opportunities.

You've been smart: you've used the latest drone-assisted technology to obtain some of the highest resolution aerial imagery your company has ever had, at less cost than ever before. You know the ROI will be impressive. The imagery is precise, and so detailed you can clearly see every feature, every line, even the slightest rise in terrain. But then you realize — you have a file size...

Geoinformatics is the study that uses the tools of Information Technology to contribute in the fields of geography, cartography, geosciences and other related fields of study. The study has immense application in the spheres of urban planning, virtual globes, land use management, transport network management, architecture and architectural...