SUZHOU, China– With advances in computing and wireless technology the dream of creating ‘smart cities’ grows more realistic each day. Nowhere is this more true than in eastern China’s Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) — where schools, hospitals, hotels, administration buildings, restaurants and public transportation systems are all being plugged in to a smart grid that […]
GovLoop Guide – The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating GIS in Government
Details of a new guide from GovLoop – an online community where more than 60,000 public sector professionals connect to discuss ways to improve government GovLoop has recently published a new guide – The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating Geographic Information Systems in Government. The guide includes: · Case studies and applications of GIS in the public […]
City of Lisbon and IBM Demonstrate Smarter Cities Technology To Enhance Emergency Preparedness
LISBON, Portugal, Sept. 5, 2013 — IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a partnership with Lisbon City Hall and Lisbon Fire Brigade (RSB) to demonstrate the city’s ability to anticipate problems and minimize the impact of potential disruptions to city services. The City of Lisbon is working with IBM to better manage and improve general city operations. […]
How to Do More with Less While Cutting Municipal Budgets Nationwide
Software Developer & Volunteer Firefighter Cites Local Governments that are Developing Creative Solutions for Budget Cuts
Utah.gov Wins Award for Excellence in Multimedia Arts and Creativity
VEMA Recognizes Utah.gov for Innovative Design
Chester County Coordinates Police, Fire, Ambulance Response Using Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch
Chester County Coordinates Police, Fire and Ambulance Response Using Intergraph®’s Computer-Aided Dispatch – Intergraph software aids information-sharing between public safety agencies in Chester County, Pennsylvania
City of Aurora, Colorado, Implements Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile for Public Safety
City of Aurora, Colorado, Implements Intergraph®’s Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile for Public Safety Software — Intergraph’s Public Safety Software Enables Aurora to Improve Communication and Speed Response
Knox County Emergency Communications District Selects Intergraph’s Public Safety Software
Knox County Emergency Communications District Selects Intergraph®’s Public Safety Software for Multi-Agency Dispatch – Intergraph public safety software enables Knox County to reduce response times, prepare for next-generation 9-1-1
Councils declare mapping tech key to sustainable cities
As the importance of sustainability grows in Australian cities, the role of local builders in creating sustainable communities becomes more critical. According to a landmark study of local government, the vast majority of councils surveyed believe that Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is essential for building sustainable cities. This technology allows builders to analyze […]
UK Public sector embraces innovative digital mapping data
3000th PSMA member reaffirms power of geographic data in public sector proficiency – York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust becomes latest member to embrace innovative digital mapping data
