New courses help teachers in the north gain new skills in latest geospatial technology Esri UK has partnered with STEM Learning to provide GIS training courses for teachers in the north of England for the first time. The courses will enable teachers to use the latest geospatial technology in lessons and give students aged 11 […]
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Golden Software Upgrades Surfer Mapping Package with Google Maps Downloads and Enhanced 3D Visualization
GOLDEN, Colorado, 11 March 2025 – Golden Software has added the ability to download georeferenced Google aerial and satellite images to map projects in the latest version of its Surfer mapping and 3D visualization package. Other new features focus on faster and simpler creation of 3D visualizations that are easier to interpret and understand.
Google and YouTube now control 25% of the world’s web traffic
Last year, internet users worldwide spent an average of six hours and 38 minutes per day browsing the web, nearly a third of their waking hours. Smartphones accounted for a massive 95% of total web traffic, while just two websites, YouTube and Google, claimed an astonishing one-fifth of all visits.
9th & 10th April 2025 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Geospatial Driven Impacts: Underground, Land & Sea to Sky The inaugural Earth Observation Forum in Singapore focuses on addressing the regional challenges of securing a climate resilient future London & Singapore, 6th March 2025 – The inaugural APAC Earth Observation Forum, to be held on 10th April in Singapore, brings together policymakers, solutions providers, risk […]
75% of U.S. government websites experienced data breaches
New research from the Cybernews Business Digital Index reveals that 53.7% of U.S. government departments and agencies scored D or worse for their cybersecurity efforts, with 38.8% falling into the F category. Even 75% have been affected by data breaches, almost 54% have had corporate credentials stolen, and 27% have employees reusing compromised passwords. “Cybersecurity threats […]
Dataminr Launches Free Access to AI-Powered Real-Time Information to Aid Humanitarian Response
Qualifying nonprofits receive three free licenses for Dataminr First Alert, providing equitable access to world-leading AI and critical event discovery
Why Every Business Needs a Backflow Prevention System
Imagine managing your business or property, everything flowing smoothly—until it isn’t. One day, you find out that contaminated water has seeped back into your clean water supply, putting employees, customers, and your reputation at risk. It’s a scenario no one wants to experience, but it’s entirely avoidable. Enter backflow prevention technology. This unsung hero of […]
Aduna and EnStream partner to unlock Canada’s telecom network APIs for global innovation
Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has announced a strategic partnership with Canada’s EnStream LP, marking a comprehensive Canadian expansion of its network API ecosystem. The collaboration will enable seamless access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS – Canada’s three leading nationwide […]
Unveiling the realm of no KYC casinos – A new era of online gambling
In the fast-evolving landscape of online gambling, the emergence of no KYC casinos marks a significant shift towards enhanced privacy and streamlined user experience. Unlike traditional platforms that often demand extensive verification processes, these novel casinos provide a liberating alternative. Players are able to dive into the action almost instantly, without submitting personal documents for […]
TCarta Announces Satellite Derived Bathymetry Product to Supplement Official Nautical Charts in Shallow Coastal Zones
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