When one thinks of GIS based technology, the image of satellites, world maps, countries, topographic features, etc., all come to mind. But remember, GIS is a very broad field and can encompass a wide array of topics, as well as technologies. One such example of this...
In the business world, the company name “Oracle” has a very strong prominence. This company is often associated with IT services and products, and rightfully so, because, along with Microsoft, they are one of the pioneers in database development. The company is also...
Is there anyone who hasn’t heard of AT&T? This business is probably one of the largest telecom and cable carriers to exist, worldwide. They are also affectionately known as “Ma Bell.” As large as the company is, it is quite obvious they can offer many products and...
When one thinks about GIS, the images of satellites and Earth-based maps first come to mind. However, there is much more to the field of GIS than only this idea of wireless connectivity. For instance, it encompasses the study of the Earth’s oceans, all of the lands...
A few years ago, back in 2001, IGN France International was awarded a massive GIS project by the European Union in order to assist the tiny nation of Burkina Faso to update and enhance its national base map infrastructure. The project has now been completed, and this...
In the past, we have profiled numerous GIS vendors who have developed the latest cutting edge technologies. In today’s blog, we continue with the same theme, with Supergeo Technologies, Inc., a company that was founded back in 2001. They develop highly specialized,...
It is very unique when a non-GIS based firm actually offers products and services in this growing area. Such is the case with Dewberry Consulting, based out of Fairfax, VA. This firm exhibits some amazing statistics. For instance, this entity has: Over 2,000...
In the world of telecom, a concept known as the “Internet of Things (IoT)” is starting to take root, by becoming a major selling point with both telecom and broadband carriers. IoT is simply where everything is connected to the Internet in order to make your life...
When it comes to instantaneously finding places or getting directions on how to get from Point “A” to Point “B “on the Internet, Google Maps is probably one of the best GIS based tools out there. It is very to use from either your computer or wireless device and, best...