Stirling, Scotland, 13 May 2021 - The Scottish Government is using the latest mapping technology to engage with suppliers and boost broadband coverage in rural communities. Using a cloud-based Geographic Information System (GIS) developed and hosted by thinkWhere, suppliers can identify properties that are currently not connected to superfast broadband and are eligible for vouchers to contribute to the capital cost of connection on behalf of community groups or individual premises. 

Scotland has some of the most challenging topography for telecoms infrastructure, which is why the Government’s commitment to deliver superfast broadband to every address has resulted in one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Europe. Supporting two multi-million pound investment programmes, the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) specifically targets properties that will not be connected as part of the main programme of works or those that will not be connected under the original project timeframes.

“The interactive data portal, complete with mapping element, developed by thinkWhere is designed to encourage small broadband providers to connect eligible addresses in their local area,” said a spokesperson for the Digital Connectivity Division of the Scottish Government. “By displaying addresses on a map, and by making the underlying information for these addresses available to download, we hope to...

Massachusetts, 11 May 2021 - Aerial mapping company Bluesky has completed a topographic survey of the old Anchor Color and Gum Works site in Dighton, Massachusetts. Working with Lighthouse Land Surveying, LLC and under strict time constraints due to impending snow fall, Bluesky completed the initial 65 acre fly over capturing ultra-high resolution imagery. The Bluesky photomaps, together with existing conditions mapping by Lighthouse, will be used to plan remediation of the former manufacturing facility prior to redevelopment.

“We have worked with the Bluesky team for many years,” commented Richard W Reid Jr., Owner of Lighthouse Land Surveying, LLC. “So, when we were contracted to prepare a topographic survey of this historic site, they were the obvious first choice. However, this wasn’t an easy task as we had to get the initial survey work completed before any ground detail was obscured by snow.

“Bluesky was able to fly the area within one week of the initial request and we immediately performed the photographic control for aerial triangulation,” he continued. “Bluesky was also able to extend the coverage, with very little notice, to include an adjacent area which will be subject to future sidewalk construction activities.” 

Bluesky Geospatial, formerly Col-East, undertook the aerial survey from its headquarters in North Adams, Massachusetts, using an Aero Commander aircraft....

Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. and Photo Geodetic are joining together to increase the service offerings by expanding on the newest technological trends being used for topographic mapping. New services will include color digital acquisition, LiDAR collection and processing, and drone data processing solutions, etc.    

Cooper Aerial and Photo Geodetic will share the new office space located in Alpine, conveniently located just east of San Diego. Tom Warren will serve as the liaison between both companies providing business development and client support throughout Southern California.   

"This is a very exciting opportunity to expand on our service offerings in the region. There is so much opportunity to provide quality mapping and survey in Southern California. Cooper Aerial and Photo Geodetic are excited to work together leading the charge into the technological advancements in modern mapping" - Owner Philip Gershkovich  

Cooper Aerial owner Philip Gershkovich will become CEO of Photo Geodetic, and Mike Ing will serve as president throughout the transition. Mike and Philip will work together to ensure their client's expectations are met by delivering projects with the highest level of accuracy and standards. ...

Backed by 24/7 Global Operations Support, Trimble's Real-Time Correction Service Makes High-Accuracy Positioning Easy and Reliable

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 14, 2021 — (PRNewswire) —Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB^[1]) announced today the expansion of its VRS Now^® correction services across mainland Norway and most outer islands. As part of an ongoing global correction service strategy, the company is adding over 400,000 square kilometers (156,000 square miles) to its European footprint, which now totals 2.5 million square kilometers (975,000 square miles). VRS Now delivers reliable, easily accessible, centimeter-level accuracy that is ideal for professionals in the surveying, GIS and mapping, construction and agriculture industries, as well as many emerging autonomy applications in the automotive and robotics industries. 

The subscription service is brand agnostic and works with most GNSS receivers. It is supported by a global team of GNSS network specialists and customer service representatives around the world—ensuring users have a consistent, reliable, high-performing service whenever they need it. 

"Launching Trimble VRS Now services to Norway significantly expands our correction services footprint across Europe, offering a robust and reliable accuracy solution to farming, construction and mapping professionals across the region," said Lisa Wetherbee, general manager of Trimble's Advanced Positioning Division. "Trimble solutions are helping customers optimize workflows, improve productivity and deliver operational efficiency, while increasing user safety." 

About Trimble VRS Now...

• First quarter 2021 revenue of $17.7 million
• 29 total active multi-year agreements as of May 1, 2021
• Pipeline of 198 projects at May 1, 2021, 23 of which include software as a component
• $383.6 million of cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet at March 31, 2021

SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 10, 2021 — Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the first pure-play public lidar company, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2021.

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Rutgers University Selects Velodyne’s Solution as Cornerstone Technology for New Jersey Department of Transportation Smart City Project

SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 10, 2021 — Velodyne Lidar, Inc.^[1] (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today launched its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution^[2] designed to solve some of the most challenging and pervasive infrastructure problems. This new solution combines Velodyne’s award-winning lidar sensors and Bluecity’s^[3] powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software to monitor traffic networks and public spaces. It generates real-time data analytics and predictions, helping to improve traffic and crowd flow efficiency, advance sustainability and protect vulnerable road users.

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