Vienna, Munich, February 2016- The Wiener Netze have started in January 2016 the production with the software ArcFM UT of AED-SICAD in the electricity branch. Thus the Wiener Netze now work on 40 multi-utility editor seats not only on electricity data but also on gas data. In the future also the branch district heating will be migrated towards ArcFM UT. Besides the as-built maps, also the extensive overview maps have been migrated to ArcFM UT. The overview maps are used among other things also for the switching operations in the electricity network. In the future, it will be updated nearly fully automatically using the software module ArcFM UT Generalization to incorporate network changes. The UT Integrator continues to play an important role for the integration of the technical asset information from the GIS with the financial and maintenance information of the SAP PM system. Here, the UT integrator is used within the front - but also within the backend. For the information dissemination the Wiener Netze rely within their company on WebOffice and on an ArcGIS mobile-based offline solution from AED-SICAD business partner SynerGIS.

About Wiener Netze

Wiener Netze GmbH is the largest distribution operator of Austria. The company is...

More than 900 professionals will gather in Denver next week for the biggest LiDAR event in North America

February 18, 2016 (Portland, Maine) - International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF)^[1] kicks off Monday, February 22 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Colorado Convention Center. The conference and exhibition, which will take as well as emerging remote-sensing place February 22-24, will showcase the latest airborne, terrestrial, and underwater LiDAR and data collection tools and technologies.

Conference attendees will learn about the latest advances in technology and hear about industry changes and developments first-hand from industry experts. Chris Fisher, PhD, Archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at Colorado State University and Dave Gallo, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives, Center for Climate and Life, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University will deliver the keynote addresses^[2]. Dr. Fisher will deliver the keynote '' Pursuing Ancient Myths and Unveiling Lost Cultures with New Technologies, "where he will discuss his expedition to Mesoamerica, and his team's discovery of ancient cultures using airborne LiDAR to key technology. Dr. Gallo will deliver the keynote " Beyond Titanic: The Pursuit of Tactical Oceanography, '' in which he will discuss his expedition to create the first detailed and comprehensive map of the RMS Titanic using multi-sensor seafloor mapping...

REDLANDS, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - February 18, 2016 -The release of ArcGIS 10.4^[1] marks improvements in data visualization, spatial analysis, and stronger support for on - premises architect.

"This release of ArcGIS is pushing mapping and analytics in new, exciting directions," says Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and president. "It will help people build smarter cities, improve business insights, and engage citizens and customers alike."

ESRI notes the following advancements in ArcGIS 10.4:

Vector tile you can create and share maps: Vector download quickly to optimize performance on any device display tiles. They add striking clarity and quality to maps, especially on high-resolution displays, and are easy to style and update.

Local 3D scenes: Take a slice of a specific geography-one that combines elevation, imagery, and 3D symbology for buildings, trees, and more. Local interactive views are ideal for small areas, such as a college campus, and for scientific visualizations.

ArcGIS Earth: Visualize 2D and 3D data on globe with this new, evolving app. ArcGIS Earth is fully integrated with ArcGIS-on-premises and in the cloud-for securely accessing, sharing, and publishing enterprise maps and data.

Self-service analysis tools: With just a few clicks, perform sophisticated analytical functions for summarizing data, finding locations, analyzing patterns...

Feb 18, 2016 - An advanced smart mapping application called e-Peta has given decision-makers at the State of Penang to tech-savvy way of improving services to the community.

Developed in 2014 by the Penang Geographic Information System Centre (PEGIS), e-Peta uses advanced technology from leading geospatial solutions provider location Esri Malaysia to integrate data from various government departments and display the layers on a dynamic smart map.

The application provides actionable information on areas such as land use, business and services, traffic and public transportation - helping decision-makers efficiently chemical resources to the right place at the right time, and effectively support existing social development projects.

"Since its inception, a wide range of government departments, including the Town Planning & Development Department, Penang Island City Council and Seberang Perai Municipal Council, have been using e-Peta and GIS to design sustainable structural layouts in the city and improve accountability and efficiency in the state government," says PEGIS coordinator Mr Abdul Azhar Bin Ibrahim.

"In addition, e-Peta has also done wonders to advance and support the advocacies and community initiatives of " " not-for-profit organisations such as George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), the Penang Botanic Gardens, Penang Women's Development Corporation (PWDC), and alms collection organisation Pusat Urus Zakat, among others," he said.

"For Pusat Urus Zakat,..."

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Feb. 18, 2016 - (PRNewswire) - The tragic electrocutions this week of two dogs, one while walking on a public sidewalk in a Chicago suburb and the other in Washington, D.C., represent the most extreme examples of what can happen when electrical faults, called contact voltage, are not actively look for or are ignored.

"Contact voltage is the presence of electricity on any publically accessible object." according to Mark Voigtsberger, President of Utility Testing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS/UT, UTGIS) "These incidents in Chicago and DC could have easily killed a toddler or an adult."  Initial news reports quote both dog owners as being shocked as they attempted to rescue their pets themselves.

Contact voltage is often called stray voltage.  Stray voltage is a unique condition applicable only to the agriculture industries.  Contact voltage more often than not is a result of some internal or external wiring problem and at a much higher electrical potential than stray voltage.

"2016 already has a number of contact voltage events reported," Voigtsberger said. "They come in from across North America and most are found on our city streets."  So far this winter:

A dog was electrocuted by light...

GSMA Nomination Commends the Application of mobile, Map-Based Solution to the Humanitarian Crisis in

REDLANDS, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - February 18, 2016 -International humanitarian organization Direct Relief and Esri, the world leader in GIS technology, are in the running to win a GSMA Global Mobile (Glomus) Award^[1].

Direct Relief and Esri are among the nominees selected by GSMA from more than 900 entries worldwide. The nomination recognizes Direct Relief completo application of Esri completo Survey123 for ArcGIS^[2] app to help medical aid workers speed the triage of Syrian refugees.

"GSMA recognizes the value of smart, map-based mobile solutions that are proving to make positive impacts on a global scale." "At Esri, we're proud to partner with Direct Relief and be a part of the solution for mitigating humanitarian crises with the latest technology," said Randy Frantz, director of telecommunications solutions at Esri.

Survey123 for ArcGIS helped bring immediate medical attention to refugees living in extreme conditions in Jordan. With the intuitive field data collection app loaded on mobile devices, Direct Relief medical teams treated and collected data, while working offline, on more than 1,200 patients in just six days...

Agronomic intelligence company poised for growth as demand for precision agriculture technology increases

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 18, 2016 - GEOSYS Intl, Inc. ^[1], a leading global provider of agronomic decision support tools, today announced it has relocated two members of its senior leadership team from France to Minnesota, and hired four proven industry experts to position the company for continued growth.

Acquired by Minnesota-based Land O'Lakes, Inc. in 2013, GEOSYS has seen demand for its decision support tools and satellite-based remote sensing technology increase in all markets. Corporate and North American teams are now strategically headquartered in the United States while regional teams continue to support the company's 100-plus business clients worldwide.

GEOSYS is a pioneer in agriculture technology with 28-year track record of developing innovative solutions based on satellite imagery, geographic information systems, and agronomic research. Through real - time satellite-and weather-based data analytics, these solutions provide businesses across the agriculture supply chain and crop insurance industry with insights that drive more informed decisions.

"As the trend toward intelligent agriculture practices advances, our expertise in agronomy and technology sets us apart from the competition," said Damien Lepoutre, founder and president of GEOSYS. "We have created the broadest archive of historical satellite and weather information available in agriculture." We also deliver insights from...

NACKA STRAND, Sweden - (BUSINESS WIRE)--February 18, 2016 -Regulatory News:

Hexagon (STO: HEXAB^[1])

Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial industry and enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of SigmaSpace Corporation, a provider of next-generation technologies used to rapidly deliver high-quality 3D maps of the Earth.

Today, accurate and geo-referenced 3D visualisations have become an absolute necessity in real-world situations due to the insight they can provide - from urban planning and emergency services response to aviation safety and disaster. SigmaSpace has-been enabling private and government clients, including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, respond to the growing need for this kind of data.

Headquartered near Washington, D.C. with approximately 110 employees, SigmaSpace offers a unique LiDAR technology - Single Photon LiDAR (SPL) - which enables 3D data collection at much higher speeds and resolution than conventional systems. This technology operates in night and day conditions and is able to penetrate semi-porous targets such as vegetation, tree canopies, ground fog, and clouds. Together with its speed of coverage, these features make it a top choice for a wide range of industry applications and a prime candidate for the U.S. Geological Survey's 3D Elevation Program (3DEP ( http://nationalmap.gov/3DEP/^[2]...))

Golden, Colorado - February 17, 2016- Juniper Unmanned, Inc. is pleased to announce its collaboration with press Aerospace and YellowScan to showcase LiDAR data acquisition capabilities from an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) in Denver, Colorado. The quality and affordability of the YellowScan Ultralight sensor onboard the steam press 35 platform will support LiDAR mapping solutions for a wide variety of commercial applications. Juniper Unmanned will be acting as the solution developer and training services provider. Going forward, airborne LiDAR data acquisition will become more affordable, more frequent, and more accessible for a larger number of customers.

All three companies will be exhibiting from booths #79 and #80 in the UAV Pavilion at the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF), which is being held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center from February 22-24, 2016. This collaboration highlights Juniper completo ability to engineer UAS solutions with the best-in-class hardware offerings from press and YellowScan.

"Juniper Unmanned is excited to join press Aerospace and YellowScan at ILMF to feature the emerging LiDAR market for UAS." We believe that the LIDAR sensor offering from YellowScan, coupled with the press steam UAS offers unprecedented LiDAR data acquisition capabilities, especially for...