Carto introduces spatial extension for Snowflake
The Spatial Extension for Snowflake is distributed as a set of User Defined Functions that extends the capabilities of Snowflake for everything geo.
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GMG produces database of mining interoperability initiatives
This live database of mining interoperability initiatives aims to increase the industry’s visibility of what organisations are doing on interoperability in order to enable collaboration.
Mapillary map features now available globally in OpenStreetMap
By Chris Beddow, Mapillary All Mapillary map features are now available in OpenStreetMap (OSM) tools with recent upgrades to JOSM and iD editors, also reflected in the RapiD editor. Mapillary is a tool for mappers everywhere, enabling local communities to capture imagery and fix maps in a collaborative way. Mappers can now access not only …
Planet and Esri expand satellite partnership
Planet is expanding its partnership with GIS software developer, Esri, allowing users to buy Planet imagery directly within the GIS software.
Discussion paper considers BIM and GIS integration through data standards
As part of their Integrated Digital Built Environment joint working group, the OGC and BSI have published “Built environment data standards and their integration: an analysis of IFC, CityGML and LandInfra”.
IDS GeoRadar and Worldsensing launch a mining monitoring package
Worldsensing and IDS GeoRadar, a Hexagon company, have cooperated to launch a comprehensive mine safety monitoring system. The integrated system will offer surface, sub-surface and geospatial monitoring in a single package, simplifying contracting and deployment.
Luciad 2020 improves 3D and analytics capabilities, adds API
Hexagon Geospatial has launched Luciad 2020, an update to its platform for building location intelligence and real-time, situational awareness applications. The update improves 3D visualisation and analysis capabilities. It also extends the portfolio with LuciadCPillar, an API for C++ and C# developers to incorporate geospatial visualisation and analysis into their applications.