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Leica Introduces Zeno 5 Rugged GPS Handheld

June 5, 2012 - By

Leica Geosystems announced a further enhancement to the Leica Zeno GIS family – the Leica Zeno 5, an entry-level, rugged PDA for organizations that require a durable compact device with integrated modem and high-sensitive GPS. The new Leica Zeno 5 supports field workers by combining a mobile phone with asset collection and management capabilities. read more

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More than 3,000 Industry Leaders Think Forward at Hexagon 2012

June 5, 2012 - By

Hexagon AB commenced its second annual international conference, Hexagon 2012, yesterday, welcoming more than 3 000 attendees. The conference, held 4-7 June at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, USA, unites user communities from Intergraph, Leica Geosystems, Z/I Imaging, Hexagon Metrology and NovAtel. read more

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Live Blogging from U.S. Joint Nav Conference

June 5, 2012 - By

Alan Cameron, publisher and editor, and Don Jewell, contributing editor for defense, will be blogging live from the 2012 JSDE/ION Joint Navigation Conference. The conference will be held June 12-15 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. read more

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Abaqus, 1Shop Wireless Launch myGeoTracking MRM Service for T-Mobile Business Customers

June 5, 2012 - By

Abaqus, Inc., developer of a device-neutral, cloud-based location and messaging platform, and 1Shop Wireless, national sales agent for T-Mobile USA, have teamed to provide the cloud-based myGeoTracking mobile workforce management service for T-Mobile customers. read more

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South Miami Senior High Wins 2012 ION Mini-Urban Challenge

June 5, 2012 - By

The Institute of Navigation (ION) announces that South Miami Senior High School won the 2012 ION Mini-Urban Challenge held May 26 at the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American History. read more

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New u-blox 7 GNSS Chip Supports GLONASS, Galileo, Compass

June 5, 2012 - By

u-blox is launching the u-blox 7, its next-generation core positioning technology platform. Supporting all deployed as well as soon-to-be deployed GNSS, the platform is based on the UBX-G7020 multi-GNSS receiver integrated chip with low power consumption. With 7 mW power consumption during continuous navigation, u‑blox’ UBX-G7020 is designed for small portable and power-sensitive devices requiring long battery life, high sensitivity, small size, and fast positioning. GPS, GLONASS, Compass, Russian, QZSS, and Galileo satellite positioning systems plus all satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) are supported. read more

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Out in Front: State of the Industry

June 1, 2012 - By

It’s not been done before, so we’re going to do it now. In the September issue of this magazine will appear the very first State of the Industry report. On the GNSS industry, of course. It will cover such topics as the global economy and how it affects business in your sector. Customers’ availability of capital to invest is top-of-mind for most industry professionals, whether designers, manufacturers, integrators, suppliers/dealers, or end users. read more

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Where’s the Beef? If I’m an Investor, Where Do I Place My Money in the Geospatial Industry?

June 1, 2012 - By

If I'm an investor, where do I invest my money in the geospatial industry? In other words, where's the most upside in the geospatial industry over the next few years? GIS software? GIS data? GIS Services? Satellite imagery? read more

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