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TireStamp Chooses Telit for Tire Pressure Monitoring with GPS

June 13, 2014 - By

Telit Wireless Solutions has announced that TireStamp, a TPMS 2.0-certified vendor of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, embeds Telit cellular and positioning modules into its product. For fleet managers, tires represent the second-highest operating cost of running a fleet, second only to fuel. Tire maintenance can significantly impact highway safety, revenue potential, operational efficiency, and maintenance costs. The TireStamp TireVigil solution... read more

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ACR Electronics Launches New Locator for Aviation

June 13, 2014 - By

A new emergency locator transmitter for aviation has received Cospas-Sarsat and FAA approvals and is now available for sale. The ELT 1000 by ACR Electronics, Inc., is designed with multiple installation configurations to reduce overall installation cost, the company said. The electronics maximize frequency stability and power while incorporating a new, built-in GPS navigational interface, the company said. Including GPS... read more

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Azuga Takes on Distracted Driving for Fleet Managers

June 13, 2014 - By

  To recognize National Safety Month and to highlight the growing dangers of distracted and reckless driving, Azuga has published a Fleet Stats infographic showing the dangers of auto accidents its fleet tracking programs are designed to prevent. Of the 41,000 Americans killed each year in traffic accidents, nearly 5,000 die as a result of crashes involving large fleet trucks.... read more

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New GEO Business Show Deemed a Success

June 13, 2014 - By

Success of the inaugural GEO Business show, held in London May 28-29, means the new gathering will take place again. The show saw more than 1,600 attendees from 39 countries. It combined a bustling central trade exhibition — featuring 118 exhibitors showcasing the latest geospatial technology and services — with a conference program of cutting-edge keynotes and presentations plus 96... read more

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Trimble CenterPoint RTX Correction Service Available for Heavy Construction

June 13, 2014 - By

Trimble’s CenterPoint RTX correction service is now available for heavy civil construction applications. Available worldwide as a subscription service, CenterPoint RTX offers construction companies a flexible and easy-to-deploy option for conducting pre-bid reconnaissance and initial site measurements without using a traditional base station, the company said. “Offering CenterPoint RTX for heavy construction applications further extends the Trimble Connected Site strategy... read more

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Trimble Adds Automated Mapping and Plotting to Office Suite for GIS Professionals

June 13, 2014 - By

Trimble has introduced a new version of its office software suite used by surveyors and geospatial professionals for processing and analyzing geospatial data. Trimble Business Center Version 3.21 introduces new coordinate reference systems and a specialized Advanced Drafting module, which enables faster project turnaround and better decision making. The optional Advanced Drafting module adds highly customizable templates and simplified selection... read more

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Trimble Adds Automated Mapping and Plotting to Office Suite for Surveyors

June 13, 2014 - By

Trimble has introduced a new version of its office software suite used by surveyors and geospatial professionals for processing and analyzing geospatial data. Trimble Business Center Version 3.21 introduces new coordinate reference systems and a specialized Advanced Drafting module, which enables faster project turnaround and better decision making. The optional Advanced Drafting module adds highly customizable templates and simplified selection... read more

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Google Maps Adds Terrain View

June 13, 2014 - By

Google Maps now has Terrain View, which enables users to see terrain maps for an area. Terrain view shows the 3D elevation of natural geographic features, such as mountains and canyons. Topographic contour lines are overlaid on the map to show elevation levels with altitude information displayed in gray numbers. Google Maps also offers traffic, transit, and biking views. Google Maps... read more

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