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Carlson SurvCE 5.0 Improvements on Display at INTERGEO

September 14, 2015 - By

Carlson Software experts will be demonstrating the newest abilities of the 5.0 version of SurvCE, its data-collection software, at INTERGEO, being held in Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 15-17. Carlson will have two stands: indoors at  C8.017 (Hall 8) and outdoors at FG.004. SurvCE v. 5.0 software is scheduled to be officially released and available for download following extensive testing and after final enhancements are... read more

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CoreLogic Expands Natural Catastrophe Risk Management Solution

September 14, 2015 - By

CoreLogic, a residential property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider, today released an expanded version of its natural catastrophe risk management solution, which features a new comprehensive probabilistic flood model that analyzes the potential damage and financial impact at the property-level from flood events in the continental United States. This probabilistic flood model is unique to the industry because its... read more

Azuga Founder Rani Brings Gamification to Fleet Management

September 14, 2015 - By

Azuga’s Fleet Driver Rewards App Wins CTIA E-Tech Award   When Ananth Rani began work in 2012 on the Fleet Driver Rewards app that has made connected vehicle provider Azuga a CTIA up-and-comer, he wasn’t sure he was making the right decision. “Frankly, it was a bit of an experience to see if there was still room in the market... read more

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Septentrio Launches AsteRx-U and AsteRx-U Marine

September 14, 2015 - By

Septentrio this week is launching two successors to its APS-U: The AsteRx-U and the AsteRx-U Marine multi-constellation dual-antenna receivers. The AsteRx-U will be presented to the public for the first time at two trade shows this week. ION GNSS+ takes place Sept.14-18 in Tampa, Fla., and INTERGEO 2015 will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 14-18. The AsteRx-U and the AsteRx-U Marine incorporate the latest GNSS tracking and positioning... read more

Hemisphere GNSS’ Atlas Makes Trade Show Debut at INTERGEO

September 14, 2015 - By

Hemisphere GNSS will be showcasing its new Atlas GNSS global correction service at the INTERGEO 2015 Conference and Trade Fair Fair in Stuttgart, Germany, held Sept. 15-17. Hemisphere GNSS will exhibit at Booth E6.093. The Atlas correction service offers innovative and accessible correction service options, providing performance in demanding applications and environments, Hemisphere said. Available through various subscription and bundle options, Atlas is a flexible correction service... read more

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New Spirent Test Framework Evaluates Threats to GPS, GNSS

September 14, 2015 - By

Spirent Communications has announced a Robust PNT Test Framework that evaluates GPS and GNSS security vulnerabilities for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems. Threats to GNSS and related PNT applications are more orchestrated and coordinated, with the motivation to disrupt or cause financial loss. The technology to disrupt GPS has also become much more accessible, resulting in GPS vulnerability gaining attention... read more

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CTIA 2015 Recap: What Mattered Most

September 14, 2015 - By

About 30,000 attendees sweltered in Las Vegas for CTIA’s Super Mobility show this past week. Attendance was flat from last year, but the exhibit floor and meeting rooms bustled. The energy of the show focused on M2M and Internet of Things (IoT). In past years, the connected vehicle was a highlight, but not so this year. Wearable technology was scant. Those looking for the big product introductions of the past were disappointed. However, CTIA’s keynote speakers added focus and vision into the show, reminding us of the drive and vigor that built the industry. read more

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Why Did Google Scrap Its Location Service?

September 14, 2015 - By

Reasons Cited Include Privacy, Lack of Retail Support
Google Here, a proposed beacon-based location service operating within Google Maps, was reportedly cancelled due to a concern by Alphabet CEO Larry Page’s that it would be too invasive by the users of his mapping service. When the location industry has such a dominant player pull out of a nascent, and potentially lucrative, proximity service, does it mean that consumers will now have to wait for a full-scale rollout? Google will remain a major player with its Google Maps app, but where does it go from there? read more