WGIC’s Horizons blog covers all the key developments from our members, innovative applications of geospatial technologies for global challenges, and more…
From the council
WGIC organizes a PPPs Workshop in India collaborating with AGI India
Harsha Vardhan Madiraju
December 31, 2021
This workshop brought the concept of PPP business models before the Indian geospatial leaders from both the Public and Private sector.
New WGIC members in the spotlights
Remco Takken
December 16, 2021
In 2021, six new members joined the WGIC. Who are they?
WGIC joins GEO as a Participating Organization
Remco Takken
December 15, 2021
Along with the lnter-lslamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET), the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) has joined The Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
Industry insights
Tampere University Finland establishes Trimble Technology Lab for Faculty of the Built Environment
Remco Takken
December 3, 2021
Serving both the departments of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Trimble and Finland’s Tampere University have established a state-of-the-art Technology Lab in Tampere’s Faculty of the Built Environment.
Why women in STEM need mentors. A geospatial perspective
Remco Takken
November 30, 2021
Spatial Vision is addressing underrepresentation of women in the geospatial industry through their Women in Geospatial Scholarship in partnership with RMIT University, Australia.
AIAA awarded Maxar CTO the David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce
Remco Takken
November 17, 2021
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) awarded Dr. Walter Scott, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Maxar, the David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce.
AEM inducted Bryn Fosburgh, SVP Trimble, in Hall of Fame
Remco Takken
November 16, 2021
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) inducted Bryn Fosburgh, senior vice president of Trimble, into its Hall of Fame for a broad range of contributions in developing and advancing technologies that support the construction and agriculture industries worldwide.
Member corner
SI Analytics on joining the WGIC
Remco Takken
December 24, 2021
In its first year as a WGIC Member, SI Analytics has been actively following the proceedings, but, being a newcomer, ‘from a safe distance’. CEO and Founder Mr Taegyun Jeon shares his thoughts.
Space and remote sensing news from Esri
Remco Takken
December 9, 2021
The latest news on Skytec selecting Esri technology to power their precision conservation management application, and Orbital Insight’s Integration with the ArcGIS platform to streamline satellite and sensor imagery analysis.
Planet listed at NYSE as a public benefit corporation
Remco Takken
December 8, 2021
Satellite imagery company Planet Labs Inc debuts on the The New York Stock Exchange as a public benefit corporation.
AAM blogs on GIS software, better location intelligence and the SDGs
Remco Takken
December 7, 2021
In his latest blog, AAM’s Steve Henderson explains how, in the slipstream of the COVID pandemic, the masses now recognize GIS in many services that benefit local communities from utility services and infrastructure maintenance, to emergency management and pandemic recovery.
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OGC seeks public comment on Geospatial Data API
Remco Takken
December 6, 2021
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is seeking public comment on the OGC API – Common – Part 2: Geospatial Data Candidate Standard.
OGC call for pilot participation: Federated Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure
Remco Takken
November 26, 2021
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Marlene Kanga (WFEO) on participation of women in climate change debate
Remco Takken
November 18, 2021
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EULF Blueprint aligned with Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF)
Remco Takken
November 9, 2021
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International Energy Agency presents Clean Energy Transitions Indicators
Remco Takken
November 3, 2021
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