WGIC supports the Placekey initiative
September 28, 2020
We are glad to let you all know that WGIC,…
Co-creating Geospatial Economy in a Digital World
WGIC Blog
WGIC’s Blog section covers all the key developments from our members, innovative applications of geospatial technologies for global challenges, and more…
COVID-19 and the Recovery Path for Geospatial Industry
September 7, 2020
How is the recovery path for the geospatial industry looking?…
2020 california wildfires seen from space
August 25, 2020
WGIC Member, Maxar Technologies has released a series of satellite images that sees through smoke showing details on the ground, detecting fire lines and hot spots.
Satellite photos help in assessing damage from Beirut disaster
August 6, 2020
E-Geos and Maxar Technologies, members of WGIC, have come up with satellite data to understand the extent of the damage of the Beirut disaster.
Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure – An Overview
May 26, 2020
Sanjay Kumar, CEO, World Geospatial Industry Council( WGIC) made this…
e-Geos providing images and services COVID-19 Emergency in Italy
May 14, 2020
Referring to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the…
Spatial Analytics and Dashboards – Helping to assess and assist in the global COVID-19 scenario
April 10, 2020
WGIC has seen an uptake in the application and use of spatial analytics during the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of dashboards. A majority of them are providing near real-time information on the global and regional spread. And some are offering a historical analysis. A select few are also explaining how it happened through an interactive map story. This effort from WGIC is to highlight the great work from various organizations and individuals who are providing the COVID-19 dashboards enabled with spatial analytics.
COVID-19 dashboards from Academia and research institutes
April 10, 2020
One of the earlier dashboards we saw during the COVID-19 crisis was from the Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). We also now find the University of Virginia, lavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and the University of Wisconsin providing GIS-based dashboards. Here is a brief into their work.
How Tech Companies are using spatial analytics during COVID-19
April 10, 2020
We have covered in our previous posts how WGIC members…
How multilateral organizations and Non-profits are using geospatial dashboards during COVID-19
April 10, 2020
As part of our research on the topic of the…
Health organizations and agencies enabling COVID-19 spatial dashboards
April 10, 2020
As the COVID-19 spread across the globe, The World Health Organization (WHO) took proactive steps to enable a global COVID-19 dashboard. This was then followed by regional level agencies and other organizations in the medical profession. Here is the list of five dashboards that we have found.
COVID-19 GIS dashboards by various countries
April 10, 2020
According to resources published by our patron member, Esri alone has enabled dashboards of two hundred and ten dashboards across eighty-eight countries.
Spatial analytics-stories from the global media on COVID-19
April 10, 2020
WGIC came across the work from four global media brands – BBC, The Washington Post, The Financial Times and The New York Times. The most recommended work from this is the work titled ‘How the Virus Got Out’ from The New York Times.
Using location tracking and personal data to combat COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Here is how various countries are using location tracking and personal data to combat COVID-19.
A new WHO COVID-19 Maps Dashboard is here
April 8, 2020
The World Health Organization(WHO) has published a new COVID-19 Maps Dashboard. You can view the dashboard here.
Maxar Technologies – Assisting in COVID-19 pandemic response efforts
April 2, 2020
Here is how WGIC member, Maxar Technologies has responded proactively in providing geospatial intelligence to global media to understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyient puts Business Continuity Plan in place during COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Our Patron Member Cyient Limited headquartered in India has taken necessary steps to ensure smooth operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Further, it is supporting the manufacturing of critical components for medical equipment.
Webinar on Infectious Disease Response Planning with Geospatial Data
April 1, 2020
Join this webinar from Maxar Technologies to learn how geospatial data is essential for pandemic modeling.
Esri Offers Students Free Access to Software through Coronavirus Closures
April 1, 2020
Complimentary Technology and Lessons Support Remote Learning during COVID-19 Outbreak are available from Esri.
e-Geos guarantees the operation of its centers in Roma and Matera
April 1, 2020
According to e-Geos, a combination of on-site work in segregated areas with limited access and smart working from home has been set up, to secure the full operational capability.