FoursquareX announced that it is utilizing the new location feature built into Snow Leopard, the newest version of Mac OS X, to allow for check-ins to the Foursquare application via the desktop, eliminating the application’s sole availability on mobile phones. FoursquareX is one of the first applications to utilize Snow Leopard’s built-in Core Location feature …

SkyBitz launches Remote Asset Management & Tracking Solution
SkyBitz®  announced the launch of its newest asset management solution based on its patented Global Locating System (GLS) technology. The SkyBitz GLS400 Mobile Terminal is the next generation of the company’s machine-to-machine (M2M) asset tracking solution that provides a lower overall total cost of ownership (TCO) through increased …

Tallysman Wireless has entered the GNSS antennas and RF modules marketplace with the launch of its TW120 GPS Inline Amplifier. An industrial-grade low-noise, low-power amplifier with 25dB gain, the TW120 is specially designed to tightly filter and boost weak GPS L1 signals, while maintaining low antenna noise figures. According to the company, the TW120 enables …

Septentrio Satellite Navigation announced the next generation GNSS measurement engine, the AsteRx3™. AsteRx3™ Product Series is designed for integration in precision positioning, navigation, and automation applications such as land and maritime survey, machine control, UAV payloads, amongst others. To support these applications an embedded suite of algorithms called GNSS+™, which provides users with tools for …

Aftek announced the launch of its touch-screen enabled GPS / GRPS / WiFi / GSM enabled Integrated Device Controller (IDC). It offers seamless integration with a variety of peripheral devices, such as taxi fare meter, receipt printer, credit card payment terminal, smart card reader for automated fare collection and more. As part of Intelligent Transport …

PointCloud CAD 2010 is a CAD, Surveying, and Point Cloud system. Built on the successful MicroSurvey CAD 2010 Premium platform, PointCloud CAD includes the same rendering engine that is used in products like 3DStudio, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, and Microstation. It lets you analyze, edit, and build compelling surfaces, drawings, and animations with ease.
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Trimble introduced a new version of its Trimble® 4D Control software, the core of Trimble monitoring solutions that combines GNSS and optical technologies for real-time deformation monitoring applications. The software is ideal for monitoring dams, bridges, buildings, pipeline support piers, large-scale construction and excavation sites, underground and open pit mines, landslides, tunnels, and other structures. …

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the static test of its largest solid booster S200 at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. The successful test of S200 makes it the third largest solid booster in the world, next to the RSRM solid booster of Space Shuttle and P230 solid booster of ARIANE-5. The S200 solid …

BBC Four announced two new series which will explore the fascinating and diverse subject of maps: Mapping The World and The Art Of Maps. Due to transmit this spring, the series create a “Maps Moment” on BBC Four that explores the role of maps as a unique window on history and the beauty inherent within …

As many as 500 responders and relief workers in Haiti are now using GIS software, GPS receivers and crucial map data provided by DeLorme, and the company stands ready to offer additional assistance. Based on feedback the company has received, a combination of DeLorme XMap mapping software, Earthmate PN-Series GPS devices and DeLorme Digital Map …