Principal Industry Partner
Rolta |
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Rolta is a market leader in providing specialized IT-based solutions to the geospatial and engineering sectors. Rolta provides a full complement of solutions in the areas of ship design, software engineering and development, eSecurity and enterprise IT management, ERP consulting and deployment and interactive media and game development. They have successfully executed multi-million dollar contracts across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors in over 35 countries.
http://www.rolta.com |
Principal Government Partner
Department of Science & Technology (DST) |
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DST was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. The Department has major responsibilities for specific projects and programmes like formulation of policies relating to Science and Technology, Matters relating to the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Cabinet (SACC), Support and Grants-in-aid to Scientific Research Institutions, Scientific Associations and Bodies, Management Information Systems for Science and Technology and coordination thereof, Application of Science and Technology for weaker sections, women and other disadvantaged sections of Society.
http://dst.gov.in/ |
Supporting Organisation
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
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Government of India set up Space Commission and Department of Space (DOS) in June 1972. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under DOS executes Space programme through its establishments located in different places in India. Main objective of space programme includes development of satellites, launch vehicles, Sounding Rockets and associated ground systems. ISRO's co-operative arrangements cover several countries and space agencies. http://www.isro.org/
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Corporate Partners
DigitalGlobe |
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DigitalGlobe is the leading source for World Imagery Solutions. Sourced from our advanced satellite constellation and aerial network, they deliver real-world perspective you can rely on. Today, they collect nearly 1 million km2 of quality imagery per day, building a vast library of images in anticipation of our needs. Then they make their imagery quick and easy to access, how and where we need it--offline or online, to our desktop, Web application or mobile device.
http://www.digitalglobe.com/
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| ERDAS |
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The Earth to Business Company – helps organizations harness the information of the changing earth for greater advantage. They create Geospatial Business Systems that transform our earth’s data into business information, enabling individuals, businesses and public agencies to quickly access, manage, process and share that information from anywhere.
http://www.erdas.com/ |
| Speck Systems Ltd. |
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Speck Systems Limited (Speck) is a manufacturer, integrator, designer of products and computer based solutions for improving situational awareness and enabling better decision making. The company's products and solutions are today used extensively in strategic and tactical applications by the defence and para military forces.
http://www.specksystems.com/
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| ESRI India |
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ESRI India (NIIT GIS Limited), a GIS Solutions company that endeavors to provide end-to-end GIS based solutions ranging from software products, application development, training, data conversion and technical support. ESRI India (NIIT GIS Limited) today enjoys market leadership in the field of GIS with largest installation base across different vertical segments in India, Nepal and BhutanFormed in 1996 as a joint venture between ESRI Inc. (US) and NIIT Technologies (India). USA based ESRI Inc. is the world leader in GIS Mapping and Solutions company and produces and markets the famous ArcGIS package.
http://www.esriindia.com/index/ESRIINDIA.htm
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Associate Partner
Infotech |
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Founded in 1991, Infotech is a $168 million (FY 2007-2008) Global IT services company with over 7800 people specializing in Engineering Services, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and IT services. They provide services to a wide range of industries - Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Government,HiTech Consumer & Medical Devices, Marine, Rail, Retail, Telecom and Utilities.
http://www.infotech-enterprises.com/ |
Co Sponsors
HP |
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HP is the world’s leading imaging and printing supplier. More than 20 years of worldwide leadership in inkjet and laser printing. Beyond products and services – creating new experiences for customers. From printers to printing, investing in new areas for Digital photography ecosystem, Graphics and imaging, Halo collaboration studio, Commercial printing and total print management.
http://www.hp.com/#Product |
| Vexcel |
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Vexcel Imaging Austria was founded in 1993 by Dr. Franz Leberl. The company is situated in Graz / Austria and is doing research and development in the field of Photogrammetry. In 2006 Vexcel has been acquired by Microsoft and is now part of their Virtual Earth program. Main products are the UltraScan 5000 high precision scanner and the Digital Large Format Aerial Camera UltraCamX, which has the largest image format with 14.430 x 9.420 Pixels (136MPixel) and an unlimited number of images to be stored.
http://www.microsoft.com/ultracam/default.mspx
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| CH2M HILL |
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As a global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help you achieve success in any corner of the world. The CH2M HILL enterprise, dating back to 1946, is built on honesty, ethics, and morals; a global presence of more than 23,000 employees in regional offices worldwide; and financial stability, with gross revenues of $5 billion in 2007.
http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/about_us/default.asp |
| Trimble |
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Trimble is a leading provider of advanced positioning solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability. For over 30 years, Trimble has created unique positioning products that help customers grow their business. It integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions.
http://www.trimble.com/ |
| GEOKOMM Networks |
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GEOkomm networks by the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the State of Brandenburg in the framework of the joint task of improving regional economic structure "(GA) with funds from the federal government and the Land Brandenburg.
www.geokommnetworks.net |
| Geoeye |
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Geoeye
GeoEye is the premier provider of satellite and aerial imagery, geospatial information (information referenced to a specific location), geospatial products, and solutions for the national security community, strategic partners, and commercial customers helping them better map, measure and monitor the world. GeoEye's world is one seen through our Earth imaging satellites—GeoEye-1, IKONOS and OrbView-2, two mapping aircraft, and a global network of regional partners and satellite receiving ground stations. GeoEye's geospatial information supports key industries, including national intelligence, defense and security, air and marine transportation, oil and gas, environmental monitoring, on-line mapping, insurance and risk management, urban planning and emergency preparedness.
http://www.geoeye.com/CorpSite/ |
Government Co Sponsors
Survey of India |
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Survey of India, The National Survey and Mapping Organisation of the country under the Department of Science & Technology, is the OLDEST SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVT. OF INDIA. It was set up in 1767 and has evolved rich traditions over the years. In its assigned role as the nation's Principal Mapping Agency, Survey of India bears a special responsibility to ensure that the country's domain is explored and mapped suitably, provide base maps for expeditious and integrated development and ensure that all resources contribute with their full measure to the progress, prosperity and security of our country now and for generations to come. http://www.surveyofindia.gov.in/ |
| Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM) |
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Affiliated to the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of China, the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping (CASM) was established in 1959. CASM is the largest multi-disciplined comprehensive research institute in China in the field of surveying and mapping. It is also one of the first class competent mapping organizations with ISO 9001 & 2000 certification. As a public research organization, CASM has completed the restructuring under the guidance of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
CASM is mainly engaged in the basic theoretical study and application research on geo-informatics science.
http://www.casm.ac.cn/ |
| Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) |
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GISTDA was officially established on November 2, 2000 as a public organization under Ministry of Science and Technology. Being a one-stop service provider. GISTDA has been playing a significant role in direct reception of the earth observation satellite data from LANDSAT-5, RADARSAT-1, SPOT-2,4,5 and ALOS, data archiving, processing, image analysis and provision of satellite data and GIS services to users worldwide. In addition, they also provide technical consultancies and regular training programs to interested users.
http://www.gistda.or.th/Gistda/HtmlGistda/Html/index2.htm |
| Military Survey Department, UAE |
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Military Survey Department, a national organization that aims at providing all kinds of spatial data and geographic information both as digital geo-databases or as traditional topographic, air and marine maps.
http://www.uaesurvey.ae/english/ |
| Association of Petroleum Geologists |
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The Association of Petroleum Geologists of India is the forum which brings together Petroleum Geologists on one platform to discuss, deliberate and plan ways and means to supports worth-while educational and scientific programs or projects related to the geosciences.
http://www.apgindia.org/ |
| Department of Land Affairs, South Africa |
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Deaprtment of Land Affiar's vision is to be a global leader in the creation a nd maintenance of an equitable and sustainable land dispensation that results in social and economic development for all South Africans.
http://land.pwv.gov.za/home.htm |
| National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) |
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NSDI is an initiative of the Government of India to envisages provision of geospatial data to users. The objective of NSDI is to provides a base or structure of practices and relationships among data producers and users that facilitates data sharing and use. It is a set of actions and new ways of accessing, sharing and using geographic data that enables far more comprehensive analysis of data to help decision-makers choose the best course(s) of action. |
| Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India |
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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is entrusted with the responsibility of exploration and production of oil and natural gas, their refining, distribution and marketing,import, export, and conservation of petroleum products and Liquified Natural Gas.
http://petroleum.nic.in/ |
| Ministry of Information Technology |
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Department of Information Technology aims to make India ,a Global Information Technology Super Power and a front-runner in the age of Information revolution and to bring the benefits of electronics to every walk of life and to develop the Indian electronics industry as a global player.
http://mit.gov.in/
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| Central Informatics Organisation, Bahrain |
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The CIO was established first in October 1967 under the supervision of Ministry of Finance and National Economy. Its name was "Statistics Office" and its objective was to provide necessary information about the Kingdom.
From the date of independence, the Government took in its consideration the improvement and development of the Statistics Office to provide information and data which serves the process of development.Then, this Office was developed and became a Directorate in the Ministry of Finance and National Economy, by Decree No. (8), 1976 regarding establishing Directorate of Statistics.
http://www.cio.gov.bh/en/
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Institutional Partners
National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG) |
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NISG has its origins in the recommendations of the National Task Force on IT and Software Development. Forged as a public-private partnership, NISG offers the orientation and efficiency of the private sector combined with the accountability of the public sector. NISG is helping the Government of India and State Governments realize the national e-governance vision. Over the years, NISG has grown in stature as a reliable advisory body for Central and State Governments as well as public sector undertakings.
http://www.nisg.org/
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| University of Salzburg |
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University of Salzburg! The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg is the largest educational institution in the Salzburg region. Presently, around 14,500 students are enrolled at the University of Salzburg in 87 fields of study: a mid-sized university, it employees around 1,600 staff members in research, teaching and administration. A truly international-oriented institution, almost one-fourth of our students and many members of our staff are from countries across the globe. We not only have the advantage of being a university on a human scale, but the University of Salzburg also serves as a meeting place for teaching staff, students and academics, as well as the general public.
http://www.uni-salzburg.at/portal/page?_pageid=53,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |
| International Institute For Geo- Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) |
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ITC is an internationally recognized centre of excellence in international education. ITC aims at capacity building and institutional development of professional and academic organizations and individuals specifically in countries that are economically and/or technologically less developed. ITC's approach is application-oriented, directed at finding solutions for and strengthening civil society in addressing issues of local, national and global dimensions such as the multifunctional use of scarce resources, including space, the effects of climate change and environmental security.
http://www.itc.nl/ |
| National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) |
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Integrated rural development through holistic approach is a national commitment. The goal of NIRD is to enrich the quality of life of the poor by meeting the basic needs and generating employment opportunities on a wider scale through decentralized planning. The mission of NIRD is to facilitate rural development vigorously through government and non-governmental initiatives. NIRD is the country's apex body for undertaking training, research, action research and consultancy functions in the rural development sector. It works as an autonomous organization supported by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
http://www.nisg.org/
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| United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) |
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UNOOSA is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. UNOOSA serves as the secretariat for the General Assembly's only committee dealing exclusively with international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space: the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). It is also responsible for implementing the Secretary-General's responsibilities under international space law and maintaining the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space. UNOOSA is the current secretariat of the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG).
http://www.unoosa.org/ |
| The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) |
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INCOIS has a mission i.e. to provide the best possible ocean information and advisory services to the society, industry, government and scientific community through sustained ocean observations and constant improvement through systematic and focussed research. Confluence of Ocean Science, Ocean Observing Systems (both Satellite based and In-situ) and Information Technology is vital to the realisation of this mission.
http://www.incois.gov.in/Incois/incois1024/index/index.jsp?res=1024 |
| World Mining Congress (WMC) |
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The World Mining Congress was initiated in 1958 when prof. Boleslaw Krupinski - a prominent Polish scientist and mining engineer organized the first congress in Warsaw. Prof. Krupinski was the WMC Chairman until 1972.The WMC is the UN - afiliated organization. It is run by the permanent secretariat seated in Poland.
http://www.wmc.org.pl
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Affiliate Partners
International Federation of Surveyor (FIG) |
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FIG is the premier international organization representing the interests of surveyors worldwide. It is a federation of the national member associations and covers the whole range of professional fields within the global surveying community. It provides an international forum for discussion and development aiming to promote professional practice and standards. FIG was founded in 1878 in Paris and was known as the Fèdèration Internationale des Gèometres. This has become anglicized to the International Federation of Surveyors. It is a UN-recognized non-government organization (NGO), representing more than 100 countries throughout the world, and its aim is to ensure that the disciplines of surveying and all who practise them meet the needs of the markets and communities that they serve.
http://www.fig.net/
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| Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) |
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GITA is a nonprofit professional association and leading advocate for anyone using geospatial technology to help operate, maintain, and protect the infrastructure, which includes organizations such as utilities, telecommunication companies, and the public sector. Through industry leading conferences—along with research initiatives, chapters, membership, and other programs—GITA provides education and professional best practices.
http://www.gita.org/ |
| International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) |
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ISPRS is a non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry and remote sensing and their applications. The Society operates without any discrimination on grounds of race, religion, nationality, or political philosophy. The Society's scientific interests include photogrammetry, remote sensing, spatial information systems and related disciplines, as well as applications in cartography, geodesy, surveying, natural, Earth and engineering sciences, and environmental monitoring and protection.
http://www.isprs.org/
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| Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association
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The GSDI Association is an inclusive organization of organizations, agencies, firms, and individuals from around the world. The purpose of the organization is to promote international cooperation and collaboration in support of local, national and international spatial data infrastructure developments that will allow nations to better address social, economic, and environmental issues of pressing importance.
http://www.gsdi.org/ |
| International Cartographic Association (ICA) |
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ICA is the world authoritative body for cartography, the discipline dealing with the conception, production, dissemination and study of maps. The mission of ICA is to promote the discipline and profession of cartography in an international context. The Association works with national and international governmental and commercial bodies and with other international scientific societies to achieve these aims.
http://cartography.tuwien.ac.at/ica/ |
| Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) |
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OGC is an international industry consortium of 366 companies, government agencies and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available interface specifications. OpenGIS® Specifications support interoperable solutions that "geo-enable" the Web, wireless and location-based services, and mainstream IT. The specifications empower technology developers to make complex spatial information and services accessible and useful with all kinds of applications.
http://www.opengeospatial.org/ |
Conference Bag Sponsor
ESRI India |
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ESRI India is a dedicated GIS and Photogrammetry products and geospatial technology solutions company. It started operations in 1996, providing complete GIS Solutions to users in India and the subcontinent as its mission. ESRI India (NIIT GIS Limited) was formed as a strategic alliance between ESRI Inc. and NIIT Technologies. It provides to its customers the complete range of GIS solutions from ESRI Inc., GIS database design and organization, GIS application development, developing nterprise-GIS solutions and education services.
http://www.esriindia.com/ |
Lanyard Sponsor
Genesys |
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Genesys International is a multi-national corporation with offices in Europe, United States of America and India. It provides world-class Geospatial, Engineering and Information Technology Solutions to the Utility, Telecom, Energy, Government, Oil & Gas and PetroChemical sectors. Genesys was incorporated in 1995, Headquartered in New York and publicly traded on the Indian Stock Exchanges. It provides best shore production, consulting and solution development either onsite, offshore or “Globally Optimized.”
http://www.igenesys.com/
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Location Summit 2.0 Industry Partner
SiRF Technology |
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SiRF Technology, Inc. is a world leader in creating technologies that confer “location awareness” or “location intelligence” to a wide range of consumer products. SiRF’s location-awareness solutions are based on the Global Positioning System (GPS), the same technology used to guide everything from the space shuttle to car navigation systems to handheld devices used by backpackers. Created by the U.S. military, GPS uses more than 24 satellites in orbit around the earth to provide always-on location information free of charge to any GPS receiver, anywhere in the world.
http://www.sirf.com/ |
Media Partners
i4d |
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The i4d (Information For Development) print magazine is one its kind, and is intended to provide a much-needed platform for exchange of information, ideas, opinions and experiences, both inside and outside the Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) sector.
www.i4donline.net |
| eGov |
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egov - The first monthly magazine on e-Government in Asia-Pacific and Middle East. It provides a much needed platform to the voices of various stakeholders in the arena of e-Governance. The magazine provides an extensive coverage on the latest e-Governance news and updates around the globe. In addition, it provides articles, features, interviews, reports, event info, viewpoints etc.
http://egovonline.net/ |
| Vector1Media |
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The Mission of Vector1Media.com is to promote spatial design for a sustainable tomorrow. To enhance and support knowledge and interaction for the improvement of economically sustainable living through the positive use and application of spatial tools and science. Our focus is upon the geography and infrastructure serving all individuals in society, including public, professionals and stakeholders.
www.vector1media.com |
| Direction Magazine |
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Directions Magazine is a member of the Directions Media publishing group. The magazine was first published in 1998 and remains the premier news and resource guide for geospatial professionals
Directions Magazine publishes weekly newsletters about geographic information systems, global positioning systems, desktop mapping, cartography, computer-aided design, remote sensing, web services, and more.
www.directionsmag.com |
| Mind Commerce |
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The Mind Commerce® mission is to provide customized research, consulting, training, and writing services for the telecommunications and IT industry within our areas of expertise. Its clients include manufacturers, developers, service providers, industry organizations, and government.
www.mindcommerce.com/Publications/Mobile_Local_Search.php |
| Telematics Update |
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Telematics Update is the world's leading provider of business to business telematics intelligence, specializing in conferences, large scale events, and seminars. Telematics Update Conferences are the most prestigious in the industry. They produce the largest telematics event in North America and Europe and attract the most influential speakers providing a rich environment for establishing strategic relationships and networking.
social.telematicsupdate.com |
| Geo Connexion |
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GEO:connexion International is the leading business-to-business monthly magazine for users of spatial technologies within the British Isles, continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
www.geoconnexion.com |
| Geo Informatics |
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GeoInformatics Magazine provides coverage, analysis and commentary with respect to the international surveying, mapping and GIS industry. Recognizing the integrated nature of the geospatial information industry, GeoInformatics presents thought provoking and useful information.
http://www.geoinformatics.nl/ |
| Berg Insight |
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Berg Insight offers premier business intelligence to the telecom industry. They produce concise reports providing key facts and strategic insights about pivotal developments in our focus areas. They also perform custom research assignments from time to time. Their vision is to be the most valuable source of intelligence for our customers.
www.berginsight.com |
| MobileIN.com |
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MobileIN.com is dedicated to professionals engaged in the wireless and mobile communications profession, including product and service providers, infrastructure and software developers, consultants, researchers and analysts, and the investment community.
www.mobilein.com |
| GIM International |
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GIM International, the global magazine for geomatics, is published 12 times a year. The working scope of GIM International is worldwide and focuses on reporting the latest news and communicating new developments and applications in geomatics. GIM International defines ‘geomatics' as encompassing all activities relating to the acquisition, processing, querying, analysis, presentation, dissemination, management and use of geo-data and geo-information.
www.gim-international.com |
| ASM |
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ASM is published by South Pacific Science Press International Pty Ltd (SPSP). SPSP has been publishing for the spatial industry for 15 years. ASM Newsletter was launched in 2003 to inform people both inside and outside Asia about events in the spatial industry in Asia, and events which impact upon Asia.
http://www.asmmag.com/ |
| eHealth |
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eHealth-Asia’s first magazine on ICT applications in healthcare, launched in December 2006. Like the digital divide, a big chasm exists between the quality of the medicare available to the affluent sections and weaker sections. Modern ICT applications in healthcare like EHR, telemedicine, teleconsultation, e-prescriptions are revolutionizing this sector and bridging that divide.
www.ehealthonline.org/ |
| digitalLearning |
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Digital Learning is a monthly publication aimed at providing a knowledge sharing space for ICT and Education practitioners. This magazine will also serve as a forum for national and international discussions and decisions to be debated among the education sector practitioners.
www.digitallearning.in |
| Direction Media |
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Directions Media, the world's largest resource for information on geospatial technology, location-based services and location intelligent software solutions. Directions Media is comprised of four publications and two major conferences.
www.directionsmedia.net/corporate.style/ |