Intergraph released SmartPlant FreeView, a free .VUE viewer that allows users to display and navigate Intergraph 3D models and view associated plant properties.More>>

Detectent announced the release of a set of geospatial tools for its Customer Intelligence Platform (CustomerIP) that enable a rapid deployment of cutting-edge business intelligence and analytics for electric, gas and water utilities. The new geospatial toolset builds upon CustomerIP’s existing...More>>

Get It Surveyed (GIS) always brings out a small roar of laughter at the local RPLS chapter meeting. Hardee, har, har. The irony is that if you laugh at that joke, then you might as well wear a sign on your head that says “GIS Dummy.” GIS isn’t about accuracy. I’ve said it many times and...More>>

Critigen and CH2M HILL announced the completion of a 3-year $6.5 million contract to provide technical assistance and program management services to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Program (SETP). More>>

Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced the acquisition of FormSys, based in Perth, Australia. FormSys has a proven, twenty-year track record in 3D design, analysis, and construction software for structural engineering, offshore engineering, and naval architecture. More>>

Tri-Global Technologies LLC introduced Tri-Global UtiliDroid for Android smartphones. UtiliDroid allows field technicians equipped with portable Android devices to easily document utility mark-outs. More>>

Magellan announced that it is now accepting any GIS data collection device in exchange for $75 off a new Magellan GIS eXplorist Pro 10 device. The eXplorist Pro 10 is a rugged, lightweight, waterproof, and bluetooth-enabled handheld GPS device designed for GPS/GIS data collection. More>>

Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce a further enhancement to the Zeno GIS family – the Leica CS25, a versatile tablet computer combining a 7’’ screen, fully rugged and light-weight.More>>

Autodesk announced that direct access to download and purchase companion apps is available in AutoCAD 2012. AutoCAD software users can immediately browse, download and purchase more than 100 apps using the new Apps tab within AutoCAD. The companion apps help design professionals find and...More>>

Trimble announced the availability of a number of new capabilities for its ThingMagic Mercury6e (M6e), Mercury5e (M5e), and Mercury5e-Compact (M5e-C) embedded UHF RFID reader modules.More>>