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This GIS package layers open source, versatility

08/18/08 -- 11:05 AM MapInfo Professional 9.5 offers powerful geographic information system capabilities with open source panache.

Frankfort, Ky., signs GIS deal

08/15/08 -- 10:29 AM Frankfort, Ky., signed an agreement with ESRI so that all city employees could access ArcGIS software for mapping and geospatial applications.

Also in the news: GPS hits the road for trash collection

08/11/08 -- 02:02 PM Cities in South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia are applying GPS technology to garbage collection to improve efficiency and save fuel.

Better management through GIS

08/04/08 -- 02:13 PM Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley put geospatial information systems to work for endangered species management and municipal governance, respectively.

Virtual Earth and ArcGIS

07/31/08 -- 09:48 AM Microsoft Corp. has announced that its Virtual Earth program is being integrated into ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server programs.

NASCIO issues brief on GIS resources

07/25/08 -- 02:32 PM Issue brief calls for proper management and coordination to meet growing demand for GIS in every aspect of government decision making.

Erdas tools for satellite data

07/21/08 -- 03:44 PM Erdas adds support for WorldView-1 satellite products to its geospatial and photogrammetric tools.

Big Brother is watching ... in a good way

07/21/08; Vol. 27, No. 17 Alabama Department of Human Resources has outfitted social workers sent into the field with cell phones that can track their location and send alerts if they stay longer than expected.

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