Category: Government News


The benefits of geospatial data management solutions

May 16, 2013 by PTFS Staff

Open data solutions have an enormous impact on a regional economy, and currently, the European Union (EU) is evaluating the benefits of a geospatial data management plan. Continue reading →

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Taiwan adopts geospatial data solutions to further technological advancement

May 15, 2013 by PTFS Staff

Taiwan is a country that is known for its technological innovation, and recently, the island nation adopted geospatial data management solutions that will allow it to continue striding forward in the tech industry. Continue reading →

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A collaboration between USGS and Google Earth will allow internet users everywhere to watch the planet’s surface change

May 14, 2013 by PTFS Staff

A new time lapse view of USGS satellite images demonstrate how much the surface of the earth has changed over the last 40 years. Continue reading →

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Congress considers a federal agency to specialize in geospatial data management

May 13, 2013 by PTFS Staff

Congress may consider legislation that would create a government agency specifically dedicated to geospatial information gathering. Continue reading →

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Protecting turtles with geospatial data

May 8, 2013 by PTFS Staff

Using extensive tracking and sea floor mapping, USGS scientists are learning how better to protect one species of marine turtle. Continue reading →

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