Every year on October 13, the United Nations marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, a date the General Assembly fixed in 2009 after first setting aside a day
Fuel Poverty in the UK has become a significant issue as households struggle to afford adequate warmth and energy services, primarily due to a combination of low incomes, high energy
In Conversation with Kannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia, Bentley Systems As India accelerates toward its ambitious targets under PM Gati Shakti, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), and Viksit Bharat
Rocket Lab, a US-based launch services and space systems company, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Japanese SAR provider Synspective. The 10-satellite launch extension comes a year and
As challenges such as accelerating urbanization, traffic congestion and data privacy continue to rise, so too does the need for more innovative transportation solutions. TomTom, a leader in location technology,
The landscape of restaurant delivery has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. As digital transformation reshapes the hospitality sector, restaurants face mounting pressure to adapt their operations to meet
What should we expect from the regulatory bodies governing GPS/GNSS technologies? Where do we see the greatest threats to GNSS accuracy and safety, and what is the industry doing about
The acquisition and processing of geospatial data are crucial to many industries, including defense, utilities, telecommunications, and city planning. Historically, digitizing and converting geospatial data was a time-consuming, labor-intensive process
The Oklahoma City Office of Sustainability’s first deep dive into digital mapping showed just how important spatial awareness can be—especially when it comes to extreme summer heat. For context, this
The Changing Reality for Utilities The utility sector is navigating a landscape filled with unprecedented challenges. From climate events, renewable integration and ageing infrastructure to increasing regulation and operating cost
At this year’s GeoGov Summit, leaders from across the public and private sectors engaged in compelling discussions about the opportunities and challenges of moving toward a “whole of community” governance
In the past few years, we’ve seen how unprecedented events can turn supply chains upside down—most notably, the Suez Canal blockage and more recent conflicts that added over 10 days
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced it has acquired 3D geospatial company Cesium. Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications,
Esri India, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions provider, has started the latest edition of its flagship conference, the Esri India User Conference (UC), at Delhi on 5-6th
On the inaugural National Space Day, President Draupadi Murmu delivered an inspirational speech celebrating India’s achievements in highlighting the successful landing of the Vikram Lander near the Moon’s southern polar
India celebrated its inaugural National Space Day on the 23rd of August, commemorating the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission marking the country’s successful landing on the lunar South Pole, a first for
Ah, GEOINT. The mysterious acronym that’s been buzzing around like a swarm of GPS-equipped bees. But what exactly is Geospatial Intelligence, you ask? Simply put, it’s the art of combining
Welcome to the era of digital agriculture in India, where cutting-edge technology meets fertile fields of a rich agricultural heritage. With the increased use of big data analytics in the
Exactly two and a half years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. The war since then has seen countless deaths, heavy loss of critical properties on both sides and Russia’s aggressive moves
Satellites have long contributed to monitoring Earth from space. The implications of this technology have been so grave that it has cemented itself as a critical tool for most nations
One of the most frequently asked questions by anyone involved in cybersecurity and national security is what an actual cyber attack would look like and its effects. This question was
The intersection of geospatial and digital twin is key for exploring benefits and challenges in the context of multi-domain regional security. In the ever-evolving landscape of global security, the Indo-Pacific
MapMyIndia has accused Ola Electric of stealing their data, leading to legal action against Ola Electric. MapMyIndia is an Indian Technology company that builds digital map data and specialises in
The Indian space program has hitherto been geared towards socio-economic development. However, in the era of asymmetric and hybrid battlefield, and multi-domain combat, space becomes an imperative to boost defence
The European Union and Singapore have concluded negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This deal is the first EU agreement of its kind, reflecting the EU’s aspiration to be a
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has introduced an Expression of Interest (EoI) for establishing a space-based Earth Observation (EO) system through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). This
The Finance Minister announced in the Union Budget 24-25 about a Venture Capital Fund of ₹1000 crore which will be set up for the Space Sector in the country. This
The 2024-25 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman comes following the Economic Survey where she highlights the growth of FY24 with an 8.2 per cent rise which is
Recorded manually ever since the charting of land rights began, land records are awaiting a digital makeover. Thanks to the Geographic Information System (GIS), land record digitization has become possible.
In an era marked by rapid population growth and urbanisation, the demand for efficient and sustainable urban planning has never been more pressing. The United Nations (UN) Department of Economic
Space Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities are becoming critically essential for national development, economic well-being, commerce, and everyday life, besides assuming a crucial component of successful military operations. Space
With a profound readiness to change its developmental landscape, India is at the forefront of a massive technological revolution. Geospatial and 5G technology development point to a critical turning point
Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 9th July. Ariane 6 is the latest in Europe’s Ariane rocket series, taking
When creating or using a map, it can be easy to overlook the data and analysis that make the process possible, and frankly, simple. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are backed
As another summer approaches, Greece braces up to fight the wildfires like many other countries around the globe. Climate change has made the situation worse by intensifying the wildfires and
The Geospatial Sector is going through a transformation with Cloud Computing at the heart of the change. The power, scalability and accessibility of Cloud Computing were the highlights of the
The Indian Space Congress 2024 began with an exciting inaugural session, setting the tone on India’s growing prominence in the global space landscape. Dr Subba Rao, President of SIA-India,
Point One Navigation, a California-based Start-up, is transforming industries with its centimetre-accurate positioning platform, Polaris. They are offering, precise location as a service with an opportunity for new applications from
The WMO Executive Council has approved a Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (G3W) implementation plan to strengthen monitoring of heat-trapping gases which are driving climate change and to inform climate mitigation.
The Dutch Cities, Amsterdam & Rotterdam top the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024 with the remaining top eight positions being dominated by European cities that include Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Oslo,
The IPGF 2024 concluded with a Valedictory speech by the Chief Guest, Lt General Vinod Khandare, PVSM, AVSM, SM, Principal Advisor, Ministry of Defence who called the 2-day forum a
In the changing landscape of modern warfare, the integration of human intelligence with machine capabilities is proving to be path-breaking. Human Machine Teaming is at the front of this transformation.
Space hold all the critical component for both defense and commercial sectors for all the nations. Initially focused on monitoring and protecting space assets from potential threats such as anti-satellite
Space data is fueling scientific discoveries, bolstering national security, laying the groundwork for space exploration. Space infrastructure encompasses satellites, space stations, telescopes and exploratory missions, evolving into a domain that
The Indo-Pacific region accounts for more than 65 percent of global GDP and some of the world’s most populous nations. With geopolitical tensions on the rise, the need for safeguarding
At the 14th edition of Indo Pacific Geo Intelligence Forum, Lt. Gen RS Raman, Director General Military Intelligence, Indian Army, shared his views on the criticality of maps and geospatial
The Indo-Pacific region has been gaining impetus in terms of its role in deciding the next world order. With more than half of the world population residing in the region,
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, India’s Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, emphasizes the crucial role of advanced tech and spatial visualization to find solutions to complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region
Railway infrastructure is set to make up a significant proportion of construction projects over the next few decades, particularly in Europe and Asia. With hundreds of projects in the pipeline
South Korea has been a ground for cutting-edge innovation, birthing powerhouses in almost every facet of modern-day technology, such as Samsung and Hyundai. Even in the space sector, South Korea
Geospatial technologies are monitoring and capturing information of the frigid Arctic blasts threatening more than half of the US population in the Christmas weekend of 2022. This extreme weather event
California-based logistics startup company Zipline unveiled its next-generation autonomous electric drone delivery platform called P2 Zip (Platform 2). With this, the company aims to make rapid aerial deliveries on an
The integration of geospatial with advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging tech marks a transformative era in understanding and interacting with
The Geospatial Policy for National Development conference kick-started with a session on Developing Geospatial Strategy at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The inaugural note was presented by Sunil
