Job Advertisement
Advertisement number: 1831719
Title: Geomatics technician - cartography (NOC: 2255)
Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full Time, Day
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Ottawa Centre, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Speak French, Read English, Read French, Write English, Write French
Area of Specialization: Cartography
Operating Systems and Software: Geographic information system - GIS
Other Information: Experience in process mapping, not methodology specific. Experience using visio Ability to work independently or in a team Strong communication skills Client service orientation Experience using Excel, powerpt,records mgmt,writing,content mgmt, performance mgmt, analyze stat data.
Employer: THE ASSOCIATES GROUP OF COMPANIES (Placement Agency)
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By E-mail: ithr@theassociatesgroup.com
Business Profile: Placement Agency
Web Site: www.theassociatesgroup.com
Advertised until: 2006/02/07
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Thursday, January 26, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
MyTopo.com
Build your own topographic map and aerial photograph for anywhere in the USA. Get it printed to your own custom scale and print size.
The Aboriginal Mapping Network
The Aboriginal Mapping Network is a great resource for Natives in North America. A lot of info. on GIS and digital mapping and how it relates to Native culture and heritage. Many GIS links to other informative sites.
A most excellent site.
A most excellent site.
Global Mapper 7.02 Released
Global Mapper 7.02 has been released. Several key new features and at an extremely reasonable price.
National Geographic Maps
A wide variety of maps for everyone, young and old. Lots of free stuff including newsletters and wallpaper.
Canadian Association of Geographers
The Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) is the national organization representing practising geographers from public and private sectors and from universities.
The CAG is active on many fronts: from the dissemination of geographic research to the promotion of geographic education and cooperation with international organizations.
The CAG is active on many fronts: from the dissemination of geographic research to the promotion of geographic education and cooperation with international organizations.
Geomatics technician
Advertisement number: 1814286
Title: Geomatics technician - geographical information systems (gis) (GIS & Remote Sensing) (NOC: 2255)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $12.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: St. John's and Area, Newfoundland and Labrador (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable
Experience: 0 - 6 months
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Cartography, Remote sensing, Geographic information systems
Specialized Equipment and Systems: Scanning systems, Digitizing systems, Computer graphic systems
Operating Systems and Software: Image processing software, Geographic information system - GIS, Computer assisted design software - CAD, Databases
Specific Skills: Compile cartographic data, Edit and produce maps, Maintain and manage digital database, Process data, Produce conventional maps, Monitor for quality, Develop specialized analogue and computer software
Essential Skills: Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Computer use
Employer: EnFor Consulting Services
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By E-mail: enfor@nl.rogers.com
Advertised until: 2006/01/27
Title: Geomatics technician - geographical information systems (gis) (GIS & Remote Sensing) (NOC: 2255)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $12.00 Hourly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: St. John's and Area, Newfoundland and Labrador (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable
Experience: 0 - 6 months
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Cartography, Remote sensing, Geographic information systems
Specialized Equipment and Systems: Scanning systems, Digitizing systems, Computer graphic systems
Operating Systems and Software: Image processing software, Geographic information system - GIS, Computer assisted design software - CAD, Databases
Specific Skills: Compile cartographic data, Edit and produce maps, Maintain and manage digital database, Process data, Produce conventional maps, Monitor for quality, Develop specialized analogue and computer software
Essential Skills: Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Computer use
Employer: EnFor Consulting Services
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By E-mail: enfor@nl.rogers.com
Advertised until: 2006/01/27
Friday, January 13, 2006
Job: Geotechnical engineer
Advertisement number: 1810956
Title: Geotechnical engineer (NOC: 2144)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Sudbury and Area, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
Experience: 6 - 9 years
Languages: Speak English, Speak French, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Geotechnical
Work Experience: Project management, Project planning, Quality assurance or control, Specification or technical writing, Management and administration
Work Setting: Engineering consulting company
Specific Skills: Develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping, Prepare recommendations and reports for the construction or improvement of civil engineering projects
Additional Skills: Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Employer: Terraprobe Limited
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By Mail:
1012 Kelly Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 5P4
By Fax: (705) 670-0558
By E-mail: sudbury@terraprobe.ca
Business Profile: Geotechnical and Environmental Consulting Engineering
Web Site: www.terraprobe.ca
Advertised until: 2006/01/31
Title: Geotechnical engineer (NOC: 2144)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Overtime, Weekend, Day
Salary: To be negotiated
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Sudbury and Area, Ontario (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
Experience: 6 - 9 years
Languages: Speak English, Speak French, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Geotechnical
Work Experience: Project management, Project planning, Quality assurance or control, Specification or technical writing, Management and administration
Work Setting: Engineering consulting company
Specific Skills: Develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping, Prepare recommendations and reports for the construction or improvement of civil engineering projects
Additional Skills: Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Employer: Terraprobe Limited
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By Mail:
1012 Kelly Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 5P4
By Fax: (705) 670-0558
By E-mail: sudbury@terraprobe.ca
Business Profile: Geotechnical and Environmental Consulting Engineering
Web Site: www.terraprobe.ca
Advertised until: 2006/01/31
Job Title: Geographic information systems (gis) technician
Title: Geographic information systems (gis) technician (NOC: 2255)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day
Salary: $27,000.00 to $33,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Calgary and Area, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Cartography, Geographic information systems
Specialized Equipment and Systems: Computer graphic systems
Operating Systems and Software: Geographic information system - GIS, Desktop publishing, Databases
Specific Skills: Compile cartographic data, Edit and produce maps, Maintain and manage digital database, Process data, Write specifications and technical reports, Monitor for quality, Participate in field checks and verification, Inspect final compositions
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: Software knowledge: - ArcView 8.X/9.X - Ozi Explorer/Ozi Explorer CE - Garmin GPS/TripNav TN-204 - MS Access - Adobe Suite - MS Office Suite - VB - HTML/Macromedia Other: - Attention to detail - Able to work to deadlines - Oil & gas industry experience - Technical Writing
Employer: H2Safety Services Inc.
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By E-mail: resume@h2safety.ca
Business Profile: Emergency Response Planning for the Oil and Gas Industry.
Web Site: www.h2safety.ca
Advertised until: 2006/01/27
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day
Salary: $27,000.00 to $33,000.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Calgary and Area, Alberta (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training, Some university, Completion of university
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Area of Specialization: Cartography, Geographic information systems
Specialized Equipment and Systems: Computer graphic systems
Operating Systems and Software: Geographic information system - GIS, Desktop publishing, Databases
Specific Skills: Compile cartographic data, Edit and produce maps, Maintain and manage digital database, Process data, Write specifications and technical reports, Monitor for quality, Participate in field checks and verification, Inspect final compositions
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: Software knowledge: - ArcView 8.X/9.X - Ozi Explorer/Ozi Explorer CE - Garmin GPS/TripNav TN-204 - MS Access - Adobe Suite - MS Office Suite - VB - HTML/Macromedia Other: - Attention to detail - Able to work to deadlines - Oil & gas industry experience - Technical Writing
Employer: H2Safety Services Inc.
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
How to Apply: By E-mail: resume@h2safety.ca
Business Profile: Emergency Response Planning for the Oil and Gas Industry.
Web Site: www.h2safety.ca
Advertised until: 2006/01/27
GIS Certification Institute
The purpose of the GIS Certification Institute is to provide those professionals who work in the field of geographic information systems with a formal process that will:
Allow them to be recognized by their colleagues and peers for having demonstrated exemplary professional practice and integrity in the field
Establish and maintain high standards of both professional practice and ethical conduct
Encourage aspiring GIS professionals to work towards certification for the purpose of professional development and advancement
Encourage established GIS professionals to continue to hone their professional skills and ethical performance even as GIS technology changes
Follow the link above for more info.
Allow them to be recognized by their colleagues and peers for having demonstrated exemplary professional practice and integrity in the field
Establish and maintain high standards of both professional practice and ethical conduct
Encourage aspiring GIS professionals to work towards certification for the purpose of professional development and advancement
Encourage established GIS professionals to continue to hone their professional skills and ethical performance even as GIS technology changes
Follow the link above for more info.
Geography at Carleton
Geography at Carleton
The many different careers that Carleton Geography graduates are pursuing lead us to recognize our responsibility to provide an educational experience which provides both breadth and depth. The many and varied opportunities - some quite unexpected to us - that our graduates have found to use their talents also demonstrate that it is not possible to identify any single career path that would constitute the normal experience for geography graduates. Our Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs are designed in response to this reality.
The Bachelors programs provide sound FOUNDATIONS in various aspects of geography. The B.Sc. (Physical Geography) provides this foundation in the area of the earth surface environments, with study of climate, climatic change, earth materials, geomorphological processes, biogeography and biophysical resources. The Geographic Information Processing B.A. and B.Sc. provide sound foundations in the development and applications of remote sensing and geomatics. The B.A. programs provide the opportunities to pursue interrelated human geography topics and to choose integrated programs of study that address physical geography and the human-natural environment interface.
The Masters level provides the opportunity for SPECIALIZATION in a selected sub-field of geography through the choice of thesis topic, with opportunities and requirement for integration across specific sub-fields and across the human-natural environment interface.
The Doctoral program emphasizes INTEGRATION, with candidates required to consider the relationship of other sub-fields of geography to their specific research interests. This requirement arises from our belief that most challenges faced by society are multifaceted and require the ability to interrelate across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Geographers who recognize the importance of integration can be very good at addressing such challenges.
We invite you to visit the rest of our Website to learn details about our programs and course offerings. A special invitation is extended for you to investigate the faculty section to learn about faculty research interests and expertise.
The many different careers that Carleton Geography graduates are pursuing lead us to recognize our responsibility to provide an educational experience which provides both breadth and depth. The many and varied opportunities - some quite unexpected to us - that our graduates have found to use their talents also demonstrate that it is not possible to identify any single career path that would constitute the normal experience for geography graduates. Our Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral programs are designed in response to this reality.
The Bachelors programs provide sound FOUNDATIONS in various aspects of geography. The B.Sc. (Physical Geography) provides this foundation in the area of the earth surface environments, with study of climate, climatic change, earth materials, geomorphological processes, biogeography and biophysical resources. The Geographic Information Processing B.A. and B.Sc. provide sound foundations in the development and applications of remote sensing and geomatics. The B.A. programs provide the opportunities to pursue interrelated human geography topics and to choose integrated programs of study that address physical geography and the human-natural environment interface.
The Masters level provides the opportunity for SPECIALIZATION in a selected sub-field of geography through the choice of thesis topic, with opportunities and requirement for integration across specific sub-fields and across the human-natural environment interface.
The Doctoral program emphasizes INTEGRATION, with candidates required to consider the relationship of other sub-fields of geography to their specific research interests. This requirement arises from our belief that most challenges faced by society are multifaceted and require the ability to interrelate across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Geographers who recognize the importance of integration can be very good at addressing such challenges.
We invite you to visit the rest of our Website to learn details about our programs and course offerings. A special invitation is extended for you to investigate the faculty section to learn about faculty research interests and expertise.
Exponare - The unique e-government solution ideal for municipalities
Event: Exponare - The unique e-government solution ideal for municipalities
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
11:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (GMT -05:00, New York) Change time zone
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Join us for a free on-line seminar on Exponare --- a powerful solution that allows organizations to make location-based information an everyday resource that can be shared across all departments quickly, easily and with maximum efficiency, regardless of individual user skill level.
"We chose Exponare because it's so easy to use. It allows access to location-based information quickly and easily via tools and an interface specifically configured for users and viewers. Now they don't have to be GIS experts to be able to use the information."
Dave Frame, Senior Analyst - GIS, City of Tampa, Florida
See an overview/demo of both Exponare modules: Enquiry (internal client application) and Public (browser-based); perform queries from disparate data sources, easily configure a user interface, view and print maps, generate reports and perform mail merges.
"The ability to centrally manage and connect to disparate data sources and for remote users to obtain maps via the Internet are some of the main reasons I chose Exponare. Exponare’s ease-of-use, versatility and adherence to IT standards make it an ideal solution for our needs at the county level, and its functionality will be a real time-saver."
Mike Osbourn, E9-1-1 Planning Coordinator, Cumberland County, NC
Whether you're looking to maximize ROI on your existing GIS investment, or just looking to provide an increased level of constituent service... MapInfo can show you how.
Event Materials: None
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
11:00 am, Eastern Standard Time (GMT -05:00, New York) Change time zone
Duration: 1 hour
Description: Join us for a free on-line seminar on Exponare --- a powerful solution that allows organizations to make location-based information an everyday resource that can be shared across all departments quickly, easily and with maximum efficiency, regardless of individual user skill level.
"We chose Exponare because it's so easy to use. It allows access to location-based information quickly and easily via tools and an interface specifically configured for users and viewers. Now they don't have to be GIS experts to be able to use the information."
Dave Frame, Senior Analyst - GIS, City of Tampa, Florida
See an overview/demo of both Exponare modules: Enquiry (internal client application) and Public (browser-based); perform queries from disparate data sources, easily configure a user interface, view and print maps, generate reports and perform mail merges.
"The ability to centrally manage and connect to disparate data sources and for remote users to obtain maps via the Internet are some of the main reasons I chose Exponare. Exponare’s ease-of-use, versatility and adherence to IT standards make it an ideal solution for our needs at the county level, and its functionality will be a real time-saver."
Mike Osbourn, E9-1-1 Planning Coordinator, Cumberland County, NC
Whether you're looking to maximize ROI on your existing GIS investment, or just looking to provide an increased level of constituent service... MapInfo can show you how.
Event Materials: None
Autodesk Goes Open Source
Autodesk Goes Open Source
Autodesk has joined forces with the leading members of the open source web mapping community to jointly take the next step in open source web mapping technology. The groups working together to launch and sponsor this effort include DM Solutions Group, the University of Minnesota, and Autodesk.
The MapServer Foundation has been established to provide a business and operational framework to better support the ongoing development of open web mapping technologies including MapServer, the most widely-used open source web mapping platform.
Autodesk has contributed its next-generation web mapping platform to the foundation as an open source project.
Autodesk has joined forces with the leading members of the open source web mapping community to jointly take the next step in open source web mapping technology. The groups working together to launch and sponsor this effort include DM Solutions Group, the University of Minnesota, and Autodesk.
The MapServer Foundation has been established to provide a business and operational framework to better support the ongoing development of open web mapping technologies including MapServer, the most widely-used open source web mapping platform.
Autodesk has contributed its next-generation web mapping platform to the foundation as an open source project.
ORBIMAGE Completes Acquisition of Space Imaging
ORBIMAGE Completes Acquisition of Space Imaging; Changes Brand Name to GeoEye
ORBIMAGE -
ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: ORBM) has finalized the acquisition of substantially all of Denver-based Space Imaging’s assets. The combined company will now do business under the brand name GeoEye. GeoEye is the world’s largest commercial satellite imagery company with a pro forma combined revenue for 2005 of approximately $160 million. The purchase price was approximately $58.5 million less amounts which were paid by Space Imaging on its existing debt as well as certain other adjustments.
“The much-anticipated consolidation in our industry will result in a stronger and more stable industry that will better serve the needs of its customers,” said Matthew O’Connell, president and chief executive officer of GeoEye. “As we enter this new era in commercial satellite imagery, GeoEye will be a driving force in moving the industry forward. GeoEye will lead the industry because of our advanced technology, innovation, integrity and service to customers and resellers.”
With the combined resources of ORBIMAGE and Space Imaging, GeoEye brings to the market a talented pool of skilled employees with broad subject-matter expertise, national and international resellers, more than a dozen regional affiliates around the globe, the world’s largest commercial archive of map-accurate satellite imagery, and value-added geospatial imagery processing capabilities that are unmatched in the satellite imagery industry.
“Governments can be assured, especially the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. intelligence community, that the commercial satellite imaging industry is here to stay,” said. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) James Abrahamson, GeoEye’s chairman.
The company will immediately begin implementing the planned integration of the two companies including operations, IT, administration, sales and marketing, and customer service to ensure a smooth transition for customers, partners and investors. “As we integrate our various operations, we will keep a laser-like focus on the customer. Our combined workforce is 100 percent committed to maximizing company performance and efficiency throughout the integration process,” said O’Connell.
GeoEye operates an industry-leading constellation of three remote-sensing satellites including OrbView-3, IKONOS, and OrbView-2. OrbView-3, the most recent commercial satellite on orbit, offers 1-meter panchromatic (black and white) and 4-meter multispectral (color) digital imagery, which can be down linked to customer ground stations around the world. IKONOS, the world’s first commercial high-resolution satellite, produces 1-meter panchromatic and 4-meter multispectral imagery that can be combined to create a 1-meter color image. OrbView-2 offers 1.1-kilometer resolution with a wide 2,800 kilometer swath taking multispectral imagery of the entire Earth every day. Having two high-resolution satellites available for customers’ orders provides multiple benefits including more frequent visits over an area, larger volume collections in a shorter period of time, and improved overall reliability of operations.
In addition to the above three satellites already in orbit, GeoEye plans to launch a satellite in early 2007 to service a contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It will have an unprecedented ground resolution of 0.41-meters, and will be the most advanced sub-half-meter commercial imaging satellite in the world. It will collect both panchromatic and multispectral imagery simultaneously and will be able to down link imagery to ground stations around the world. With the launch of this satellite, we expect that customer ground stations around the world will continue to have down linking capability through 2015 or beyond.
GeoEye completed the acquisition and financed this transaction through debt raised at the operating subsidiary level. This debt is structured to be serviced by the operating cash flows of the subsidiary.
Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin acted as financial advisor to GeoEye.
About GeoEye
Headquartered in Dulles, Va., GeoEye is the world’s largest commercial satellite imagery company, delivering the highest-quality, most accurate imagery and products to better map, measure, monitor and manage the world. GeoEye was formed as a result of ORBIMAGE’s acquisition of Space Imaging in January 2006. The company is the premier provider of geospatial data, information and value-added products for the national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial customers. GeoEye operates a constellation of three Earth imaging satellites – OrbView-2, OrbView-3 and IKONOS – and possesses an international network of more than a dozen regional ground stations, a robust image archive, and advanced geospatial imagery processing capabilities that are unmatched in the satellite imagery industry. Its products are the cornerstone of the remote-sensing industry enabling a wide array of applications including intelligence gathering for national security and defense, mapping, local government planning, and natural resources and environmental monitoring. For more information, visit www.geoeye.com.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. ORBIMAGE’s actual financial and operational results could differ materially from those anticipated. Additional information regarding these risk factors and uncertainties is described more fully in the Company’s SEC filings. A copy of all SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC’s EDGAR web site, www.sec.gov, or by contacting: William L. Warren, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, at 703-480-5672.
ORBIMAGE -
ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: ORBM) has finalized the acquisition of substantially all of Denver-based Space Imaging’s assets. The combined company will now do business under the brand name GeoEye. GeoEye is the world’s largest commercial satellite imagery company with a pro forma combined revenue for 2005 of approximately $160 million. The purchase price was approximately $58.5 million less amounts which were paid by Space Imaging on its existing debt as well as certain other adjustments.
“The much-anticipated consolidation in our industry will result in a stronger and more stable industry that will better serve the needs of its customers,” said Matthew O’Connell, president and chief executive officer of GeoEye. “As we enter this new era in commercial satellite imagery, GeoEye will be a driving force in moving the industry forward. GeoEye will lead the industry because of our advanced technology, innovation, integrity and service to customers and resellers.”
With the combined resources of ORBIMAGE and Space Imaging, GeoEye brings to the market a talented pool of skilled employees with broad subject-matter expertise, national and international resellers, more than a dozen regional affiliates around the globe, the world’s largest commercial archive of map-accurate satellite imagery, and value-added geospatial imagery processing capabilities that are unmatched in the satellite imagery industry.
“Governments can be assured, especially the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. intelligence community, that the commercial satellite imaging industry is here to stay,” said. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) James Abrahamson, GeoEye’s chairman.
The company will immediately begin implementing the planned integration of the two companies including operations, IT, administration, sales and marketing, and customer service to ensure a smooth transition for customers, partners and investors. “As we integrate our various operations, we will keep a laser-like focus on the customer. Our combined workforce is 100 percent committed to maximizing company performance and efficiency throughout the integration process,” said O’Connell.
GeoEye operates an industry-leading constellation of three remote-sensing satellites including OrbView-3, IKONOS, and OrbView-2. OrbView-3, the most recent commercial satellite on orbit, offers 1-meter panchromatic (black and white) and 4-meter multispectral (color) digital imagery, which can be down linked to customer ground stations around the world. IKONOS, the world’s first commercial high-resolution satellite, produces 1-meter panchromatic and 4-meter multispectral imagery that can be combined to create a 1-meter color image. OrbView-2 offers 1.1-kilometer resolution with a wide 2,800 kilometer swath taking multispectral imagery of the entire Earth every day. Having two high-resolution satellites available for customers’ orders provides multiple benefits including more frequent visits over an area, larger volume collections in a shorter period of time, and improved overall reliability of operations.
In addition to the above three satellites already in orbit, GeoEye plans to launch a satellite in early 2007 to service a contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It will have an unprecedented ground resolution of 0.41-meters, and will be the most advanced sub-half-meter commercial imaging satellite in the world. It will collect both panchromatic and multispectral imagery simultaneously and will be able to down link imagery to ground stations around the world. With the launch of this satellite, we expect that customer ground stations around the world will continue to have down linking capability through 2015 or beyond.
GeoEye completed the acquisition and financed this transaction through debt raised at the operating subsidiary level. This debt is structured to be serviced by the operating cash flows of the subsidiary.
Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin acted as financial advisor to GeoEye.
About GeoEye
Headquartered in Dulles, Va., GeoEye is the world’s largest commercial satellite imagery company, delivering the highest-quality, most accurate imagery and products to better map, measure, monitor and manage the world. GeoEye was formed as a result of ORBIMAGE’s acquisition of Space Imaging in January 2006. The company is the premier provider of geospatial data, information and value-added products for the national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial customers. GeoEye operates a constellation of three Earth imaging satellites – OrbView-2, OrbView-3 and IKONOS – and possesses an international network of more than a dozen regional ground stations, a robust image archive, and advanced geospatial imagery processing capabilities that are unmatched in the satellite imagery industry. Its products are the cornerstone of the remote-sensing industry enabling a wide array of applications including intelligence gathering for national security and defense, mapping, local government planning, and natural resources and environmental monitoring. For more information, visit www.geoeye.com.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. ORBIMAGE’s actual financial and operational results could differ materially from those anticipated. Additional information regarding these risk factors and uncertainties is described more fully in the Company’s SEC filings. A copy of all SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC’s EDGAR web site, www.sec.gov, or by contacting: William L. Warren, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, at 703-480-5672.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
ESRI Canada Limited bolsters presence in Pacific-Canada
ESRI Canada Limited bolsters presence in Pacific-Canada -
Establishes new office in Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna , BC – ESRI Canada, the leading geographic information system (GIS) software provider in Canada, is increasing its presence in Pacific-Canada with the opening of a Kelowna office. ESRI Canada’s Kelowna office will provide existing clients with support including consulting and training, and will enable ESRI Canada to promote and support the use of GIS in other organizations.
Establishes new office in Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna , BC – ESRI Canada, the leading geographic information system (GIS) software provider in Canada, is increasing its presence in Pacific-Canada with the opening of a Kelowna office. ESRI Canada’s Kelowna office will provide existing clients with support including consulting and training, and will enable ESRI Canada to promote and support the use of GIS in other organizations.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
ESRI Service Pack 9.1 Available
Service Pack for ArcGIS 9.1 is now available at
http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.patchesServicePacks.gateway
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Canadian Reseller of IDRISI
BQDM is now a Canadian reseller for IDRISI Kilimanjaro - GIS and Remote Sensing software, and Cartalinx spatial data builder. Please click here for more details. Now in its 18th year of continuous development, it offers the most extensive analytical suite of any software system in the geoanalytical domain, particularly in the areas of decision support, image processing and change and time series analysis. Built by researchers for researchers, IDRISI is a professional level tool that represents the outcome of one of the most extensive and sustained research and development efforts in the industry, firmly grounded within the non-profit philosophy. Click here for Pricing.
Bay of Quinte Digital Mapping (BQDM) has been specializing in GIS since 1995. They provide a wide range of GIS Services including street mapping, trails mapping, GIS Implementation, Base Mapping, environmental GIS, technical support, US Census Data Mapping (TIGER), data conversion, and remote sensing. Current projects include ATV Trails Maps, Street Maps for brochures, US Tiger Street Base Mapping, and Ape Conservation GIS.
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