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GEO World back issues
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August 1, 2005... The GeoPlace.com Web site and GeoWorld have hosted ongoing feedback regarding the debate on GIS Certification (see "Is GIS a Part of Mapping" and "Defending GIS Certification," June 2005, page 7 as well as www.geoplace.com/hottopics/giscertification).
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Launch of Google Earth heats search engine battle.(NEWSLINK)
August 1, 2005... Mountain View, Calif.-based Google Inc. launched Google Earth (earth.google.com), a free downloadable software product based on Keyhole technology. Google Earth combines satellite imagery, 3-D buildings and terrain with Google Local search information.
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Multiple geotechnology companies acquire new assets.(NEWSLINK)
August 1, 2005... During summer 2005, a variety of the geotechnology industry's major companies acquired existing firms to consolidate assets, market share and intellectual property.
Autodesk Inc., San Rafael, Calif., acquired all outstanding shares of c-plan AG, a European GIS company whose customers...
www.avencla.com.(NETLINK)
August 1, 2005... AVENCIA INC.
Avencia released a new version of NeighborhoodBase, an online mapping application for users to access neighborhood indicator data. NeighborhoodBase is part of the Philadelphia Neighborhood Information System (www.cml.upenn.edu/nis), an application that gives users access to...
www.bentley.com.(NETLINK)
August 1, 2005... BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC.
Bentley Systems introduced the Bentley Institute Star Program, which recognizes and tracks the learning achievements of Bentley users. The program includes new online transcripts from the Bentley Institute.