Murata Design Tech changed its name to Gem Design Technologies April 1, 2008, and, at the same time, announced several new features of the software. For example, the software can now show 3D designs. The company realized it by adding the function of outputting the design information of package boards as the data of 3D constructions for Google Earth (KMZ format).

The functions of Google Earth enable to show the designs from all angles. Also, it is possible to highlight, for example, a specific net in 3D.

ESRI is restructuring its Web services program to reflect our new technology and the relationships we are creating with a number of new technology partners. We are basically shifting our focus from geo-services for developers (the ArcWeb vision based on ArcIMS) to geo-services focused on helping ArcGIS end users and developers (based on ArcGIS Server). We will continue supporting ArcWeb users and the platform into the future, but we are shifting our emphasis to ArcGIS Server. Most people will see this as a kind of technology upgrade to a more modern platform for the Web 2.0 environment.

The new services are called ArcGIS Online and are already being used externally by ArcGIS Desktop users and as a foundation for ArcGIS Explorer. These services are divided into core services that are free to our desktop, explorer and server users, and premium services that will be priced similar to ArcWeb.

Regarding existing application operations built on ArcWeb, we will continue supporting the existing ArcWeb platform and customers for several years, while at the same time introducing new opportunities with the ArcGIS Server platform at 9.3. Existing customers can renew their ArcWeb Services subscription and buy more credits. New users can contact ESRI Professional Services to explore whether they wish to use ArcWeb or ArcGIS to develop their solutions. Our Professional Services division was involved in the ArcWeb Services implementations and will continue to build solutions on that platform.

The ArcGIS 9.3 platform will introduce many new and exciting opportunities. Further details will be provided as we complete this transition.

Just wanted to let you know that Seero has just released its KML feed features. Now our users can embed maps into their blogs as well as view their Seero content in Google Maps and Google Earth. Seero automatically generates the KML feed so that a user's new content will automatically appear in their embedded map as they update it on Seero. For an example of this check out our user Craig's KML feed.

He's also embedded this feed into his own blog, (check the video box on the side panel to display the Seero video content):

We also have broken ground by being the first platform to allow its mobile users to broadcast live and on-location through Google Earth. Viewers can load Seero's global KML feed in GEarth and see the GPS positioning of each broadcaster along with their live video feed. For full information on KML feeds and a link to our Gearth live global feed check out our mapping section.