...the latest news appears to be the Trimble Yuma, a rugged tablet from SDG Systems that now runs Ubuntu Linux.
Targeting military and industrial applications requiring data collection, inspection, and reporting from the field, the Linux-powered Yuma can be used with geospatial software including GRASS GIS and Quantum GIS as well as other standard or custom Linux-based applications. The device is available starting at $3695 on SDG's website.
- PC World
The Trimble Juno series provides a complete, integrated package of positioning, imaging and communications for flexibility. Two versions are available. The Juno 3B has an integrated GPS, a 5 MP autofocus camera and Windows Mobile software. The Juno 3D includes all of the features of the Juno 3B plus 3G wireless technology, which allows users to transfer data faster and stay connected to the office with an integrated mobile phone.
- press release
TomTom has made a landmark move into the insurance market by providing the technology behind a new insurance product, which bases premiums on driving behaviour.
TomTom has teamed up with insurance broker Motaquote for the launch of Fair Pay Insurance – a product that rewards 'good' drivers with lower premiums.
- press release
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In Yanceyville, NC:
The town has bought a new computer along with additional data storage for $3,524. The new computer will serve the town's mapping needs and is more compatible with GIS software the town already owns.
- Caswell Messenger
Scott County’s [IA] web-based mapping system of the entire county is now available for public viewing.
The geographic-information system, or GIS, which went live Tuesday morning, allows users to look at aerial photographs, real estate data such as deeds, parcel numbers and legal descriptions and other information.
Unlike others in the state, it's free for the public to use. It's built and hosted by Sidwell and runs on Silverlight.
- QC Times
The Village of Woodridge, IL has launched an online GIS. It's built on Flex.
- Woodridge Patch
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has unveiled a Web-based map to show locations of more than 200 illegal dumping sites on state trust lands. The goal is to enlist the public's help to prevent such dumping, report it when found and help convict those who break the law in such actions.
- Issaquah Press
Dale Zak has created skfloods.ca, an online Saskatchewan [Canada] flood map that encourages anyone with an Internet connection to contribute real-time news about floods, flood preparations, road closures and other information that might help people in a crisis.
It's built on Ushahidi.
- Leader Post
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