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Hello from the Spatial Media LBSzone...
Welcome, I hope you managed ok last week while I was away in San Diego taking in the International ESRI User Conference. As usual, the week was very busy, full of new application news, and very informative. Oh, and there was loads of mobile, location-aware technology and solutions on display. ESRI was pushing [hard] their new ArcGIS mobile solutions (think integration of the Geodatabase in the field), and their flagship, mobile mapping solution, ArcPad, was featured in many presentations and demonstrated in many booths - naturally, many supporting hardware providers were also showing off their goodies (Trimble, Magellan, and even Blackberry). The thought of ArcPad users moving away from SHP files and connecting with the Geodatabase is likely the greatest innovation in ArcPad (see details of 7.2 below), and Blackberry devices using a solution from Freeance (Freeance Mobile) is HUGE in my opinion as it just seems natural for many enterprise users of the popular Blackberry platform to be able to access their corporate GIS in a mobile scenario - wait til the Blackberry Bold is out! My favorite rugged devices seen last week have to be the Trimble GeoXT (a true rugged work horse), and the pocket-size Magellan MobileMapper. One of the coolest mobile apps I've seen in a long time has to be Capturx from Adapx. Simply put, this solution allows for simple, rapid data capture in the field using a special pen to mark up paper maps. Then the user synchs the data directly into ArcGIS - this is geodatabase synch at it's finest!
After a week of drinking ESRI Kool-Aid, there's still no doubt in my mind that as ESRI's vision of helping it's users to share their work, the Server and mobile solutions will be key in their success and continued, dominant market share.
[Send your comments, announcements, tips, tricks, gripes, or kudos to Glenn
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LBS Sample Videos -
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Nokia Recognizes First 2008 Forum Nokia Innovation Series Developers -
The first group of developers in the Innovation Series was recognized for solutions ranging from a mobile web widget development platform to applications for location-based social networking, mobile video streaming, mobile TV-shifting and device data backup, as well as secure enterprise-grade mobile instant messaging.
Video - What's new in ArcPad 7.1 and a Sneak Peek at ESRI ArcPad 7.2 -
At the 2008 International ESRI User Conference in San Diego, CA, the ArcPaD developer team provided attendees with a glimpse of what's new in ArcPad 7.1 and what's coming in the next release of ArcPad at R7.2. Developer lead, Elvin Slavik, provides details in this video.
Symbian Foundation: A UIQ Developer Perspective -
At first sight the creation of the Symbian Foundation might seem to disadvantage UIQ developers. However, Malcolm Lithgow, owner of DreamSpring the developer of DreamConnect and DreamLife for UIQ 3, sees many more advantages than disadvantages.
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The "LBS - Out the Box" EMEA Developer Competition is extending registration through Aug 23rd. This contest is for both mobile and Web applications that include mapping or location.
Prizes to be won include:
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Showcase your application on the Tele Atlas stand at Mobile World Congress 2009, Feb 16-19, Barcelona
For more info please visit LBS Innovators Series web site
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deCarta Developers Conference 2008
InterContinental San Francisco, October 22-24, 2008
Tele Atlas LBS Innovators Series - Bring your app to life with maps! Location can add value to a wide range of consumer and enterprise applications - social networking, travel, Points of Interest, real-time traffic, personal security, and more. This contest is for both Web and mobile applications that include mapping or location as a functionality enhancement.
Nokia Code
Camp Competition - Location Based Services: Maximising Revenue and Engaging the Consumer will provide vital in-depth insight into the emerging key issues at the centre of LBS establishment worldwide. Consumer acceptance, mass uptake, and revenue acquisition will be explored within the context of the very latest industry developments. Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 September 2008, One Whitehall Place, London, UK
Navigation & Location USA 2008
- Over 2 packed days, we will set up a hotbed of knowledge and networking opportunities from every conceivable area of the LBS and Navigation market so that you gain vital face-time with the key industry decision makers and walk away with solid strategies for long-term profits. 2-3rd December 2008, Hilton Hotel, San Jose, CA
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Sharing your maps with GeoCommons Maker
Guidelines for Digital Elevation Data
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Implementing GIS on the web and ArcGIS smashups
ArcGIS crashed on stage = Top time saver moment
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