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Hello Mobile / LBS Enthusiast...
Welcome once again to another Mobile Location tech news update. A recent spotlight feature below provides a detailed description of what coworking is all about and we also have a great video describing in detail how to get involved... it really is a great idea and it's environmentally sound and great for the local tech community... think about it!
A number of interesting newsmakers have been busy this week; Applanix has introduced a new Shoreline Mapping Solution - LANDMark Marine enables the creation of seamless models of near shore environments by providing a highly accurate georeferenced point cloud which integrates with equivalent multibeam sonar data; On the heels of last week's ILM event in Denver, CO, the organizer has announced a NEW European LiDAR and Mobile Mapping Conference to be held in The Hague from November 30 - December 1, 2010; on the social location front, Gowalla has announced Gowalla for Android and Teams with the Travel Channel - now this partnership makes sense! Finally, an interesting tip via Google as the company announces sharing data via the Google public data explorer - cool stuff! Finally, congrats to Intermap Technologies for being recognized by FastCompany for their fine iPhone mapping app.
Over on the blog (blog.gisuser.com) we've shared a few interesting tidbits including: videos has been uploaded from last week's IgniteFC event, part of the Global Ignite week - be sure to check out the video describing one iPhone developer's tale, its way cool! Microsoft Bing Maps Gets a Huge Imagery update and we have details of the latest imagery; and once again we provide 10 More Favorite Geo Tweets... enjoy!
[Send your comments, announcements, tips, tricks, gripes, or kudos to Glenn
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RECENT LBSZONE FEATURES & Top LBS NEWS
You'll find regular feature articles, commentary, application spotlights, developer zone tips and other original feature content at LBSzone. We're also open to your article submissions so if you have an LBS focused paper, solution, case study, or other article feel free to contact us and send us your submission - info@lbszone.com is open 24/7 around the Globe!
From the blog Location Makes Mobile Marketing the Ultimate Direct Response Platform - As a developer and publisher of a mobile application that utilizes advertising to generate revenue, we pay close attention to who is leveraging mobile to reach their audience. Mostly we see major brands in the consumer packaged goods, auto, and travel industries. By Dan Gilmartin, VP Marketing, WHERE.
Geo Feature Coworking - Forget the Coffee Shop, This May Be For You!
Are you into any of the following: collaboration, openness, community, accessibility, sustainability?? If so then Coworking may be of interest to you.
Video - One iPhone Developer's Journey to Success
We're huge fans of mobile technology and also firm believers that there's opportunities-a-plenty awaiting savvy mobile developers.
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LBSzone NEWS & INDUSTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the blog... The Social Media Reality Check - an interesting video out of London from a cool, social media event (thanks to 1000 heads for the tip off!)
Got Geo Tech/LBS News? Business Development and Marketing Managers, please take note that we are now offering our new, enhanced Spatial Media PRWire Annual account at a discounted rate. Secure guaranteed PR placement and more on GISuser.com for a whole year - contact Glenn (editor at gisuser.com for details) - See 10 Good Reasons.
Do you have news about a new product, application, web service, developer tool, mashup, or ??? contact
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LBSzone Social Location Tips
 Cortado Workplace for iPhone ... Online storage is located in the Cloud, allowing documents and files to be uploaded directly via the iPhone, or using a web browser from a Mac or PC, or via e-mail
Favorite Tweets
Yes indeed, you can follow LBSzone on Twitter @LBSzone... below are just a few of the favorite tweets that we've spotted on Twitter the past couple of days. Be sure to connect with us (@gletham or @lbszone) for the latest updates affecting the LBS developer and mobile technology geek!
- FrankSchuil - Foursquare Just Made Your Location History A Lot More Interesting
- tweetmeme - 8 Great Spotify Hints, Tips and Tricks
- mmahaffie - In Minnesota, "Land of 10,000 Lakes," they discovered that it's actually 15,000 when they applied GIS to the question
- DonMeltz - Quick History of Remote Sensing (a 51 "page" slideument)
EVENT UPDATES
Browse this section to learn about mobile technology / wireless industry conferences, training, seminars,
webinars, and relevant events. Feel free to make a suggestion for future consideration or contact us to promote your event.
WHERE2.0 2010 -
Now in its sixth year, the Where 2.0 Conference is where the grassroots and leading edge developers building location-aware technology intersect with the businesses and entrepreneurs seeking out location apps, platforms, and hardware to gain a competitive edge. In the O'Reilly conference tradition, Where 2.0 presents leading trends rather than chasing them. For 15% use Discount Code: whr10lbs
Navigation Day at CeBIT -
The 3rd annual Navigation Day @ CeBIT conference will pull together the top execs from the huge CeBIT exhibition in one room at one time. Last year's fantastic event united 150 senior executives from around the CeBIT exhibition. March 5, 2010
Web 2.0 Expo -
Web 2.0 Expo is for the builders of the next-generation web. Whether you're an expert in Ajax, the Ruby programming language, tagging, Facebook, user experience, metaprogramming, search engine marketing, community building, web operations, user-generated content, building startups, or `Web 2.0-ifying' the enterprise, plan to be at Web 2.0 Expo. This year's program promises to feature the best and brightest in the Web 2.0 universe. San Francisco, 3-6 May.
Upcoming Quickoffice Webinar! -
Quickoffice for iPhone - Wed, March 24, 2010 - 2:00 PM (CST)
Send your event info to editor[at]gisuser.com
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You'll find some exciting career opportunities waiting for you in the Job boards on our vertical properties at
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emerging technology platforms (mobile and wireless, IP-delivered video ).
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As candidate for this position you must have M.Sc/B.Sc in in Computer Science/Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent. You must have several years practical experience of designing SW components for mobile devices.
Traffic Data Specialists -
NAVTEQ, the #1 Digital Mapping Organization - is currently seeking talented "Traffic Data Specialists!" Our roles are full time/direct hire openings, to be based out of our Chicago Corporate HQ
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