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Common datasets for smart metering

As energy suppliers begin the five-year roll out of smart metering to Britain’s 53 million homes and businesses, they could soon be struggling to answer the question, where exactly are their customers’ premises? Marc Hobell points them in the right direction.
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Law enforcement and public safety

Information technology plays an increasingly important role in public safety and law enforcement, and most information technology applications in this domain need to use location information from multiple sources.
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The language of the Internet of Things

More and more devices are using the Internet. But for them to be able to exchange data with each other, there needs to be a common language, says Steve Liang.
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Highlights from the European Space Solutions Conference

Recent blogs from consultants at technology and management consultancy Helios outline some of the key issues discussed at last December's European Space Solutions Conference in London (www.space-solutions.eu)
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AGI at the crossroads: an interview with Anne Kemp

As Britain’s Association for Geographic Information reaches a turning point in its journey, we asked its chair, Anne Kemp, where it is heading
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Improved asset performance: top-challenge for asset managers

To better understand the key trends impacting the infrastructure asset management industry IQPC Exchange examined the top 3 priorities facing COOs, Managing Directors, Directors of Asset Management, Maintenance and Operations representing companies from the utilities, oil and gas, aviation, highway, port and rail sectors across Europe.
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ECB’s Double Tower Challenges Surveyors

Rising 185 m (610 ft) over the skyline of Frankfurt am Main, the most striking feature of the European Central Bank’s new premises is nearing completion. This complex of two polygonal office towers connected by an atrium, presents a unique silhouette—and plenty of headaches for the surveying team—thanks to its twisted architecture.

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GPS Technology Supports Tracking for Airfield Anomalies

Inspectors at Boise Airport in Idaho, USA, exploit dynamic electronic tracking to perform paperless, digital inspections and reports on anything on the runway that could threaten flight safety
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Mike Saunt's regular 'Keeping an Open Eye' column in GEOconnexion UK

Mike Saunt's regular 'Keeping an Open Eye' column for GEOconnexion UK appears this month in our online edition
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Telematics could be key to latest motor insurance challenges

As the motor insurance industry faces challenges over gender based premiums, insuring young people, and businesses face ever increasing fuel prices, the green agenda and duty of care towards employees, telematics could hold some significant answers - particularly when it comes to managing data. Gary Hallgren, VP of Corporate Strategy at Telogis explains why.
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