Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Cloud

  • Trimble Announces New TerraFlex Software and Cloud Services for GIS Applications

    Trimble Unifies Field Data Collection for Diverse Geospatial Applications SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 18, 2013—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today TerraFlex™, a new software and services platform to manage data collection activities for everyday geospatial projects. Trimble® TerraFlex helps managers maintain control of the flow of geo-enabled field data.

  • Topcon Announces Expanded Cloud Storage for MAGNET Enterprise

    LIVERMORE, Calif., USA/ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, The Netherlands – – Topcon Positioning Group announces expanded cloud storage capacity for all MAGNET™ Enterprise paid subscribers.  Cloud storage is a company-wide service that provides secure data storage for organizations working in the MAGNET Enterprise environment.

  • Topcon Announces Direct Cloud-Link Between MAGNET Enterprise and AutoCAD WS

    Topcon Announces Direct Cloud-Link Between MAGNET Enterprise and AutoCAD WS

    New capability streamlines the availability of critical field information onto mobile devices Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., (TPS) a global leader in precision positioning technology, has announced the first results of its collaboration with Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software: A direct link to AutoCAD WS within Topcon’s MAGNET™ Enterprise cloud…

  • The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Releases New Heights of Accuracy for World Topography

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Releases New Heights of Accuracy for World Topography

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) have collaborated in the development of a much improved global elevation model, the Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Data 2010 (GMTED2010). GMTED2010 replaces the widely used, 15-year-old GTOPO30 terrain model as the best available global digital elevation model. Useful for regional-, continental-, and global-scale applications,…

  • Autodesk Introduces Cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management

    Autodesk Introduces Cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management

    Autodesk Introduces Cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management New PLM Offering Unveiled at Autodesk University 2011 Autodesk University 2011 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today previewed a new solution designed to transform how manufacturers manage the entire lifecycle of a product–from its conception, through design and manufacture, partner and supplier management, procurement, quality, compliance, service and…

  • Autodesk Takes BIM to the Cloud at Autodesk University

    Autodesk Takes BIM to the Cloud at Autodesk University

    Autodesk Takes BIM to the Cloud at Autodesk University Autodesk Showcases Project Collaboration, Data and Lifecycle Management to More Than 8,000 Autodesk University Attendees in Las Vegas Autodesk University 2011 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today brought the power of the cloud, mobile computing and its industry-defining Building Information Modeling (BIM) portfolio together at Autodesk University. The…

  • Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 30, 2011

    Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 30, 2011

    Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Professional Land Surveyor Source Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-30 Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd. Expands into the Construction Market with Leica Geosystems Canada Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 23, 2011 Professional Land Surveyor Source Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-23 NASA and Japan Release Improved Topographic Map of Earth Gatewing X100…

  • The Topcon Group Announces Magnet Cloud-Based Software for Real-Time Collaboration

    The Topcon Group Announces Magnet Cloud-Based Software for Real-Time Collaboration

    The Topcon Group announces Magnet cloud-based software for real-time collaboration LIVERMORE, Calif. –Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Topcon Group announces a unique cloud-based enterprise solution and cloud-enabled family of software applications – Magnet™ – for all precise positioning projects. The new software solution makes it possible for real-time collaboration between project manager, field crews, office…

  • Autodesk Labs Project Photofly 2.0 Shooting Guidelines Video

    Project Photofly is a cloud-based service that converts 2D photographs to 3D computer models. It is available as a free technology preview on Autodesk Labs. This video demonstrates how to take a series of photographs with a standard digital camera to maximize the results. Watch the Autodesk Labs Project Photofly 2.0 Shooting Guidelines Video

  • Laser Scanned Point Cloud of the USS Blueback Submarine Video

    It’s short and sweet, but still an interesting video showing the use of laser scanned point clouds to scan the USS Blueback Submarine located at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, Oregon. Watch the Laser Scanned Point Cloud of the USS Blueback Submarine Video

  • Leica Cyclone 7.2 Improves Processing of Rich, “As-built” Point Clouds from Laser Scanning

    29 July 2011 (Heerbrugg, 29 July 2011) – Leica Geosystems announces new Leica Cyclone v7.2 software that improves office processing and use of rich “as-built” point cloud data. Several innovations in Leica Cyclone 7.2 address key market needs and trends in the processing and use of rich, as-built point cloud data from laser scanning/High-Definition Surveying™. One…

  • Esri Opens Software Research and Development Center in China

    Redlands, California—Esri has established a research and development (R&D) center in Beijing, China. The center will provide geographic information system (GIS) software development to support China’s many growing industries. Using ArcGIS, Esri’s Chinese software engineers will be developing core technologies for web- and cloud-based mapping systems, advanced spatial information visualization, and mobile mapping solutions.

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-FREE AutoCAD LT 2011 Web-Based 30-Day Trial

    AutoCAD LT 2011 Web-Based 30-Day Trial Autodesk, the 3D design, engineering and entertainment software company, has announced the availability an online, Free (*Free products and services are subject to the terms of use that accompany them.) 30-day trial with no download required, via Cloud Computing. “With the new 30-day trial, designers and engineers now have easier…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release Hundreds of Improvements to Speed Work and Increase AccuracyHighlight Carlson Software’s 2011 Office Product Release MAYSVILLE, Ky., U.S.A. (September 30, 2010) — Carlson Software, a leading producer of software for land development professionals in the surveying, civil engineering, construction and mining industries, has released its 2011…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-European Environment Agency and Esri Put Map Service in Cloud

    Professional Land Surveyor News-European Environment Agency and Esri Put Map Service in Cloud August 17, 2010 Redlands, California—The European Environment Agency (EEA) and Esri have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement supports the design and development of ways to share and access essential geographic environmental data provided by the agency’s 38 European member countries.…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News: Applanix Introduces Shoreline Mapping Solution

    March 9, 2010 Applanix Introduces Shoreline Mapping Solution LONDON, – OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2010 – Applanix introduced today the latest LANDMark™ Marine mobile 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.