Being a member of the AGI’s Council is both enjoyable and rewarding. You have access to opportunities and experience that may not be available during your normal employment, and the satisfaction of knowing that you’re making a significant difference to our industry. About the AGI Council The AGI is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Its mission is to maximise the … Read More
AGI Releases New Report into Skills Requirement in £Billion Geospatial Sector
The Association for Geographic Information (AGI), has released the results of its first survey of skills. Drawing on feedback from its membership, partners and organisations operating within both the public and private sectors, the report highlights issues and trends relating to recruitment, retention and talent development. With the UK ranked as second in the global geospatial readiness index and with … Read More
Forbes names CGI as one of ‘World’s Best Management Consulting Firms’ for 2023
Montréal, Quebec, 20 September 2023 CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has once again been named one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes magazine. The annual ranking recognises CGI for its capabilities in delivering insights-driven business and strategic IT consulting services to commercial and public sector clients across the globe. Business leaders rely on Forbes’ annual list to help … Read More
MWH Treatment uses 3D Building Models from Bluesky to Drive Innovation in Water Sector
Leicestershire, UK, 19 September 2023 – MWH Treatment is using highly detailed, geographically accurate 3D models to create visualisations, animations and interactive applications that are improving standards for safe and sustainable solutions within the water sector. Supplied by aerial mapping innovator Bluesky International, the photogrammetrically derived models provide real-world context, accurately capturing and recording existing assets and features in their … Read More
Major updates to Cadcorp SIS 9.1
Cadcorp supports customers in gaining deeper insight from data Spatial insight company, Cadcorp has made significant updates to its GIS software in the first service release of Cadcorp SIS 9.1. It brings a host of new features, optimisations, and enhancements to Cadcorp SIS Desktop, Cadcorp SIS WebMap and Cadcorp GeognoSIS® and additional support for Ordnance Survey® (OS) data products. Enhanced … Read More
AGI Early Careers Network – ‘Getting the most out of your first geospatial role’ Registration Open
Are you about to embark on your first geospatial role? Or are you in the early stages of your geospatial career? If so, our next ECN webinar ‘How to succeed in your first geospatial role’ may be of interest! The event will consist of a panel discussion with geospatial professionals followed by small breakout groups, providing the opportunity for sharing … Read More
Bluesky 3D Imagery Brings Global Warming Sea Level Rises to Life
Leicestershire, UK, 06 September 2023 – Immersive story telling company Sairo has used high resolution aerial photography and 3D mapping from UK aerial survey and mapping company Bluesky International to illustrate the impact of global warming on rising sea levels. Working with Lancaster and Morecambe College, Sairo Studios, a creative agency specialising in content for AR, VR and Metaverse, has … Read More
Bluesky Aerial Data Helps CGL Pinpoint Natural Hazards at Development Sites
Leicestershire, UK, 31 August 2023 – A geotechnical and consultancy agency is using geospatial data to work smarter, saving significant time and money, both for themselves and their clients. Card Geotechnics Ltd (CGL) is applying aerial survey data from Bluesky International as part of its investigation stage on proposed developments across the UK. CGL prepares detailed reports for its clients … Read More
Data quality back on track and helping to deliver UK Sea Level Rise figures
Despite ever-increasing global recognition on the importance of sea level data to inform decision makers on climate and environmental policies, there was insufficient data to update the UK sea-level index in both 2020 and 2021 (Kendon et al. (2022). However, data quality and reliability are now back on track and the tide gauge network is at a high enough standard … Read More
FME User Conference 2023: our presentations
The FME User Conference in Bonn is getting closer and closer. FME Specialists from all over the world will gather between Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 September to share knowledge. Tensing is the proud Gold Sponsor of this event! In this blog, we share the presentations given by our GIS specialists. Azure DevOps: deployment from test to production Have you … Read More