Gis news articles 2018
Here are some notable GIS news articles from 2018:
- Esri and Microsoft Announce Partnership to Bring GIS to Azure (January 2018)
Esri and Microsoft announced a partnership to bring Esri's GIS technology to Microsoft Azure, allowing users to analyze and visualize geographic data in the cloud.
Source: Esri News
- Google Launches Google Maps Platform, Replacing Google Maps API (March 2018)
Google launched the Google Maps Platform, a new suite of APIs and tools for developers to build location-based applications. The platform replaced the Google Maps API and introduced new features and pricing models.
Source: The Verge
- USGS Releases New Topographic Map Series with Enhanced GIS Data (April 2018)
The US Geological Survey (USGS) released a new series of topographic maps with enhanced GIS data, including updated boundaries, roads, and hydrographic features.
Source: USGS News
- Esri and NASA Collaborate on Earth Observation and GIS Research (May 2018)
Esri and NASA announced a collaboration to advance research in earth observation and GIS, including the use of NASA's Earth observation data in Esri's ArcGIS platform.
Source: Esri News
- OpenStreetMap Reaches 3 Million Registered Users (June 2018)
OpenStreetMap (OSM), a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world, reached 3 million registered users, marking a significant milestone in the project's history.
Source: OpenStreetMap Blog
- Google Acquires GeoEye, Expanding Satellite Imagery Capabilities (July 2018)
Google acquired GeoEye, a provider of high-resolution satellite imagery, expanding its capabilities in the field of earth observation and GIS.
Source: The Information
- Esri Releases ArcGIS Pro 2.2 with Enhanced 3D Visualization Capabilities (August 2018)
Esri released ArcGIS Pro 2.2, a major update to its GIS software, featuring enhanced 3D visualization capabilities, improved performance, and new tools for data analysis and visualization.
Source: Esri News
- USDA Launches National Agricultural Imagery Program with Esri (September 2018)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the National Agricultural Imagery Program, a collaborative effort with Esri to provide high-resolution aerial imagery for agricultural research and decision-making.
Source: USDA News
- Esri and HERE Technologies Collaborate on Location-Based Services (October 2018)
Esri and HERE Technologies, a provider of location-based services, announced a collaboration to integrate Esri's GIS technology with HERE's mapping and location data.
Source: Esri News
- Google Launches Google Earth Studio, a New 3D Modeling Tool (November 2018)
Google launched Google Earth Studio, a new 3D modeling tool that allows users to create and edit 3D models of buildings and environments using Google Earth imagery.
Source: The Verge
These are just a few of the many GIS-related news articles from 2018. I hope you find them interesting!