In one of our previous blog postings, we visited the topic of the rural farmlands as a huge boon to the telecom vendors here in the United States. As we embark on 2017, there is yet another new market that this industry should be looking at Business services. Of...
In our previous postings, we have covered many interesting and very imaginative applications that are unique to the GIS world. Today, we explore an even more innovative idea: the Atomic Clock. But, what exactly is it? According to Wikipedia, it can be defined as “ ....
When we think of GIS apps (especially those mobile ones), the thoughts of seeing maps with many highways and roads immediately comes to mind. Even “talking” maps are available, where the app will literally talk you through how to get from Point A to Point B. In a...
Just recently, we wrote about the benefits of using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other unpiloted drones in GIS research. Essentially, these specialized aircraft can go into areas and the most desolate reaches of Earth (where no human can go) in order to take...
In one of our previous blog postings, we wrote about what we would feel if our Smartphone were either lost or stolen. Obviously, a feeling of paralysis would be the first emotion that would literally sink in. The reason for this is that as a society has become so...
In the world of GIS, there is no doubt that a lot of information and data is not just stored, but it is also used. In fact, all types and kinds of data sets are fed into systems on a constant, 24 X 7 X 365 basis. But, you may be wondering, just exactly where is all of...
In today’s world, we are connected to our Smartphone literally at the hip. It has become an extension of both our personal and professional lives. In fact, there are some jobs now where we don’t even have to go to the office anymore. All the work can be done from...
There is no doubt that today, in order to perform our job functions successfully (even for that matter, our personal matters as well), having a constant Internet connection is a must. Now, this statement does not suggest that we are glued to it 24 X 7 X 365. But, the...
In the world of technology, there is one truth: that is, it impacts everybody and across all geographic areas of the world. Take, for example, smartphone technology. Although the origination of smartphone technology happened here in the United States, the...
