News Flash for GeoConnections' Environment Community

GeoConnections to Streamline Gateway to Millions of Data Products and Services

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

GeoConnections has awarded a contract to Compusult Limited to develop the new GeoConnections Discovery Portal (GDP) and the new GeoGratis portal. Compusult will also engineer the software required to connect these portals to data, systems, applications, and tools throughout the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI).

Upgraded Guide Expands on Users' Needs

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

GeoConnections has updated the guide entitled Understanding Users' Needs and User-Centred Design. The updated version of the guide contains two key changes that may be useful to organizations hoping to partner with GeoConnections.

Automatic Update Service Will Keep Data Fresh

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Intélec Géomatique Inc. of Saint-Laurent, Quebec, has entered into an agreement with GeoConnections to develop an application that automatically informs registered users about data updates.

Project to Act as Match Maker between CGDI Data and Scientific Documents

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In partnership with GeoConnections, PYXIS Innovation of Kingston, Ontario, is working to equip users to seamlessly integrate Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) data with traditional scientific documents.

New Conservation Planning Atlas Now Available Online

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In partnership with GeoConnections, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada has used the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) to create a regional atlas that not only classifies the ecological connectivity of an area, but also identifies the intact forest and other places of high ecological value.