NGA aims to get its maps in the fast lane (Government Computer News)
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is creating a new data distribution system that will allow users worldwide to receive and accurately print maps via a $1.7 million contract with Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Global Services for a demand-based geospatial intelligence (DBGI) pilot.
Public session held for county’s updated flood insurance maps (Franklin Press)
Representatives with the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program discussed the National Flood Insurance Program and new Flood Insurance Rate Maps at a public participation meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
For subway fans: World’s transit maps (AP via Yahoo! News)
Some people love the romance of long-distance railroad travel. Some like to step off the curb and hail a cab. But others prefer the screech and rumble of subways - and the more arcane and exotic the system, the better.
Hudson shares MAPS success (The Norman Transcript)
Sonic Drive-In CEO Cliff Hudson says Oklahoma Citys MAPS and MAPS for Kids tax initiatives are transforming the citys cultural and public school facilities but the success wasnt inevitable.
American Airlines Maps Out Ways to Earn AAdvantage Miles in 11 Cities (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
American Airlines today announced the launch of the AAdvantage MileFinder map at http://www.aa.com/milefinder.
MetaCarta signs deal with National Geographic (BizJournals)
MetaCarta Inc. joined with National Geographic Maps to launch today CartaLens, an innovative geospatial digital asset management solution for georefrencing, managing, retrieving and delivering digital assets.