Partners & Associations

Business Partners:

	ESRI ESRI is the world leader in the geographic information system (GIS) software industry. ESRI offers innovative solutions that help users create, visualize, analyze, and present information better and more clearly. These solutions help users unlock the spatial component of their valuable data and see their organization's location information from a new perspective. This new way of looking at their data gives users the power to solve problems they encounter every day. More than 300,000 organizations in 220 countries are using ESRI GIS software to make smart and timely decisions.
	Intermap Technologies Intermap Technologies enables customers to facilitate better decision-making and create solutions for numerous commercial, governmental, military, and consumer applications through the purchase of high quality and affordable geometric datasets. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap employs more than 660 people worldwide, with offices in Calgary, Detroit, London, Ottawa, Munich, Prague, and Jakarta.
	Blackbridge Geomatics Blackbridge Geomatics Corp. is the leading supplier of optical satellite imagery in Canada and the operator of the first commercial ground station in Canada. We provide a wide range of geomatics products and services for our clients including data, value added products, data management/hosting and satellite tasking.
	Oracle Oracle's business is information & how to manage it, use it, share it, protect it. For nearly three decades, Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, has provided the software and services that let organizations get the most up-to-date and accurate information from their business systems. Today, Oracle is helping more governments and businesses around the world become information-driven than any other company.

Product Technology Partners:

	Berkeley Environmental Technology International Berkeley Environmental Technology International works with government departments and private companies to provide scientific software consulting services. Specializing in delivering practical tools for: Geographic Information Science (GIS), remote sensing, and environmental modeling, they use environmental science and agile software development to rapidly solve new and challenging problems.
	DAT/EM DAT/EM Systems International is an Alaska based company that has been developing photogrammetric software since 1987. As a leading developer of photogrammetric hardware and software products and services, DAT/EM specializes in 3D feature collection software with its digital stereoplotter, SUMMIT EVOLUTION.
	Trimble Trimble is a leading provider of advanced positioning solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability.Though best known for GPS technology, Trimble integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Its integrated solutions allow customers to collect, manage and analyze complex information faster and easier, making them more productive, efficient and profitable.Trimble products are used in over 100 countries around the world. Employees in more than 21 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support our customers. For over 30 years, Trimble has created unique positioning products that help customers grow their business. Our portfolio includes over 900 patents and serves as the basis for the broadest positioning offerings in the industry. Trimble augments its organic product development with strategic acquisitions to bring the latest positioning technologies to a wider market.

Associations:

	American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Founded in 1934, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is a scientific association serving over 7,000 professional members around the world. Their mission is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.
	BARSC British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC) The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC) was established in 1985, and represents the interests of all those involved in remote sensing activities, from major companies to SMEs and independent consultants. Their mission is to conserve, promote and protect the interests of, and encourage co-operation between, all UK companies, partnerships and individuals offering and undertaking consulting and contracting services in the field of remote sensing.
	Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is a not-for-profit national business association that represents the Canadian defence and security industries. Formerly the Canadian Defence Industries Association, CADSI represents 500 member companies selling to the defence and public security markets.
	Canadian Institute of Geomatics Founded in 1882, the Canadian Institute of Geomatics has evolved to be a non-profit scientific and technical association devoted to advancing the development of geomatics in Canada and represents the largest and most influential geospatial knowledge network in Canada.
	European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) EARSC is a non-profit organization actively involved in coordinating and strengthening the Earth-observation chain and promoting the European Earth observation industry through such programs as the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES). It is open to corporative and observer members with deeply interest in the Earth Observation sector.
	GIAC The Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC) is the only national business association dedicated to serving the geomatics industry in Canada. Originally formed in 1961 under the name Canadian Association of Aerial Surveyors, GIAC now encompasses the entire range of geomatics disciplines.
	ISPRS The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is a non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry and remote sensing and their applications.
	MAPPS The Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS) is the only national association of firms in the surveying, spatial data and geographic information systems field in the United States. MAPPS member firms are engaged in surveying, photogrammetry, satellite and airborne remote sensing, aerial photography, hydrography, aerial and satellite image processing, GPS and GIS data collection and conversion services. The organization has grown to more than 150 members based on a reputation of aggressive advocacy of the private photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying, and GIS community.
	Ontario Association of Remote Sensing (OARS) The Ontario Association of Remote Sensing (OARS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing a better understanding and increasing the utilization of remote sensing technologies in Ontario. Through regular program meetings and a newsletter, we encourage the open exchange of information between users of remote sensing technologies not only within Ontario, but throughout Canada and internationally.
	Open Source Geospatial Foundation The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and promote the collaborative development of open geospatial technologies and data. OSGeo also serves as an outreach and advocacy organization for the open source geospatial community, and provides a common forum and shared infrastructure for improving cross-project collaboration.
	United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is the first and only foundation where members can work together - outside their own organizational and corporate interests - against a mutual goal of improving our Nation's national and homeland security through the benefits of their work.It is the first organization aimed at bringing together the many disciplines involved in the geospatial intelligence sector to exchange ideas, share best practices, and promote the education and importance of a national geospatial intelligence agenda.

Certifications:

GSA
GSA secures the buildings, products, services, technology, and other workplace essentials federal agencies need. 13,000 GSA associates support over one million federal workers located in 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities and overseas.

EDUSERV Chest
Eduserv Chest acts as a focal point for the supply of software, data, information, training materials and other IT related products to educational institutions in the UK and abroad. It is a not-for-profit organization acting on behalf of UK and Ireland Higher and Further Education and the Public Sector.

NITF
NITF uses the eXtensible Markup Language to define the content and structure of news articles. Because metadata is applied throughout the news content, NITF documents are far more searchable and useful than HTML pages.

By using NITF, publishers can adapt the look, feel, and interactivity of their documents to the bandwidth, devices, and personalized needs of their subscribers. These documents can be translated into HTML, WML (for wireless devices), RTF (for printing), or any other format the publisher wishes.

NITF was developed by the International Press Telecommunications Council, an independent international association of the world's leading news agencies and publishers. It is a standard that is open, public, proven, well-used, well-documented, and well-supported.

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