A couple of recent blog discussions reminded me of an age-old controversy around computers. Computers automate tasks and allow wider information access, making it easier for more people to do more things with more information. The computer tools continue to improve as more data goes online, thereby accelerating this ongoing trend. Clearly, this has changed […]
Today in frigid Washington D.C., the 2008 ESRI Federal User Conference started. I attended and share here some observations on the opening presentation by ESRI’s President, Jack Dangermond.
This is the 20th version of the federal user conference. ESRI officials told me that 2,500 pre-registered, an increase of 600 from 2007. Incredible growth for a technology […]
The Geo Factor offers a post-Thanksgiving appreciation to at least three major media outlets and one industry trade that tackled the subject of online maps yesterday and today. First, the Chicago Tribune addressed privacy concerns of consumers using GPS-enabled wireless devices such as cell phones. The article, It’s getting really hard to get lost discusses […]
