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The event MundoGEO#Connect LatinAmerica in 2012, the largest gathering of geotechnology industry in Latin America, held May 29 thru 31 at the Frei Caneca Convention Center in Sao Paulo (SP), is selecting success stories in the area of geospatial information sharing. The selected projects will be part of lectures and debates programming of the event. Click here to submit your work.

Read more: MundoGEO#Connect LatinAmerica Opens Registration

Intergraph proudly announces the release of GeoMedia® 3D 6.1.1, providing a better way for organizations to exploit the precision and power of their geospatial data. 3D visualization provides the realistic view to facilitate smarter, more confident decision making and enhanced visual communication.

Read more: Intergraph Enables Users to Exploit Power of 3D Geospatial Data with GeoMedia 3D 6.1.1

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today they are partnering to enhance the Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA®) for the Arctic region by summer 2012. ERMA® is the same interactive online mapping tool used by federal responders during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This effort will help address numerous challenges in the Arctic where increasing ship traffic and proposed energy development are increasing the risk of oil spills and chemical releases.

Read more: BSEE and NOAA to Complete Arctic Oil Spill Response Mapping Tool

Prospects for the satellite industry remain favorable during the decade in a variety of areas, including continued growth for commercial markets, and its value is on the rise. According to satellite consulting/analyst firm Euroconsult, bandwidth used for traditional fixed service satellite (FSS) services will be worth almost $15 billion in 2020.

Read more: Satellite Industry Set For 10-Year Growth Spurt