Abu Dhabi eyes new database technology.Byline: Staff Report Abu Dhabi The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA (1) (Digital Media Adapter) See digital media hub. (2) (Document Management Alliance) A specification that provides a common interface for accessing and searching document databases. ) in Abu Dhabi is developing a new technology to build the complete base of geographical data infrastructure, which includes all information related to developing the emirate's infrastructure. It can be applied to new and existing projects such as roads, buildings, tunnels, bridges, pipelines and electrical applications, said a press release. DMA's attempt is to explore the world's best Geographic Information System geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to (GIS) Software to create solutions for managing data structure within the organisation and across its projects. Jack Dangermond, Founder and the President of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA, www.esri.com) The world's leading developer of geographic information systems (GIS) software, including programs that plot ZIP codes and addresses, demographic information and detailed, color-coded data. ), visited the DMA to meet with Ahmad Al Shareef, Undersecretary of the DMA, and other officials and specialists in this field. He discussed the latest technologies of geographical data systems that will be useful for DMA to integrate all its data across the entire municipal system and its initiatives. Jack Dangermond presented the latest developments in the field of information systems in terms of technology and software applications and the benefits of these for the municipal system to the Under Secretary and Executive Directors of DMA. The focus was on strategic and regional planning as well as urban and environmental development. Jack Dangermond said: "It is great to see that Abu Dhabi and its leadership are progressive and understand the significance of information technology and geographic data systems technology in the development of the nation." Al Nisr Publishing Al Nisr Publishing is a company based in Dubai, UAE. The company is a part of Al Tayer Group. It was established in 1985 by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Abdullah Al Rostamani and Juma Al Majid. It employs 1,050 people and has branches in Manilla, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. LLC 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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