Industry Visionary, Thomas Koulopoulos, Headlines Geospatial World 2005.HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Keynotes open premier event on "Enabling the Spatial Enterprise" Intergraph (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INGR) Mapping and Geospatial Solutions today announced keynote speakers for GeoSpatial World 2005 will be Intergraph CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President, Halsey Wise; Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions President, Preetha Pulusani; and The Delphi Group President and Co-founder, Thomas Koulopoulos. Themed "Enabling the Spatial Enterprise," the fifth annual conference will be held April 26-28 in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif. The international training and management conference, sponsored by Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions and the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community (IGUC IGUC Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community IGUC Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen IGUC Instituto Geofísico da Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal) IGUC Information Gained per Unit Cost ), is the premier event for Intergraph customers and individuals interested in learning more about managing and applying geospatial information and solutions from an international perspective. During the opening keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. on Tuesday, April 26, Wise and Pulusani will provide insight on how enterprises can incorporate an open spatial approach to prepare them for current and future success. The presentations will include Intergraph's commitment to the geospatial industry and its technology leadership in spatial information management solutions. Named one of the industry's most influential information management consultants by InformationWeek magazine, Koulopoulos will begin the sessions on Wednesday, April 27. In his keynote address, he will explore the role of technology and globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation in building an enterprise that goes beyond just re-engineering to make adaptability, innovation and empowerment a constant part of the organization. Technical program features more than 200 sessions The keynote addresses kick off a three-day technical program with more than 200 sessions focusing on how geospatial technology Geospatial Technology, commonly known as geomatics, refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. and solutions are being applied. Sessions include thematic sessions, technical presentations and demos, panel discussions, hands-on and lecture workshops, keynote and plenary sessions and IGUC Network meetings. The technical program will be organized by tracks for the Utilities and Communications, Transportation, Military and Intelligence, Government, and Photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. and Remote Sensing Deriving digital models of an area on the earth. Using special cameras from airplanes or satellites, either the sun's reflections or the earth's temperature is turned into digital maps of the area. industries. In addition, a Foundations track will include topics that are broad in scope and applicable to more than one industry, such as spatial analysis (Data West Research Agency definition: see GIS glossary.) Analytical techniques to determine the spatial distribution of a variable, the relationship between the spatial distribution of variables, and the association of the variables of an area. , data management, metadata standards, enterprise warehouses and location-based services platform technology, as well as topics on products and technology in general. A Really Neat Stuff track will showcase new and innovative use of Intergraph technology being applied in industries outside of Intergraph's traditional markets. Searchable technical program and registration now online Attendees can search and analyze the entire agenda of keynote addresses; technical sessions; hands-on and lecture workshops; panel discussions; and network meetings by technical track, session content, date, session type and keyword through the conference's online technical program now live at the conference Web site, http://www.geospatialworld.com/technical/sessions.asp. Using the searchable technical program, conference attendees can plan their agenda from among the session offerings based on their interests and needs. Online registration for GeoSpatial World 2005 is open now through April 18, 2005. Individuals may register for the conference through the secure site, regardless of payment method. Organizations placing an order with Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions from now through March 31, 2005, may be eligible for one or more complimentary registrations to GeoSpatial World 2005. For details on the program and to register online, visit http://www.geospatialworld.com/registration/. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services; photogrammetry; remote sensing; cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. ; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/. Intergraph is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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