Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of Amazon Location Service in December. Priced at a fraction of common alternatives, the service seeks to give users access to maps and location-based services from multiple providers on an economical, pay-as-you-go basis. We caught up Andre Dufour, General Manager, Amazon Location Service, AWS, on the business needs for the service andContinue reading “Interview: Amazon Location makes it easier to access cost-effective, location services”
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Despite global slowdown, space industry attracts record investments in 2020
Despite the global slowdown, space sector continues to be on a roll. Investment in space industry set a new record in 2020, with the space infrastructure segment garnering 8.9 billion, according to a new report by Space Capital. The total 2020 investment of 25.6 billion in the space sector was the third highest in the decade (trailing only 2018Continue reading “Despite global slowdown, space industry attracts record investments in 2020”
India’s decision to de-regulate geospatial information is significant in so many ways
From a draconian Geospatial Information Regulation Bill in 2016, that sought to criminalize acquisition or distribution of any geospatial information of India without permission from proper government authorities, to complete deregulation of geospatial data last week, India has come a long way. Under the new guidelines released on February 15, all Indian entities will be free to acquire, collect, generate, prepare,Continue reading “India’s decision to de-regulate geospatial information is significant in so many ways”