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How can Governments transform customer service using their data?
Using Data : A series on governments leading the way in executing innovation “Given the current fiscal constraints and increasing expectations and demands on government services, including for flexible and high quality online/mobile services, new and better uses of existing assets such as data are important now more so than ever.” – Department of Premier & Cabinet,
From Paris with maps: how location data is helping to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change
In December around 50,000 people attended the Climate Change Conference in Paris to continue the momentum for a global approach to climate change. An historic alignment of 195 countries to a common goal and a common target of a 1.5-degree increase in temperature from pre industrial time was reached. Much of the work done with
How mapping technology impacts real lives in the Pacific
The mapping application Vanuatu Globe that models sea level rise due to climate change is making a real difference to the lives of the people of Vanuatu. The tool shows people where the greatest impact will be due to sea level rise in low lying Pacific nations, so they can plan their towns and infrastructure for the future.
NGIS visits Google offices in Sydney
The NGIS Google Maps team recently visited the Google offices in Sydney to find out about all the latest improvements and changes to the Google for Work suite. The NGIS team met with other Premier Partners and a delegation from Mountain View, California to discuss possible new features and ways of going to market in Australia. Google’s
Ban Ki-Moon: NGIS are a “beacon of light” in climate change
Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon has described the winners of the UN Lighthouse award, including NGIS, as a “beacon of light that inspire others to take action,” in the battle against the effects of climate change. “They aren’t waiting for others to act. They know the future lies with those who have the
Julie Bishop recognises NGIS success
Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has recognised NGIS Australia and the CRCSI in a speech for their work that earned them a UN Lighthouse Award in Paris at the Climate Change Conference COP21. The United Nations is awarding an Australian AusAid-funded project led by NGIS Australia and CRC for Spatial Information’s Mapping Exposure to Sea
Our Santos bike ride team!
Our office is lucky to have a number of SERIOUS cyclists (as you can tell from the photo above). This made the annual Santos Great Bike ride a fantastic opportunity to wear matching lycra and ride for a great cause. We are proud to say that we all made it over the finish line unscathed (mostly) and most importantly raised
Tracy goes to Google for the Geo for Good summit
Tracy, our Training Manager was one of the selected applicants who got to go on a fully paid week long immersive learning experience at the Google Headquarters in Silicon Valley. Now that she is back, we hear from her about the incredible experience. Trip Report I landed in San Francisco airport on a surprisingly sunny afternoon though
United Nations Shines a Light on NGIS efforts in the Pacific Islands
The United Nations has recognised an Australian AusAid-funded project led by NGIS Australia and CRC for Spatial Information’s Mapping Exposure to Sea Level Rise in the Pacific Islands Project as a leading initiative dealing with climate change. They will be flying the flag for Australia when they will be presented in Paris in at the upcoming UN
Training in Greenland and Maldives
Greenland Training Tracy recently had the opportunity to deliver GIS training at the end of the world or the start of the world depending on which view you take. Greenland is a magical place with a purity that is simple found nowhere else. The training was delivered in June during twilight when there were almost 24
