More than 10,000 maps for public consumers and 26,000 maps for intelligence community
Toronto, ON, January 10, 2018 – Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher® cartographic software for Adobe® Illustrator® and Geographic Imager® geospatial tools for Adobe Photoshop®, announces the official release of more than 36,000 maps by LAND INFO Worldwide Mapping, LLC on the Avenza Map Store, exclusively for use in Avenza Maps®, its market-leading, award-winning mobile mapping app.
Avenza Systems and LAND INFO, a leading provider of global digital topographic map data, satellite imagery and value-added remote sensing solutions including advanced Object Based Image Analysis, have partnered to bring more than 10,000 maps to public consumers and 26,000 additional maps exclusively to Avenza Maps for GEOINT users. The GEOINT App Store, developed by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), makes the Avenza Maps app available to Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel.
Avenza Systems President, Ted Florence, comments, “With this release of LAND INFO maps for our users, Avenza confirms its position as a global leader in supporting those who use offline maps for everything from outdoor recreation to tactical military operations.” Nick Hubing, President of LAND INFO, adds, “Our map datasets have traditionally only been available to professional GIS users. As the industry-leading app, Avenza Maps was by far the best path to make our content available to both consumers and professional users needing fast and easy access to mapping in mobile devices.”
Public consumers have access to maps from more than 25 countries, some with 50k, 100k, 200k, and 250k map scales. GEOINT users will have access to maps from more than 100 countries, some with map scales as detailed as 10k and 25k, including several city level maps.
LAND INFO maps are each priced at $3.99 USD and are now available on the Avenza Map Store. GEOINT users have unlimited access to the Avenza Maps Store and downloads without any cost to the user. Additional bundled map sets will be available shortly. The partnership with LAND INFO adds another high-level procurement resource to Avenza Maps. Inquire about additional available data for areas of interest not yet covered.
More about Avenza Maps and Avenza Systems Inc.
The Avenza Maps app is an all-inclusive mapping platform for mobile devices. Users can import and use maps offline in addition to getting maps from the Avenza Map Store. Map publishers can become Avenza Map Store vendors and make their maps available for purchase. Businesses and organizations can upgrade to an Avenza Maps Pro subscription which allows for commercial use, includes enhanced tools and features, and enhanced support. For more information, visit www.avenzamaps.com.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools to make better maps. In addition to software offerings for Mac and Windows desktop users and iOS and Android mobile users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product training and consulting services. Visit www.avenza.com for more details.
For further information, contact:
416-487-5116
info@avenza.com
www.avenza.com
Toronto, ON, January 4, 2018 – Avenza Systems Inc., producers of the Avenza Maps® app for mobile devices and geospatial plug-ins for Adobe Creative Cloud, including MAPublisher® for Adobe Illustrator®, is pleased to announce the release of Geographic Imager® 5.3 for Adobe Photoshop®. This latest update includes many new features including full compatibility with the latest Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud 2018 release.
Geographic Imager 5.3 also introduces Adobe Photoshop resampling methods in several Geographic Imager tools that include a resampling option for improved image results. Input and display precision controls can now be easily customized to reveal much higher precision values.
“Geographic Imager and MAPublisher are now both fully compatible with Adobe CC 2018,” said Ted Florence, President of Avenza. “We love the feedback from our users about the ability to work with both products in an ideal map production environment,” he added.
Enhancements and new features of Geographic Imager 5.3
Fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 on both Windows and Mac
Fully compatible with macOS 10.13
Adobe Photoshop resampling methods now available for tools that include a resampling option
Input and display precision controls are now separately controlled in Preferences
Advanced export options for specifying BigTIFF or DEM TIFF block size
More about Geographic Imager for Adobe Photoshop
Geographic Imager for Adobe Photoshop leverages the superior image editing capabilities of the world’s premier raster-based image editing software and transforms it into a powerful geospatial production tool. Work with satellite imagery, aerial photos, and DEMs in GeoTIFF and other popular GIS image formats using Adobe Photoshop features such as transparencies, filters, and image adjustments while maintaining georeferencing and support for hundreds of coordinate systems and projections.
Geographic Imager 5.3 is immediately available and free of charge to all current Geographic Imager Maintenance Program members and starting at US$319 for non-maintenance upgrades. New fixed licenses start at US$699. Geographic Imager Basic licenses start at US$99. Academic, floating and volume license pricing is also available. Visit www.avenza.com/geographic-imager for more details.
More about Avenza Systems Inc.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools to make better maps. In addition to desktop software offerings for Mac and Windows users, Avenza offers product training, as well as the Avenza Maps app for selling, purchasing, distributing and using maps on iOS and Android mobile devices. Visit www.avenza.com for more details.
For further information contact:
416-487-5116
info@avenza.com
www.avenza.com
The American Association of Geographics (AAG) 2018 Annual Meeting will take place April 10 – 14, 2018 in New Orleans, LA at the the Marriott French Quarter New Orleans.
Avenza will be participating in the conference exhibition and trade show, in booth #209, during which Avenza product specialists will demonstrate and discuss MAPublisher, Geographic Imager and the Avenza Maps app. This is a great time to see Avenza products in action and to have all your product-related and workflow questions answered. It will also be an opportunity to see upcoming features and functionality of future releases.
For more details or to book an appointment call 416-487-5116 or email Avenza.
About the AAG Annual Meeting
Join fellow geographers, GIS specialists, environmental scientists, and other leaders for the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. The meeting will be held April 10-14, 2018 and will feature more than 6,000 presentations, posters, workshops, and field trips by leading scholars, experts, and researchers. The 2018 Annual Meeting will be headquartered at the Marriott French Quarter New Orleans.For more information, visit http://annualmeeting.aag.org.
As a company that makes software to create digital maps, that has a mission to create the largest repository of digital maps in the world, and has built amobile app to consume them, we believe firmly that digital maps are the way of the future. Like it or not, digital maps will eventually (if not already) reduce the need for traditional paper maps. It’s a debate that many people are as passionate about as they are about the digitization of books and music.
Take Dave McIlhagga, Founder and CEO of MapSherpa, a company which has spent years at the forefront of developing new ways for map publishers to deliver maps and for people to consume them. MapSherpa offers on-demand printing of maps so you’d think he would be on the side of the paper maps. “In fact, I see digital maps as more of a way to promote maps and map use rather than a replacement for paper,” says Dave.
A pioneer in the digital mapping space (read aninterview with Dave on our Facebook page), Dave sees paper versus digital not as a competition for supremacy but as viable options that complement each other. “Digital maps offer new ways of interaction and help us visualize the world differently by viewing data in ways that may not have been feasible in the past. However, paper maps are simple, informative, and accessible by everyone. They aren’t being replaced. Offering both are important and will ultimately drive demand for map publishers.”
When we look at recent history, streaming services like Spotify and iTunes all but replaced physical forms of music, and Netflix and similar video streaming services are doing the same to DVD sales, not to mention delivering the knockout punch to companies like Blockbuster. However, while streaming is the heavy favourite of Netflix users, they still have subscribers hanging onto its DVD service. Isn’t the same scenario playing out here for maps? Let’s look at some pros and cons.
Distinct Advantages of Digital Maps
More accessible (download from anywhere, instantly)
Easily edited, augmented, personalized, and updated
More useful – more map data in one package, multiple layers
Flexibility to zoom in and out change perspectives with a digital map (replacing the need for multiple paper maps)
Navigation and routing capabilities
Paper Maps Will Never Die
Digital maps are the future, but paper will be around forever
Publisher and retailers still have a strong demand for paper map sales
Maps for recreation
Maps for visualization on a large scale
Maps as paper art
Neither Format is Perfect
Paper maps can become outdated quickly, are more costly to update
Paper maps can wear out, tear, and become unusable
Digital maps have a learning curve on how to properly use them
Digital maps have screen size limitations
Mobile devices run out of power, break, and become unusable
Best of Both Worlds
We recently partnered with MapSherpa on a project that will allow map consumers to easily get maps in both digital and printed formats. Now, when you view aMapSherpa map in the Avenza Map Store you’ll have the option to also purchase a paper copy in a variety of sizes, and printed on a variety of different materials from MapSherpa’s map store,MapTrove. Find a map on the MapSherpa site, in paper format, and get the digital version for use on your mobile device in the Avenza Maps app. “It’s the best of both worlds for consumers and for publishers,” says Dave.
Honestly, corporate vision aside, we have to agree.
See MapSherpa’s collection of Winter Games themedmaps of South Korea, featuring Pyeongchang Seoul and Gangneung regions.
Avenza partners with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to bring its popular offline map app to the Department of Defence and Intelligence Community
Toronto, ON, December 5, 2017 – Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher® cartographic software for Adobe® Illustrator® and Geographic Imager® geospatial tools for Adobe Photoshop®, is proud to announce that it has officially launched Avenza Maps®, its market-leading, award-winning mobile mapping app, on the GEOINT App Store. Created by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the GEOINT App Store is exclusively for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) personnel.
Avenza Maps, including unlimited access to the Avenza Map Store’s extensive catalogue of digital maps, is available for iOS devices to all DoD and IC personnel by creating a GEOINT account using existing federal credentials, such as Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV). Once registered, the Avenza Maps app can be downloaded without cost to their mobile device.
“With the launch of Avenza Maps in the GEOINT App Store, we’re proud to be partnering with the NGA to bolster the value of offline maps for critical missions, safety, and locational awareness,” said Ted Florence, president of Avenza. “We’re excited that our app will be officially accessible by the intelligence community and we’re committed to providing them with a mapping technology solution that has so far exceeded the expectations of our users and partners.”
The Avenza Maps app is made available on the GEOINT App Store for iOS devices through the Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP). Approved DoD and IC personnel can download the app complimentary to their own mobile device, get unlimited free georeferenced and location-aware maps from the Avenza Map Store, and use them completely offline with a variety of tools including Avenza Maps Pro tier features. For more information about how to get the app, visit the GEOINT App Store website at apps.nga.mil.
More about Avenza Maps and Avenza Systems Inc.
The Avenza Maps app is an all-inclusive mapping platform for mobile devices. Users can import and use maps offline in addition to getting maps from the Avenza Map Store. Map publishers can become Avenza Map Store vendors and make their maps available for purchase. Businesses and organizations can upgrade to an Avenza Maps Pro subscription which allows for commercial use, includes enhanced tools and features, and enhanced support. For more information, visit www.avenzamaps.com.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools to make better maps. In addition to software offerings for Mac and Windows desktop users and iOS and Android mobile users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product training and consulting services. Visit www.avenza.com for more details.
For further information contact:
Avenza Systems
416-487-5116
info@avenza.com
www.avenza.com
The GEOINT Symposium is the premier event of the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.
Each year GEOINT brings together an exciting agenda of keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, provides attendees a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, share best practices, and uncover the latest developments from government, military, and private-sector leaders.
This event invites GIS professionals within the intelligence sector for an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in GIS technology, see and discuss cutting-edge solutions from leading innovators and hear first-hand how others in the community are using a geographic approach in their work.
Avenza product specialists will be present to demonstrate and discuss the Avenza Maps app, which recently went live on the GEOINT App Store. Visit us in Booth 338 in the exhibit hall. A map of the GEOINT Symposium can be found here. The Avenza listing can be viewed here.
Date: April 22-25, 2018 Venue: Tampa Convention Center Venue Address: Tampa, FL
Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.
Who should attend?
GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps
Map makers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps
New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license
Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher
Cost
Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.
Training details
Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.
Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.
Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.
Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.
Classes may be cancelled up to fifteen business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).
Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.
Who should attend?
GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps
Map makers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps
New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license
Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher
Cost
Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.
Training details
Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.
Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.
Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.
Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.
Classes may be cancelled up to fifteen business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).
8th China Surveying, Mapping, and Geographic Information Technology Equipment Expo
Deqing, Zhejiang Province, China
September 26 – 28, 2018
There have been huge developments in the areas of surveying, mapping, and geoinformation over the past few years. The 8th China Surveying and Mapping Geographic Information Technology Equipment Expo is will promote platforms that integrate software, hardware, and systems into useful solutions for everyday life.
The expo focuses on the surveying, mapping and geoinformation high-tech equipment, to show new dynamics, theories, technologies from different perspectives
The 2018 Academic Annual Conference Forum of Chinese Society for Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation, and sub-forum will be held concurrently with the expo. Academicians and experts from home and abroad will be on hand to share ideas.
As the COVID-19 virus situation continues, Avenza has decided to postpone this in-person MAPublisher training session until a day to be determined in the future. We realize that these change of plans is inconvenient for you and your organization, but we want to ensure that our training sessions are safe to all participants’ health, our training staff’s health, and to the public in general. As we plan for a new training date, we appreciate your patience.
Whether you’re new to MAPublisher®, an experienced user, or simply thinking about a purchase, Avenza software training is a worthwhile experience. Get hands-on training from Avenza product specialists at one of our training courses around North America.
Who should attend?
GIS professionals who want to produce better quality maps
Mapmakers and cartographers incorporating GIS data to improve accuracy in their maps
New MAPublisher users who just purchased a license
Users who want to experience the latest features of MAPublisher
Cost
Cost of the two-day training course is $1,000 USD per person. Discounts are available to groups of three or more from the same organization and for returning students desiring a refresher or update. Major credit cards are accepted.
Training details
Hands-on training takes place at a training center classroom where Windows computers and all required software and training data are provided.
Attendees will learn the fundamentals of MAPublisher and learn how to use all major features. Attendees will also receive basic instruction on the use of Adobe Illustrator as it relates to MAPublisher and cartographic production. A basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended, but not required.
Attendees are encouraged to bring his or her own datasets. There will be some time during the end of the course to discuss these with an instructor.
Attendees that are Mac users may opt to bring his or her own Mac and software. Make sure to inform Avenza a week before training to setup the system properly for training.
Classes may be cancelled up to fifteen business days prior to the confirmed training date (depending on the number of reservations received).
