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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007Production Partnership Management Workshop
25 August 2007, 3:39pm
25 August 2007 - This is a first notice of a jointly sponsored workshop organised jointly by EuroSDR, EuroGeographics, and supported by FIG.
Production Partnership Management
to be held at Ordnance Survey, Southampton
7-9th November 2007
Purpose of the Workshop
With ever increasing demands in value and quality in the GI market we need to manage our
production processes more effectively in an environment that embraces continual improvement.
Innovation and continual improvement must be balanced rather than replaced with control. These often conflicting requirements can be met through Production Partnership Management.
The increase in value and quality can be demonstrated by a number of companies. The aim of this workshop is to consider the application for your own purposes and agree this best practice through the acceptance of a guideline document (draft document available 22/09/07). This document may then be taken forward by the GI industry with the possibility of submission as a draft ISO Standard. This will be achieved through exploring (within the context of the draft document).
the drivers for new ways of working
examples of application
wording of documentation
future steps
Outline Programme (draft)
Day 1 7th Nov
14:00-18:00
Setting the scene
The industry requirement: Reduced cost, increased quality
What is Production Partnership Management?
EuroGeographics PPM benchmarking results
Day 2 8th Nov
09:00-13:00
Production Partnership Management (PPM) in action
Experience of customers (data custodians)
Experience of data producers (suppliers)
Breakout session - discuss own experiences
14:00-18:00
Challenges and Solutions
Relationship with existing Standards
Breakout session - Issues to address
Towards World Class
Breakout to identify further development needs
Evening - Workshop dinner
Day 3 9th Nov
09:00 13:00
Moving forward
Potential benefits to the industry
Addressing issues and development needs
Breakout session - capture any further issues
Panel Discussion Taking the document forward
Workshop Organisation:
It is intended that the programme will consist of a series of presentations/reports and breakout discussions. We anticipate speakers from France, United Kingdom and others. A second notice will be issued by 05/10/07 with a detailed draft programme.
Technical Programme Team
Keith Murray Email: Keith.Murray@ordnancesurvey.co.uk EuroSDR & Ordnance Survey GB Team
Antti Jakobsson Email: antti.jakobsson@nls.fi EuroGeographics, Finland
Wolfgang Kresse EuroSDR, Germany Email: kresse@fh-nb.de
Hosting Team
Keith Murray, Ordnance Survey. Email: Keith.Murray@ordnancesurvey.co,uk
Event content Ray Patrucco, Ordnance Survey. Email: Ray.Patrucco @ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Phone:+44 023 8079 2773
Registration Kevin Mooney, EuroSDR Email: secretary@eurosdr.net Phone: +353-1-4023933
Accommodation arrangements: Deanna Stickland, Ordnance Survey Email: Deanna.Stickland @ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Phone:+44 023 8079 2781
Read the draft guidance document (to be provided 22/09/07)
Workshop fee To cover the workshop, the workshop dinner and a copy of the
proceedings will be 199.
More at: www.eurosdr.net
Geo: International
Intel’s new vPro processors toughen up your system
Monday, August 27th, 2007According to , your computer-security fears will be a thing of the distant past thanks to its latest technology update. Apparently, the new safe-guarding apparatus is a combination of the company’s processors and the Q35 Express chipset, in addition to several “technology innovations” that the chipmaker says will fortify business-centric systems against “software-based attacks,” as well as viruses and the ominously vague “other threats.” New components of the technology include Intel’s Trusted Execution Technology (TXT, AKA LaGrande), which isolates assigned memory and protects it from access via unauthorized software, and improved system defense filters, which can identify a larger number of threats in network traffic. “Today, the business desktop PC just got more secure,” says a company spokesperson, though for our system “protection” we’re sticking to NoDoz and nunchucks.
CEntrance’s MicPort Pro makes your podcasting dreams come true
Monday, August 27th, 2007You know, sometimes you want a preamp, but not too much preamp. Well, CEntrance has got you all-kinds of covered on that tip with its new, self-contained, microphone-attaching, USB-based MicPort Pro. The premise of the device is simple: it turns any single microphone or instrument into a self-powered, single channel, 24-bit / 96KHz audio interface — all you have to do is hook it up to your computer with the supplied USB cable. The MicPort also features a headphone out, if you want to create the wackiest closed-loop situation ever, though it looks like the company is intending this for podcasters and the like, given that it allows any and all XLR-based mics to be plugged directly into your USB port. Shipping now (or so the company says) for $149.95.
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Nokia’s Latest In-car 500 Auto Navigation
Monday, August 27th, 2007Nokia’s Latest In-car 500 Auto Navigation
27 August 2007, 8:55am
27 August 2007 - Espoo, Finland - Kit out your car to stay connected, entertained and informed with the latest Nokia automotive navigation and communication enhancement. The super-efficient Nokia 500 Auto Navigation allows you to get to your destination quickly and easily, see who is calling, and make quality handsfree calls.
The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is Nokia’s first handsfree dedicated personal navigation device for convenient in-car navigation and communication. In addition to integrated GPS and competitive in-car navigation features, the device also acts as a complete Bluetooth handsfree system for your compatible mobile phone. Its wide (4.3 inch) color screen makes it easy to search through your contacts and make and receive calls, and the handsfree speaker system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides excellent audio quality.
Navigation made easy
Navigating couldn’t be easier - equipped with high-sensitivity GPS and Nokia Maps navigation software, the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation gives clear spoken and visual directions (turn-by-turn, including street and city names). It comes with pre-installed regional maps*, and detailed travel information, including points of interest such as hotels, petrol stations and tourist sites.
The integration between the device’s navigation and communication features also lets you receive contact details for the points of interest you pass on your journey so you can call directly, or get directions to addresses already stored in your contacts.
Information at your fingertips
With the device’s Traffic Message Channel Service you can avoid all those tiresome traffic jams, and get to your destination more quickly. The device also has an intuitive Nokia interface, featuring a split screen which displays additional information alongside the main screen to help with your navigation. This split screen features essential guidance information such as details on your next turn, estimated time of arrival and distance remaining, ensuring these details are always accessible.
On the road entertainment
For longer journeys, keep yourself and your passengers amused with the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation’s advanced entertainment features. Listen to music from the integrated music player, or for those down-times on the road, view photographs or watch videos, making any roadtrip a fun trip! The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation device also plays music through your car’s FM radio using the built-in FM Transmitter**.
“The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is an expansion of our extensive enhancements portfolio. Our solutions are tightly integrated with our mobile devices, allowing users to enjoy quality handsfree communication with their phonebook, music and competitive navigation,” said Marcus Stahl, director, Nokia Automotive.
The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is expected to be available in selected channels in Europe*** in the fourth quarter 2007 at an estimated retail price of EUR 300 without taxes. It will be available in other markets following this initial launch.
*Map coverage will match the needs of the respective target markets
**The feature may not be enabled in all countries due to legal restrictions
***Some European regions are not 100 % covered
Nokia Communications
Tel: +358 7180 34900
Email: press.office@nokia.com
More at: www.nokia.com
Geo: International
Kogoro Kurata working on a giant, bone crushing mech?
Monday, August 27th, 2007Gulp, this is not going to end well. That mechanized hand is just a piece of’s latest “secret” creation. Just imagine a massive, bus crushing fitted to a fully , and you’ll understand our concern. Please Kogoro-san, we beg you on behalf of the children: don’t finish it!
Pano Logic’s Pano: virtual XP or Vista in a box
Monday, August 27th, 2007Check it CIOs, Pano Logic just announced their new Pano device which brings XP and Vista to your users without the need of a PC. According to the fiesty startup, their new virtualization solution can cut your Total Cost of Ownership by 70% for a promised savings of $3,200 per desktop over three years. While you can ace the desktop PC, you’ll still have to make the initial investment of $20 per month per device (one per user) with licenses available. The Pano device has no CPU, memory, operating system or drivers — at least not in the way those items are typically perceived by your IT staff. A “Pano Logic chip” manages the virtualization. In other words: no client-side malware or hiccups for fewer deskside visits — everything is managed centrally from your VMWare Server installation. The device does pack the required jacks for a VGA display (up to 1600 x 1200 pixels supported), USB keyboard and Mouse (3x total USB), 10/100Mbps Ethernet, and a pair of mini-jacks for audio in/out. Of course, the system is entirely dependent upon lickity quick, uncongested pipes so if you’re sporting a latency above 5-ms, you can forget about Pano’s virtualization. Check out the business minded, ass-end of the Pano after the break.
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Kodak’s new trio of EasyShare cams courtesy of Google cache
Monday, August 27th, 2007We’re expecting an announcement any time now, but Google cache has already revealed some inadvertently posted product pages for a trio of new Kodak EasyShare shooters. The Z812 IS (pictured, top-left) is an 8.2 megapixel cam with 12x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon zoom lens which doubles-up as a chubby 720p / 30fps video recorder. It’s also said to feature a 0.23-second click-to-capture capability while packing optical image stabilization to help manage the shake and noise from that biggie zoom and reported ISO 3200 sensitivity. The V1253 (pictured, bottom) and V1233 then, are both 12 megapixel shooters that offer the same 720p video recording as the super zoom. The V1253 packs a 3.1-inch LCD to the 2.5-incher found on the V1233. Both lack any kind of optical image stabilization, however. Now come on Kodak, make ‘em official with dates and pricing.
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— Z812 (via Google cache)
— V1233 (via Google cache)
— V1253 (via Google cache)
Acer to acquire Gateway: so long cow spots?
Monday, August 27th, 2007– the third largest PC company globally — just announced a definitive agreement to acquire . The acquisition has been approved unanimously by both boards and is expected to close by December 2007. You know, following the usual international, anti-trust approvals. Sure seems like a win-win what with (but still PC maker in the US) while finally giving Acer a dominant position in the Americas to match their aggressive growth in Europe and Asia. From the looks of the press release, it would appear that the Gateway (and ) brands will continue under Acer’s new “multi-branded company.” Fine, but could we now get rid of the cow spots, please? It’s not 1985 anymore.
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LG’s 120Hz LCDs now with 52-inches of wood
Monday, August 27th, 2007In that overly-dramatized photo above, LG is touting the wonders of their newest LCDs coupled with their latest take on the wooden bezel. The new XCANVAS models share the and ship in Korea with 42- (42LY4D), 47- (47LY4D), and 52-inch (52LY4D) panel options. Other than a 178-degree viewing angle, latest XD processing engine, and a USB-host jack for a quick audio or image fix, the machine translated details are notably scant. Fine by us, we’re not feeling the whole natural TV thing anyway.
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