2013 - Geoinformatics

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not only collect information, but also perform
in-depth crop yield analysis, transforming
massive amounts of data into useable
information.
The acquisition also transformed Intergraph
internally. Hexagon already owned the leading
remote sensing software provider, ERDAS,
and its integration into Intergraph created a
unique scope of capabilities (spanning GIS,
remote sensing, and photogrammetry). The
new 2013 Geospatial Portfolio represents
the culmination of this work, unifying both
the ERDAS and GeoMedia product families
as a great enterprise solution.
A Changing User Base –
Creating a Modern
Geospatial Experience
Today, user expectations for software
applications change at a
dramatic pace. End-users now
demand simple solutions that
are dynamic and work in any
environment. Simply put, users
expect clever and well-designed
desktop, web, and mobile products.
In addition, a new and young
generation of users is entering
the workforce, bringing change
to mature markets and driving
emerging markets. With
advanced and different expectations
of how software applications
should work and operate,
this new generation has been
moulded by the proliferation of
This shows a Mobile LiDAR dataset in 3D colored by Intensity.
This shows a LiDAR dataset that has been RGB encoded in 2D and 3D.
elegant and highly intuitive “apps.”
When presented with conventional GIS
package designed for niche, specialized
users, this new generation disengages, productivity
suffers, and projects get delayed.
To meet this need, geospatial providers need
to embrace a rebirth, and essentially reinvigorate
systems initially created in the
1990s.
With this in mind, Intergraph has adopted
a modern and fresh approach for its geospatial
portfolio – essentially redefining how
geospatial workflows can be streamlined to
improve productivity, lower training costs,
and increase utilization. The refined, yet simple,
experience makes it faster for users to
both create reliable data and gain greater
insight from multi-source content.
Dynamic GIS in a Dynamic World
Global events are continually shifting. From
natural disaster to economic crisis to international
conflict, organizations need to be nimble
to stay ahead of changes that could result
in severe financial, social, or political
impacts. Geospatial solutions are the fundamental
underpinning for all organizations’
decision-making. Whether it is tracking assets
in the field or gaining full situational awareness
during a hurricane, smart organizations
look to dynamic geospatial tools that can be
leveraged across the entire enterprise.
With this in mind, the Intergraph 2013
Geospatial Portfolio supports critical decision-making
in time-sensitive situations by
providing powerful solutions for creating,
analyzing, and extracting information from
dynamic, multi-source content. The complete
portfolio allows organizations to securely
manage and rapidly deliver geospatial
information products integrated with other
forms of business data – both inside and outside
of the organization.
Recognizing the significance of this in
today’s rapidly transforming world has
resulted in new expectations for information
on-demand, delivered in a context and
application-relevant form to the field, office,
or online. Contemporary geospatial solutions
are designed to meet this expectation
and allow organizations to be more agile
and respond effectively when faced with
change.
June 2013