KML Support

KML Validation

As most readers of this blog are already aware, KML (formerly Keyhole Markup Language) is now an open standard through the OGC.  It is anticipated that this will enable a wider range of organizations to support KML, . . . → Read More: KML Support

Galdos Systems Inc. launches KML Validator

Vancouver, BC, CANADA, June 5th, 2008 – Galdos Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the KML Validator at www.kmlvalidator.com, which was designed to help produce higher quality KML files.

Ron Lake, Chairman & CEO . . . → Read More: Galdos Systems Inc. launches KML Validator

GeoWorld: Exploring Schema Constructs in KML

Issue Date: May – 2008

Building the GeoWeb by Ron Lake

Many languages, including Keyhole Markup Language (KML) and Geography Markup Language (GML), use schema constructs to express a data model. "Building the GeoWeb" will explore . . . → Read More: GeoWorld: Exploring Schema Constructs in KML

A VerySpatial Podcast – Episode 147

Episode 147

May 11, 2008

Main Topic: Ron Lake and Bob Samborski on the Geoweb Conference

Looking ahead to GeoWeb 2009

While GeoWeb 2008 is not yet here, you might be interested to know that the thinking and planning has already started for GeoWeb 2009.  The good news is that it will again be in Vancouver, and likely in mid July.  . . . → Read More: Looking ahead to GeoWeb 2009

Spatial Infrastructures, IFC & Collaborative Engineering

A new generation of spatial information infrastructure is in the works, one that promises to move us beyond the ideas of map portals and small scale information sharing, to collaborative planning, design, engineering and development of the built environment.  . . . → Read More: Spatial Infrastructures, IFC & Collaborative Engineering

GeoWeb 2008 Conference Welcomes Microsoft Virtual Earth, Safe Software and GeoWorld Magazine as Sponsors

Vancouver, BC, CANADA, April 16, 2008 – GeoWeb 2008 conference organizers are pleased to announce the recent sponsors of the GeoWeb 2008 conference. 

Microsoft Virtual Earth as a new Platinum Sponsor Safe Software as a new Gold Sponsor GeoWorld Magazine . . . → Read More: GeoWeb 2008 Conference Welcomes Microsoft Virtual Earth, Safe Software and GeoWorld Magazine as Sponsors

OGC Approves KML as Open Standard

April 14, 2008

The members of the Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC) today announced the approval of the OpenGIS® KML Encoding Standard (OGC KML), marking KML's transition into an open standard which will be maintained by the OGC.  Developers . . . → Read More: OGC Approves KML as Open Standard

KML released as an OGC Specification

In the past few weeks, the OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) passed KML v2.2 as an OGC standard.  This is a major step forward for the OGC and for Google, as it moves a key industry specification into the world . . . → Read More: KML released as an OGC Specification

GeoWeb 2008 Conference Organizers Welcomes Keynote and Invited Speakers

Vancouver, BC, CANADA, April 3, 2008 – GeoWeb 2008 conference organizers are pleased to announce GeoWeb 2008’s Keynote and Invited Speakers.

Ron Lake, CEO of Galdos Systems, Inc. says “The GeoWeb Conference is a focal point for the geospatial industry . . . → Read More: GeoWeb 2008 Conference Organizers Welcomes Keynote and Invited Speakers