Geographic Information Systems are a relatively late adopter of cloud computing,but the benefits of host services for geospatial data and analysis are becoming clear. Jason Barnes reports Both the concept and the reality of cloud computing have been around for some time. More and more industry sectors are entrusting external service providers with the provision of their computing services via the internet. However, the Geographic Information System (GIS) industry has been slow to embrace the trend. This is
Motorists in the Indian city of Hyderabad are to get live traffic updates and information on the fastest route, which will be displayed on digital variable message signs (VMS) to be installed at twenty locations in the city and due to be operational by August. The VMS are being installed under the Hyderabad Traffic Integrated Management System (HTRIMS); live traffic information will be relayed from the traffic control centre and will display information on traffic diversions, congestion and incidents.
