GIM International

GIM International is a global magazine dedicated to the field of geomatics, with 12 issues released each year. It covers news and highlights the latest advancements and applications in geomatics around the world. The term 'geomatics' is defined by GIM International as all tasks related to collecting, processing, analyzing, presenting, sharing, managing, and utilizing geo-data and geo-information. The publication focuses on both the technological and management sides of the industry and profession.

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The crucial role of standards for geodata

1 month ago | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

During Peter Parslow’s term as chair of ISO/TC 211, the committee celebrated 30 years of developing and maintaining standards for the geospatial community. In this conversation with him, he reflects on the key milestones in the past three decades, including ISO 19115 on metadata and the new Data Quality Measures register, as well as the partnerships with the United Nations. He also looks to the future, touching on topics such as the integration of AI with geodata.
What is top of mind in today’s geospatial sector?

1 month ago | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article Industry survey reveals ambitions, investment plans and visions for progress • Our industry survey has become an annual tradition, allowing us to assess the development of the geospatial sector. While there may appear to be little change year on year, a broader perspective over a multiyear timespan reveals the technological and societal shifts shaping the industry’s evolution.
Five questions to be answered at Geo Week 2025

2 months ago | gim-international.com | Matt Collins

News • With Geo Week 2025 just around the corner, geospatial experts, asset managers, AEC professionals, and more are gearing up to converge in Denver from 10-12 February. The event will feature top companies and influential industry leaders, offering a prime opportunity for networking and gaining cutting-edge insights. With its expansive programme, Geo Week spans three action-packed days, blending high-level education with in-depth case studies.
Rolling the innovation dice

Dec 3, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article A look back at Trimble Dimensions 2024 • This year’s vibrant Trimble Dimensions event took place in Las Vegas from 11-13 November. As one of Trimble’s long-standing media partners, GIM International was once again on the scene for an extensive update on the company’s short and long-term developments. Here are some of the key highlights from the large-scale industry gathering.
The path to accurate 3D data with handheld scanning solutions | GIM International

Nov 12, 2024 | gim-international.com

Today’s mobile or ‘kinematic’ scanners are well-developed, reliable tools that consistently deliver accurate results across multiple...
Smart digital reality takes centre stage at Hexagon Live Brussels

Oct 23, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

News • This year’s Hexagon Live Brussels demonstrated how digital twin technologies are being applied in infrastructure development, defence and many other sectors, according to Wim van Wegen, GIM International’s head of content. Here, he shares his findings from the two-day event (1-2 October), which brought together industry leaders and experts in the city’s historic Maison de la Poste venue to explore the latest developments in smart digital reality.
Intergeo 2024 through a reporter’s eyes

Oct 9, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article Insights from a gathering of innovators • What are the lasting memories after spending three days at Intergeo? Which topics, trends and solutions made the biggest impression? While far from complete, this report is a personal reflection – seen through the eyes of GIM International’s head of content – on the world’s most important gathering of geospatial professionals.
Intergeo: the epicentre of geospatial innovation

Sep 20, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article Exploring the intersection of data, drones and digital innovation • As Intergeo marks 150 years since its inception – if we also count its predecessors – Prof Rudolf Staiger offers a compelling look at the evolution of geospatial technology and the event’s pivotal role in driving innovation. From its origins as the ‘German Geodesists’ Day’ to becoming a global platform, Intergeo has mirrored the industry’s transformation.
How geospatial data enables the rollout of fast internet

Sep 18, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article From maps to Gbps: leveraging reality capture technology for fibre-to-the-home • The digital economy is growing at an unprecedented rate, and global data consumption will increase exponentially over the next decade. Fibre-optic networks form the backbone of the digital infrastructure necessary to support the pace of growth, but the pressure is on to roll them out fast enough.
Integrating connectivity and UAVs

Sep 18, 2024 | gim-international.com | Wim van Wegen

Article Nokia’s vision for industrial-grade drones • Nokia hopes to leverage its communication technology expertise to make a significant impact in the market for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). Thomas Eder, head of Nokia’s Embedded Wireless Solutions, is leading the introduction of Nokia Drone Networks along with industrial and mission-critical private 5G networks.