Columbus Geographic Systems Ltd. (Pink Sheets: CGSE) has announced they have reached an important understanding with DigitalGlobe, a leader in high-resolution commercial imagery and supplier of the popular Google Earth website imagery. Columbus will have access to DigitalGlobe‘s digital image bank for use in the Ranger navigation system. DigitalGlobe operates three imaging satellites: Worldview I, Worldview II, and QuickBird. These satellites collect the highest resolution commercial imagery of the Earth, and offer the largest image size, and greatest on-board storage capacity and resolution compared to any other commercial satellite imagery available today. The market has become increasingly aware of the advantages of navigation and Global Positioning System tools, including built-in systems and Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs), which are handheld devices that users can carry with them and use in their vehicles. Industry analysts estimate that sales of PNDs will grow from approximately 14 million units in 2006 to approximately 56 million units in 2011. Columbus’ leading product, Ranger, is a cutting-edge navigation software package providing location-based, GPS mapping, navigation, and information solutions for the off-road environment.
Columbus Geographic Lands DigitalGlobe Agreement
Columbus Geographic Systems Ltd. (Pink Sheets: CGSE) has announced they have reached an important understanding with DigitalGlobe, a leader in high-resolution commercial imagery and supplier of the popular Google Earth website imagery. Columbus will have access to DigitalGlobe‘s digital image bank for use in the Ranger navigation system. DigitalGlobe operates three imaging satellites: Worldview I, Worldview II, and QuickBird. These satellites collect the highest resolution commercial imagery of the Earth, and offer the largest image size, and greatest on-board storage capacity and resolution compared to any other commercial satellite imagery available today. The market has become increasingly aware of the advantages of navigation and Global Positioning System tools, including built-in systems and Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs), which are handheld devices that users can carry with them and use in their vehicles. Industry analysts estimate that sales of PNDs will grow from approximately 14 million units in 2006 to approximately 56 million units in 2011. Columbus’ leading product, Ranger, is a cutting-edge navigation software package providing location-based, GPS mapping, navigation, and information solutions for the off-road environment.
