MGISS would like to welcome Dave George and Kate Darracott to the team.

Dave is our Senior Application Engineer and Kate is Office Manager. Dave is MGISS’s dedicated technical and pre/post-sales support resource. He has a wealth of GNSS and mobile GIS expertise gained with the likes of Trimble and ESRI products across the UK, and will be responsible for developing the Digiterra software application and with new and existing customers.

Drop him a line at daveg@mobilegisservices.co.uk or via the dedicated office number below.

New office based management team

We have also moved into new office space in Liverpool City Centre under the supervision of Kate Darracott, which will enable us to expand and also provide dedicated training and consultancy facilities.

Why not pop in and say hello if you’re in the area? We’d be happy to see you and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued business and support. Our new contact details are:

New Digs

may 2014

Hello and welcome to the latest newsletter from MGISS!

I’ve been working with Dave Shandley since the end of last year in order to expand the reach of Mobile GIS Services into new markets. Dave, who’s spent more than 40 years within the Survey and GIS industry, has been looking to retire so we put our heads together and I acquired the business from him in April.

There’s obviously been lots of work going on behind the scenes as Dave has been supporting customers of Spectra Precision (formerly Ashtech) and Digiterra software across the UK and Ireland for over last 10 years but we’re not completely losing him... Dave will be providing support to the business going forward to provide continuity and support for existing customers.

My existing GeoGRAFI consultancy has been distributing ikeGPS solutions in the UK and Ireland with customers such as Power utilities, Infrastructure services, Environmental services and Government. ikeGPS integrates sub-metre GPS, laser rangefinder (300m range), digital compass and digital camera into a single handheld mobile device. Remote measurement and simple workflows link all your Geospatial data in one place and significantly improve field productivity. The next generation Spike (SmartPhone Ike) integrates the technology into your Smartphone OS including iOS and Android. Spike will be available from MGISS in June and we will be reporting on this innovation in our next newsletter so keep an eye out for Mike and Spike!!

I’m extremely grateful to Dave for the opportunity to take the MGISS brand forward and build on the successful service that Dave has provided. I’m also looking forward to working with all of our customers and a bright future for MGISS.Until next month, Mike Darracott MGISS Managing Director

As this is my first newsletter as the new Managing Director of the company it falls to me to tell you about the exciting times ahead for us.

Suite 8 Church House1 Hanover StreetLiverpool L1 3DN

Tel: 0151 329 0820 sales@mobilegisservices.co.uk

What new products and services are available?

New in Digiterra Explorer version 7:• New import/export

formats include KMZ, SQLite 3, Zipped Shape, TIN

• Geodatabase Support• Dropbox synchronisation• Triangular Irregular

Network generation (TIN)• Customisable User

Interface• NTRIP Client support and

universal GNSS receiver support

• 3D view

Did you know that Digiterra is now fully compatible with the following products from Trimble now available from MGISS?

• 1-2 meter Real-time accuracy with no post-processing or subscription fees required

• Trimble Positioning Services VRS Capable

• Supports GPS L1 band

• Raw Data Output available for post-processing applications

• Average cold start < 33 seconds; Average Warm Start < 6 seconds

• Reliable performance in reduced signal environments

As your local dealer, MGISS has a number of new product updates available, including:

• Unique transflective technology for outdoor direct sunlight readable display screen

• Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional operating system

• 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom “Cedar Trail” N2600 dual-core processor

• 4 GB DDR3 DRAM

• 64 or 128 GB solid state drive

• 7” multi-touch capacitive touchscreen

• Rugged design certified to IP65 and MIL-STD-810G

• 3.5 mm audio jack and integrated microphone and speaker

• 5 MP camera with LED Flash, photo and video recording capable, with geo-tagging

• Integrated Bluetooth® 4.0 and Wi-Fi b/g/n

• GPS receiver: 2 - 4 meter accuracy with SBAS, or 1-2 meter accuracy with SBAS

• Kensington security slot

• 3.75G GSM Data Connectivity option

• 12-month manufacturer warranty

Yuma 2 Windows Tablet PC

Juno T41

Download and save the datasheet here: http://www.mobilegisservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/T41-Juno.pdf

Download and save the datasheet here:http://www.mobilegisservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/trimble_yuma_2_spec.pdf

MGISS is offering Digiterra bundled with all Juno T41 and Yuma 2 configurations. Want to see just how rugged the Juno T41 and Yuma 2 really are?

Check out our video here:http://youtu.be/MmWHoat0woEWe also have developed tailored solutions for Utility, Environment and

Infrastructure applications based on current regulatory and compliance legislation. More coming soon on this but please contact us for further details.

This innovative hands-free configuration with the Trimble Yuma 2 is ideal for OHL teams, Arborists and field inspectors.

New from Spectra Precision:

MobileMapper 20Spectra Precision have introduced the MobileMapper® 20 GIS handheld. In the same form factor as the current MobileMapper 10 handheld, MobileMapper 20 offers enhanced capabilities:

The Spectra Precision SP80 is a next generation GNSS receiver that combines decades of GNSS RTK technology with revolutionary new GNSS processing.

SP80 Network Rover

Check out the SP80 video on the MGISS YouTube page – MGISS is your local dealer. http://youtu.be/xLoubNMkk0M

If you’d like to find out more about any of these devices then just drop us an email or give us a call on 0151 329 0820 and we’d be happy to answer any questions.

Finally for this month, MGISS will be attending the Geo Business 2014 next week 28-29 May 2014 at the Business Design Centre in London.Come and say hello at the Spectra Precision stand number C2.We hope to see you there!

Look out for us at the imminent Liverpool Festival of Business where we’re running a series of open days. We’re also welcoming a delegation from our partner Digiterra. They will be arriving in Liverpool from Budapest in Hungary to join us for the conference at the end of June.

EVENTS COMING UP...

• 1-2m accuracy• Super-bright VGA colour

touch screen display • 5 MP camera for higher

resolution images

• Doubled memory capacity • 3.5G cellular performanceThe MobileMapper 20 also comes with a standard 2-year warranty.

• Unique 6G GNSS-centric Technology

• SMS and Email Alerts

• Anti-Theft Protection

• Reliable Design for the Field Use