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UK local transport minister, Norman Baker has announced he will host the governments first 'satnav summit' early in March to thrash out solutions to end the misery caused when lorry and car drivers follow out of date directions from their satnavs.

Software firm Bentley Systems is buying point cloud specialist Pointools.

GPS specialist Trimble continues to develop its SITECH Technology Dealer network with new operations in Nigeria, Tanzania and the Ukraine.

GPS specialist Trimble continues to develop its SITECH Technology Dealer network with new operations in Nigeria, Tanzania and the Ukraine.

Leica Geosystems says that its TS30 package is a new high precision Total Station that meets highest standards in all surveying applications. Distances can now be measured with Leica Geosystems' proven PinPoint EDM Technology with an unprecedented precision of 0.6mm + 1ppm on prisms. On natural surfaces a high accuracy of 2mm + 2ppm up to 1,000m can be achieved.

Hemisphere GPS says that its new Earthworks excavator grade control system suits use with small to medium-sized contractors.