GPS systems have been making headlines lately as law enforcement personnel make use of them to track and apprehend suspected criminals. While results are positive, this practice has also put a spotlight on the ongoing issue of electronic location data and privacy rights.

While decreases in spending by school districts usually results in less effective and less efficient school services for students, a county school system in Georgia has saved money and improved services for everyone by installing GPS technology on 156 of their school buses. Under budget The school system’s transportation department was over budget in December of […]

College football players are using some new equipment to improve their practice sessions. Are you thinking high-tech shoes or lightweight padding? Some forward-thinking coaches are using GPS devices inserted into shoulder pads to gather valuable data about each player’s performance. The method has been used for years by soccer and rugby teams in Australia and […]

As technology evolves to improve our everyday lives, it also has a significant impact on our economy. The term “Silicon Valley” that once referred to a specific geographical area has expanded to encompass the broad spectrum of the high-tech sector. Thanks to the popularity of GPS tracking and other devices, geologic information systems (GIS) is the latest red-hot career field at universities.

The ability of smartphones to track your location may seem like cutting-edge technology. You might be surprised to learn that this function actually relies on methods dating back to the 1970’s. Scientists are currently on a mission to bring location technology into the 21st century. Here’s a look at where we are now and where we’re […]