The network
The value chain of geographical information technologies covers the creation, processing and use of data related to conditions and events beneath, on or above the surface of the earth. Prominent representatives of the geographical IT branch in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital area have been united since 2005 in the GEOkomm networks knowledge network. Renowned research institutes and small and medium-sized enterprises, developing their knowledge and their innovative potential within the network, are determined to act in international markets with new products, services and their know-how.
Main activities
The network is focusing its international activities on the following core areas.
Geotainment - Value added geodata
Geotainment focuses on entertainment and e-learning applications that employ geodata for visualisation and / or functionality. In particular, our members are working on the processing and use of 3D geodata.
Remote sensing - Acquisition and analysis of thematic geodata
Themes here are the acquisition of geoinformation from satellite data and aerial photography, thematic data analysis, planning, web-based presentation and maps. A current focus of research is the processing of high-resolution satellite data.
Galileo™ - New ideas and services for GNSS
The European satellite navigation system Galileo™ will foster the development of new applications and business models in geoinformatics. We want to be a part of it.
Spatial Data Infrastructures - Solutions, know-how, development and management
Spatial data infrastructures and European directives concerning the re-use of public sector information will change the access to spatial data. We provide experience and know-how for the integration of spatial data in business processes.
Highlights
Germany's capital region is particularly capable in the field of
geoinformation due to its large and renowned research sector. In no
other part of Germany are so many specialised faculties, research
institutes and small and medium-sized enterprises concentrated in one
place, working dynamically in this field of technology and contributing
to technological advances. The resulting relationships, characterised by
close cooperation between industry and research, and the large number
of professionals create a unique environment for innovative excellence.
The network makes it possible to strengthen already existent core
competencies, reduce costs through division of labour and put new
business models and innovative solutions into effect.
GEOkomm networks targets international markets, taking advantage of
its already existent contacts and cooperation relationships with
countries such as Russia, India, China and the United Arab Emirates as
well as European networks.
In light of the technological advances, the internationalisation and
the specialisation taking place in this sector, the need for up-to-date
mediation of operational knowledge and skills has grown significantly
and will go on growing in the future. GEOkomm recognised this trend very
early on and has created the GEOkomm academy in response to it.
