* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass says uDig is a good open source GIS package * Help Desk columnist Ron Nutter discusses using server virtualization to reduce the costs of running a test network * ...

OpenGeo released a major upgrade to its open source geospatial software suite — OpenGeo Suite 3.0 — bringing enhancements that aim to narrow the feature gap with established proprietary GIS solutions.

In this special guest feature, Anthony Calamito, Chief Geospatial Officer at Boundless, an open GIS provider, discusses hybrid architectures (proprietary + open source software) for geographic ...

We need to build a set of maps that show overlays of several geographic information systems’ (GIS) data sets. Have you seen any good open source GIS packages that we can start with before investing in ...

I’ve received some great reader response from readers regarding my articles on open source GIS and mobile devices. I’ve included them in this week’s column along with my comments. As you can read ...

Open-source GIS software continues to evolve rapidly, offering powerful alternatives to proprietary platforms. In 2025, several tools stand out for their flexibility, community support, and modern ...

In our wider community we are all familiar with the idea of open source software. Many of us run it as our everyday tools, a lot of us release our work under an open source licence, and we have a ...

Area-wide insect pest control programmes rely on updated geospatial data for efficiently conducting and evaluating baseline data surveys and progress monitoring. Soft- and hardware available as ...

Open-source solutions power modern enterprises, underlying everything from website builds to ready-made and custom applications. Small and large companies alike leverage open-source office suites, and ...