Compass Informatics - Geotechnologies, GIS, GPS, mapping, and information management expertise

Compass Informatics operate the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland, on behalf of the Heritage Council. The Centre is a national resource for the collation, management, and digital publication of records on habitats and species, while also making data available internationally via the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. More..

The Compass INSPIRE Compliance Portfolio and associated Compass INSPIRE ISO Toolkit, provides clear and effective solutions to INSPIRE compliance. It also provides a dedicated information website. More..

Compass Informatics is a corporate member of the Assocation for Geographic Information, UK, and the Irish Association for Geographic Information.

Welcome to Compass Informatics

Compass Informatics provides expert services and solutions in three interlinked areas - Information Management; GeoSpatial Technologies (GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing); Planning & Environmental Services. More..

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Training: INSPIRE Seminar...Clear Steps Towards Compliance - 17th Feb, Dublin

Posted on: 01 February 2010

Based on feedback from those facing INSPIRE-related tasks in 2010 and beyond, we have designed a seminar that will set out in a straightforward manner the steps required to achieve compliance for the 2010 and 2011 deadlines. We will present a series of open source based technology solutions also.

Standards/SDI: Compass to Sponsor and Present at International CEN/TC 287 Workshop

Posted on: 01 February 2010

Compass Informatics will co-sponsor the CEN/TC 287 interoperability workshop to be held on March 1st in Paris. This will be a particularly important meeting as it will bring the key organisations of CEN, ISO, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), and JRC/INSPIRE together with a view towards agreement. Gearóid Ó Riain, managing director of Compass Informatics, will present at the workshop which will also be attended by other policy and technical Compass staff.

Policy: Fee versus Free Debate

Posted on: 22 January 2010

For those who have followed the 'free or for a fee' debate on access to, and exploitation of, public sector geospatial data as collected by national mapping agencies - the report and consultation from the UK Communities & Local Government (CLG) may be of interest.

Projects: Environmental Protection Agency - Projects Delivered in 2009

Posted on: 22 January 2010

Under a services framework agreement, the Compass team have delivered a range of systems to the Irish Environmental Protection Agency and will continue to do so we hope in the coming year.

International Year of Biodiversity & the Compass Contribution

Posted on: 22 January 2010

2010 is International Year of Biodiversity, as declared by the United Nations. Our contribution is via the many projects we undertake that relate to proper planning, land and environmental management. It is also via our operation of the National Biodiversity Data Centre for Ireland.

Product notice: Compass INSPIRE Toolkit & Compliance Portfolio

Posted on: 20 January 2010

The Compass INSPIRE ISO Toolkit is a suite of technology solutions supported by advisory, support and training services to allow organisations readily meet their requirements under the Directive.

Projects: Green Infrastructure Project Highlights Opportunities

Posted on: 11 January 2010

Comhar Sustainable Development Council have appointed Compass to undertake a baseline study of Green Infrastructure for Ireland. The study involves a review of current policies and legislation and the preparation of framework national GI maps and illustrative case studies in urban, rural and peri-urban areas.