Trimble to Provide Geospatial Software and Online Training for Post-Graduate Distance Learning Programs with UNIGIS International

Supporting Continuing Education in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Trimble and the UNIGIS International Association announced today that Trimble will provide UNIGIS post-graduate distance learning students in Geoinformatics enrolled at any of the UNIGIS partner universities access to Trimble® geospatial software products and online training. Students can also take part in Trimble's User Community to access training materials and participate in forums and discussions.

"We are pleased to provide geospatial software and online training programs to students in UNIGIS programs," said Alain Samaha, business area director of GIS and Software for Trimble's Geospatial Division. "Working with UNIGIS, we can further support the industry by providing technology tools that enable students to be prepared for their careers."

Trimble will provide UNIGIS distance learning students worldwide with access to eCognition®, Inpho®, UASMaster, GPS Pathfinder® Office, SketchUp Pro and other software technologies for their study assignments and thesis development.

"UNIGIS is addressing the geospatial industry's critical bottleneck of capacity building. This needs the sustained support of leading-edge companies like Trimble. Working together we can enhance the educational experience for students to promote future innovation and advancement of the geospatial industry," said Prof. Dr. Josef Strobl at University of Salzburg and Chair of UNIGIS International.