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The size of geospatial data is significant. Imagery and point cloud data have gone from megabytes of storage to terabytes of storage, which has required a way to store, transmit, and visualize these large files without compromising quality or performance. This created the need for MrSID® (Multiresolution Seamless Image Database) ; a new compression and streaming technology developed by LizardTech . In this behind-the-scenes look, we'll see how MrSID was created, what techni

Install the Express Cartridge Manager (ECM) Ensure the Express Cartridge Manager(ECM) is installed on the machine that will host the license and Express License Manager is installed. Complete the installation and verify that the installation completes successfully. You can download the ECM from  https://www.lizardtech.com/download (OPTIONAL)Start ECM Service Open the Services manager (Windows)  and confirm that the Express Cartridge Manager Server service is running.  By defa

With the increasing amount of geospatial data being created, GIS professionals are beginning to realize that managing, storing, and delivering terabytes of imagery is now a mission-critical task rather than an optional task as before. Sources of high-resolution satellite and aerial photography as well as large LiDAR datasets across the United States require new ways to work with these datasets to ensure they can be efficiently processed without degradation of performance or

If you're installing GeoExpress in a licensed environment, it is important to get a valid lock code from the GeoExpress License Server. The lock code uniquely identifies your license server and permits LizardTech to create a permanent license file that will activate GeoExpress on your network. This guide provides a step-by-step guide to obtaining a lock code on Windows, describes the most common hiccups that can occur while activating the license, and gives some best practi

With the increase in volume of geospatial data , organizations must find new methods to effectively store, manage and distribute large amounts of data. High-resolution satellite imagery , aerial photography , LiDAR point clouds (3D representations of the Earth's surface), and raster maps all play important parts in modern GIS workflows. However, these types of data can quickly surpass the capabilities of conventional infrastructure. As a result, the emergence of cloud computi

Smart cities utilize copious amounts of data. It doesn't matter whether you need information on transportation planning, public safety, utilities, environmental monitoring, or urban development. The backbone of a city is comprised of geospatial data . Not only do smart cities rely on geospatial data for their growth and future expansion, but as Smart Cities become more technologically advanced, the volume, resolution, and complexity of the geospatial images City Hall uses ar

LizardTech , a GeoWGS84 company, is proud to be moving forward by launching our new and refreshed look. As we look to the future, we have updated our logo and brand, refocused our efforts to create innovative products that help customers meet their technical needs better, and reinforced our continued commitment to providing exceptional technical services and solutions. Even though our look has changed, the values and commitment behind the LizardTech brand remain constant. A

Utkal Sharma has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LizardTech , a GeoWGS84 company. This is a crucial step for the company as it continues to grow as a leader in all aspects of geospatial data solutions, image compression technology, and advanced imaging software. LizardTech's leadership transition demonstrates its ongoing dedication to developing new solutions that drive innovation and expand scalability, while delivering high-performance products and serv

LizardTech , now a GeoWGS84 company, is a leader in technology for managing and compressing geospatial data . On September 20, 2017, LizardTech announced that it had been granted a U.S. Patent for its LiDAR Point Cloud Compression Technology, which represents a tremendous step forward in the way that large LiDAR data sets are stored, transmitted, and processed. This patent recognizes LizardTech’s proprietary method of losslessly compressing LiDAR Point Clouds, which allows

GeoViewer Pro is the most advanced geospatial data viewer available today from LizardTech , and for the first time, it will be offered free of charge! LizardTech is owned by the GeoWGS84 Corporation, and this decision reflects their desire to expand high-quality geospatial tools to all professionals, educators, and companies internationally. This offering of GeoViewer Pro FREE will allow anyone in the global geospatial community to have access to a powerful and simple so

Commercial drone usage is increasing across several industries (e.g., surveying, mapping, construction , and agriculture ). The amount of high-quality images captured is rapidly increasing; consequently, managing, storing, and distributing these images has become an overwhelming technical obstacle for many drone operators. LizardTech's MrSID image compression technology currently provides a reliable enterprise-level method to manage large quantities of drone images, while al

A daily challenge faced by all GIS users is managing large raster geospatial datasets. High-resolution aerial photographs , Satellite Imaging , scanned maps, and Elevation Models can generate tens of terabytes of data quickly, straining storage budgets, network bandwidth, and application performance. This provides GIS users with no alternative but to utilize compression technology; thus, Compression Technology evolved to become a strategic decision. LizardTech has been dev

The management of vast volumes of LiDAR data and very high resolution (VHR) aerial imagery is rapidly becoming a challenge for professionals in the Geospatial Community. The capabilities of sensors continue to grow, and therefore, Organizations are being confronted with the need to develop more cost-effective ways to store, manage, and distribute disparate data in an accurate manner while not negatively impacting data performance. GeoExpress® by LizardTech  is a trusted solu

Satellite imagery files are growing larger every year, driven by higher spatial resolution, more spectral bands, and frequent revisit rates. Efficient image compression is crucial for organizations that require storing, distributing, and analyzing large volumes of geospatial data . GeoExpress®, developed by LizardTech , is a powerful solution for compressing satellite imagery while preserving data quality and performance. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to compress sa

Due to the current surge in demand for high-resolution imagery for use in maps created from aerial surveys by drones and satellites, as well as scientific imaging systems, the resulting amount of data being produced is larger than at any time in history. The file types typically used for this type of image data, including TIFF and RAW, have dramatically increased in size, creating serious obstacles to the storage, transfer, and analysis of these large files, often resulting i

In the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , free GIS viewers play a critical role for professionals, students, and organizations that need to visualize, analyze, and share spatial data without the cost or complexity of full-scale GIS platforms. Among the many options available, GeoViewer  stands out as a powerful, user-friendly, and reliable solution. GeoViewer What is Free GIS Viewer Free GIS Viewers are applications with minimal overhead, and are used to Open spa

To make informed decisions about Defense, Government, Mapping, and Commercial industries, high-resolution GeoSpatial Imagery is needed. However, these high-resolution raster data files are often large and can be difficult to store because of their size, bandwidth, and performance limitations. GeoExpress ® by LizardTech has been developed specifically to provide a solution to this challenge by providing excellent, standard image compression while maintaining the quality of th

LizardTech Express Server  is a specialized server software developed by LizardTech  (a GeoWGS84 company) for efficiently distributing large, high-resolution geospatial imagery and raster datasets over networks. It’s widely used in GIS, remote sensing, and mapping workflows to serve satellite, aerial, and other large raster images to clients quickly and with minimal storage and bandwidth overhead. Express Server What Is Express Server? Express Server is an image delivery ser

MrSID is a specialized compression format designed for high-resolution imagery and visual data, widely adopted across the geospatial and GIS industries. Despite its name, MrSID is not a person; it is an acronym for Multi-Resolution Seamless Image Database, reflecting its ability to efficiently store and deliver massive raster images at multiple resolutions. The original prototype of MrSID compression technology was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1992. Buildi

To remain competitive in the fast-paced world of spatial data, geospatial workflow systems must have robust technologies for compressing and manipulating the massive raster datasets that are being created today. GeoExpress was developed by LizardTech and is now owned by GeoWGS84 Corp. , recognized as one of the most powerful geospatial compression and manipulation applications available for users of very high-resolution imagery, such as MrSID and JPEG 2000 formats, among o