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Colortrac, a U.K based
pioneer and innovator of cost-effective
color and monochrome wide format
scanners has officially granted the
franchise for her SmartLF range of large
format scanners in the West Africa
region to Support Systems Limited,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Colortrac SmartLF large format scanners
are ideal for all wide format scanning,
archiving, copying and printing jobs
across the range of large format
scanning applications for sheet-feed
paper documents and flat, mounted
originals up to 0.8 (20mm) thickness.
Colortrac SmartLF large format scanners
come in Cx40, Gx25, Gx42 and GxT range.
See Colortrac products or contact us
today for more information on how to get
even smarter copies of your work!
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Supports Systems Limited was awarded the
contract for the training of INEC
personnel on Advanced GIS analysis. This
is
preparatory to the use of GIS in
enhancing the operations of INEC for
2011 elections.
The Training was declared open by the
Director of ICT, Engr. E. T Akim who
told the participants to brace up for
the
challenges ahead in geographical
information systems.
For more information on training, please
contact Support
Systems Limited today.
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Support Systems Limited
has successfully completed the
consultancy service in a World Bank
assisted project for the National Bureau
of Statistics under the Presidency. SSL
by this project has succeeded in
institutionalizing GIS and GPS
technology at the NBS. The Project
entailed a complete review of the
methods of data capture, processing and
analysis; identifying associated
problems with GIS implementation and
training.
The main task involved: An assessment of
the data and operation process of the
National Bureau of Statistics; a
detailed examination of the sources and
characteristics of data in Nigeria; and
a demonstration of GIS capability in
improving data collection, storage and
analysis procedures.
Global Positioning System (GPS) and
Geographic Information System
Infrastructure such as licenses of
Arcview 9.2 and Geostatisical Analyst
extensions as well as GPS units were
also provided for the bureau.
To ensure adequate human capacity, SSL
also trained NBS staff on the use of GPS
& GIS systems. The following key
services were covered by the NBS GIS and
GPS implementation project:
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Digital Mapping of
Nigeria showing Local Governments
and Enumeration areas using ArcView 9.2
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System Architecture
for Statistical Analysis
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Database Design
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Data Population
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GPS System
Customization
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System Deployment
and Testing
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Technical Back up
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Colortrac, the leading
innovator in large format scanners and
scanning software, is the first wide
format scanner manufacturer to receive
BERTL, (Business Equipment Research &
Test Laboratories) 4 ½-Star Outstanding
ratings for both its CCD and CIS
technology SmartLF graphics and
technical document large format
scanners.
Colortrac's BERTL certificate confirms
that both the SmartLF Gx+ 42 and SmartLF
Ci 40 products have been tested and
certified by BERTL as providing
exceptional performance and features
which offer a lasting return on
investment. BERTL highly rated these
award-winning SmartLF scanners' for
Build Quality, Ease of Use, Scanning
Accuracy, Performance and Price.
Peter de Winter-Brown, Colortrac's Sales
and Marketing Director, said "We are
delighted that an independent and well
respected product evaluation expert like
BERTL has
awarded our newest large format scanners
a 4 ½ Star OUTSTANDING rating. Colortrac
will celebrate the 20th anniversary of
its incorporation later this month and
this award confirms we are on the right
track, endorsing our efforts to bring
great products to market at the right
price".
The Colortrac
SmartLF Gx+ 42 wide format scanners
The award-winning SmartLF Gx+ 42 (T42
Thick Media option) is a high
performance CCD-based color scanner
designed for the reprographics, graphic
arts, photographic, corporate graphics,
GIS and the top-end AEC markets. The
forerunner to the enhanced current
SmartLF Gx+ series, the SmartLF Gx 42,
is the recipient of Wide-Format Imaging
Reader's Choice Top Products Award 2009.
The SmartLF Gx+ 42 is the first CCD-based
wide format scanner with true 1200dpi
optical resolution, "the highest in its
class.". According to BERTL, its
"combination of high resolution and CCD
imaging technology creates a flexible,
multi-purpose scanning system capable of
capturing both very fine line and image
details while reproducing color graphics
in vivid, high fidelity colors".
BERTL conclude, "Colortrac's 6th
generation SmartLF Gx+ 42 range now
defines a new industry benchmark. Its
combination of instant-on, long-life 2D
LED illumination, full 1200dpi optical
CCD resolution, power-saving ENERGY STAR
compliance and fast scan speeds is
unavailable in any other product.
Contributing to its overall value is the
SmartLFs "scan once" software that works
in real-time without a need to rescan,
saving businesses time and money by
making users more productive. All of
these features make the
attractively-priced SmartLF Gx+ T42
scanner the best-of-breed in CCD-based
scanning."
The Colortrac
SmartLF Ci 40
The SmartLF Ci 40 wide format scanner is
an affordable, CIS-based 40 inch large
format technical document scanner which
has a unique
front-feed, front exit paper path. It is
an ENERGY STAR qualified
scanner offering high quality imaging
performance, Ethernet 1000
connectivity and instant-on LED long
life illumination for low cost of
operation and maintenance.
The unique document feed system of the
SmartLF Ci 40 offers fast and reliable
technical document scanning at 600dpi
optical resolution and can be operated
in confined workspaces where other large
scanners cannot be placed. The SmartLF
Ci 40 wide format scanner's CIS imaging
technology gives it extremely sharp,
finely resolved and geometrically
accurate images which are especially
suited to scanning technical documents.
BERTL says the SmartLF Ci 40 is "the
most accurate large format scanner in
the SmartLF range."
SmartLF Ci 40 features
which BERTL admired also are:
· Ease of Use - "excellent ease of use -
ideally suited for AEC, CAD,
and GIS technical documents"
· Unique Paper Path - "make the SmartLF
Ci 40 an attractive buy as it can be
placed against a wall and saves on
office space"
· ScanWorks Software - "works in
real-time without a need to rescan,
saving businesses time and money, by
making users more productive"
· Performance - "superior overall
performance in testing, excellent ease
of use, and produces high-quality
images"
· Price - "remarkably good value for
your money. Its combination of
software, pricing, and fast black and
white and color scanning speed,makes it
an excellent choice"
BERTL tested the Colortrac SmartLF Gx+
T42e and SmartLF Ci 40e (enhanced color)
models, the top of their respective
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Supports Systems Limited,
as Environmental Systems Research
Institute (ESRI) reseller in Nigeria has
been mandated by ESRI and SAMBUS, the
West African distributor of ESRI
products, to donate the ArcGIS Server
and 4 concurrent ArcView licenses to the
Department of Petroleum Resources,
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The donation is a part of
the ongoing efforts of ESRI to increase
awareness on the effectiveness of
Geographical Information Systems
solution and the ArcGIS software in
Sub-Saharan Africa. |
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The 13th Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Biennial International Conference on the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria, organised by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and some Operators in the oil and gas industry was held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja between November 3 – 5, 2008.
The Conference, with theme: “Promoting HSE Best Practices in a Challenging Environment”, is the largest gathering of HSE professionals in Nigeria and this year’s edition was attended by all the major operators in the oil and gas industry.
Support Systems Limited used the conference as a launch pad for her unique integrated HSE MS software, OMNISAFE. To grace the occasion was Mr. Shane Butt, Vice-president, Research and Development, Omniware Pty Ltd, Australia, the producers of OMNISAFE HSE software and OMNICOM Contract and Procurement Management software. Shane along with Support Systems HSE Advisor, Muyiwa Ogunbamowo, also presented a paper titled “Compliance Made Easy with Omnisafe HSE Software”.
Support Systems exhibition stand at the conference was a beehive of activities as many who attended the conference sought to know how Omnisafe can assist their organisation improve their HSE performance. Demonstration sessions were held to showcase the capabilities and functionalities of Omnisafe in the management of HSE.
Shane met with key officers of DPR, the JVC, the academia and the press. Support Systems plans to extend the demonstration of Omnisafe to clients’ facilities in 2009. Companies are welcome to indicate their interest to participate.
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Support Systems Ltd attended the 7th African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment ( AARSE) conference held in Accra, Ghana from the 24th to 30th October 2008. The AARSE conference is the biggest gathering of Remote Sensing experts and GIS users in Africa.
It was hosted by the Centre for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS) Accra, Ghana with the theme “Application of Earth Observation and Geoinformation for Governance in Africa”.
Mr Foster Mensah, the Executive Director of CERSGIS was the conference Chairman.
The theme of the conference is of universal importance, and particularly relevant to Africa where the wide application of Geoinformation technologies in various fields has its potential to improve the quality of life of all residing on this continent.
The conference was declared open by the Vice President of Ghana.
The conference was enlightening, worthwhile and a success as a result of the excellent programme of plenary speakers, technical sessions, exhibition and social programmes put in place.
Support Systems Ltd Exhibited in the AARSE Conference as the ArcGIS Reseller in Nigeria and West Africa Distributor for Colotrac Large Format brand of Scanners.
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As
part of her commitment to raising the
awareness of professionals and
developing human capacity in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) solutions,
Support Systems Limited successfully
organised and trained some professionals
on the ESRI ArcGIS 9.x software. The
ArcGIS 1 & II Training, conducted at the
Support Systems ad-hoc Training Centre
in Lagos, offered instructor-led courses
that explain Geographical information
Systems (GIS) concepts, explore GIS
applications, and teach people to use
ESRI GIS software and related
technologies .
Adjudged by participants
as an enriching session, the ArcGIS
training covered topics such as:
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ArcGis overview,
data models and ArcGIS software |
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Spatial data
concepts, Spatial coordinate systems
and map projections |
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Query data and
map displays |
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Spatial analysis
and data management |
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Geocoding |
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Data automation;
Data sources; Digitizing; Data
conversion |
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Project
Management |
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Geoprocessing,
etc |
 Award
of Certificate
The first sets of
participants were from Fast Associates
Ltd, Yenagoa, Beyelsa state and the
Local Empowerment & Environmental
Management Project (LEEMP), Abuja.
For more on GIS Training,
visit
here or
contact us
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