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DMV GIS Day 2025: Midpoint Meetup showcased innovative geospatial technologies, fostering collaboration among professionals to address regional challenges and advance GIS innovation in the DMV area.
NLT and Nearmap collaborate to deliver rapid aerial imagery and AI-powered property intelligence for FEMA disaster response, powered by NLT's IMPACT platform.
Explore the newly launched DMV GIS website, a pivotal resource for geospatial data, events, and professional networking in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Discover how to build resilient offline mobile apps for disaster response, ensuring critical operations continue even when connectivity fails. Learn from New Light Technologies' expertise.
Celebrating 25 years of New Light Technologies, reflecting on our journey, achievements, and the community that made it possible. Join us as we look forward to the future.
Discover how New Light Technologies has mastered the art of operationalizing massive data for 25 years, supporting mission-critical objectives from the Census Bureau to the World Bank.
Explore how New Light Technologies (NLT) is making a significant impact as a Platinum Sponsor at the 2025 Maryland GIS Conference (TUgis 2025) and our ongoing commitment to the geospatial community.
Join us at FedGeoDay 2026 to explore geospatial data stewardship, featuring expert insights, networking, and innovative solutions for federal agencies. Learn more at www.fedgeo.us.
NLT launches DIRE-IMPACT, a platform leveraging AI and geospatial data to predict and prevent disease outbreaks, in collaboration with UC San Diego, UNICEF, and Wellcome Trust.
NLT recaps FedGeoDay 2026—how federal geospatial programs like USACE U-SMART and Census LEHD are advancing data stewardship and AI readiness.
Discover how NLT transforms advanced data science into mission-critical systems, bridging research and real-world operations for disaster response, climate resilience, and urban planning.
NLT proudly sponsors InSPIRE 2025, reflecting on 20 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and advancing geospatial technology for disaster preparedness and resilience.
Join NLT at the 2025 NM APCO GIS Conference to explore innovations in public safety and geospatial technology with top industry leaders.
Join us at FedGeoDay 2025 in Washington, D.C. to explore geospatial solutions for resilience. Network, learn, and innovate with industry leaders. Register now!
Join the DMV GIS Day 2025: Midpoint Meetup to explore cutting-edge GIS innovations. Attend this free virtual event on April 30, 2025, and connect with geospatial professionals.
Dive into New Light Technologies' strategic journey into the lighting industry, exploring its phased approach and the potential implications for its existing services.
NLT showcased innovative geospatial solutions and strengthened partnerships at the 2025 NC GIS Conference in Winston-Salem.
Recap of Earthquake Summit 2025: Key insights on preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for seismic resilience in the Midwest. Learn about innovative tools and actionable takeaways.
Engage with the NLT team and Spatial Focus at GIS at the NC GIS 2025 Conference!
Recap of NLT's 2025 Annual Conference highlighting collaboration, innovation, and customer success with keynote insights on GIS in disaster management from Esri's Disaster Response Program.
NLT showcased our latest geospatial solutions and deepened collaborations at the 2025 Esri Federal User Conference.
Connect with us at the Esri Federal User Conference! Don't forget to stop by our booth during the exhibition to explore how we can work with your organization!
Explore how NLT's cutting-edge NLT IMPACT platform revolutionized disaster management at GeoWeek 2025, alongside key insights and contributions from industry leaders.
Uncover how New Light Technologies is revolutionizing disaster management with their NLT IMPACT platform at Geo Week 2025.
Join industry leaders at the Geospatial Risk Summit to explore cutting-edge geospatial data solutions for effective risk management across diverse sectors.
New Light Technologies' groundbreaking study reveals how urban features impact children's mental health and cognition through remote sensing and data science, published in Nature Mental Health.
The Census Bureau releases the final 2020 Census data, offering detailed insights on household and demographic characteristics beneficial for researchers, policymakers, businesses, and community organizations.
University of Maryland alumni at New Light Technologies are driving innovation in geospatial tech, highlighting the real-world impact of their academic training.
Reflect on the success of DMV GIS Day 2024, highlighting geospatial innovation, inspiring speakers, and future initiatives in the DMV region. Stay connected for upcoming events and resources.
Join us on DMV GIS Day 2024 to celebrate geospatial excellence with keynotes, panel discussions, and a special proclamation from the Mayor of Washington, D.C. Discover the future of GIS technology!
Honoring Veterans Day at New Light Technologies, we celebrate the invaluable skills and dedication veterans bring to our team and communities.
NLT elevates its sponsorship to Advocate Sponsor for SOME's Trot for Hunger, reflecting over a decade of support and commitment to community service in Washington, DC.
NLT showcases innovative geospatial solutions for disaster management at the 2024 InSPIRE Summit, emphasizing data-driven strategies and equitable practices in emergency response.
Join the inaugural DMV GIS Day 2024 virtually on November 20th to celebrate geospatial innovation with expert speakers, panels, and networking opportunities. Registration is free for all!
Innovative disaster management solutions by NLT enhance preparedness and response across sectors, leveraging predictive analytics, geospatial data, and AI to protect communities and mitigate risks.
Explore the exciting opportunities and professional insights at GIS-Pro 2024, where the NLT team will showcase their expertise.
Explore how New Light Technologies is driving innovation and collaboration at the InSPIRE 2024 conference as a platinum sponsor.
Explore how New Light Technologies is leading the way in geospatial technology innovation through key insights and advancements presented at FOSS4G North America and GeoResolution 2024.
Learn the importance of preparedness this National Preparedness Month as we reflect on the lessons of 9/11 and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Learn about NLT's groundbreaking partnership with TGI, showcased at GeoResolution 2024. Explore the future of geospatial technology.
NLT Team to present at FOSS4G-NA 2024 in St. Louis, showcasing the integration of open-source and proprietary geospatial technologies!
Discover the highlights of NLT Team's successful participation in the Esri User Conference 2024 in San Diego.
Discover how LiDAR technology is revolutionizing urban tree management in Washington, D.C.
Explore the cutting-edge world of New Light Technologies (NLT) where innovation meets impactful content creation across various fields.
Join us at JSM 2024 for a gathering of statistical minds! Discover how NLT supports statistical modeling and data initiatives across various sectors.
NLT joins as the Ecosystem Sponsor for TUgis Maryland GIS Conference, showcasing commitment to the GIS community through innovation and expertise.
Learn about the ORNL Conference in photogrammetry and remote sensing!
Discover how NLT's data science team and co-authors developed an Approximate Monte Carlo simulation method to estimate uncertainty for the 2020 Census data.
Explore how NLT's participation at the Baltimore Sustainability Open House is catalyzing change and fostering a sustainable future for the city.
Join us at Pennsylvania State University for a series of discussions on enterprise data and economic forecasting, featuring insights from NLT's economics team.
NLT secured a new contract vehicle on the DC Supply Schedule, enabling us to provide a wide range of Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services.
Join industry leaders for insights and innovations in geospatial technologies at ASPRS Mid-South 2024.
Celebrate National Small Business Week with the U.S. Small Business Administration!
Join New Light Technologies at FedGeoDay 2024 for a showcase of open geospatial ecosystems in federal operations!
Explore NLT IMPACT, a game-changing solution designed to revolutionize disaster management.
Exciting news about the launch of DC Compass, an AI-powered geospatial portal in partnership with Esri.
New Light Technologies is honored to receive the Esri Cornerstone Partner Award. Learn more about this achievement and other news in the geospatial industry.
Explore insights on urban homogenization and heat islands from a collaborative study, shaping cooler cities.
Join New Light Technologies (NLT) at the 2024 Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington, D.C.
Discover the transformative influence of automation in manufacturing as well as the research findings and implications for the future of the industry.
Learn useful tips & tricks for working as a GIS professional from what happened at GIS-Pro 2023 and why it is important to have mentors in the GIS field.
Dive deep into a reflective narrative capturing New Light Technologies' triumphant journey of 23 years.
Explore advanced cybersecurity measures crucial for large organizations in today's digital landscape.
Discover key strategies for preparedness for natural disasters to cybersecurity threats during National Preparedness Month.
Learn how cloud architecture impacts modern businesses and find the right fit for your organization with NLT's expert insights.
Join NLT at the GEO S.W.R.M. Symposium 2023 in St. Louis, MO. Dive into geospatial AI, satellite imagery, and severe weather resilience with industry leaders.
Hear the highlights of Esri UC 2023, from collaborations to big data solutions and showcasing disaster risk products like NLT IMPACT and BEAD.
REDICOP / NLT & MIT Lincoln Laboratory collaborate for optimizing the use of remote sensing technologies for emergency management.
Ursa Space and NLT have partnered in an R&D collaboration to improve disaster management using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.
Explore how data science and geospatial data are utilized to understand the consequences of armed conflicts, focusing on Yemen's economic impacts.
Discover the power of Kubernetes and how it revolutionizes cloud infrastructure.
NLT showcases real-time analytics & cloud-based decision support at WDCEP & Planet Explorer Annual Meeting!
NLT and ICEYE partner to provide real-time insights on major flood events across the U.S. for FEMA.
Explore the use of geospatial big data in fragile contexts, presented in a recent webinar by The World Bank and NLT's data science team.
Explore the intersection of satellite data and public health, from disease mapping to disaster response.
As we close the year, we are filled with gratitude for our team members, customers, and partners. Happy New Year!
NLT's Chief Scientist is a contributing author of the new online version of the book "Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine."
ICEYE's satellite data revolutionizes FEMA's flood response, providing crucial insights for immediate action during natural disasters.
An NLT Senior Geospatial Consultant joins URISA's Vanguard Cabinet to support the development and innovation of young geospatial professionals.
Wellcome Trust awards GPS a 5-year award. GPS, NLT, and UNICEF will collaborate to develop a Dynamic Infectious Disease Risk Platform.
NLT's first annual conference reunited the team in Washington, D.C. after two years, showcasing collaborative projects and more.
NLT and 3ie lead a workshop on using geospatial data for impact evaluation through remote sensing technology.
Discover the profound impact of Nighttime Light Emission on urban life and well-being.
NLT's Chief Scientist was recognized by WashingtonExec as one of the Top 10 Climate Change Execs to Watch in 2022.
New Light Technologies (NLT) and Planet collaborate to provide FEMA with satellite imagery for enhanced disaster response.
An opportunity for researchers to submit a novel study to the Special Issue in the Remote Sensing MDPI journal.
NLT's Chief Scientist and colleagues completed peer-review on research published in Nature Human Behaviour linking global urbanicity with brain and behaviour.
NLT presents on serverless architectures at FOSS4G Buenos Aires 2021.
NLT sponsors and presents its latest innovations at URISA GIS-Pro 2021, showcasing expertise in geospatial solutions and technology integration.
NLT was awarded a 5-year contract with FEMA's CDP to develop and integrate advanced web-based mapping and geospatial technologies.
NLT proudly sponsors the 2021 NAPSG Innovation Summit, showcasing its expertise in emergency management and disaster response projects.
NLT staff will present geospatial data interoperability solutions at the Esri Developer Summit, April 6–8.
Explore the World Bank's Light Every Night data, offering insights into human civilization via nighttime lights imagery for global trend analysis.
Geo4Dev integrates research, geospatial data, AI, and machine learning to tackle poverty, drive sustainable development, and address global challenges.
A call for submissions, as NLT's Chief Scientist serves as guest editor for two special issues of Remote Sensing journal.
NLT is partnering with NoBrainerData to develop innovative data-driven solutions in the field of predictive demography and population dynamics.
New Light Technologies and partners win a FEMA contract for disaster modeling and analytics for the Response Geospatial Office.
NLT is launching a weekly Lunch-and-Learn series called Tech Tuesdays — a weekly webinar starting at noon Eastern every week.
NLT and Econometrica partner with the U.S. Census Bureau for next-gen statistical data products and disclosure avoidance solutions.
NLT is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of URISA's GIS-Pro 2020 Conference, offering virtual engagement opportunities and insightful sessions.
NLT, funded by the World Bank, developed an open-source tool to predict the coverage of OSM building footprints.
Joining the virtual Esri User Conference, NLT reflects on its partnership with Esri and discusses diversity and inclusion in GIS.
How NLT partners with CEGA to train policymakers in impact evaluations for sustainable growth in Ghana, using geospatial data and more.
Learn about the latest in AICF and serverless computing for GIS-in-the-browser in NLT's webinar series update.
NLT and 4 Arrows Consulting team up to provide secure cloud hosting and development services for FEMA's OneResponder application.
Explore the transformative impact of cloud-native, serverless architectures on geospatial applications.
How remotely sensed observations are used to estimate the urban heat island effect at a local scale, focusing on a university campus in Saudi Arabia.
Explore how nighttime lights are revolutionizing our understanding of human activity on Earth, particularly during events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Images of Earth taken at night are revolutionizing our ability to measure and understand nearly every dimension of human activity.
A webinar by Fugue and NLT on how transitioning to a distributed team environment introduces new cloud security risks.
NLT partners with Flock Safety in the DC Metropolitan Area to enhance public-safety offerings with their Automated License Plate Recognition system.
Discover how NLT is showcasing innovative geospatial solutions at the 2020 Esri Federal Users' Conference.
Checking infrastructure-as-code for security and compliance before deployment with Open Policy Agent (OPA) is becoming a critical part of the DevSecOps toolkit.
Enterprise technology is developing at an explosive rate, and it can be really hard for businesses and organizations to keep up.
NLT and CEGA are teaming up to harness today's open-source geospatial sea change for poverty alleviation and global development.
NLT's Chief Scientist joins a special editorial team for Remote Sensing journal, focusing on measuring the SDGs in developing countries.
NLT's Chief Scientist travels to Lausanne, Switzerland, to present research at the Applied Machine Learning Days conference.
Discover NLT's Automated Infrastructure Compliance Framework (AICF) — an open-source toolkit for cloud protection.
Join NLT at the AMS Annual Meeting in Boston as it showcases its innovative Tornado Damage Assessment model.
NLT's Chief Scientist, a Geospatial Developer, and a World Bank Data Scientist published a paper in Remote Sensing journal.
Discover how machine learning is used to identify gaps in OpenStreetMap coverage, specifically in Haiti.
NLT, in partnership with GA, hosts an event — Data for Disasters: Leveraging Data Science for Disaster Response & Management.
Project Ptolemy welcomes two new interns to the team, with exciting opportunities ahead.
Join NLT and Fugue for a webinar on the security threats posed by orphaned cloud resources, and learn to protect your cloud environments from data breaches.
The field of GIS seems to always be reinventing itself, and New Light Technologies is riding that wave of continual change and innovation.
Discover Project Ptolemy, NLT's innovative disaster management platform providing real-time data for responders and planners.
NLT sponsors FOSS4G in Bucharest, promoting open-source solutions for disaster management.
NLT and General Assembly successfully launched their first joint bootcamp of its kind on geospatial data.
NLT announces a strategic partnership with Fugue to deliver public-cloud configuration, drift detection, active drift enforcement, and more.
Learn how to analyze geospatial data with satellite imagery in a one-day bootcamp by NLT and General Assembly.
Learn how NLT is bringing satellite data to developing countries, revolutionizing decision-making with free and accessible remote sensing tools.
NLT celebrates 15 years as an Esri partner, showcasing successful collaborations in geospatial technology for disaster preparedness and response.
Learn about NLT's automated deployment patterns for the Esri ArcGIS Server Enterprise 10.7 platform.
Explore how NLT's vast experience in big data integration and development can help organizations harness the power of data, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
Discover how New Light Technologies expanded its GEOINT services at the GEOINT Symposium 2019 in San Antonio, TX.
Discover how the URISA GIS Leadership Academy shapes future leaders in GIS management and technology.
NLT staff participated in a Career Day for high school students at The Lab School in Washington, DC, showing off all the amazing things that GIS can do.
Discover how NLT models and maps disasters, providing crucial insights for emergency response.
Discover how AI and satellite imagery are revolutionizing city development and smart city management.
NLT expands its research team and capacity to provide cutting-edge scientific research support in geospatial & data science for various organizations.
NLT partners with Mapbox to offer a new managed service for Atlas.
NLT collaborates with General Assembly to train the next generation of data scientists for disaster response and management.
NLT is revolutionizing the GIS industry by pushing boundaries and developing sustainable systems.
Stay updated on NLT's presence at Esri FedUC.
Discover how satellite data innovations are revolutionizing development efforts by providing valuable insights.
Discover NLT's groundbreaking geospatial work at AGU's Fall Meeting!
NLT is in Boulder, CO, this week, proudly sponsoring and presenting at the National Geospatial Preparedness Summit.
NLT celebrates Giving Tuesday by supporting SOME.org and VETSports, showcasing charitable donations to help the homeless and combat veterans.
NLT celebrates GIS Day events nationwide, showcasing the impact of geospatial technologies in humanitarian efforts and disaster management.
NLT proudly sponsors the Geo4Dev Conference, focusing on global humanitarian response to migration.
NLT proudly sponsors the annual Turkey Trot charity event hosted by SOME, benefiting thousands facing poverty in DC.
Discover how General Assembly and NLT collaborated on cutting-edge disaster response technology development.
Sponsored by NLT, 14 professional mappers participated in a Mapathon on behalf of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team at the GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 conference.
Discover the economic impact of hurricanes through NLT's Summer Research Internship project.
NLT sponsored #EAS2018 in Denver, CO, highlighting our commitment to expanding analytics services for the Federal GIS and global spatial community.
Explore 13 new job opportunities in various fields on our job board.
NLT partners with Reflare to offer world-class IT security training in the US market.
Discover how UCSD graduates combined their passion for technology with NLT.
Explore the NLT team's experience at the Esri User Conference 2018, showcasing their support for FEMA with the latest Esri geospatial technologies.
NLT and Boundless partner to deliver innovative geospatial solutions to government agencies.
Join New Light Technologies at the Esri Federal GIS Conference 2018 for a workshop on Python-based geoprocessing tools for disaster analytics.
Planning is the most crucial phase of the disaster management continuum. How NLT's Project: Ptolemy helps communities prepare.
A team from New Light Technologies (NLT) will be participating at this year's American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.
A heartfelt thank you to the organizations that partner with NLT on Small Business Saturday.
FEMA, along with NLT, is a GCN DigIT Award Finalist for real-time support to government decision-makers during recent hurricanes.
Celebrate 16 years of success with NLT as we express gratitude to our team and customers.
Having trouble screening serious customers from window shoppers? Do your estimates take more than 30 minutes to produce? Learn to qualify leads faster.
Numerical models are based on the fundamental laws of science, which are universal and applicable to many fields, especially geophysics.
An NLT-authored guide to producing quick, do-it-yourself cost estimates for fiber routes for community broadband providers.
How Rochester, NY is planning a municipal broadband network to help bridge the digital divide for its students and residents.
Celebrating 15 years of excellence, NLT thanks our team, customers, and partners for their commitment to high-quality services and products.
Explore new job opportunities at NLT for Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects, Subject Matter Experts, and Cisco Voice Support Consultants.
Explore the 2016 LED Webinar Series on the spatial structure of American employment.
Learn essential cyber security tips for creating strong passwords to protect your data from cyber attacks.
Join us in downtown DC for the 2016 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Annual Workshop.
Learn how NLT engaged with students at Carlos Rosario School to discuss GIS technology and career opportunities, and more.
Explore NLT's CEO insightful interview at GEOINT2015 with GISCafe.com.
Learn about the mapping efforts for Nepal disaster recovery after a devastating earthquake.
NLT sponsors Maryland's TUgis geospatial conference at Towson University, fostering GIS community relationships and highlighting advances in the field.
Explore NLT's open positions in GIS, data analytics, development, and more — opportunities with NLT and its partner organizations.
Meet NLT at the FOSE Conference in the District, May 13–15 — visit Booth 1132 to discuss current and planned projects.
Join the Koshland Science Museum and Emergency Management Professionals for a discussion about data and technology.
A webinar on QWI and shift-share analysis — a powerful resource for evaluating policy changes and workforce dynamics.
How NLT marked Small Business Saturday by offering free consultations for information technology solutions.
NLT proudly sponsors SOME's Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger, with a team participating in the 5K run/walk in Washington, DC.
Data integration challenges and strategies for advanced geoanalytics, presented by NLT at the Esri User Conference 2013.
FEMA extends its GIS contract with New Light Technologies, ensuring uninterrupted support for disaster response and recovery operations.
New Light Technologies supports DC's homeless community through its annual donations to SOME's Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger.
Explore the interactive web-based mapping application by NLT analyzing Hurricane Sandy's impact on Staten Island's population and workers.
An NLT spatial-analysis study examining how voter-identification requirements and geography affected voter turnout in battleground states.
Explore the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the workforce in the Atlantic City area through an interactive mapping application.
How consulting-service engagements for deploying ArcGIS Online can transform the way organizations use geographic content.
How Voyager streamlines GIS data management, auditing, and search — saving time and enhancing productivity.
How NLT supported the U.S. Census Bureau in releasing OnTheMap for Emergency Management, a real-time tool for disaster-affected areas.
Explore the latest advancements in web-based GIS tools for emergency preparedness and response in the upcoming 2012 hurricane season.
New Light Technologies' long-standing partnership with the DC GIS Program, dating back to 2002.
Discover the latest release of the Census Bureau's OnTheMap Version 6, offering detailed insights on worker employment and demographics.
How NLT partnered with Arc2Earth to deliver enterprise-class geospatial technology to the Washington, DC GIS Program.
The White House proposes reorganizing federal agencies to enhance economic efficiency and trade efforts.
How NLT was part of the DC Government's award-winning E-Government team recognized in the 2003 Best of the Web report.
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