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Autonomous mining is often cited as a destination to which the industry is heading. Yet the magnitude of investment and the social license to operate – to name but two reasons – mean that fully autonomous mining remains elusive. Will we ever be there?

Noise, distraction, busy traffic and poor visibility will always mean that mining is potentially dangerous but improvements to Hexagon’s collision avoidance system (CAS) continue to minimize those risks. The latest release of MineProtect CAS is the result of customer feedback, focused development and grueling field trials.

The industry is still a long way from achieving "zero harm". Collisions, fatigue, distraction, slope failures and other hazards continue to threaten the health of miners and machines. Technology currently helps many miners get home safely but what will it take to protect everyone?

For 50 years, geologists and engineers worldwide have used Hexagon’s MinePlan Software for design, modelling, scheduling and operations. For more than half that time consultant Neb Žurkić has used MinePlan to help his clients solve their toughest challenges at the surface and below it.

In this episode of Location Intelligence on HxGN Radio, we talk to Dr. Nadine Alameh, CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), and Dr. Frank Suykens, CTO of Platforms at Hexagon’s Geospatial division and member on the OGC’s Board of Directors, about the spatial revolution, the evolving mission of the OGC, and why standards are critical to interoperability and usability. We’ll also discuss some...

Workforce management is an expansive subject with different aspects ranging from how to best blend and improve the connection between the office and the field, to the tools field workers use in order to perform their jobs more effectively. In this HxGN Radio podcast, Gary LaPointe, director of strategic partnerships for Clevest, explains the nuances of workforce management as well as benefits deri...

In this episode of Public Safety Now, discover how the Alexandria Department of Emergency Communications is implementing a three-part plan to ensure the safety of their staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to optimally serve the public.

In this episode of Location Intelligence on HxGN Radio, we talk to Christoph de Preter, Chief Sales Officer of Hexagon’s Geospatial division, about how location intelligence and geospatial technologies are being used to better understand, monitor, and navigate the daily changes during the COVID-19 global health crisis.

Challenging times require collaboration with public safety agencies across disciplines and regions. Multi-agency collaboration can sometimes be difficult, but it is necessary to ensure the safety of citizens. In this episode of Public Safety Now, Peter Prater, Founder & Chair of the International Critical Control Rooms Alliance (ICCRA) & Managing Director of Hexagon's Safety & Infrastructure divis...

GIS plays a crucial role in maintaining community safety. Learn how to leverage it during challenging times to improve operations for police, fire, EMS and PSAPs in this episode of Public Safety Now.

In periods of crisis, public safety agencies are not alone. Dispatch, police, fire and EMS personnel have a plethora of resources available to guide them through tough challenges, such as the current coronavirus pandemic. Listen to this Public Safety Now podcast to learn how these critical resources aid in crisis management.

It is essential for public safety personnel to take care of themselves and each other during times of crisis. Listen to this episode of Public Safety Now for a discussion on public safety emotional health and survival during difficult times.

During trying times, public safety agencies and emergency call centers must work together to plan call-taking procedures, dispatch recommendations, assignments and move-ups as part of a system of solutions to ensure safer communities and responses to all emergencies. Listen to this Public Safety Now podcast for an informative discussion about one of the most important aspects of emergency call cen...

Challenging times require everyone in public safety to demonstrate leadership. In this episode, join Hexagon’s John Whitehead as he leads a conversation with two public safety veterans about how to overcome challenging periods and the steps agencies can take to ensure their organisations are successful, even when it feels overwhelming or almost impossible.

As the public safety industry is rapidly changing, we must reimagine how we train our next generation of first responders. In this episode, Kim Turner, head of communications for San Bernardino County and owner of Kim Turner, LLC, discusses a different approach to public safety training and how holistic and organic learning environments may be the answer.

Accurately tracking blast movement is essential for mines striving to be smarter and more sustainable. Hexagon’s formidable drill and blast solutions now include leading technology from BMT, empowering customers with accurate blast information and enabling them to extract greater profit from every blast.

The scale and complexity of disasters are continuing to increase, and agencies are fighting to keep pace. Strategies and tactics that worked yesterday may no longer be effective tomorrow. How can leaders make effective adaptations in this uncertain environment? In this HxGN Radio episode, Dr. Satyamoorthy Kabilan, Vice President for the Public Policy Forum, will detail the key requirements needed...

When discussing public safety agency infrastructure, we often think of the call-takers and dispatchers who staff the center, along with the tools and technologies they use. But what about the importance of the buildings these agencies are housed in? In this episode, Scott Calderwood, director of El Paso County 911 District, discusses the planning that went into their new PSAP center and how it ena...

Inter-agency collaboration between fire and police departments can make a huge impact on communities. In this HxGN Radio podcast, learn how New Zealand Fire and Emergency collaborates with New Zealand Police to better protect citizens, preserve life, reduce fire risks and incidences, and limit damage

Records Management Systems, or RMS, gather and store reliable data, which, in turn, allows for the measured planning and informed policing as well as the capability to track trends and detect changes in crime patterns. Each RMS utilizes its own reporting methodology, but in less than two years, every agency RMS must employ a new methodology called the National Incident-Based Reporting System.

What does increased mobility mean for officers and their ability to respond to incidents? In this episode, Waylon Kenning, OnCall mobile product manager, discusses the growth of mobility field solutions for public safety as well as the future of connectivity, including increasingly linked devices, the Internet of Things, and what this all means for public safety.

Historically, PSAPs have utilised separate systems for unique functions, but how can public safety agencies adapt to a changing world that prioritises agility and resiliency? In this episode, Ralph Diment, Director of Industry & Product Marketing for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division, discusses both the challenges and opportunities agencies face with the expansion of data volume and diver...

Historically, PSAPs have utilised separate systems for unique functions, but how can public safety agencies adapt to a changing world that prioritises agility and resiliency? In this episode, Ralph Diment, Director of Industry & Product Marketing for Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division, discusses both the challenges and opportunities agencies face with the expansion of data volume and diver...

Hear different perspectives from students, professors, and researchers to understand how Hexagon software bridges the gap between industry and education.

When it comes to large-scale events and incidents, responders must be able to effectively organize and utilize their resources. But major incidents cannot be managed like typical calls for service - they’re too large and too complex. What agencies need are the ability to coordinate simultaneous actions across diverse teams. In this podcast, Simon Welfare-Jervis, principal consultant for Hexagon’s...