KB "Panorama" has developed GIS Server version 11.2.1 for Astra Linux SE, Ubuntu 18.04, CentOS 8, CentOS 7, RED OS, and MS Windows operating systems. The new version expands authentication methods for remote GIS Server administration. Support for GIS Server administrator authorization through the Keycloak identity broker has been added. This enables Single Sign-On technology implementation across a group of services without re-entering credentials after authenticating in one of them. For example, you can gain access rights to GIS Server administration, GIS WebService SE, GIS WebServer SE, databases, and other services in a unified distributed information environment.

GIS Server supports working with spatial databases managed by PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server, providing access to spatial data in accordance with the OGC 06-103r4 standard: "OpenGIS Implementation Standard for Geographic information - Simple feature access - Part 1: Common architecture". GIS Server enables multi-level server interconnection for distributed storage and processing of spatial data with automatic replication, backup, and data protection.

The new version of the program is available for download on the Download page.

KB "Panorama" specialists, together with MIIGAiK students, have prepared a video tutorial on working with "Arbitrary Area Selection", "Selection Inside Object", "Free Selection" and "Selection by Type" modes. These features are available in GIS "Panorama", GIS "Operator" and other KB "Panorama" software products for the "Astra Linux Special Edition" operating system.

The video tutorial demonstrates the functionality of map object selection modes. Using the pop-up menu, it shows how to configure the composition and parameters of object selection (layer, localization, characteristics, objects). Additionally, the ability to make further modifications to selected map objects has been added:

- select with intersection (and inside);

- select inside (remove intersection);

- select outside (remove intersection);

- list intersection;

- list cutting.

Map object selection modes allow quick preparation for working with "Processing Selected Objects", "Semantic Editing" groups of modes and "Application Launch" tasks.

You can access the training materials in the "Video Lessons" section.

Geoportal "Bank of spatial data" has been supplemented with a map of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, formed according to OpenStreetMap data. To work with the map, you can use the GIS Panorama Mini program or other software products of KB "Panorama".

The map was led to the modernised classifier of large-scale plans of scale 1: 5 000 (map5000m). Publishing of updates in bank of spatial data is made by using the program of Databank of digital maps and remote sensing data. Publishing contents of bank of spatial data on the geoportal and data access for downloading are implemented by means of GIS WebServer SE.

Free maps on the basis of OpenStreetMap data are available for download on the page "Digital maps".

On November 20, 2024, an international conference dedicated to "GIS Day" was held in Sofia. The event was organized by the GIS Alliance of Bulgaria and its partners (Geografika, Geodetect, Hexagon, 1Yocto, David Holding, Kolma, and other organizations). The main unifying theme of the conference this year was "United GIS for a Better Future".

The event began with a speech by Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Alexander Iolovski. He emphasized the important role of business in creating and managing spatial data and close cooperation with government authorities in this field. The Deputy Minister answered participants' questions and spoke about the state program for 2025 regarding the development of digital geodata infrastructure in the country.

KB "Panorama's" partner in Bulgaria, "Geodetect" company, presented a report on "Open Data for Municipalities". Company specialists Maria Angelova and Yana Lipiyska discussed a project based on GIS "Panorama" for the Bulgarian municipality of "General Toshevo", created using data from open sources. These geodata are linked to Bulgarian geoportals "State Agricultural Fund" and "State Election Commission". A significant part of the Bulgarian colleagues' presentation was the demonstration of this project in the "Panorama Mobile" application in conjunction with the GIS Server. The report generated keen interest among conference participants.

"GIS Day" in Bulgaria brought together representatives from business, government, and academic circles. Experts shared experiences and discussed current topics related to the latest trends in the geoinformation sphere. More detailed information about the conference materials can be found on the "Geodetect" company website.

Photos provided by "Geodetect" company.

KB "Panorama" specialists have prepared a video tutorial on creating DBM maps using the "Spatial Databases (DBM)" task. This task is available in GIS "Panorama", "Workstation of cadastral engineer", "Workstation of agronomist", and other KB "Panorama" software products.

The "Spatial Databases" task is designed to provide access to spatial database contents. A DBM format file is used for database connection. It contains description parameters for the digital vector map, which will display data from the spatial database (table, view, or SQL query result).

The video tutorial demonstrates the creation of a DBM map using the "Open a map from the database" dialog. To create a new map, the dialog requires specifying the map name, base scale, coordinate system, and classifier. When opening the classifier, keys and object codes are verified. Then, database connection settings are configured, and a database table or SQL query is specified. The map object's appearance can be set either uniformly for the entire table or individually for each record based on classifier code or key.

For retrieving data from the database, records in the change log are considered, which registers all modification events in database tables. When updating the map from the database, not all dataset records are used, but only those that have changed since the last update operation.

The training materials can be accessed in the "Video Lessons" section.