Rockville, MD (May 28, 2009) – KMI Media Group (KMI) and the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and today announced their newly formed partnership aimed at further promoting and advancing the geospatial intelligence tradecraft as well as keeping USGIF members and other GEOINT professionals well-informed of industry developments and technology.
A major component of the partnership will be the re-branding of KMI’s highly respected industry magazine, Military Geospatial Technology (MGT), which will become Geospatial Intelligence Forum - Official Publication of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.
USGIF is the only organization dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and building a stronger community of interest across industry, academia, government, professional organizations and individual stakeholders.
Military Geospatial Technology has developed a loyal readership base and earned the respect of geospatial intelligence professionals, Congress and DoD leadership.
“We are extremely honored to partner with USGIF and to have our magazine as their official publication to serve its members and be a voice for the profession,” said Jack Kerrigan, KMI Media Group, President and CEO. “KMI’s partnership with USGIF will better serve the geospatial intelligence community by bringing together the only organization focused around the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives with the most trusted information source for senior leadership and decision-makers. This is a testament of our joint commitment to the continued growth and development of the community. This new partnership is an opportunity to expand information sharing, promote technology advancement and education.”
“We are excited about this superb opportunity to further promote the tradecraft and the GEOINT Community while enriching the value of USGIF membership,” said Keith J. Masback, president of USGIF. “KMI Media Group has been a true partner in every sense of the word as we have worked together to launch the Foundation’s very own publication. We eagerly look forward to making the most of this unique partnership on behalf of the entire GEOINT Community.”
About KMI Media Group
Founded in 1996 by Jack Kerrigan, President and CEO, KMI Media Group is the leading independent publisher of targeted information about military requirements, technologies and operations. Serving as a unique forum for senior military and Department of Defense leadership; KMI’s publications focus on distinct and essential communities within the defense industry. KMI’s titles include Geospatial Intelligence Forum, Military Advanced Education, Military Information Technology, Military Logistics Forum, Military Medical/CBRN Technology, Military Space & Missile Forum, Military Training Technology, and Special Operations Technology. Additional information is available at www.kmimediagroup.com.
About USGIF
USGIF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger community of interest between government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit us at www.USGIF.org.
A major component of the partnership will be the re-branding of KMI’s highly respected industry magazine, Military Geospatial Technology (MGT), which will become Geospatial Intelligence Forum - Official Publication of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation.
USGIF is the only organization dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and building a stronger community of interest across industry, academia, government, professional organizations and individual stakeholders.
Military Geospatial Technology has developed a loyal readership base and earned the respect of geospatial intelligence professionals, Congress and DoD leadership.
“We are extremely honored to partner with USGIF and to have our magazine as their official publication to serve its members and be a voice for the profession,” said Jack Kerrigan, KMI Media Group, President and CEO. “KMI’s partnership with USGIF will better serve the geospatial intelligence community by bringing together the only organization focused around the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives with the most trusted information source for senior leadership and decision-makers. This is a testament of our joint commitment to the continued growth and development of the community. This new partnership is an opportunity to expand information sharing, promote technology advancement and education.”
“We are excited about this superb opportunity to further promote the tradecraft and the GEOINT Community while enriching the value of USGIF membership,” said Keith J. Masback, president of USGIF. “KMI Media Group has been a true partner in every sense of the word as we have worked together to launch the Foundation’s very own publication. We eagerly look forward to making the most of this unique partnership on behalf of the entire GEOINT Community.”
About KMI Media Group
Founded in 1996 by Jack Kerrigan, President and CEO, KMI Media Group is the leading independent publisher of targeted information about military requirements, technologies and operations. Serving as a unique forum for senior military and Department of Defense leadership; KMI’s publications focus on distinct and essential communities within the defense industry. KMI’s titles include Geospatial Intelligence Forum, Military Advanced Education, Military Information Technology, Military Logistics Forum, Military Medical/CBRN Technology, Military Space & Missile Forum, Military Training Technology, and Special Operations Technology. Additional information is available at www.kmimediagroup.com.
About USGIF
USGIF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger community of interest between government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit us at www.USGIF.org.
Media Contacts
| Amy Stark Marketing & Online Director KMI Media Group 301.670.5700 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Jordan Fuhr Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation 703.793.0109 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
