CORRECTING and REPLACING BCS Releases Mobile GIS Solution for Mosquito Control.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CORRECTION...by Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. (BCS (1) (The British Computer Society, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, www.bcs.org) The chartered body for information technology professionals in the U.K., founded in 1957. ) AMCA AMCA Atlas Mathematical Conference Abstracts AMCA American Mosquito Control Association AMCA Amateur Motor Cycle Association (UK) AMCA Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (American Mosquito Control Association) Conference AIKEN, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2004 In BW5826 issued Feb. 5, 2004: Contact information should read Tony Bradshaw, 803-641-0960, http://www.bcs-gis.com, (sted Dave Krikac, 615-473-1386) and the dateline city should read AIKEN, S.C. (sted NASHVILLE, Tenn.). The corrected release reads: BCS RELEASES MOBILE GIS SOLUTION FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL - Innovative Mobile GIS Application Streamlines Workflow in the Field of Mosquito Control, Combining GIS and Database Information into a Seamless Interface - Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. (BCS), a leading provider of advanced digital solutions for GIS and an ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA, www.esri.com) The world's leading developer of geographic information systems (GIS) software, including programs that plot ZIP codes and addresses, demographic information and detailed, color-coded data. (R) Business Partner, is soon to release its latest product for the Mosquito Control Industry - Mosquito.Mobile - a total Mobile GIS solution providing a seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of office administration and field data collection. Mosquito.Mobile breaks new ground in the Vector Control Vector control is any method to limit or eradicate the vectors of vector born diseases, for which the pathogen (e.g. virusor parasite) is transmitted by a vector which can be mammals, birds or arthropods, especially insects, and more specifically mosquitoes. industry by enabling the real-time capture and analysis of data. Customer records allow field inspectors to investigate calls for service. Current GIS information coupled with active and historical data provide field inspectors with the information necessary to record, inspect and treat mosquito breeding sites and perform zone surveillance tasks such as Light Trap and Rain Gauge monitoring. Designed around ArcPad(TM), the ESRI standard for mobile GIS, Mosquito.Mobile can be utilized on almost any PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). running a WindowsCE(TM) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Records are extracted from the central application database and synchronized to the mobile device, giving field inspectors access to chemical treatment histories and customer contact information in the field. GIS data is synchronized in addition to database information providing updated shapefiles for improved in-field decision-making. The application can directly interface to GPS receivers or combine GPS positioning with Laser Rangefinder A device which uses laser energy for determining the distance from the device to a place or object. offsets for improved flexibility of data collection. With simple, intuitive forms and easy-to-use functionality, Mosquito.Mobile virtually eliminates paperwork in the field. From the central database to the inspector, the automated collection and transfer of data provides for a streamlined workflow and increased data integrity. BCS will be demonstrating this integrated Mobile GIS solution at the AMCA (American Mosquito Control Association) Conference, February 22-25, 2004, Savannah, Georgia. Copyright (C) 2004 Bradshaw Consulting Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Other companies and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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