DeLorme to Incorporate GDT Data into Consumer Mapping Products.

Business Editors

LEBANON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000

Geographic Data Technology, Inc., a developer of premier map databases, announced today that DeLorme will incorporate GDT's nationwide street and address database into selected consumer mapping products. DeLorme is a leading publisher of maps, atlases, mapping software, and online mapping systems.

This agreement allows DeLorme to incorporate the quality of GDT's databases into its products so DeLorme can focus more of its resources on the development of proprietary non-transportation content databases.

The first DeLorme product to incorporate GDT data will be targeted to the camper and RV market. GDT data will eventually be incorporated into all DeLorme consumer mapping products including software, on-line systems, and the DeLorme line of paper maps including its premier line of Atlas and Gazetteers.

"We're excited about the chance to provide the data foundation for DeLorme's mapping products," said Mel Passarelli, vice president of sales and marketing for GDT. "Both GDT and DeLorme were founded at the start of the computer mapping era by people who have gone on to become industry leaders. We've developed great respect for each other over the last 20 years, and we've established a solid working relationship based on the natural synergies of two New England companies with common goals and values."

Gordon Pow, DeLorme president, stated, "This is a major strategic move for DeLorme and was done only after very careful consideration. GDT was selected as our data partner as a result of our long-term respect for the company, the quality of their databases and employees."

About DeLorme

DeLorme is America's leading map publisher, serving consumers, businesses, and professionals. DeLorme CD-ROM programs include 3-D TopoQuads(TM), XMap(R) Business, Street Atlas USA(R) 7.0, Topo USA(TM) 2.0, AAA Map'n'Go 6.0, Golf Digest Places-to-Play Travel Planner, Trout Unlimited Topo USA Fly-Fishing Edition, Solus Pro, GPS PostPro and Eartha(TM) Global Explorer.(R) Many software titles are also available on DVD-ROM. The market-leading DeLorme Earthmate GPS Receiver provides real-time location information and connects to PC and Macintosh laptop computers, as well as Palm Computing and Windows CE handheld computers. DeLorme develops custom online map systems, including their own CyberRouter site. The company also publishes the Atlas & Gazetteer(TM) series of paper topographic maps, available for all 50 states, plus other paper maps. DeLorme corporate headquarters is home of Eartha, the world's largest rotating and revolving globe, designed and built by DeLorme associates, and open to the public. For more information, visit the DeLorme web site at www.delorme.com.

About GDT

Geographic Data Technology, Inc. is the premier developer of map databases that provide the foundation for location-based applications. With 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT excels at bringing together a myriad of data resources to create usable spatial products and services that help businesses and consumers manage, understand and analyze geographic relationships. GDT provides cartographic data to major GIS vendors and is the data provider for leading software and web mapping programs. GDT data is used for routing, web mapping, emergency response, site selection, risk analysis, facilities management, and a host of other applications. With a focus on nationwide coverage, GDT offers customers the most complete, current and comprehensive geographic products on the market. Rated one of the fastest growing private companies in New Hampshire, GDT employs 400 people at its Lebanon, NH headquarters. For more information, visit the GDT web site at www.geographic.com.

Xmap, Street Atlas USA, and Global Explorer are registered trademarks and 3-D TopQuads, Topo USA, and Eartha are trademarks of DeLorme.