Dubai Municipality Roads Department Selects IMEL and GCWare to Implement Intergraph's IntelliWhere Technology in Traffic Navigation System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2003 Dubai's Dynamic Integrated Navigation System provides real-time traffic updates and trip planning information for commuters and travelers Dubai Municipality's Roads Department has chosen Intergraph (Nasdaq:INGR) distributor Intergraph Middle East LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control (IMEL), and Intergraph Team GeoMedia Registered Solutions Provider GCWare, spol. s.r.o., to supply and implement location-based GIS technology for the creation of a Dynamic Integrated Navigation System (DINS) to provide real-time route and traffic information to commuters and travelers. The DINS project is a logical and functional extension of Dubai's existing Intelligent Transport System (ITS) that uses sensors to monitor traffic on major arterial roads. Furnishing the public with this information will reduce traffic congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. on roads in the city and will provide a time-saving service for commuters and travelers. In addition, the DINS will enable subscribers to: -- Receive real-time traffic updates via Short Message Service (SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. ) -- Check the current status of traffic intensity via the Internet using a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (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). ) or desktop computer and obtain alternate route suggestions -- Use an in-car navigation CD for turn-by-turn directions together with real-time traffic updates via the Traffic Message Channel (TMC TMC Technology Marketing Corporation (Norwalk, Connecticut) TMC Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX) TMC Traffic Message Channel TMC The Movie Channel TMC Traffic Management Center ) and Radio Data System (RDS (1) (Remote Data Services) A set of programming interfaces from Microsoft that enables users to update data on the Internet or intranets from their ActiveX-enabled browser. ) transmissions -- Perform trip planning on a mobile phone or PDA The solution is based on the IntelliWhere(TM) LocationServer Professional server-side technology. The IntelliWhere LocationServer Professional technology is used to location enable applications from Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions' IntelliWhere division. GCWare, spol. s.r.o. will implement the project in three phases with the assistance of consultants from IntelliWhere and data specialists from CEDA CEDA Cross Examination Debate Association CEDA Cross-Environment Data Access (SAS) CEDA Community Economic Development Association CEDA Centre for Economic Development and Administration (Nepal) (Central European Data Agency, a.s.). For more information about IntelliWhere solutions, visit www.intelliwhere.com. Intergraph Middle East LLC Intergraph Middle East LLC (IMEL) was established in 1982 to sell and support Intergraph products in the Middle East. IMEL has offices in Saudi Arabia, U.A.E and Bahrain, and business partners in Egypt, Kuwait, Pakistan, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Yemen and Jordan. GCWare, spol. s r.o. GCWare, spol. s r.o. (www.gcware.com), located in Prague, Czech Republic, started its business activities at the end of 1998. During 1999, it expanded in the region and now, in close cooperation with Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions, generates 70 percent of its revenues from international markets. The company is also very active as a traditional GIS and aeronautical aer·o·nau·tic also aer·o·nau·ti·cal adj. Of or relating to aeronautics. aer  o·nau mapping implementation provider. GCWare develops its own solutions such as GCWare Fast Routing Component Set(R), providing functionality for routing and location-based information searches. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services; photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. ; remote sensing; cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. ; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/imgs. IntelliWhere IntelliWhere(TM) is a division of Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions. IntelliWhere's focus is on the rapidly growing location-based technology and services market. The division combines more than 30 years of experience in spatial and location-based technologies with a global infrastructure that supports the implementation of solutions around the world. IntelliWhere is represented in more than 60 countries through Intergraph Corporation's wholly owned subsidiaries Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. and distributor network. Intergraph and GeoMedia are registered trademarks and IntelliWhere is a trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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