Intergraph Ships Powerful, Single-GIS-environment, Grid Data Modeling and Visualization Technology.Business Editors & Technology Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2002 GeoMedia Grid software combines the strengths of GeoMedia vector GIS (1) (Geographic Information System) An information system that deals with spatial information. Often called "mapping software," it links attributes and characteristics of an area to its geographic location. capabilities with grid analysis tools Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INGR) today announced that GeoMedia(R) Grid 5.0, an advanced, fully integrated grid analysis toolkit for GeoMedia, is now shipping worldwide. Built as a collaborative effort with Keigan Systems, the new product combines the strengths of GeoMedia's vector GIS capabilities and the power of grid analysis tools within a single GIS environment. An integrated GIS environment provides the most efficient setting to explore spatial relationships dynamically and enables mapping, GIS, and IT professionals to produce more insightful results as they compare, combine, and relate vector and grid data. In addition, GeoMedia Grid's capability to move seamlessly from a vector to grid environment and back to vector allows users to easily apply the analysis and modeling method that is best suited to any given stage of an analysis workflow in applications such as crime mapping Crime mapping is used by analysts in law enforcement agencies to map, visualize, and analyze crime incident patterns. It is a key component of crime analysis and the CompStat policing strategy. , incident mapping, business planning, hydrologic engineering, spill mapping, habitat modeling, least cost routing A feature of a telephone system that automatically connects an outgoing telephone call with the telephone service that costs the least to that location at that time of day. Depending on how it is programmed, least cost routing will either drop down to the second most-efficient service if , troop movement, corridor mapping, field of fire mapping, and tower locating. Featuring leading-edge technologies and an expanded set of grid tools, Intergraph's GeoMedia Grid is ideal for solving geospatial Geospatial is a term widely used to describe the combination of spatial software and analytical methods with terrestrial or geographic datasets. The term is often used in conjunction with geographic information systems and geomatics. analysis problems for hot spot (spatial cluster) analysis, flow characterization analysis, surface analysis, viewshed analysis, relationship modeling, and data visualization See information visualization. . Key new features available in GeoMedia Grid 5.0 include: -- Build a customized raster/vector GIS -- Create push-button solutions for clients -- Add map viewing and manipulation facilities to existing applications -- Combine grid tools with GeoMedia functionality -- Build tailored spatial models Developers can use GeoMedia Grid COM-compliant objects to enhance existing applications with custom commands or to create spatial analysis (Data West Research Agency definition: see GIS glossary.) Analytical techniques to determine the spatial distribution of a variable, the relationship between the spatial distribution of variables, and the association of the variables of an area. solutions for specific applications and users groups. Intergraph's GeoMedia Grid enables developers to: -- Build a customized raster/vector GIS -- Create push-button solutions for clients -- Add map viewing and manipulation facilities to existing applications -- Combine grid tools with GeoMedia functionality -- Build tailored spatial models Because GeoMedia Grid objects can be used in rapid application development environments, such as Microsoft Visual Basic(R) and C++(R), grid processes can be effectively and tightly integrated into day-to-day operations. The new product also comes with an extensive MS HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. Help feature that defines the methods and properties of each object and control. "There has never been more powerful grid data modeling and visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all technology integrated into a single GIS environment," says Pete Crosbie, GeoMedia Grid product manager, Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions. "This combination of the best-in-class grid software and state-of-the-art vector tools gives professionals a more intuitive means to solve the most complex geospatial problems. GeoMedia Grid is another example of Intergraph's commitment to deliver industry-leading products with the flexibility, scalability, and interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. required in today's enterprise." For more information about GeoMedia Grid, visit Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions' Web site at www.intergraph.com/gis/gmgrid/. About Keigan Systems Keigan Systems is a leading provider of highly sophisticated, high-value data and image analysis technology to global software companies and end users. Keigan applies its open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced , decision-support toolkit and software solutions across a broad range of enterprise system platforms significantly augmenting the analytical capabilities of its software partners and select business users. To learn more about Keigan's team and technology, please visit www.keigansystems.com. Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions brings together geospatial and information technology to help customers achieve their business goals. A technology innovator with more than 30 years of market leadership, Intergraph serves government agencies and commercial enterprises worldwide with end-to-end geospatial solutions for 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 map production and enterprisewide mapping and GIS. The company provides superior customer support and services ranging from project implementation to production. Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions is a division of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ:INGR), Huntsville, Ala., and does business in more than 60 countries through its 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 global distributor and partner network. For more information, visit www.intergraph.com/imgs. Intergraph and GeoMedia are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: For contact information about Intergraph, please use 1-800-791-3357 (U.S.), 1-256-730-7191 (international), or Intergraph's Web address: www.intergraph.com/imgs. |
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