Intergraph Welcomes African Distributor GeoSpace International.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2004 Geographic Information Technology Specialist to Resell Intergraph Technology Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial 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 GeoSpace International Pty, Ltd., based in Pretoria, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , will offer all Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions technology, including Z/I Imaging products, to its customers. GeoSpace is a geographic information technology specialist company that provides solutions that meet the unique requirements of the African environment, as well as develops methodologies that address the individual needs of clientele outside Africa. The organization will immediately begin offering products, services and support to deliver high-quality workflow solutions using Intergraph's innovative geospatial technology Geospatial Technology, commonly known as geomatics, refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. . Employing specialists in the fields of geographic information systems geographic information system (GIS) Computerized system that relates and displays data collected from a geographic entity in the form of a map. The ability of GIS to overlay existing data with new information and display it in colour on a computer screen is used primarily to (GIS), remote and aerial 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. , telecommunication planning, demography demography (dĭmŏg`rəfē), science of human population. Demography represents a fundamental approach to the understanding of human society. , statistics, photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. and surveying, retail and business market research, digital camera systems, applications development and environmental studies, GeoSpace will offer an expanded portfolio of industry-leading technology to better meet the growing needs of its customers. "Intergraph is one of the world's leading geospatial solutions providers, and we are pleased to partner with Intergraph to provide our users with some of the most powerful technology available in today's market," said Jimmy Joubert, Chief Executive Officer, GeoSpace. "We welcome the opportunity to work closely with Intergraph to further leverage our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of our customers." "The combined services of Intergraph and GeoSpace bring together experience and industry expertise to provide GeoSpace's customers with additional robust technology to advance its use of geospatial data," said Susan Nolen, Distributor Channel Executive Manager, Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions. "This partnership will prove to be valuable for GeoSpace customers across multiple markets." For more information about Intergraph's solutions, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/solutions/. GeoSpace International Geospace International is a Geographic Information Technology (GIT) specialist company that provides solutions relevant to the unique requirements for socio-demographic and economic development in developing countries. The company has been at the forefront of rural development and planning since its inception 14 years ago with involvement in development projects ranging from electrification e·lec·tri·fy tr.v. e·lec·tri·fied, e·lec·tri·fy·ing, e·lec·tri·fies 1. To produce electric charge on or in (a conductor). 2. a. , demographic and social research to surveying, field data collection and the development of asset management and monitoring systems. The company's mission is to provide data collection, research and service delivery agencies with the solutions to effectively plan, implement and manage development projects. For more information, please visit www.geospace.aero. 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 See mobile positioning. ; photogrammetry; remote sensing Deriving digital models of an area on the earth. Using special cameras from airplanes or satellites, either the sun's reflections or the earth's temperature is turned into digital maps of the area. ; cartography; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/. Intergraph is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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