Smallworld Delivers Newest Version of SRP Software.CAMBRIDGE, U.K.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1999-- Smallworld 3.1(0) Features Oracle InSync, Extended Scalability, Performance Smallworldwide plc (Nasdaq: SWLDY), the world's leading provider of spatial resource planning Resource planning may refer to:
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. , as well as increased scalability and significantly improved performance. "With greater functionality on Oracle and extended scalability, Smallworld 3.1(0) moves spatial resource planning farther away from niche 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 and more closely integrates it into the business enterprise," said C. Warren Ferguson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Smallworldwide. Building on existing tools to bring the Smallworld and Oracle environments together, Smallworld 3.1(0) adds Smallworld InSync On Oracle, which uses two-way replication techniques to synchronize See synchronization. different views of the corporate database, and provides secure integration between design and enterprise-wide information systems. Smallworld's spatial object manager for Oracle Spatial Oracle Spatial forms a separately-licensed option component of the Oracle Database. Oracle Spatial aids users in managing geographic and location-data in a native type within an Oracle database, potentially supporting a wide range of applications — from automated brings the recently launched Smallworld On Oracle Spatial tools up-to-date with support for the Oracle 8i spatial object model. Both features are an integral part of the Smallworld 3.1(0) core product. Smallworld 3 provides the framework for over 650 production systems around the world, it also is the foundation for Smallworld's recently launched applications products aimed at communications companies, utilities and public systems. This latest release of Smallworld 3 provides a robust supporting layer to these applications by extending the scalability of the product to manage more than 1,000 concurrent users - ensuring no practical limits to full enterprise-wide deployment of Smallworld and its applications. A continuous program of improvements to performance - both for the system administrator and end user ensures the right information is delivered to the right desktop at the right time. Additional tools for the application developer - features such as Complied Magik, support for the Linux operating system, extended GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. building tools and more - ensure the broadest range of features and functionality can be made available where they really count - on the users' desktop. The world's leading spatial resource planning company, Smallworldwide plc, (www.smallworld-us.com) develops and markets software products that model real world assets and services, enabling companies to understand where their facilities and customers are located, and seamlessly integrating this information across the enterprise. The Company has three industry divisions, Utility & Public Systems, Communications and Core & Cross Industry, providing rapid implementation and integration of Smallworld's unique object-oriented technology See object technology. and vertical industry applications, which can increase customers' revenues, improve customer service, and better utilize assets. The Company has more than 650 customers in 40 countries around the world. Smallworldwide plc is based at Elizabeth House, 1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge Chesterton is a suburb in the northeast corner of Cambridge, England. It is also the name of two electoral wards (West Chesterton and East Chesterton) in the city. These are roughly the same as the area normally called Chesterton: specifically the land North of the River CB4 1WR, England; Telephone, +44 (0) 1223.301144, and in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. at 5600 Greenwood Plaza Dr., Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80111, +1.303.779.6980. Please note that some statements contained within this report may be of a forward-looking nature and may involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and outcomes may differ materially from those discussed. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, management of growth, market acceptance of the Company's product and services, risks associated with new product versions, dependence on third party relationships and the activities of competitors. For a more detailed discussion of the risks associated with the Company's business, please see the Company's Form 20-F on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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