Company: Global Geomatics Inc.

MapFusion seamlessly and dynamically merges heterogeneous and distributed geospatial data files into a single map -- literally "fusing" maps together.Multiple vector or image files regardless of their source coordinate systems or formats can be combined to form a single map.The product uniformly displays tactical overlays atop geospatial data from any source.

Designed to meet demanding military and commercial requirements, MapFusion supports interoperability between prevalent geospatial military standards including VPF, RPF, ADRG, and DTED, as well as among popular GIS business packages from ESRI®, IBM® Informix™, Intergraph®, MapInfo®, ObjectFX™, Oracle®, and Virtual Prototypes™.It can also retrieve data from proprietary and open GIS file formats.In true "any-to-any" fashion, it operates in a broad variety of computing environments including Microsoft® Windows® 98/NT/2000, Sun™ Microsystems Solaris™, and Linux®.

"Global Geomatics' goal has always been to develop an easy-to-use alternative to costly conversions of cartographic information.MapFusion is a solid solution to this problem.We're pleased to be able to introduce our new software to the UK defense and commercial markets," said Gilles Clement, CEO and founder of Global Geomatics.

MapFusion Components
Comprised of interoperable modules, which can be assembled according to customers' needs, MapFusion includes server, workstation, and adapter software components.

Geospatial data dissemination and dynamic web map rendering services are handled by MapFusion's server software, which can process requests from both MapFusion Workstations and from standard web browsers.MapFusion Server can also act as a central metadata repository, allowing easy and intuitive peer-to-peer exchange of geospatial data files.MapFusion Server runs on Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000, Sun Microsystems Solaris, and Linux.

MapFusion Workstation is user-oriented software that provides easy access, sharing and visualization of geospatial data sets.MapFusion Workstation can search for geospatial data across any local or network file system, hard drive, or CD-ROM.It offers a powerful authoring tool for creating elegant maps with rich features and proportional metrics.The product's rendering engine automatically eliminates duplicate or overlapped annotations and labels.MapFusion Workstation runs on Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 98, and Windows 2000.

MapFusion uses adapter software to normalize geospatial file formats into a uniform data abstraction, which can then be easily manipulated.Adapters exist for all vector and raster military formats as well as for most popular commercial geospatial software.

On-Demand Access to 80% of Existing Geodata Formats
MapFusion complies with MIL-STD-2525B and MIL-PRF-89045.The software can directly access all MIL-STD-2407 VPF products including: DCW, VMAP, DTOP, and DNC; all MIL-STD-2411 RPF products including: CADRG, and CIB; all ISO8211 raster products such as ADRG, USRP, ASRP; and all levels of DTED.MapFusion can also write to MIL-STD-2407 VPF and MIL-STD-2411 RPF.

The product inter-operates with a large array of commercial software packages including: ESRI ArcView™ and ArcInfo™, IBM Informix Geodetic Datablade™, Intergraph GeoMedia™, MapInfo Professional®, ObjectFX SpatialFX™, Oracle8i™ spatial formats, and Virtual Prototypes VAPS™ product.It reads data from proprietary and open GIS file formats including: MrSID, ECW, GeoTIFF, Shapefile, Tab/Map files, GRASS, SDTS, and TIGER.

The foundation of MapFusion is the Open Geospatial Datastore Interface (OGDI) and the Geographic Library Transfer Protocol (GLTP).Developed in collaboration with defence scientists at the Canadian Department of National Defence, OGDI is an application program interface (API) that enables any software application to access easily heterogeneous geospatial data sources.Developed by Global Geomatics, GLTP provides a unique IP-based data transfer protocol that, when combined with OGDI, allows complete interoperability of distributed and heterogeneous geospatial data sources.OGDI is used by MapFusion to access local data sources, while GLTP is used to establish networked exchange and dissemination of geospatial data.

MapFusion can be learned in less than three hours.The product itself can be installed and up-and-running in a heterogeneous computing environment in less than 30 minutes.It scales gracefully from a small community of users to many millions.

Available now, MapFusion software components can be purchased from Global Geomatics or from its resellers.Software pricing for a typical single server installation running under Microsoft Windows with five workstations and a small array of MapFusion adaptors is about $25,000.

ABOUT GLOBAL GEOMATICS INC.
Founded in 1989, Global Geomatics develops interoperable geomatics software solutions that facilitate wide access and rapid diffusion of geospatial data across the Internet and corporate intranets.Based in Montreal, Québec, the company has offices or representation in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Pacific Rim.Global Geomatics' software is used by military, civil defense and commercial organizations all over the world.Today, it services over 150 companies in 25 different countries, either directly or in conjunction with its partners.Defense clientele include: the US Air Force, the US Army, DGA France, DND Canada, Lockheed Martin, Dassault Data Service, Lawrence Livermore National Labs, and Logicon-TASC.Commercial customers include GlobeXplorer, the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of Geographic Information, and France's IGN (National Geographic Institute).Alliances exist with IBM, ObjectFX, Lizard Tech, and others.To see Global Geomatics' technology in action, visit www.globexplorer.com.

Additional information on Global Geomatics is available at http://www.globalgeo.com

Global Geomatics and MapFusion are trademarks of Global Geomatics Inc.All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.