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MULTIMAP SELECTS MAPINFO ROUTING J SERVER TO DIRECT CUSTOMERS FROM A TO B
November 20, 2003

Company: Pitney Bowes MapInfo
Industry: Location-based Services (LBS), Fleet Management
Location: London, United Kingdom





MapInfo, today announces that it has supplied Multimap, Europe's leading provider of mapping and location-based services, with its street network routing solution, MapInfo Routing J Server.Attracting more than six million unique visitors every month, Multimap.com is utilising MapInfo Routing J Server to provide users with an intuitive, Internet-based door-to-door travel direction service.The service is available for Great Britain and Europe.

MapInfo Routing J Server enables businesses to host high volume routing requests, calculate the quickest route between two points, and return reliable directions via the Internet or corporate Intranet.Users of Multimap.com can now enjoy quicker, easier and more accurate access to routing information.

"Thanks to MapInfo Routing J Server, visitors to Multimap.com, are able to receive accurate and reliable driving directions directly over the Web.This routing service is an integral part of our service to the general public and to our business customers," commented Sean Phelan, founder and chairman of Multimap.

He continued, "As Europe's leading provider of online mapping services, it is vital that we use a fast, robust and scalable technology to deliver our route finder function.MapInfo Routing J Server has more than met our requirements."

Routing J Server can take account of dynamic factors such as traffic and weather conditions, as well as preferences for road types or 'no go' areas.Highly customisable, it is available to both Windows and Java developers and is compatible with any operating environment.

David Flower, VP and General Manager, MapInfo EMEA, said, "MapInfo Routing J Server exemplifies MapInfo's commitment to providing scaleable location-based solutions for the business environment.It forms part of an integrated suite of location technology that enable our customers to locate, track and direct people or assets, enhance business processes for mobile employees or to offer services to customers on the move.We are delighted that Multimap has selected MapInfo Routing J Server as their routing engine."

About MapInfo
MapInfo Corporation is a global software company that integrates software, data and services to help customers realise greater value from location-based information and drive more insightful decisions.MapInfo solutions are available in 20 languages through a network of strategic partners and distribution channels in 60 countries.Headquartered in Troy, NY, MapInfo Corporation is on the World Wide Web at http://www.mapinfo.com The company's UK and European headquarters are in Windsor, UK

About Multimap.com
Multimap.com is Europe's leading provider of mapping and location-based services.The company delivers more online maps, point-to-point driving directions and geo-spatial ("where's my nearest?") searches to more companies than any other supplier in Europe.All services are offered on WAP, PDA, kiosk, and interactive TV platforms and in multiple languages.

The public web site http://www.multimap.com provides a range of free, useful services to assist with everyday life.Key features include street-level maps of the United Kingdom, Europe and the US; road maps of the world; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; weather forecasts; the London Underground map; links to location information; and services such as hotel, restaurant and entertainment booking.Multimap.com, which was recently voted Best Internet Service in the World Communication Awards 2002, attracts over 6.3 million unique users every quarter and is one of the top 10 most visited websites in the UK.

Of Note
This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties.Any statement not a statement of historical fact is a forward-looking statement, including without limitation statements concerning demand for and benefits of MapInfo products and integration of MapInfo products with existing solutions.Market acceptance, potential integration difficulties, decreased customer spending and economic trends may cause these statements not to be true or to differ materially from the manner presented.MapInfo takes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements.

Dell Quinn (DQuinn@EuroPRGroup.com)
Phone: +44 (0)20 8971 6413

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