DeLorme Introduces XMap 6 GIS Software

XMap 6 software is a three-tiered offering designed to automate GIS data distribution and synchronization while providing robust GIS analysis capabilities. The three product levels are XMap 6 GIS Enterprise, XMap 6 GIS Editor, and XMap 6 Professional.

While each is targeted to a specific user level, all three versions include the following:

* SQL Server 2005 locally installed for full database management in the office or on the field
* MrSID and GeoTIFF support, providing access to libraries of aerial imagery
* A searchable database of 150 million U.S. and Canada residential and business phone numbers
* The latest advancements in-vehicle GPS navigation
* Enhanced support for the handheld Earthmate GPS PN-20 & PN-40

XMap 6 provides advanced GIS capability to businesses of every size from one-person offices to large scale operations and has been designed to optimize deployment of data to those involved in field operations.

Using XMap 6, GIS managers can efficiently provide a mobile field force with controlled access to centrally stored GIS data, in remote, connected, or disconnected environments. In addition, XMap provides mobile technicians with powerful tools to visualize critical datasets overlaid on DeLorme topographic maps, aerial imagery, or a virtually any other base map.

XMap 6 can be leveraged to facilitate the distribution of GIS data stored in ESRI, AutoCAD, GE Smallworld, and other GIS systems.

GIS DATA MANAGEMENT FOR IT ADMINISTRATORS

XMap 6 GIS Enterprise is a full-featured GIS software program with advanced database management tools offering support for Microsoft Windows Vista and XP (for easy set-up of user permissions, user roles, and Windows Groups).

Employing the innovative synchronization process, the Enterprise version of XMap is used to manage data distribution and access to required data layers for field technicians and to collect and process field-collected observations and red-line updates.

XMap 6 GIS Enterprise also includes:

* Customizable network deployment options, including MSI support
* SQL Server 2008 64 bit support
* Arc SDE 9.2 import for more efficient access to Corporate GIS databases
* API access to optimized routing, GPS navigation, and map controls

EXTENSIVE GIS ANAYLSIS TOOLS

XMap 6 GIS Editor provides spatial analysts with fully functional GIS toolkit for a fraction of the cost of traditional GIS software.  Version 6 incorporates a series of enhancements designed to improve the GIS user experience. These new features include:

* Stationing support for linear analysis with user-defined distance measures
* The ability to append or replace GIS layers during import
* Multi-point image registration for raster data creation
* Expanded large layer support
* Improved attribute editing tools
* Added attribute management options
* Improved handling of self-intersecting polygons for easy data clean-up
* Access to DeLorme's library of high resolution imagery, USGS 1:24,000 quads, NOAA nautical charts, and other raster datasets using the program's NetLink tool
* Enhanced shortcut keys for efficient keyboard input

SUPERIOR DATA DELIVERY TO MOBILE TECHNICIANS

XMap 6 Professional provides advanced mapping software for the mobile professional. As a standalone application, XMap can be used to build compelling maps from geo-coded addresses or lat/long databases.

In conjunction with an Enterprise installation of XMap, field workers can import or subscribe to read-only versions of GIS data layers in Openspace format and can create red-line layers for communicating field observations to the corporate GIS administrator.

* Includes USA/Canada Phone Data
* Expanded 3-D profile options
* The latest DeLorme GPS navigation enhancements
* Free data options - PLSS Township, Range, and Section, Zip Code Polygons

IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY, DECISION-MAKING, EFFICIENCY, AND ANALYSIS

The XMap 6 software suite promotes business efficiency in a number of key areas, including:

* Asset Management - field technicians can collect or update field asset information and overlay this data on an accurate topographic base map or aerial image.
* Improved decision making - GIS and aerial imagery can be easily shared with constituents to streamline the decision-making process
* GIS analysis - informative representations of environmental or infrastructure plans can be developed against a backdrop of topographic maps, aerial imagery, and elevation models.

XMap remains the most affordable and easiest-to-use GIS software available, and is interoperable with ESRI and other GIS applications. Customized training programs are available on request. To learn more, request a risk-free trial, or upgrade immediately, call DeLorme Professional Sales at 800-293-2389 or visit www.xmap.com.