GeoDecisions and IntelliWhere Partner to Deliver Logistics Solution for Real-time Deployment of Military and Emergency Personnel

First-of-its-kind Web portal access to U.S. military and infrastructure information

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 20, 2002 - GeoDecisions and IntelliWhere(TM) have teamed to deliver a logistics solution to assist in the real-time deployment of military and emergency personnel for the Military Traffic Management Command, Transportation Engineering Agency (MTMCTEA), based in Newport News, Virginia. GeoDecisions is developing an advanced Intelligent Road & Rail Information Server (IRRIS) that is built using IntelliWhere products - IntelliWhere LocationServer, IntelliWhere OnDemand, and a soon-to-be-announced IntelliWhere tracking product. IRRIS will supply personnel with timely information for mission-critical decision support during situations such as deploying troops in the event of a national emergency. With its pre-defined road conditions and traffic and weather parameters, IRRIS can support homeland security planning in activities such as the creation of evacuation routes and providing a common operating picture for emergency responders.

IRRIS is designed for ease of use and supports a Web portal model for MTMCTEA to access infrastructure information, render maps, conduct analyses, and generate reports. IRRIS uses IntelliWhere LocationServer, an XML-based server product, as a location-based services (LBS) development platform to support Web and wireless requirements of the MTMCTEA project.

IRRIS also includes a secure fleet management subsystem that will use the IntelliWhere tracking product, enabling authorized users to track military assets such as convoys, personnel, and freight. Also part of the subsystem, IntelliWhere OnDemand is a vector-based mapping software product for personal digital assistant (PDA) devices that provides occasionally connected capabilities. The IntelliWhere OnDemand product enables data capture in the field while effortlessly linking the information back to the enterprise information system.

"We chose IntelliWhere from a field of competitors because of their ability to meet our project requirements, allowing us to provide intelligent point-to-point driving directions and location-based services to the army transportation community," said Alan Beiagi, senior manager for GeoDecisions. "By implementing IntelliWhere products, IRRIS functionality is extended to PDA and wireless devices enabling military command and control centers to track mobile vehicles, assets, and users within a specific workflow in real time."

"We are very pleased GeoDecisions recognizes IntelliWhere as a provider of quality solutions in the wireless and location-based services arena," said Majdi Zahran, executive manager for IntelliWhere. "We are working with GeoDecisions to advance essential homeland security planning for MTMCTEA and to enable access to enterprise information, regardless of place and time, so that data is available when and where it's needed."

The IRRIS application will be featured at GeoSpatial World 2002, June 10-12, in Atlanta, Georgia. A presentation by Marc Barthello, a highway engineer at MTMCTEA, and Jonathan Pollack, vice president of advanced technologies at GeoDecisions, will be given on Wednesday, June 12, at 10 a.m. 

www.intergraph.com/geospatialworld

GeoDecisions 

GeoDecisions is a recognized leader in the spatial information technology industry. GeoDecisions' reputation for success is founded on providing innovative solutions to its clients. In today's fast-paced world, utilizing the power of spatial information is fundamental to enhancing the decision-making process. GeoDecisions' experienced staff of more than 90 professional consultants, analysts, and developers have a complete understanding of integrating spatial information with cutting-edge technology for the business markets it serves.

GeoDecisions' approach to e-business and e-government solutions are setting a new standard in designing, developing, and implementing scalable and robust solutions. Fundamental to the firm's approach is the integration of spatial information to empower existing systems and processes. GeoDecisions' philosophy is based on an enterprisewide approach to the integration of diverse information technologies.

www.geodecisions.com

IntelliWhere 

IntelliWhere is a division of Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions. IntelliWhere's focus is on the rapidly growing location-based technology and services market. The division combines more than 30 years of experience in spatial and location-based technologies with a global infrastructure that supports the ability to implement solutions around the world. IntelliWhere is represented in more than 60 countries through Intergraph Corporation's wholly owned subsidiaries and distributor network.

www.intelliwhere.com

 

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