TerraGo Technologies Releases TerraGo Mobile for Utilities

ATLANTA, GA – October 14, 2008 – TerraGo^® Technologies, a provider of software solutions that extend the access and application of geospatial data to professional consumers, today announced the release of TerraGo Mobile, the first geospatial mobile application designed specifically for non-GIS users. Compatible with Windows 6 operating systems, the solution delivers interactive, intelligent maps and images in geo-enabled PDF format directly to utility industry personnel in the field, enabling them to collect and collaborate with geospatial data to make better decisions and be more productive, particularly in the areas of inventory inspection and asset management.

 

With specific application to facilities owners and the utilities industry, TerraGo Mobile enables non-GIS users to interact and collaborate with GIS information that was once only available to those with knowledge of complex GIS systems. With TerraGo Mobile, inspectors need only know how to use the Windows interface and open a PDF to be instantly productive in asset management assessment.

 

In addition, TerraGo Mobile enables facility inspectors (such as pole, pipeline and construction inspectors) to add intelligence (photos, video, audio, comments and completed forms) to geo-registered maps and images directly from their mobile device. This information can then be shared with other mobile or desktop users and sent back to the GIS department via email. In addition, TerraGo Mobile incorporates advanced GPS technology and integrates KML (Google Earth) files to create a more robust experience for all types of users.

 

According to Chris Watson, vice president of marketing for TerraGo, “Providing our customers with the ability to meet the growing demand among their non-GIS users who need to access and collaborate with geospatial data is core to TerraGo’s mission. Extending our capabilities to the mobile platform was a natural progression for our software, as we make geospatial data accessible and valuable for virtually anyone, anywhere, anytime.”

 

In addition to giving non-GIS users in the utilities industry the ability to access and collaborate with an asset collection tool for geospatial data, TerraGo Mobile enables organizations to collect a more robust set of real-time geospatial data and record results as documentation for regulatory compliance mandates. Key capabilities of the solution include:

-   Access: TerraGo optimizes each file for performance prior to dissemination, making files that were once too large to distribute now portable. Multiple coordinate display systems are available, including MGRS (Military Grid Reference System), and can be changed on demand. Hotkeys make it easy for users to get the job done without having to learn complex GIS system interfaces.

-    Navigate: Users can track positions using a GPS device, measure distances and areas between points, obtain coordinates of any point on the map, page through a multiple-page PDF file, as well as pan and zoom across a PDF file to a specific point or address.

-    Capture Field Knowledge: Users can add stamps, photos, audio, video and forms to any specific point on a map or image.

-    Leverage Email: The information captured from the field can then be shared with peers in the field or GIS analysts via email, Bluetooth or infrared.

-    Collaborate Securely: TerraGo Mobile uses AES encryption for any data transmitted via Bluetooth and infrared.

 

Initiated as a research and development project for In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the mission of the broader U.S. Intelligence Community, TerraGo Mobile is now generally available. TerraGo Mobile operates on mobile devices that have Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 or 6 operating systems. In addition, the system should have 128 MB RAM and 64 MB free device storage space. For more information, visit www.terragotech.com/mobile.

 

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TerraGo Technologies delivers software applications that extend the access and application of maps and images for non-GIS users and customers. More than 700 organizations, including many defense and intelligence agencies, utility companies, public safety departments, and environmental engineering teams, depend on TerraGo software. The TerraGo Publisher Suite® allows organizations to consume and optimize data from any source and create a geo-enabled PDF, also known as a GeoPDF®. The TerraGo Collaboration Suite® offers desktop, web-based and mobile software applications that automate geospatial collaboration and information gathering. When used in conjunction with TerraGo Composer®, customers are able to configure easy-to-use maps and images while embedding relevant business context, forms and workflows. With a strong ecosystem of partners, including Adobe, ESRI, ERDAS, Intergraph, BAE Systems and Trimble, millions of professionals use geospatial data that has been enabled by TerraGo in order to be more productive, improve quality and make better decisions. For more information, visit www.terragotech.com.