MapInfo and Red Hen Systems Deliver First-in-Class Multimedia Mapping & Location-Based Intelligence Solution

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MapInfo and Red Hen Systems Deliver First-in-Class Multimedia Mapping & Location-Based Intelligence Solution

TROY, NEW YORK, Oct 23, 2002 - MediaMapper ELITE Changes the Purpose and Role Maps Serve in the Defense and Intelligence Communities

MapInfo (Nasdaq: MAPS) and strategic partner Red Hen Systems jointly announced today the release of MediaMapper ELITE, the only available technology that enables location-based video and digital still imagery to be automatically embedded into mapping applications. Reconnaissance, surveillance and damage assessment missions compile extensive amounts of imagery-based intelligence that support military planning, homeland defense, emergency response and counterterrorism. MediaMapper ELITE is built on MapInfo MapX(R), a tool that enables developers to add mapping functionality easily and cost-effectively to any application using standard programming languages.

Developed in conjunction with the Department of Defense, MediaMapper ELITE solves the historical "missing link" problem between multimedia and GIS, giving an interactive dimension to a traditionally static GIS environment. MediaMapper ELITE is offered as a free upgrade to all existing DoD MediaMapper users and comes with pre-validated release codes to accelerate field deployment.

"In the past year, government organizations have dedicated tremendous energy to homeland security initiatives, and location-based intelligence has proven to be a cornerstone for effectively improving response and recovery in emergency situations," said Brian Lantz, vice president and advisor, homeland security and continuity issues, MapInfo. "With MediaMapper ELITE, MapInfo and Red Hen are extending their long-standing partnership by offering a more robust solution that addresses the unique needs of various government agencies, especially in homeland security."

"The introduction of MediaMapper ELITE further demonstrates the depth of Red Hen Systems and MapInfo's ongoing partnership and commitment to providing clarity and preparedness to government organizations in an ever-changing global environment," said Jim Baker, CEO of Red Hen Systems. "With the global threats facing our nation, there is a greater demand for faster, more detailed and usable intelligence. As a result, we are honing our efforts to create the next generation of mapping solutions that specifically address the needs of the U.S. military. Together Red Hen and MapInfo can now empower military customers to better plan and defend against or prevent an emergency."

Additional Information About MediaMapper ELITE

Red Hen's technology supports digital still pictures, streaming video, audio narration and GPS data in virtually any file format with no limits on the number of files. The powerful and newly developed Map Manager module allows individual map layers to be grouped into predefined zoom levels with the option of caching data locally. Users now have a seamless and efficient way to index, catalog and manage multiple map types. To meet the growing needs of military applications, MediaMapper ELITE supports CADRG (Compressed Arc Digital Raster Graph) and CIB (Controlled Image Base) background data types.

About Red Hen

Red Hen Systems, Inc. is the global pioneer of interactive, multimedia mapping solutions for the GIS industry. Boasting world-class technology, Red Hen gives users the ability to seamlessly integrate digital photography, video, and voice into GIS platforms. The fusion of geo-referenced imagery and mapping applications offers a new tool for documentation, planning, and decision-making in addition to the enhanced capabilities, efficiencies, and conveniences that technology has to offer. Explore at www.redhensystems.com.

About MapInfo

MapInfo Corporation is a global software company that integrates software, data and services to help customers realize 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 www.mapinfo.com.

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