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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
MapInfo Announces Long-Term OEM Agreement with Siemens IC Mobile for MapInfo miAware "GeoToolBox"
Troy, NY—November 3, 2003—MapInfo Corporation (NASDAQ: MAPS) today announced that it has signed an OEM agreement with Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (IC Mobile).
Under the terms of the agreement Siemens will incorporate MapInfo’s miAware™ “GeoToolBox”, which provides functionality such as mapping, routing and geocoding, within its Location Enabling Server, Siemen’s industry-leading solution for the delivery of location-based services.
The deal signals a long-term commitment by Siemens and MapInfo to continue their close working relationship in the developing location-based services marketplace. For instance, MapInfo’s location-based technology was deployed within the Siemens Location Enabling Server to a number of Vodafone operating companies in Europe. This enables Vodafone to provide its customers with mobile location-dependent services and applications under the Vodafone Live! brand, which offers subscribers a series of value-added services, including Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), picture messaging, ring-tones and games. The OEM agreement announced today will enable Siemens IC Mobile to offer similar functionality to other service providers around the world.
MapInfo miAware “GeoToolBox” enables wireless service providers to offer a wide range of unique location-dependent applications that incorporate elements such as tracking and routing, location-sensitive content and “find the nearest.” By integrating MapInfo technology with the Siemens Location Enabling Server, wireless service providers are able to differentiate their offerings for all types of customers, resulting in a significant competitive advantage. Service providers have the option of using pre-built application templates or developing their own distinctive offerings specifically customised to their subscribers’ needs.
“Siemens IC Mobile has been an important partner from the outset and we are delighted to have completed this OEM agreement, which is testament to the strength and scalability of our location technology,” said Mark Cattini, president and CEO, MapInfo Corp. “We are confident that MapInfo’s ongoing technology partnership with Siemens will see continued joint success with Vodafone and with other mobile operators around the world looking to deploy robust, scaleable and feature rich location-dependent applications.”
For more information on Siemens Location Enabling Server and MapInfo miAware “GeoToolBox” visit: http://www.siemens-mobile.com/mobile.
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 www.mapinfo.com. The company’s UK and European headquarters are in Windsor, UK. www.mapinfo.co.uk.
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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.
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