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Get a productivity boost with the powerful features and workplace collaboration tools in MapInfo Professional v8.0! Features and Benefits in MapInfo Professional® version 8.0 1) Platform Support Key Customer Benefit: By supporting a wide array of operating systems and meeting the Microsoft standards for product installation and operation, customers are able to leverage their current business systems and be assured that MapInfo Professional v8.0 will work in their environment without additional conditions. Supported Operating Systems ƒ Windows XP Professional SP2 Logo Certification (renewal) ƒ Windows XP Home SP2 Logo Certification (renewal) ƒ Windows 2000 SP4 ƒ Installation support for Windows 2003 Server, Terminal Services and Citrix ƒ Windows NT 4.0 SP6a ƒ Windows 98 SE

2) Data Access and Interoperability Key Customer Benefit: Organizations often require that data produced by different technologies needs to be accessible and usable in combination with data from local or other remote sources. The ability of MapInfo Professional v8.0 to access data directly from multiple data sources out-of-the-box, enables MapInfo Professional v8.0 customers to apply the power of location and spatial analysis to customer data with minimal effort. Example Use Case: A Marketing analyst performs target marketing analysis by accessing company infrastructure data and overlaying it with existing customer and prospect data stored in company enterprise systems. This effort requires the analyst to access multiple data sources in order to perform the analysis. MapInfo Professional v8.0 provides this functionality right out-ofthe-box.

Remote Database Access MapInfo Professional v8.0 supports access to the latest database sources. Supported Database Servers in v8.0 Spatial • Oracle Spatial 10G, 10G Locator and 9iR2 • SQL Server 2000 (SpW 4.8.1) • Informix 9.4 (SpW 4.5.2) • Solaris 32-bit • HPUX Database • Oracle 10G tabular and • Oracle 9iR2 Point (X,Y • MS SQL Server 2000 data) support • MS Access XP • Informix 9.4

MapInfo Professional Version 8.0 – Power and Productivity

2) Data Access and Interoperability (Continued) Remote Database Access (Continued) MapInfo Professional v8.0 supports access to the latest database sources. Additional Remote Database Connectivity Enhancements for v8.0 Features: 9 Oracle Workspace Support (server side data versioning) 9 Oracle Object Map Verification Enhancements To Support Object/Map Validation and detection of bowties and figure eights 9 Oracle, Informix, and SQL Server - Option to Convert MapInfo Geometries to Database Geometries During Data Upload (Save as) 9 Improved Performance when Creating Legends from/for remote Live Tables 9 Improved Error Messaging to Support OCI and ODBC Connectivity and configuration Benefits: 9 Customers can leverage the latest version of leading database technology directly from MapInfo Professional v8.0. 9 The ability to perform data versioning directly in the database promotes security, multi user editing and data centralization. 9 Database Consistent Topology Validation promotes interoperability and special data sharing among multiple spatial data technologies.

Interoperability Through OGC Standards MapInfo Professional v8.0 supports the latest OGC Standards. Key Customer Benefit: By supporting Open GIS Consortium (OGC) standards, MapInfo Professional v8.0 provides an enhanced level of integration and interoperability facilitating the use of “best-in-class” environments. Example Use Case: An actuary in an insurance firm needs to develop a rate policy that takes into consideration many geographic and demographic variables. With MapInfo Professional v8.0, the analyst can access numerous OGC WMS and WFS servers over the internet to obtain this information. For example, you can view aerial imagery from one server, access another server to overlay the latest city parcel information, and yet another for the latest municipal boundary data - all through the use of industry standard services. The result is greater access to information that leads to better decision making. Standards-based Interoperability Features in v8.0 OGC Functionality: Web Feature Service v1.0 (WFS) Client support Enhanced Web Mapping Service (WMS): Supports all versions including 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.3 Get Feature Info support for Web Mapping Service (WMS) Client New preferences settings added to support: time out values for slower servers, proxy server user name password support, WMS image resolution for enhanced print quality and new WFS criteria definition options that updates the WFS file with current window extents New Import OGC GML 2.1 data Benefit: Many organizations have embraced OGC standards to better utilize internal company data as well as 3rd party data. By using OGC-compliant client products such as MapInfo Professional v8.0, customers are able to access resources that often are not otherwise sharable between technologies. MapInfo Professional v8.0 provides access to these services in an easy and intuitive manner, enabling these services to be meaningful and practical for everyday business use.

MapInfo Professional Version 8.0 – Power and Productivity

2) Data Access and Interoperability (Continued) MapInfo Platform Interoperability Enhancements in v8.0 Sharing MapInfo Professional v8.0 workspaces with MapXtreme 2004 based applications: D Share MapInfo Professional v8.0 Workspaces with MapXtreme 2004 and Exponare via the new MWS format. V8.0 now includes extended functionality including expressions in thematic maps, labeling and query tables. D Access maps via OGC services that are powered by MapXtreme 2004 or MapXtreme Java from MapInfo Professional v8.0 directly Benefit: Customers that are working with MapInfo platform products such as MapXtreme 2004, MapXtreme Java or Exponare, have greater out-of-the-box interoperability options. These capabilities enable customers to open MapInfo Professional v8.0 workspaces in MapXtreme 2004 or Exponare directly or share data via web services. As such, MapInfo Professional v8.0 continues to be the tool of choice for data creation/editing and ad-hoc analysis. Additional interoperability Capabilities added in v8.0 9 Updated Version of the Universal Translator now supports AutoCAD 2004 DWG, DXF and DGN v8 formats 9 Support of ESRI 3D SHAPE files with Z and M values 9 Support of ESRI grid files 9 Updated GPS tracking utility now supports Garmin protocol including USB Benefits: • The updated universal translator allows the import of architectural drawings from industry-latest data formats • The option to access ESRI 3D and Grid formats promotes the best of class systems • The updated GPS tracker utility now includes the popular Garmin USB support, improved documentation and all new Microsoft Windows installer. The accelerated use of GPS worldwide makes this capability most relevant to today’s customer demands. Use GPS to collect field data such as tower locations, ATM locations, geo-referencing architectural drawings, generating drive routes, geo-coding fire-hydrants, public telephones and more. D Open CSV files D Option to save as MapInfo native TAB format when opening MS Excel, ASCI or CSV to facilitate one click data editing Benefit: Customers bringing data from CSV, MS Excel or Text can now simplify the process of data access and data editing in MapInfo Professional v8.0 via a single click saving time and improving usability. D ASRP 1.2 Raster formats support D ESRI Grid file format support Benefit: Aerial imagery and grid data continue to be pervasive in many markets including Public Sector, Telecommunications and Retail Site Selection Analysis. ASRP is a common image format used in European governments. ESRI Grid file format enables the use of the freely available elevation data such as the USGS 30m and 10m terrain data found on the USGS web site (www.USGS.GOV). Examples of use: Elevation data is used by public sector to: 1. Aid in emergency evacuation times by helping predict water flow during flood/rainy seasons or mud slides. 2. Help city agencies in planning or in infrastructure management by including elevation in the overall analysis. For the private sector, the primary users of elevation and aerial imagery are telecommunication companies, insurance and retail. 1. Retail stores are combining imagery to better understand the context in which site analysis techniques are used 2. For telecommunications, elevation data aids in determining where to place RF towers. 3. In insurance, elevation data helps visualize and define potential flood zones and set rates appropriately

MapInfo Professional Version 8.0 – Power and Productivity

3) Mapping Key Customer Benefit: The Mapping ability of MapInfo Professional v8.0 enables customers to visualize the relationships between data and geography. When data is viewed on a map, geographic relationships between data that not readily visible when viewed in a tabular format are revealed in an insightful way. This insight, leads to location based analysis and generation of information from data that is influenced by geography. Example Use Case: An analyst in the telecommunications industry needs to understand the geographic relationship between existing network towers and the proximity to prospects. The analyst visualizes the network data and overlays it with existing customer data to quickly understand load and demand. New and Updated Features in v8.0 9 Insertion Style per object 9 New options for legend sizes and formatting of legends 9 Stream digitizing – digitize your map on the fly while moving your mouse 9 Orthogonal polygon creation support 9 Store large and complex line and region objects (upper node limit per object now 134 Million nodes) Benefit: Customers are able to quickly perform multi layer edits while quickly switching to each layer’s default object style. The enhanced legend options improve map readability and save considerable time in map finishing for the purpose of map presentation and publishing. In addition, the new map editing tools aid in map creation and more accurate geographic analysis. The specific enhancements in v8.0 enable customers to quickly digitize imagery data through stream digitizing which saves considerable time by minimizing the node click requirement. Orthogonal polygon support aids in improved/more accurate network creation. Example uses of these new capabilities are the creation of utility pipes, electric lines, fiber cable, gas-lines, and roads as well as digitizing of parcel maps, custom trade areas and alike. The ability to quickly create highly complex geographic objects enables customers to manage complex data and sets MapInfo Professional v8.0 apart from other mapping applications. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

User Interface Enhancements in v8.0 File Open dialog automatically switches file types (WOR/TAB) as well as directory paths in one click Larger layer list dialog and a new option to display more per layer information Larger SQL Select Dialog Find in front window only added in addition to the existing find in all windows option New preference for find symbol style added New find symbols added to the included custom symbols library Mouse wheel support added to browser window

Benefit: The strength of any software product is often realized when the capabilities of the product are easy to use. The usability enhancements to dialogs, the new short-cuts and preferences provide improved user experience and promote the use of more advanced capabilities. These enhancements also lead to time savings which improve productivity. 9 9 9

Remove and Count duplicate rows in a table - saves results in new table (use any column to perform a duplicate row count such as Customer Name/ID etc.) Workspace resolver – automatically correct MapInfo workspaces that have invalid paths or missing tables Distance calculator finds the shortest/farthest distances from point objects to shoreline, highway or region

Benefit: These utilities are powerful additions that aid in data management and analysis. These utilities simplify the work process by automating frequently performed operations. The use of these tools aid in reaching the required output faster. 9

New Projections: Chinese Coordinate Systems Hellenic Geodetic Reference System New Zealand Geodetic Datum 2000 Additional British National Grid Coordinate System

Guernsey Grid Coordinate System Baltic Projections (Lithuanian and Latvian) New Belgian Coordinate System

Benefit: The projection and accuracy of the local geographic measurements and calculations is often of critical importance. By providing a rich and comprehensive list of worldwide projections and coordinate systems to choose from, MapInfo Professional v8.0 customers can use the appropriate coordinate system and projection that best meets their specific geographic needs.

MapInfo Professional Version 8.0 – Power and Productivity

4) Data Analysis Key Customer Benefit: The power of MapInfo Professional v8.0 is in geographically-enabled data analysis. MapInfo Professional v8.0 users are combining traditional data analysis methods and techniques such as numerical analysis with the use of graphs with geographic elements and conditions. This combination leads to powerful and insightful answers that cannot be accomplished with traditional analysis tools. Example Use Case: An analyst in a retail chain wants to find-out how much revenue is generated from customers that live ½ mile from each of their branches vs. customers that live further away. Using MapInfo Professional v8.0, the analyst creates a ½ mile buffer around their stores and via a single step, they can sum up the total revenue generated from these customers. A quick and simple inverse selection will select only the remaining customers that are outside the ½ mile buffer. Calculated statistics can sum the total revenue spent from those customers and will provide the complete answer. New and Enhanced Features in v8.0 9 Enablement of bi-variant analysis through transparent fill settings for the same layer 9 Enhanced distance calculator now supports straight line distance calculation to the nearest line or region object 9 New spatial functions added: Distance, spherical distance etc. 9 Enhanced Sync Windows utility – added ability to embed and remove one or all thematic legends 9 Remove duplicate rows utility added. The utility aids in data preparation and data scrubbing prior to analysis. Benefits: Thematic mapping based analysis is often most effective when two variables are measured and compared against each other. This process is called a bi-variant analysis. Using the latest enhancements, MapInfo Professional v8.0 customers can easily perform this type of analysis. The ability to determine the shortest distance to a shoreline, a highway or a cable line is a common need in several industries including public sector, insurance and telecommunications. The distance calculator utility automates the process of finding distances. In addition, MapInfo Professional v8.0 users frequently use location based analysis to quickly find the nearest service center or an ATM machine. The utility provides the ability to automatically populate this information quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, these new distance functions can be used in a variety of ways including thematic mapping, querying and labeling. The Enhanced Sync windows utility provides options for controlling embedded legends. The ability to quickly count and remove duplicate rows ensures that analysis is performed accurately.

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Documentation Enhancements MapInfo Professional v8.0: o New v8.0 User Guide book created o New v8.0 supplement created o The help system has been enhanced for: More effective structure and more links were added to related topics MapBasic v8.0: o New v8.0 User Guide o New v8.0 Reference guide Data Enhancements Metadata extracted for easy access Urban Areas added: Urban Population of the polygon based off of TargetPro 4.6 Data. Wilderness Boundaries added: This map layer consists of National Wilderness Preservation System areas of 640 acres or more, in the United States and Puerto Rico. Interstates added: This layer was derived from The National Atlas website, created from a National Highway Planning Network map. Secondary Highways added: This layer was derived from The National Atlas website, created from a National Highway Planning Network map. Streams & Rivers added: The Stream_Rivers layer was derived from The National Atlas website. (http://nationalatlas.gov/) Lakes added: The Lakes layer was derived from The National Atlas website Urban_CitiesPop10K_plus added: This table is comprised of a portion of the points from the Uscty_8k table. A point in polygon query was run to determine which points from the 8K table fell within the new Urban_Areas table and had a population greater than or equal to10K. New Raster Imagery Sample of Manhattan by AirPhoto USA added

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