Together with a joint customer in the UK, this alliance provides a framework for Laser-Scan & eSpatial to work in partnership to support the enterprise wide deployment of Data Capture and Cleaning tools built using iSMART and Radius Topology. In partnership, it is now possible to unlock the power of Oracle Spatial through eSpatial's iSMART middle-tier deployment environment, underpinned by Laser-Scan's Database level data cleaning platform.

In conjunction with mutual partners, both companies will support the delivery of end solutions that deliver Large Scale Data Capture and Cleaning activities using an enterprise wide system that are easily deployed to a large number of users. As part of this agreement eSpatial will also resell Laser-Scan's Radius Topology alongside the iSMART GeoSpatial Suite.

eSpatial's iSMART supports a number a number of deployment models which includes Pure Web & Customised Client within a scalable, role-based & secure environment. The architectural features delivered with iSMART address standard IT requirements for the deployment of enterprise business applications. Radius Topology further complements these deployment options by sitting on the server side alongside Oracle, providing high quality topologically correct web editing at the database level. Based on the customer's business rules, Radius Topology will automatically deliver intelligent data snapping, geometric checking and maintenance of connectivity while editing is taking place.

As part of the drive towards delivering its spatial data quality message, Laser-Scan is working with leading geospatial players to build a global reseller network for Radius Topology. eSpatial Solutions is a welcome addition to this growing network.

Laser-Scan's Managing Director, Duncan Guthrie commented: "We are pleased to have eSpatial on board and also pleased that Radius Topology will be in the deployment of their pure web solution. The interoperable architecture that underpins our Partner programme is based on Oracle and since eSpatial also has this underlying technology, our products work seamlessly and transparently. eSpatial's thin front-end system enables easy capture of data and Radius Topology working at the back end provides high quality data editing and cleaning. This amalgamation of our solutions can only benefit our existing and new customers".

Laser-Scan's Radius Topology is a dynamic topology management layer that was initially delivered on the Oracle 9i platform. It acts as a 'gatekeeper', only allowing clean, accurate data into the database. Inconsistent data is automatically corrected, within the bounds of user-defined rules and without any significant disruption to the existing IT workflows. Radius Topology is now also available on Oracle Database 10g as a unique solution for Oracle Locator. It can also be utilised as an application to maintain topology in conjunction with the topology storage mechanism offered through Oracle 10g Spatial.

Speaking at Laser-Scan's User and Partner Conference, Chief Executive of eSpatial Solutions, Philip O'Doherty added: "eSpatial and Laser-Scan are two leading Oracle Spatial based software development houses with complementary products, iSMART is deployed on the client side through the application server with Radius in the database. This alliance creates a new solution as a result of our ability to deliver data capture, editing and cleaning by way of thin client applications. The addition of Laser-Scan's dynamic topology management layer to iSMART will deliver benefits to our customers across the world."
About Laser-Scan

Laser-Scan delivers world-class, innovative business solutions for geographic information. Our technology is the result of over 35 years experience in the development of market leading database products. Laser-Scan offers a new approach to exploiting location data in enterprise information architectures.
About eSpatial Solutions

eSpatial, founded in Dublin, Ireland, is a world leader in spatial information management technology. Its advanced spatial environment, iSMART, in conjunction with Oracle Spatial, provides a platform for highly scalable and secure spatially enabled applications in a standard enterprise IT environment. Its associated Rapid Application Development environment allows organisations to quickly and easily build new applications (or extend existing ones) to include spatial functionality. These applications provide spatial intelligence to anyone, anywhere, on any device, connected or disconnected. eSpatial's technology is used in every area of IT including Public Sector, Defence, Telecommunications and Utility organisations.

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CONTACTS.

Alan Lawless, Marketing and PR, eSpatial Solutions Ltd. Swords Business Park, Co. Dublin, Ireland. t: +353.1.870.8800, f: +353.1.870.8899, info@espatial.com, www.espatial.com

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