Design Visualization, Inc. To Offer GDT Products in MicroStation Format; New Partnership Expands...

Business/Technology Editors

LEBANON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001

Geographic Data Technology, Inc., a developer of premier map databases, today announced that it has joined with Design Visualization, Inc. (DVI) to provide GDT data products in MicroStation(R) format. DVI will

This agreement expands the product format options available to GDT users. MicroStation, a product of Bentley Systems, allows users to create 3D models and electronic simulations of real-world objects.

"GDT already offers the widest range of format options and this new agreement only enhances that flexibility for customers," said Patrick Kearney, GDT's vice president of sales and marketing. "The availability of GDT data in MicroStation format will be tremendously useful to GDT customers in the utility and telecommunications industries, many of whom use CAD-based systems for planning and managing their facilities. The team behind DVI has a strong background working with MicroStation users and will be able to meet and exceed the needs of GDT customers who use this format for their geospatial data."

"We're excited to be able to offer the entire range of GDT products to the MicroStation community," said Chris Heyburn, DVI president. "GDT has a solid reputation for the type of quality data needed to support the demanding applications that are typical of MicroStation users. Any outside plant engineers or planners using MicroStation to do their jobs will now have a dedicated source for the most accurate nationwide landbase on the market."

About Design Visualization, Inc. (DVI)

Design Visualization Inc. (DVI), one of the leading MicroStation(R) application development and consulting firms, was founded in 1992 to provide software and services to the MicroStation community. As a registered Bentley Systems Independent Software Developer (ISD), DVI provides services from system setup to complex software development using the MicroStation Development Language (MDL). Located in Atlanta, GA, DVI has been providing proven application development expertise to MicroStation users for almost a decade. For more information about Design Visualization, contact Chris Heyburn at (770) 723-1544 or visit them on the web at www.dvimaps.com.

About GDT

Geographic Data Technology, Inc. is the premier developer of map databases that provide the foundation for location-based applications. With more than 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT excels at bringing together a myriad of data resources to create spatial products and services that help businesses and consumers manage, understand and analyze geographic relationships. GDT provides cartographic data to major GIS vendors and is the data provider for leading software and web mapping programs. GDT data is used for routing, web mapping, emergency response, site selection, risk analysis, facilities management, and a host of other applications. With a focus on nationwide coverage, GDT offers customers complete, current and comprehensive geographic products for North America, Brazil and Argentina. Rated one of the fastest growing private companies in New Hampshire, GDT employs more than 500 people at its Lebanon, NH headquarters. For more information, visit the GDT web site at www.geographic.com.

MicroStation is a registered trademark of Bentley Systems.