Genasys unveils industry's first full function GIS interface to the World Wide Web.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 1996--Reaffirming their reputation as a leader in providing open, flexible solutions to geo-spatial analysis, Genasys II Inc., today announced the release of the Spatial Web Broker.

The new product allows Web application designers to

Fully compatible with today's most popular Web tools and browsers including Netscape(tm) and Java(tm), the Spatial Web Broker provides an Internet gateway into Genasys' full line of vector and raster GIS, imaging and metadata management products. In addition, it is available on all UNIX platforms.

More Than Just a Map: Customers Access Individualized Directions for Locating Stores Nearest Their Homes Via Internet

Unlike simple map display tools, Genasys' new Spatial Web Broker allows companies to provide their Web site users with access to sophisticated spatial analysis that provides custom directions.

"Most Web mapping tools are only able to draw a map of the area around an office," said Mike Fields, chief operating officer of Genasys. "Utilizing Genasys' Spatial Web Broker, customers are able to find the nearest office to their home, access a map and receive printed or faxed detailed directions on how to get there. For customers accessing the home page of a large department store, this information realistically translates into direct customer patronage in the near future.

"Applications for this product are unlimited. Accessing the home page of an auto club, for example, members might plan complete vacations simply by selecting their destination cities and accommodation preferences," Fields said. "Utilizing Genasys' Spatial Web Broker, the auto club Web site could provide detailed maps with specific directions from one destination to the next, list appropriate hotel or camping accommodations within the selected price range and offer restaurant suggestions. In addition, the auto club home page could link members to additional related Web sites."

Intranet Applications Provide Employees Needed Information At Low Cost

In addition to addressing end user Internet applications, Fields explained that the Genasys Spatial Web Broker was also designed to meet businesses' growing need for Intranets - organization-wide communication tools that challenge groupware products as a method of communicating and sharing information within a company,