25 September 2007, 5:49pm
September 25th, 2007 Dublin, Ireland - eSpatial, a global enterprise geospatial software and technology company today announced that Jeppesen has selected the eSpatial iSMART product to increase efficiencies through streamlining spatial data management processes. Jeppesen offers solutions that integrate people, processes and technology to deliver safety, efficiency and economy to air, marine and rail operators worldwide.
The advanced spatial capabilities of iSMART will enable data capture that produces highly accurate, updated charts in extremely short timescales. iSMART will form an integral part of Jeppesen’s GI (Geographic Information) data strategy, managing data that complements standard enterprise IT environments. iSMART’s value add includes open, extensible APIs allows for extension and configuration of Jeppesen specific features. Its “Library of Components” is designed to meet specific needs enabling rapid delivery of customized applications in a controlled and cost effective manner. The applications delivered will integrate with existing business applications, seamlessly placing spatial within Jeppesen’s workflows.
Philip O’Doherty, CEO, eSpatial said, “We’re delighted to be working with Jeppesen to help deliver systems that make their processes more efficient. There are significant business benefits and efficiencies to be gained by using database resident and web delivered geospatial data to deliver streamlined business processes. iSMART forms one of the components to help Jeppesen to deliver these increased efficiencies.”
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