08 January 2008, 12:04pm
eSpatial Appoints UK Sales Manager to Support Expansion Plans
eSpatial, a global enterprise geospatial software and technology company today announced the appointment of a new Sales Manager, Mr. Ian Holmes, who will take responsibility for the UK market as part of an aggressive expansion plan. Ian will lead business and revenue generation as well as management of existing UK customers. Ian has over 20 years experience in the global Engineering and IT industries including 10 years Sales & Business Development experience within the GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Sector.
Before joining eSpatial Ian headed up GIS Sales for Swift-LG. The first half of his career was spent in the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production market with companies such as Kvaener, Amec and Halliburton Brown & Root in Structural Engineering and IT Management roles.
Ian will also take the lead on eSpatial’s aggressive expansion in delivering solutions designed specifically for UK Local Government. eSpatial have developed a packaged offering addressing the needs of Local Government customers. The iSMART for Local Government Solution Framework, built on its core iSMART product set, delivers increased internal efficiencies and enhanced online services to the public through applications incorporating real time web mapping functionality. The key feature is Flexibility. Flexibility to deliver tailored solutions based on specific needs as Government departments increasingly look to spatial data for essential urban and rural planning decisions.
On joining eSpatial Mr. Holmes commented, “eSpatial is rapidly becoming the first choice for Oracle Spatial and solutions built on its flagship product iSMART & Oracle Spatial are really making a difference to the market. I’m looking forward to being involved in eSpatial’s expansion throughout the UK”.
David Miller, eSpatial COO commented, “It’s great to have Ian working with our UK team. His established experience will greatly assist eSpatial with delivering on recent opportunities and successes we have seen in the UK market – especially in Local Government.

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