Stevenage, Herts, UK. 26 March, 2008. - Digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software developer, Cadcorp, has announced the availability of a link between its Cadcorp SIS – Spatial Information System desktop GIS and i2 iBase 5 – i2’s analytical database solution.
The dynamic interface to iBase5 enables i2 to provide its users in the police service with the capability to integrate with Cadcorp SIS digital mapping/GIS software. It was developed using the rich API (application programming interface) available to users of Cadcorp SIS and i2 iBase GIS interfaces.
The interface allows users of iBase5 to transfer groups of selected entities to Cadcorp SIS so they can be seen in their geographical context and referenced to various GIS and other data sources such as OS MasterMap® and aerial photography.

Once transferred to Cadcorp SIS, these entities can be used with the extensive range of GIS functions available in Cadcorp SIS to enable location-based analysis of crime and intelligence information.  The i2 link is two-way. By simply selecting an entity in the GIS application, Cadcorp SIS will initiate the iBase ‘Show’ dialogue, enabling users to display the details that iBase holds for these records in the database.
“Several police forces in the UK have made the decision to build their GIS-based operational and business applications on Cadcorp SIS,” said Mike O’Neil, managing director, Cadcorp. “This new development with i2 will enable them to also take advantage of the benefits of close integration between latest in GIS technology and the latest in analytical database stools, with the minimum of disruption.”
About i2
Founded in 1990 and currently a subsidiary of ChoicePoint Inc., i2 is a leading provider of investigative analysis software with solutions that are proven in law enforcement, national security, military and commercial organisations around the globe. Over 65,000 analysts and investigators throughout 2000 organisations in more than 115 countries now use the product range. Customers are supported by a network of offices in the UK and USA and through a strong distributor network across Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

i2's product range enhances the analytical capabilities and enables understanding of complex and volume data. It has received a number of awards from the international analytical community and Analyst's Notebook is the de facto standard application for link and timeline analysis.
For more information please visit: www.i2.co.uk
About Cadcorp
Established in 1991, Cadcorp is a leading UK developer of digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software. With offices in the UK and the USA, Cadcorp's distribution and value-added reseller (VAR) network stretches worldwide. The company also plays a pivotal technical role in the Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.® (OGC®).

The Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information System product family is fully integrated digital mapping and GIS software that uses OGC certified compliant interfaces. Cadcorp technical director Martin Daly is an OGC Gardels Medal holder for his contribution to the OGC, and was one of the original members of the OGC Architecture Board. Cadcorp is an ISO9001:2000 and ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certified company, an Ordnance Survey GB Licensed Partner and Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland Licensed Partner. Cadcorp SIS applications exist in local government, central government, emergency services, insurance, oil & natural gas, mapping and surveying, commerce, utilities and many other markets. (For more information please visit: http://www.cadcorp.com).