Autodesk Ships Geospatial Solutions Software Products; Announces New Data Initiative Partner Program
Written by Autodesk
22 April 2008
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 22, 2008 - 2009 Geospatial Solutions: AutoCAD Map 3D, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise, Autodesk MapGuide Studio and AutoCAD Raster Design Shipping
Autodesk today announced that it is shipping the following geospatial solutions software products: AutoCAD Map 3D 2009, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2009, Autodesk MapGuide Studio 2009 and AutoCAD Raster Design 2009. Autodesk geospatial solutions provide users in utility and telecommunications organizations and government agencies with a powerful, affordable and flexible geospatial platform.
Autodesk Geospatial Solutions
Enhancements in all the geospatial products build on the solutions’ fundamental properties of open data access and interoperability with other design, GIS and IT systems and include an enhanced, intuitive user environment.
AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 software is the latest version of the leading engineering platform for creating and managing spatial data. Based on AutoCAD 2009 software, new and improved capabilities include faster data access and editing via Feature Data Object (FDO) technology, improved cartography tools, user interface enhancements and the ability to deploy AutoCAD Map 3D via Citrix XenApp™ application virtualization system. When used with Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2009 and Autodesk Design Review 2009 software, accurate design, mapping and geospatial data can be easily, securely and cost-effectively distributed across and beyond a user’s organization.
· Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2009 software, based on MapGuide Open Source software, provides a powerful mapping platform for delivering geospatial information quickly, easily and cost-effectively via the Web. New capabilities include Flexible Web Layout technology, which allows Web designers and software developers to more easily create Web mapping applications. Autodesk MapGuide Studio 2009 software, the authoring environment and companion software for Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise, also supports Flexible Web Layout technology and makes it easy for developers to switch between a set of design templates and click-and-drag application functionality options.
$1,795 SRP Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2009 (US) international pricing may vary.
$ 495 SRP Autodesk MapGuide Studio 2009 (US) international pricing may vary.
· AutoCAD Raster Design 2009 software extends the power of AutoCAD software and AutoCAD-based applications to make the most of scanned drawings, maps, aerial photos, satellite imagery and digital elevation models. AutoCAD Raster Design 2009 works with Autodesk geospatial solutions and other AutoCAD 2009 software-based applications, and includes a new ribbon-style interface for quicker, visual access to commands that helps improve user productivity and support for 64-bit operating systems.
Autodesk also announced its new Data Initiative partner program, which allows customers to get precision, high resolution geospatial data from Autodesk partners—at a special, discounted price. Customers now have access to geospatial data consisting of aerial imagery, street information, land plots, weather and more. Partners in the program include Digital Globe, Navteq, Intermap and Weatherbug.
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk, AutoCAD and Autodesk MapGuide are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
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