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DENSO and GDT Sign License Agreement DENSO selects GDT data to enhance top-rated navigation systemDENSO will use GDT’s Dynamap®/Transportation database, which includes both urban and rural areas, to provide detailed street and address information for regions not previously covered in the DENSO navigation system. Dynamap/Transportation provides a multipurpose U.S. street network database to serve demanding applications. Compiled from a vast network of sources, Dynamap/Transportation provides street and address coverage, highly accurate one-way and restricted turn information, accurate representation of limited access highways, preferred routing names, and exit point layers. “We believe there is tremendous synergy between the goals and products of our companies,” said Mike Gerling, GDT president. “GDT’s primary goal is to maintain a nationwide, routable database with complete addressing information to serve the needs of digital map users in a variety of market segments. Our database provides a solid foundation for DENSO’s navigation software and hardware products.” About DENSO Japan-based DENSO Corporation, a global supplier of advanced technology, systems and components, employs more than 72,000 people in 26 countries. Worldwide sales total $14.5 billion for fiscal year 1998. In North America, DENSO employs 13,000 at 21 companies and 5 engineering centers. North American sales for 1999 totaled $3.6 billion. About GDT Geographic Data Technology, Inc. develops premier map databases that provide the foundation for location-based applications. With 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT excels at bringing together a myriad of data resources to create usable spatial products and services that help businesses and consumers manage, understand and analyze geographic relationships. GDT provides cartographic data to major GIS vendors and is the data provider for leading software and web mapping programs. GDT data is used for routing, web mapping, emergency response, site selection, risk analysis, facilities management, and a host of other applications. With a focus on nationwide coverage, GDT offers customers the most complete, current and comprehensive geographic products on the market. Rated one of the fastest growing private companies in New Hampshire, GDT employs 400 people at its Lebanon, NH headquarters. For more information, visit the GDT web site at www.geographic.com. Dynamap is a registered trademark of Geographic Data Technology, Inc. CONTACT: Tonya McMurray GDT 800-331-7881, ext. 2005 FAX: 603-643-6808 EMAIL: tonya_mcmurray@gdt1.com www.geographic.com |
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