eMapSite.com launch revolutionary web-based digital mapping service for commercial map users

Issue date:27 September 2000

eMapSite.com today announced the official public launch of their revolutionary web-based digital mapping service at GIS 2000, the leading GIS and spatial business intelligence event taking place at Earls Court 2, London, 26-28 September 2000. The new service at www.emapsite.com is the first to enable both purchase and delivery of large-scale georeferenced map images in real time over the Internet.

eMapSite is a B2B mapping portal that enables large commercial map users, who need mapping GIS and other applications, to search, browse, view, purchase and use digital map data from a wide variety of data providers via the Internet.

eMapsite reduces the costs of obtaining, using, managing and storing maps as everything is done online, via a simple step-by-step process on eMapSite’s website.

In enabling users to select only the maps they need, eMapSite helps customers get the most of out of their mapping budget. Customers are not restricted to pre-defined datasets, but can seamlessly roam and zoom over the map image to select precisely the map area they want.

With all major UK map providers’ data being available from eMapSite, customers need only visit eMapSite to search for and source the maps they need. There is no delay in delivery of the data as customers are provided with a URL to access their purchased data. As the data remains on eMapSite’s servers, there are no storage or other issues for the customer to deal with and as the data is georeferenced, it can be used directly in their GIS applications without further processing. eMapSite manage maintenance and updating of the data, and also monitor usage to calculate and protect copyright and royalty payments.

eMapSite also brings significant benefits to data providers. By making maps more accessible, easier to obtain, and more affordable for small users, eMapSite widens and deepens the market for maps. It also decreases distribution and maintenance costs for the data providers and adds value to their data through integration with other datasets.

Since the soft launch of the website in June 2000, eMapSite have generated and received great interest in their revolutionary new service, from commercial map users and map providers alike.

For further information, please contact:

Justin Saunders
Email: justin.saunders@emapsite.com
Office Tel: 0118 973 6883

Note for Editors

eMapSite.com is a UK registered company based in Hampshire, England,  and established by James Cutler and Justin Saunders, who share over 30 years GIS experience, the last 7 years with their own consultancy, GISL Limited. eMapSite is the first commercial service to deliver large-scale georeferenced maps and images in real time over the Internet. eMapSite uses Image Web Server technology that also allows the user to interactively roam and zoom over imagery.  The new eMapSite service brings benefits to two distinct markets: commercial map users, such as utilities, telcos, the public sector and professional GIS users, who need easy, affordable access to digital map data for their GIS applications; and website owners who wish to add informative and compelling mapping content to their websites. The eMapSite website at www.emapsite.com went live on 30 June 2000. eMapSite is enabled by Level 3 Communications. Image Web Server is a product of Earth Resource Mapping (www.ermapper.com).