Digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software developer Cadcorp has announced a new release of its mSIS - mobile Spatial Information System (‘mSIS’) product. mSIS is an easy-to-use field data capture application for the Pocket PC platform. It is supplied in two parts: a desktop based project management package - mSIS Office; plus the Pocket PC-based data capture software - mSIS Mobile.

In addition to offering significant improvements in performance for both the Office and Mobile platforms, the new release gives users the ability to trim or ‘cookie-cut’ overlays, including OS MasterMap, for use on the PDA. This gives mobile users easy access to the data they need for the task in hand, rather than having to carry a large data overhead.

Attribute handling has been significantly improved for both simple and XML schemas, via the extended 'automatic' and 'mandatory' field functionality which reduces the possibility of user error and speeds up the data capture process. The new version supports the creation of lightweight GeoTIFF images that can be used as a backdrop on the mobile device and also has enhanced data transfer between the Mobile and Office programs.

Mike O’Neil, managing director, Cadcorp, commented, "The new version of Cadcorp mSIS offers a vast improvement in overall functionality and OS MasterMap handling, which will greatly enhance the productivity of mobile data capture users".

About Cadcorp

Established in 1991, Cadcorp is a leading UK developer and supplier of digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software, applications and associated services. 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: www.cadcorp.com

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