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East Sussex Fire Brigade opt for Cadcorp SIS

Cadcorp, the developer of the popular Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information System range of Windows based GIS software is very pleased to announce that East Sussex Fire Brigade have purchased Cadcorp SIS.


	Image courtesy E. Sussex Fire Brigade

In recent years East Sussex Fire Brigade has made great advances in the development of using GIS which has been recognised by other brigades, local authorities and by Her Majesty's Inspectorate (HMI), who in his 2001 report stated “... the Brigade’s excellent use of graphical information systems.”

Recently a requirement for additional GIS software for the Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) was established. Factors that influenced this decision included a need to work with OS MasterMap, (the new GML2 based seamless, topological dataset from Ordnance Survey). Additionally there were requirements to access a broader canvas of GIS functionality; to develop bespoke functionality easily with standard tools such as Visual Basic; to attain eGovernment objectives for data sharing with their partner, Brighton & Hove Council; to be able to continue operational links with their incumbent GIS system; and to cut procurement and maintenance costs.

Martin Jones, GIS Coordinator, East Sussex Fire Brigade, spent time evaluating various GIS software offerings in the market place and concluded that Cadcorp SIS Map Modeller was the 'best fit' for his brigade's requirements. It was found that Map Modeller was easy to use, packed with functionality, able to import many types of data-sets including OS MasterMap, and suitable to edit 1/1250 scale OS Land Line maps for use within their existing GIS system. The capability to work with many different data formats was seen to be a factor in increasing productivity.

A major consideration were Ordnance Survey's stated plans to close support links for OS Land Line and replace this digital map scale with OS MasterMap. Cadcorp, through their pioneering OpenGIS work, were recognised by the Brigade as an early adopter of OS MasterMap and seen to be setting up multiple solutions to what promises to be a resource hungry map scale. The repercussions for the brigade were numerous, not least of which is the loss of an accurate Fire Cover Review, (as this is only operable on 1/1250 scale maps) and a MasterMap solution had to be developed.

Martin Jones stated that, "Not only from a lower cost and firm support base, we have been impressed with Cadcorp. The company are an established organisation with many thousands of customers in the workplace". Looking to the future he added: "Cadcorp's web-based solution, Cadcorp SIS ASC, certainly fits in to the brigade’s aim of making its use available via the Intranet to all users for maps and incident analysis".

Gary Randle, Emergency Services Sales Manager, Cadcorp stated: "We are extremely pleased to welcome our first UK Fire Service into the ever growing family of Cadcorp SIS users. The Fire Brigades are a new market for us, but on the strength of our experience so far in serving East Sussex, one that should develop well for us".

About Cadcorp SIS

Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information System - is a suite of Windows-based and Web-enabled end user and developer digital mapping and geographic information system (GIS) software products. The desktop suite comprises: Map Viewer, which provides support for over 50 graphic and data formats, thematics and hard copy; Map Manager, which provides the mainstream user the ability to view, explore, query, symbolise and print digital map and associated tabular data; Map Editor, which in addition to the facilities provided by Map Manager, provides the GIS data custodian with tools to view, manage and edit map and tabular data; and Map Modeller, which adds 3D modelling, terrain analysis and several thematic and analytic mapping tools.

ActiveX based developer toolkits and Viewer, Manager and Modeller based runtime licences are popular products for the development and implementation of bespoke applications by third parties that take advantage of Cadcorp’s GIS know-how.

Cadcorp ASC (Active Server Component) extends the functionality of Cadcorp SIS for use over the Internet or a company-wide intranet. It is a dynamic, server-side Web-based GIS, not merely a map-publishing tool for pre-authored images. Cadcorp ASC provides a true, interactive Web-based solution for real time map creation and analysis.

Cadcorp SIS MasterMap Loader is supplied with Map Modeller for the loading and management of OS MasterMap data in relational databases.

Cadcorp apSIS is programmable component software for the development of geospatial applications for the desktop and Pocket PC platforms.

Cadcorp mSIS is a data collection package that incorporates a desktop data capture management application and a Pocket PC based data collection tool.

About Cadcorp

Established in 1991, Cadcorp is a leading developer of digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software. With offices in the USA and UK, Cadcorp’s distribution and VAR network stretches worldwide. The company also plays a pivotal technical role in the OpenGIS Consortium. Cadcorp SIS is currently the only complete product family to attain OpenGIS conformance certification.

Cadcorp SIS (Spatial Information System) is a range of software modules covering spatial data viewing, data management, data editing, data modelling and analysis. Cadcorp SIS ActiveX components are available for embedding into third party systems. Cadcorp ASC is an Internet/intranet developer toolkit designed for Web based GIS solutions.

Cadcorp SIS applications exist in local government, central government, emergency services, insurance, oil & natural gas, mapping and surveying, commerce, broadcasting and many other markets.

ENDS

For further information, contact: Chris Holcroft, Tel: 01438 747996, e-mail: chrish@cadcorp.com

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