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Information Partners allows free download of Virtual Earth powered desktop application
Microsoft partner, Information Patterns, is allowing free download of its Toucan Navigate 2007, a Virtual Earth powered desktop application, from its web site. Toucan Navigate is a unique light client application that allows users to easily layer and visualize spreadsheets, GPS files, and GIS data--including ESRI vector shape files--on a Virtual Earth map. The ESRI compatibility allows GIS data created through ESRI tools to be broadly disseminated without the need for multiple copies of those applications for users who don't need creation capabilities. Check out the press release at information patterns | next level collaboration.

Recent Updates - Microsoft Virtual Earth

Microsoft and Intermap Launch Virtual Earth Product in Great Britain
On June 19th, Microsoft and Intermap announced the enhanced Virtual Earth viewing availability in Great Britain with high-resolution 3D height data from Intermap Technologies. Intermap is also creating similar maps for all of Western Europe and the continental United States. The resulting product delivers a more seamless and accurate 3-D experience for all internet users visiting Microsoft’s Live Search Maps in England, Scotland and Wales. Check out the press release at: Intermap Technologies: Press Releases

Microsoft Virtual Earth and Dassault Systèmes expand partnership
On June 26th, Microsoft Virtual Earth and Dassault Systèmes announced an extension of their alliance and intent to add advanced 3D features developed by Dassault Systèmes to the Microsoft’s Virtual Earth offering. The partnership will increase the level of realism within the Virtual Earth platform. Check out the press release at: Dassault Systemes: Dassault Systemes Strengthens Relationship with Microsoft.

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