Forest Technology Group Selects Any*GIS
HSGT to provide open solution to FTG
Westminster, CO - February 24, 2004 - Forest Technology Group (FTG) has selected Hitachi Software Global Technology, Ltd. (HSGT) and its Any*GIS solution as core spatial technology for extending their webFRISTMASP service for forest managers, planners, and administrators.
By using Any*GISí Open GIS conformant datastores, FTG will be able to directly access and manage their data without restrictions inherent in proprietary data formats and databases. Any*GISí use of open standards such as GML allows FTG to streamline their web services through an enterprise portal, reducing integration from multiple peers to a single point. FTG is rapidly implementing their current webFRIS functions on the Any*GIS platform, allowing for easy future functionality extensions. Additionally, Any*GIS supports FTG mandated open source software platform including Linux, web portal, and application server software.
FTG President and CEO, Gene Kodama states, ěImplementing the robust functionality of Hitachi's standards-based open GIS platform jumpstarts our focus on accelerated web-based service development. The platform's ease of use, rich feature editing, and flexibility quickly leverages our existing capabilities. It also allows FTG to more rapidly provide customers with critical functionality they need to maintain success in the marketplace."
About Any*GIS
Built on Open GIS Consortium standards and open systems architecture, Any*GIS is a multi-tiered interoperable framework that integrates multiple GIS data sources. Any*GIS supports spatial data access and updating to OpenGISĆ Simple Feature Specification data stores in Oracle and SQL Server, as well as proprietary formats from Autodesk, ESRI, Intergraph, MapInfo and GE Power Systems (Smallworld).
Any*GIS was developed using Java 2, so it is highly customizable and can be tailored to meet the needs of any organization that depends on accurate geographic and associated non-spatial data. More information can be found at www.anygis.com.
About Forest Technology Group
Forest Technology Group provides information systems and decision support for forestry and natural resources management. The company's cutting edge technology and experienced specialists provide a broad spectrum of decision support tools to address both economic and ecological goals. webFRIS, a Web-based geographic information system, enables more users to easily and cost effectively use maps, imagery, and tabular data for better decisions.
Forest Technology Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of MeadWestvaco, is headquartered in Charleston, S.C. For more information about Forest Technology Group visit www.ftgrp.com.
About HSGT
Hitachi Software Global Technology (HSGT) is a leading software, data, and solution provider for companies seeking to maximize their potential through spatial information. HSGT solutions combine Open GIS Consortium standards, imagery and vector data products, and award-winning automatic vectorization software. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, HSGT continues to pioneer new technologies and services for customers including utilities, telecommunications companies, and governments.
Trademark and Copyright Information
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
webFRIS is a trademark of Forest Technology Group, LLC.
Any*GIS is a trademark of Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. (parent company of HSGT)
All company names, products, and trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
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